On Friday night, I discovered strong margaritas and tasty Mexican fare in a hidden location. Nestled away in Teele Square, Rudy's Cafe is one hidden gem worth visiting.
On the exterior, Rudy's is easy to miss. The only sign of life is the neon "Rudy's" sign on one of the windows. Upon walking inside, however, it's apparent that this busy, brightly-colored restaurant is not to be missed.
My cousin and I sat at the bar for a casual meal, which started with complimentary tortilla chips and spicy, fresh salsa. For my first beverage, I went with a Horny Toad margarita ($7.76), made with Sauza Hornitos tequila, Cointreau and fresh lime juice.
Rudy's has a lot of creative margaritas - including my second of the night, the Calientes Margarita ($7.06), made with jalapeno tequila, triple sec and lime juice - but I'm glad I went with the Horny Toad for my first beverage. It was sweet and strong without being overly sour. Just the way I like it!
For my entree, I went with the Spinach Quesadilla ($9.50), which was highly recommended by my cousin. Filled with sauteed fresh spinach, black beans, cheeses, chipotle chilies and feta cheese, this was one uniquely delicious Mexican dish. I loved the combination of the black beans with the spinach and creamy feta.
The menu describes the tortilla as a "spinach tortilla," but that did not seem to be the case. Regardless, the dish tasted fine as it was. I also ordered a small side of guacamole ($1.75) to go with my quesadilla. Ordering guacamole is always a good decision.
Our bartender/waiter also helped to make our meal that much better. He was charismatic, attentive and enthusiastic. I'll definitely be going back to Rudy's!
What hidden gems have you discovered lately?
Michelle -
ReplyDeleteTeele Square has so many places I really want to try, including this one and also True Bistro. It is a bit of a hike from Davis Square though, so maybe once the weather warms up...
My favorite hidden gem in Boston is probably Amelio's, a tiny Italian bistro serving the freshest seafood and homemade pasta imaginable (since they are owned by a seafood market next door). It is a short walk from Maverick Square and hidden away on the street facing the entrance to the Callahan tunnel.
I am always on the prowl for a strong margarita! Rudy's sounds awesome :)
ReplyDeleteFeta cheese at a Mexican restaurant? Interesting. Sounds yummy!
ReplyDeleteWe just discovered our new favorite Mexican restaurant in Lawrence (blog post to come)!
ReplyDeleteOooo, I know of a great Mexican restaurant in Lawrence...I wonder if we're thinking of the same one?? Can't wait to see the post!
Deletegotta love discovering hidden gems. i like when the exterior is subdued!
ReplyDeleteI've heard of some great restaurants in Teele Square! There is so much in Somerville that I still have to try out. This one is on the list, along with Highland Kitchen!
ReplyDeleteAlaina, you will LOVE Highland Kitchen! It's one of my fave spots in Somerville.
DeleteI've been eating at Rudy's for years. Though I loathe that they make you pay for chips and salsa, they have a ton of vegetarian options and I love the guacamole tacos.
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