Cafe Verde 1503 Mayor Magrath Drive

Well it was a great day to try out Cafe Verde. I ordered a burrito with bbq pork. It was great, loved it. I've always loved tacos, burritos fresh pico de gallo and stuff like that. If you've ever tried a "Cafe Rio", this place is pretty similar to that. It has a real simple menu and its easy to order, you get to choose what type of beans, sauces. and sides you want. It was a dang good lunch for around $10 including the drink. I'll be back again for sure. Oh ya, you're definitely not going to leave hungry either.
"M"









Twice in one week was not too much. I came tuesday with my wife and then today with the Nomads. I had a burrito tuesday and tried the enchiladas today. Both times I was very pleased and very full. My enchiladas were more like mini burritos than enchiladas, but they were good and I was able to order two with different meats and sauces so I had a great mix of flavors. This place has only been open less than a week and already today we have run into people that have eaten here two and three times. Including me I guess. I have a feeling Cafe Verde is here to stay.  "J"

Cafe Verde is open

This isn't an official "Nomad" post but I wanted everyone to know that after months of planning, Lethbridges newest Mexican restaurant has opened. Fashioned after the Cafe Rio chain of restaurants in the USA it offers a casual fast food atmosphere. My wife & I gave it a shot tonight and yes the burritos are just as big as those at Cafe Rio. Julio has created some great flavors in the meats and salsas with his personal spice blends, I'm sure you'll love it. Congratulations to Doug and Julio, and the unknown partner. You've done a great job.

Oh ya, it's over by Fatburger on Mayor Magrath Drive. Once the Nomads have officially eaten there we'll give you more to read.   "J"

Fish Tacos

I know fish tacos do not sound very appetizing to some people but I just love them. I can remember the first time I heard of them I thought they would be gross. Needless to say I tried them and loved them. This week the "Nomads" were unable again to do an official lunch so I am going to give you some of my own views. This past thursday "M" and I attended a business lunch at Moxies and tonight my wife and I ate at State & Main. Both places serve fish tacos and so I am going to tell you about them. Fish tacos two days in a row, what a lucky guy I am. I have eaten the fish tacos at Moxies before and loved them. They follow the traditional style of a soft tortilla filled with a cole slaw, topped with the breaded and fried fish. Most of the flavor comes from the fish and the spices used on it. Of course there are the required condiments of hot sauce, salsa and limes to add for extra flavor. Tonight at State & Main they served their fish tacos slightly different. A soft wheat tortilla to start, filled with shredded lettuce, a couple of grape tomatos and then topped with the fish. Both places were really good but if I had to choose one I would say I preferred Moxies.  I really liked their whole wheat tortillas (not very mexican tho') and the fish had more flavor. Well, maybe it wasn't that the fish had more flavor but there was more fish to taste. Much larger pieces. It seemed the tacos at S&M were a little light on the fish side and therefore lacked that explosion of flavor in every bite.  If you have never tried fish tacos you must go to one of these restaurants and give them a try. Don't let the fish part scare you. They don't taste fishy at all. S&M uses Mahi Mahi which is a very mild white fish. Other places use cod or tilapia or other mild tasting fish. Be brave, give them a try. You won't be sorry.  "J"