Spring Break
Cantina del Sol's food shines brighter than sun
Service only thing not illuminated with healthy glow
Aaron Moore
Staff Writer
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Cantina del Sol, 419 S. Elm St., will satisfy the hunger of those craving something spicy with quality food that will not disappoint.
The dining area is split into two sections: a room for large parties and families, and a bar, which is separated by glass windows. First up are the standard chips and salsa.
The salsa is nice and spicy and is served warm, as are the crunchy tortilla chips.
After tasting the chips, it's time for an appetizer of stuffed jalapenos ($4.25).
Diners will be pleased with the mild peppers, filled with cheddar cheese; the appetizer prepares stomachs for the grand feast to come.
The burrito and chalupa combination ($6.95) presented one guest at the table with a problem.
Should he eat the chulupa, hidden under a mound of refried beans, ground beef, lettuce, cheese and sour cream or should he tackle the enormous burrito filled with beef and a blend of shredded cheeses?
He opted to eat the rice and beans first, holding off on the other two choices for a while, but was visibly shaken by how much food had been placed before him.
While most of the entrees have some form of meat, there are some that leave our animal friends out of the picture.
The avocado and rajas quesadillas ($5.95) are stuffed full with freshly cut avocado, mild poblano peppers, onion, tomato and monterey jack cheese.
They came grilled and had a side of pico de gallo.
It must be mentioned that the service was adequate but not really that great.
The waiter on this particular night was extremely concerned with getting off by closing time and in doing so came out as a bit rude.
This shouldn't deter diners from visiting Cantina del Sol because the food speaks for itself and the atmosphere is relaxing.
One word of advice to the hungry students out there: If a menu choice looks like it might be an enormous portion, please, be kind to your stomach.
Taste buds most likely don't know what's good for a waistline even though this restaurant will tempt them the best it can.
anm0088@unt.edu
