New lunch, dinner and cocktail offerings now available at Plano restaurant Mexican Sugar Cocina y Cantina has become one of the most popular restaurants in Plano thanks to its use of local ingredients, fresh fish and wood-fired grill – with every dish and cocktail handmade from scratch. As summer approaches, the innovative chefs at Mexican Sugar are rolling out a new menu that further showcases the concept’s commitment to fresher, lighter and better Latin cuisine. These exciting lunch dishes highlight some new daytime offerings– Shrimp Avocado & Lime Salad – grilled shrimp, mixed greens, piquillo peppers, corn, grape tomatoes, avocado, queso fresco, tortilla crisps, cilantro lime vinaigrette Pescado Tacos – adobo marinated snapper, avocado spread, kale, apple slaw, pickled onion, mojo vinaigrette, mayo crema, mango pico, micro cilantro, hibiscus tortilla Roasted Chicken Enchiladas – brassas chicken, manchego cheese, queso blanco, salsa verde, salsa roja, pico de gallo, heirloom black beans, cilantro rice

Mesquite Grilled Steak Enchiladas – skirt steak, manchego cheese, chimichurri, mango-tomato pico, salsa verde, salsa roja, heirloom black beans, cilantro-lime rice Lump Crab Enchiladas – gulf crab, roasted corn, queso fresco, pico de gallo, poblano crema, salsa roja, heirloom black beans, cilantro-lime rice Torta Ahogada– pork carnitas, black bean puree, avocado spread, pickled red onion, cilantro, crispy baguette, spicy tomato broth Other tasty menu additions include– Tuna Tiradito – sushi grade tuna, aji amarillo sauce, pomegranate syrup, radish, micro greens, grapefruit Gulf Red Snapper Fillet – pan roasted fillet, hearts of palm citrus-fennel salad, pasilla-sherry emulsion Bone In Pork Chop – chile brined, slow roast, orange agave butter, jicama slaw Mesquite Grilled Salmon – Latin corn succotash, creamy poblano corn Skirt Steak – pickled red onions, avocado, queso fresco, roast tomatillo salsa, black bean-hominy & quinoa salad, corn tortilla

Duck Breast Mole – crispy seared duck breast, mole negro, Latin sweet potato hash, chimichurri, herb oil, toasted sesame seed Several new handcrafted cocktails will be perfect for cooling off on a hot summer day– Flowered Gin & Tonic – Spanish style gin and tonic featuring fresh flowers and South American tonic water Basil Limonada – açai berry liqueur, basil, creme de cassis, orange bitters, agave, lemon, soda Margarita Granada – Mexican Sugar’s take on a tequila sunrise, with blanco tequila, pomegranate liqueur, firewater, agave, orange juice Peruvian Summer – la caravedo pisco, cucumber, mint, lemon, lime, simple syrup, soda Jalisco Old Fashioned– avión añejo tequila, ancho reyes, havana bitters, simple syrup Strawberry Clasico – served up as a classic daiquiri with rum, strawberry, lime, simple syrup, rhubarb bitters Mango Margarita – blanco tequila, fresh mango, lime, agave nectar, mango liqueur Mexican Sugar redefines Mexican food with its emphasis on fresher, lighter and better Latin cuisine that uses the best possible local ingredients, fresh fish and a live wood grill to create a flavorful menu of “handmade everything.”

Its small batch cocktails flow from taps while soft candles and intoxicating Latin rhythms set a warm and sultry tone. Stay hungry Sugary, Dallas.jiro dreams of sushi hun sub Saturday afternoon I visited a restaurant that has been on my list ever since I heard news of its opening in November 2013 (yes, I’m late). feng sushi menu hudson maThe 9,000 square-foot Mexican Sugar Cocina y Cantina is located at The Shops at Legacy in Plano and is owned by the same company, Fork It Over, that owns Velvet Taco & Whiskey Cake. ninja sushi menu mumbaiIf you’re familiar with either of the two then it should come as no surprise that Mexican Sugar is anything but ordinary, especially considering their selection of 135 tequilas and 35 mescals. pesce per sushi auchan

If that isn’t enough to captivate you, our waitress, Lauren, informed us they’re named “Mexican Sugar” because Mexican (Cane) sugar is added to 70% of their cocktails/dishes & due to their large inventory of Mexican sodas.juego sushi cat the honeymoon 2 Located on the North-end of the Shops near RA Sushi, the location boasts a dining room suited for 300+ guests and includes an intimate patio near the effervescent fountains.kizi online games life is fun sushi cat 2 Upon entering I immediately noticed the eclectic style of Mexican Sugar. They call it “sultry Mexican comfort” and define it as “a smart stylish hacienda design meets the definitive southwest Tequila Library.” Due to this once you enter Mexican Sugar your eyes drift to the heart of the restaurant, the elongated bar.

The restaurant & bar feature a collection of furniture & decor that looks like it was swept up at an array of Highland Park garage sales. For our starter dish we ordered a classic: guacamole and salsa, both of which exceeded my expectations. The guacamole was simple as far as key ingredients are concerned but they still managed to pack this small dish with ample flavor. I am an avid fan of onions but I feel many restaurants overpower their guac with too many-not Mexican Sugar; the ratio is spot on. I also appreciate the accompanying lime for that extra squirt of flavor & freshness. Their salsa is one of my new favorites next to Chuy’s. You can taste the roasted chile (as well as see it in the deeper red color) & the grilled flavors marinating into one. It is served cold and packs a small kick-the temperatures offset one another effortlessly. For our brunch refreshment we ordered the La Marca Prosecco, my favorite sparkling wine. It features a vibrant bouquet of apple, white peach, and honeysuckle.

The tray comes with four freshly squeezed juices for your selection: mango, guava, orange, and grapefruit. My juice of choice was grapefruit and hers was mango. The set also includes two petite bowls of fresh fruit (mango, pineapple, orange, & grapefruit) for your beverages accompaniment…and a flower! We perused the menu as we ate the whole basket of chips and sipped our bubbles. We knew we had to make a choice eventually. The first dish ordered was the “Hamburguesa” (I am beginning to see I order unconventional items at theme specific restaurants). Skirt grind, chile bacon, roasted poblano, Oaxaca cheese, tomato, bibb lettuce, pickled jalapenos, and avocado spread; with a description like such who could refuse? We ordered it medium. Notable mention: their housemade spicy ketchup was all my lunch date could talk about, it was divine. This picture does not do this “hamburguesa” justice-particularly in size. Once bitten into, the first thing I sensed was the taste of the grilled, smoky meat.

While the flavor of the patty was bold and oh-so-welcomed, it was not overpowering! Next on the palate was the roasted poblano, then the chile bacon. My taste-buds were satisfied as I chewed slowly immersing in each spice, each ingredient, each flavor. The bun was light, airy, and fresh-it appears thick but gives in under your grasp like angel food cake. The second dish ordered was the “Huevos y Chorizo Enchiladas”, three hand pressed house-made tortillas generously filled with spicy chorizo, topped with red chile salsa, and two sunny-side-up eggs with a side of brunch potatoes & a cup of fresh fruit. Now, these are not for the faint of tongue heart, the spice level on these will make even me reach for a glass of water. Do not let this deter you from ordering this dish though, ask for the sauce on the side or for an alternative option. With that said, similar to my Hamburguesa, the flavors on the plate were euphoric. I went into the outer enchilada with my fork in my right hand and my knife in the left.