Casa Alvarez

First off, I'm a little behind on updating the blogs. It turns out that I am much better at eating the tacos than writing about them, it seems!

Our tetrad was reduced to a trio last week when K-Dawg was sick. It was the Scotsman who chose Casa Alvarez at 1701 W. Wyatt Earp Blvd and I was pumped-in college, when I would return to visit D.C., I always looked forward to visiting "Casa" and I've had many good meals there. As time has passed, my love affair with Casa and smoldered (I forgot about her, actually!) and I was pumped to see if there was anything left between us...



When we got there, the waitress was prompt and polite. She hooked us up with some chips and salsa. Sarge commented that this was the first place we've been to so far that automatically brought us some water without us having to ask for something to drink.

The inside looked a lot like I remembered it-nothing too fancy but kinda homey, with some Mexican art and such. I was getting a "welcome back" vibe that was taking me back a few years...I could tell that Casa and I were not through with each other just yet.



The Scotsman
Chips and Salsa: 4 "The salsa is flavorful".
Chicken Enchilada Mexicana with Chili Relano: 3. "I liked it but it didn't have as much flavor as I prefer".




I enjoyed the chips and salsa (4). The chips are kinda plain but they've always been fresh tasting and the salsa is chunky with some good flavors.
I have always enjoyed the burritos here and this time had a Burrito Carnita. It was big, flavorful, and filled with tasty pork. I also really like the pico de gallo stuff. I give it a solid 4.




Sarge
Chips and Salsa: 4 "Lots of chopped up veggies in this salsa. I like that. It also has the right amount of hot.
#10 Chicken Enchilada: 3.5: Meatball soup is good. Would like more onions and veggies with my dinner plate though.


In conclusion, our scores would indicate that Casa Alvarez is one of the better Mexican places in Dodge City (for us at least!). One caveat: I don't think that they take credit or debit cards so be prepared!