Padre's Modern Mexican Cuisine
Padre’s Modern Mexican Cuisine
1044 East Camelback Rd.
Phoenix
Light Rail Stop – Central and Camelback
1044 East Camelback Rd.
Phoenix
Light Rail Stop – Central and Camelback
By: Amy Warford
I’ve had enough of the numbered no name Mexican food platters. It is time to take a stand against boring food. I say No more combo platters that leave you looking for the Tums, or clutching your stomach in remorse after a nasty tango with rice and beans. With wonderful institutions such as Padre’s, located a short walk from the Central and Camelback Light Rail stop, you will be enlightened to find fresh ingredients and thoughtfully prepared recipes. Padre’s is everything a loveable valley Mexican restaurant should be, tucked away in an unsuspecting cottage, a mixed crowd of locals, and good Margarita’s.
And I mean good, no fancy stuff here. Just tart limejuice, a little OJ for good measure Triple Sec, a salted rim and the sweet, sweet agave nectar referred to as Tequila. I am sorry if the mention of such a libation may have just jostled a memory you were trying to suppress of a bad headache after Rocky Point. I would try your luck with the libation here and see if Padre’s can change your mind. The fun doesn’t stop at the bar though, after being seated in the cozy dining room guests should start with cool Guacamole or a personal favorite the Cilantro Mousse with chips. Follow that up with any of the cult favorites on the menu including but not limited to the infamous Pollo Relleno, chicken breast stuffed with poblano chiles, caramelized onion, corn and goat cheese and smothered in poblano cream sauce. Everything from the staple tacos and burritos, to the lobster thurmidor quesadillas are done to perfection with a little twist. At Padre’s every bite is a new and wonderful flavor adventure and unlike some of its counterparts, there is no need to chase the food with water to fight the flames. As Goldie Locks would say, the spice is “juuuust right”.
As residents of an oversaturated market for Mexican restaurants, I’m sure you can agree it seems that a good spot is a dime a dozen. That is just not true; there really are very few GREAT Mexican haunts in this town. After trying Padre’s I am sure you will agree that it is in the elite class of the few and the proud.
I’ve had enough of the numbered no name Mexican food platters. It is time to take a stand against boring food. I say No more combo platters that leave you looking for the Tums, or clutching your stomach in remorse after a nasty tango with rice and beans. With wonderful institutions such as Padre’s, located a short walk from the Central and Camelback Light Rail stop, you will be enlightened to find fresh ingredients and thoughtfully prepared recipes. Padre’s is everything a loveable valley Mexican restaurant should be, tucked away in an unsuspecting cottage, a mixed crowd of locals, and good Margarita’s.
And I mean good, no fancy stuff here. Just tart limejuice, a little OJ for good measure Triple Sec, a salted rim and the sweet, sweet agave nectar referred to as Tequila. I am sorry if the mention of such a libation may have just jostled a memory you were trying to suppress of a bad headache after Rocky Point. I would try your luck with the libation here and see if Padre’s can change your mind. The fun doesn’t stop at the bar though, after being seated in the cozy dining room guests should start with cool Guacamole or a personal favorite the Cilantro Mousse with chips. Follow that up with any of the cult favorites on the menu including but not limited to the infamous Pollo Relleno, chicken breast stuffed with poblano chiles, caramelized onion, corn and goat cheese and smothered in poblano cream sauce. Everything from the staple tacos and burritos, to the lobster thurmidor quesadillas are done to perfection with a little twist. At Padre’s every bite is a new and wonderful flavor adventure and unlike some of its counterparts, there is no need to chase the food with water to fight the flames. As Goldie Locks would say, the spice is “juuuust right”.
As residents of an oversaturated market for Mexican restaurants, I’m sure you can agree it seems that a good spot is a dime a dozen. That is just not true; there really are very few GREAT Mexican haunts in this town. After trying Padre’s I am sure you will agree that it is in the elite class of the few and the proud.
