New Place, New Grub...YESSSS!
I am soooo excited to announce that I have moved to the NoDa area. YAAAYYY!! Which means, more Trendy Reviews comin' yo way! So what is a NoDa, you ask?? It's an artsy area in North Charlotte and stands for North Davidson Street...thank you hipsters for giving it this super hip name! The area is stacked with unique little Shops, Restaurants, Bars and Music Venues...sounds like paradise, right?!
Cabo Fish Taco is an awesome Mexican joint located right in the heart of NoDa, off of North Davidson Street and is ALWAYS super packed...which means, it's good!!! The staff are laid back, and it's nice to relax and enjoy your company without being rushed out! Outdoor seating is also available which is nice for soaking up some sun during Happy Hour.
Now back to the good stuff...
The Drinks...
There's something magical about a margarita on a Sunday afternoon! I had their house margarita, The Original Caborita: a blend of Jose Cuervo Especial Tequila, Triple Sec, OJ, and their Fresh House Mix. They have a pretty sweet margarita list and a great little bar area in case you have to wait to be seated. Hey, who doesn't love a little buzz before your dinner?!
Good Eats...
Appetizers
Cabo serves Chips and a cold Corn Salsa which is super yummy! In addition, we always order their Green Tomatillo Salsa and of course, a side of Queso too...super tasty and both great choices!!
Specialty Tacos
I ordered the Tavarua Wahoo Tacos which may possibly be the best fish tacos in the world...YUM!! As per their menu, blackened Lemon-rubbed Wahoo in a Kiwi-Pineapple fajita sauce, stuffed with Lettuce, Tomato, mixed Cheeses, & topped with a Honey Wasabi sauce. Ah-mazing! The Honey Wasabi sauce is a must and ties in the whole dish. Don't forget to order their side of Jalapeno Mashers which adds the final spicy kick to the face...fiiinnniiissshhhhh herrrrrr!! I have also had their Black Beans and Rice which weren't too shabby either...meh!
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| Cabo Fish Taco: Tavarua Wahoo Tacos |
Now, to apply all of those tasty Cabo concepts...
My friends and I, enjoy cooking healthy and creatively...flavor combinations are our specialty. My friend, Cassie went to Cabo Fish Taco, and it was her muse for creating the ever so wonderful, Fish Taco Night...thanks for the great tips and inspiring our past Lady's Night Food Fest- GAME ON!
The Drinks...
I was in charge of the homemade margaritas, and they turned out awesome! It's really easy to make your own variations of mixes...don't settle for the crappy store-bought stuff...EEEEwwwww!!
I was in charge of the homemade margaritas, and they turned out awesome! It's really easy to make your own variations of mixes...don't settle for the crappy store-bought stuff...EEEEwwwww!!
Krunky K's Margarita Recipe:
Ingredients:
- 10-15 Limes
- Tequila
- Sugar Water or Agave Syrup
- Triple Sec or Grand Marnier (an Orange Liqueur)
- Optional: Add Pomegranate, Mango, or Orange Juice
- Optional: Add a little Club Soda for a fizzy kick
How do I mix this stuff...?
Squeeze your Limes. The more Lime Juice, the more tart it will be. To balance out the tart taste, you will add your Sugar Water or Agave Syrup, to taste. Next, add your Tequila and a shot or two of Triple Sec or Grand Marnier to your pitcher and any specialty ingredients. Salt and cube your glasses, drink up!
The Dish...
Ingredients:
Serves: 2-4 People
- 2 White Fish Fillets: Tilapia or Wahoo
- Purple Cabbage
- Sugar or Honey Water
- White Vinegar
- Salt, Pepper, and Cayenne Pepper
- Honey and Wasabi Powder
- Optional: Cheese Blend
- Tomato and Lettuce
Sweet Slaw
Cut your Purple Cabbage and soak in a mixture of Sugar or Honey Water with a little bit of White Vinegar, Salt & Pepper, cover, and leave overnight to soak up all of the yummy flavors.
Honey Wasabi Sauce
Simply mix a sauce with raw unrefined Honey and Wasabi Powder. The more Wasabi Powder, the stronger the kick and manly status. This will be your Fish Taco sauce that will really make all of the flavors come together. I haven't tried this yet, but I would like to juice a couple Jalapenos and mix that with Honey, making a Honey Jalapeno sauce...I'll get back to you all with that experiment!
Fish Tacos
My friend purchased a couple Tilapia Fillets from The Fresh Market which never disappoints in the Seafood Department. Clean your Fillets by rinsing them in a cold water bath. Drizzle Olive Oil, and add your spices (Salt, Pepper, and Cayenne Pepper if you like super spicy) making sure to cover both sides of your fillets. Fish Fillet cook quickly and will sauté and only need about 5-8 minutes on Medium Heat. The Fillets are ready when they are white all of the way through and slightly brown. Next, break apart your fillets, and it's taco time! Yay!
Now, it's time to make the perfect taco! Add your Fish, Slaw, Lettuce, Tomato, and Honey Wasabi sauce. The flavor-combo will knock your socks off!! ENJOY!
Need another Fishy Recipe?? Check out my Sweet and Spicy Seafood Blog!
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