It
seems that there is a new restaurant opening in the Upstate every week, and
while we enjoy trying out the trendy spots (which often become favorites), we also have our go-to restaurants.
There are the ones that we visit when celebrating birthdays and wedding
anniversaries, but we have a handful that are on regular rotation for occasions
such as the fridge is empty, it’s too hot in the kitchen or mommy needs a
break. These are the family-friendly places that have dishes suitable
for the kids (but still have an interesting menu for the adults), have a fun
atmosphere, include stress-free parking and reasonably priced meal options.
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The
first time I tried Asada, it was from the food truck – the very first of its
kind in Greenville. Five years later I finally made it in to their
brick-and-mortar, and we’ve been fans ever since. Asada is a neighborhood
restaurant; on any given night it will be full of couples and families that
have walked over from their Vista Hills and Stone Lake homes.
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| Enjoy a drink on the patio |
Inspired
by Latin American cuisine, Roberto Cortez and his partner Gina Petti offer menu
options using seasonal and local produce. Global meets familiar, the menu
features new twists on popular favorites. Tacos, burritos and quesadillas take
their place on the menu next to options such as Nicaraguan-style churrasco and
grilled chimichurri wings w/crispy rosemary potatoes.
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| The chimichurri wings |
In
addition to the wings and churrasco, I like the chicken karaage taco and the Korean burrito. You can’t go wrong with a side
of the Bolitas De Yuca Con Queso – fried
yuca balls stuffed with cheese – a scrumptious appetizer only made better with the
tangy but creamy side of mild spicy Peruvian Huancaína sauce (made with Ají
Amarillo peppers).
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| Made fresh, in-house, including the insanely addictive pico de gallo |
This time of year it’s
all washed down nicely with sangria, and on our most recent
visit there were two on the menu: a white and a red. I opted for the white,
complimented nicely with citrus and apple. There’s a perfectly respectable beer menu for those going
the less-fruity route.
And if you’ve still got room after the huge portions Asada dishes up (and even if you don’t), you’ll need to sample the tres leches cake to guarantee only the sweetest dreams. Trust me, you won’t regret it – and you’ll be back soon for more.
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Find ASADA on facebook, instagram and on their webpage, www.asadarestaurant.com.
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