Luchita's Mexican Restaurant

With a decor perhaps best described as south-of-the-border shabby chic -- orange stucco walls are accented by crystal sconces -- Luchita's serves Cleveland's most deliciously authentic Mexican cuisine. The salsa, served with chips to start ... more

With a decor perhaps best described as south-of-the-border shabby chic -- orange stucco walls are accented by crystal sconces -- Luchita's serves Cleveland's most deliciously authentic Mexican cuisine. The salsa, served with chips to start the meal, is garden fresh and packs a punch. For an appetizer, consider a classic ensalada Mexicana, which includes lettuce, cilantro, avocado and a Mexican mustard-flavored vinaigrette. Many of Luchita's salads and entrees include cactus, a tender green vegetable which tastes like a desert-grown asparagus. Also try dishes prepared with the mole sauce -- mole is made with cocoa, so don't ask how this works but it does, particularly as a compliment to the chicken dishes. At Luchita's tangy margaritas go well with any meal, but for something slightly different try the refreshing sangria. For take out try a burrito mojados -- the salsa is on the outside, so be sure to snag lots of napkins and don't attempt eating it in the car. less

Luchita's is a modest-looking tavern, but once you enter you are in for a pleasant surprise. An authentic Mexican experience with chicken in rich mole sauce (secret ingredient is chocolate) and several dishes made with cactus. The menu has a g ... more

Luchita's is a modest-looking tavern, but once you enter you are in for a pleasant surprise. An authentic Mexican experience with chicken in rich mole sauce (secret ingredient is chocolate) and several dishes made with cactus. The menu has a glossary to help you when you are ordering. Seasonal specialties and a good selection of beer and tequila. less