How come no one ever told me about Chango's? Motivated by a glowing review in the Fearless Critic, I decided to check them out last week and have been back twice. Chango's is to Manuel's what El Chilito is to El Chile, so it's quality stuff. I have had the del mar taco, which has marinated & grilled mahi mahi (you can request shrimp too), but my favorite is the al pastor. Holy macatoli! Served simply with lime, cilantro, onion and pineapple, it doesn't need any hot sauce. Everything is fresh, healthy, and the best thing: self-serve aguas frescas with apparently free refills.
There's nothing in the restaurant that explicitly says you can have free refills, but I read about it in the Fearless Critic review so I tried it and was not tackled by an employee (unlike the time I tried to sneak some free ice tea at taco bell in the Texas Union building four years ago). And oh the selection! Canteloupe, Watermelon, Coconut for god's sake, Honeydew, and of course Horchata.
Chango's is locally owned and has two locations in Austin. And note to Silver Zephyr: according to their website, "Chango's" roughly translated means "little monkeys."
4 comments:
Which location did you go to? The south one has a rotissirie grill and makes chicken (I know you no likey), but it's good. I take Marco Polo here once and a while...big fan.
I have been to both locations, and I think I preferred the Guadalupe one if I had to pick - the aguas frescas was not as watered down for one thing. The locations are perfect - one for when I'm at home, one for when I'm at work!
Speaking of the Fearless Critic, have you seen their Margarita Blog?
http://lasmargaritasdeaustin.blogspot.com/
I want to write a blog that specializes in one drink... hmm... pina coladas? maybe not.
Actually, the margarita blog was the main focus of one recent day of procrastination/distraction. I think I read every entry.
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