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Kaiser Maximilian
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| by Anna Reisman - September
15, 2002. |
One of the best places to enjoy excellent
Mexican cuisine is without a doubt Kaiser Maximilian
(formerly called Café Maximilian). Sober and
elegant, with an atmosphere reminiscent of Austrian
restaurants of yesteryear, with large mirrors, stained
and etched glass and fine wood details. Small and very
intimate, with first quality service, pleasant and friendly
waiters under the tutelage of a renowned chef, winner
of many national and international awards, and creator
of marvelous dishes - with a Mexican touch. These dishes
have become a tradition during this month of September
as Maximilian's celebrates the Month of the Nation.
And what dishes they are!
Among the soups is the cream of chile
poblano with corn and cheese that is nothing short of
exquisite. It is one of those dishes that must be included
year after year during this month of September, because
the clients demand it. The same goes for main dishes.
Among the most often requested is the filet of red snapper
with shrimp wrapped in hoja santa, with a ragoût
of fruit and tender corn, and a sauce of anis and chile
cascabel, unique in flavor as well as in presentation.
There are many other fabulous dishes
in Maximilian's special September menu and this establishment's
gifted chef uses a large variety of chilies -they appear
in nearly all the dishes- very well prepared to satisfy
the taste of our visitors while taking advantage of
the flavor they bring to food but leaving aside their
more well-known spicy characteristics Mexicans love
so much. And don't worry, all the dishes on the "regular"
incredible menu are still available.
And then of course, there are the
desserts… but those you'll just have to sample
yourselves!
Maximilian's is also very Mexican
when it comes to drinks (last year there was a special
Margarita named "Carlota" in honor of the
Empress of México, Carlota Amalia, wife of Maximilian
of Hapsburg. It was a combination of Tequila with Controy,
lime juice and blueberry, with a little Sprite. We must
confess that we did not check if they are offering it
this time around…
In any case, all are delights that
whet the appetite to enjoy Kaiser Maximilian's delicious
dishes... with a Mexican touch. You may choose to dine
outdoors, or indoors where it is air-conditioned. The
restaurant is located in the Zona Romantica at 380 Olas
Altas, tel.: 223-0760.
anna@pvmirror.com
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