Enjoy a burst of colours, flavours and culture in Hyderabad with this Mexican restaurant’s new vegetarian menu

The baby pink coloured staircase of Mexarosa lead to the heart of Mexico
Mushroom enchilada
Mushroom enchilada
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They say cultures across the world borrow from each other, be it with produce brought in by explorers centuries ago or the similarity in languages. It is truly fascinating to experience how similar an obviously foreign culture is to our own, especially through food.

We walked up the baby pink coloured staircase of Mexarosa one sunny winter afternoon to find ourselves in the heart of Mexico. ‘I love you but don’t touch my taco’ read a red neon sign at the bar. The space sparked joy, as royal blue walls became a canvas for a burst of colours and prints in every cor ner, from the bright striped cushions to the menus.

First order of business at a Mexican comedor (eatery) — guacamole and chips. Served in a mortar, the fresh guacamole came with a side of pink salt, sliced jalapeños and salsa to allow for customisation of every bite.

The beverage menu had pretty illustrations of every drink, mostly tequila-based. We called for the Zapata, a cocktail with Don Julio Reposado, prickly pear and citrus garnished with grapefruit. The refreshing rose-hued drink matched the aesthetics of the eatery perfectly.

We started our meal with the Mexican tortilla soup, a spiced bean soup with avocados and crisp tortillas. The spice profile ran high, which was incredibly enjoyable to our Indian palates.

The Mexa fries came next, topped with white cheddar cheese sauce, hot banana sauce and sliced jalapeños. The spicy fries are what we’d order over an equally spicy gossip session with buddies.

We paired them with the Tropico, a fruity mocktail passionfruit, peach and pomelo. The eatery’s mushroom enchiladas smothered in the enchilada sauce are a must-try. The baked cheese spelt comfort in every bite, as the mushrooms lent their unique earthy flavours to the dish.

With ingredients like tomatoes, red onions, beans and herbs used extensively across Indian kitchens, yet presented in a novel way through Mexican favourites, the vegetarian menu at Mexarosa is worth a try.

INR 1,000 for two. At Jubilee Hills.

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