5120 N. Shartel Ave.
Oklahoma City, OK
(405) 848-7250
Oaxaca
Cheese Enchilada:
Poblano sauce
Cheese Enchilada:
Chipotle sauce
Chicken Enchilada:
with Mole
Cheese Enchilada:
Plain
Tacos de Gilberto:
Tamales Aztecas:
Rice:
, Whole Beans:
Salsa:
Several Varieties
Flour Tortillas:
Buñuelos:
Reviews: AOL City Guide
Leticia, the owner, has made every effort to provide high quality items as they would be found in Mexico, and she is quick to point out that the recipes are not hers, but from her abuelita who comes in every morning to prepare the sauces that will be served that day. I honestly think the level of care taken to provide quality food here is something that will be found in very few Mexican restaurants.
Many of the dishes here are typical of the food found in Oaxaca, but I think the emphasis is on the cooking style found throughout the entire southern region of Mexico rather than a single state.
I find the poblano sauce to be the best one served. Mole is good, but I consistently find better versions in El Paso and throughout the Southwest. Other sauces are available including chipotle. The restaurant provides a free "sampling" plate containing the various sauces so you can decide which one(s) you would like before you order.
My favorite dish is probably Tacos de Gilberto, with tortillas dipped in a special sauce, equally good meat, and a garnish of onions, cilantro, lime juice, and sliced avocados. The white cheese sprinkled on top added to the flavor, and I thought this dish alone made it worth going to Adobe Grill.
Tamales Aztecas are probably one of the more authentic dishes, but also one of the ones I liked the least. Wrapped in banana leaves and filled with Carne Adobada, I thought the meat was dry and not very flavorful. It is interesting, though, and on some combination plates this type of tamal can be substituted for the regular one.
The food is not really as spicy as I have indicated on the "chile scale." Some of the salsas, though, have quite a kick and are comparable to the ones that would be found south of the border.
When I made a visit on September 16, we were treated to a feast of items that I probably would not have ordered, but made such a great meal that this was one of my most memorable. Even though I had already eaten about eight items which I either ordered, shared, or was given complimentary by the restaurant, the buñuelos given us by the owner made one of the best desserts I've had in a long time. If the idea was to give us a great experience that I would share with other people, that is what I am doing here.
The type of Mexican food served here is so rarely found in the U.S. that I usually have a tendancy to order a huge plate in order to try different items (also this is necessary as part of my job as a reviewer!). Only a few of the items usually end up being standouts, I end up with way too much food, and the whole proposition is usually pretty expensive. I believe that if you order the right items, though, eating at Adobe Grill can be one of the most pleasant Mexican food dining experiences in this part of the country.