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So you've decided to
eat Salvadorian...
by Tim Bott and Sherry Telford
Mexican eateries are no stranger to any city. Yet the food
at most of these places is uncharacteristic and benign; the
food is usually the same. I speak like a spokesman for heart
burn medication when I say that most Mexican food is often'
overwhelming, too covered in beans, or otherwise overbear
ing to suit even my unsophisticated palate. So why did I fall
in love with Los Jarritos? Because it is not a Mexican restau- •
rant! Ah, no! It is a Mexican and Salvadorian restaurant!
Salvadorian food is focused more on simplicity and flavor
than overall spiciness, which is all too common in Mexican
food. At Los Jarritos, the two different Central American
food styles blend well together, and the end result is a diverse
menu that suits those on a caloric binge, or those looking for
a simple flavorful meal that they won’t regret eating in 24-36
hours.
The atmosphere at Los Jarritos is pleasant, albeit with the
standard explosion of decor. The restaurant contains more
than its share of party lights; a flamboyant display of hot pep
per lights fills the ceiling, and the walls are adorned with ran
dom paintings and tapestries. The final touch is a smattering
of tequila and cerveza promotional materials; signs, banners,
table-toppers and other marketing goodies litter the restau
rant in an array of advertising mayhem. With all of this, you
would think that the atmosphere is invasive, yet the feel of
the restaurant is very laid-back and pleasant.
The menu was descriptive and easy to understand. Chick
en, beef, egg, pork, and vegetarian specialties provide for a
very diverse selection. My companion, Sherry, ordered a
combination platter - a true Mexican dish complete with a
pork tamale, polio relleno, and a cheese enchilada, plus a
healthy amount of beans and rice to complement the main
portions. I chose an egg and bacon burrito, complete with
rice, cilantro, and beans. Prepared more in a Salvadorian
style, my plate had a simple but appetizing presentation. To
accompany this, I also ordered a spectacular Salvadorian spe
cialty, a pasteles, which is a deep fried pastry filled with
chicken, vegetables, and herbs. Nothing tasted heavy or
deep fried about this; the fried shell was light and crispy.
Los Jarritos, located at 764 Blair in the Whiteaker neigh
borhood, would be a perfect place for lunch, dinner, or take
out (344-0650). Prices are typical for Mexican restaurants;
there are inexpensive $3-5 a la carte items, or $8-15 combina
tion platters that can easily feed more than one person, so %
there is something good in every price range. If you are in the
mood for a light and flavorful Salvadorian meal, or if you fan
cy a Mexican meal of champions, Los Jarritos won’t disap
point.