Lately it seems like there is always been something going on . . . There have been business trips, problems at work, crazy-busy kid schedules, charity events and dinners, our son has had surgery, yep even our cat has had surgery . . . life.
Michael and I needed a night out, a date. Neither of us was up for formal, just fun. I couldn't think of a better place than a restaurant I discovered with a girlfriend a few months ago in Palermo called La Fabrica Del Taco - The Taco Factory.
We spent our honeymoon year living in Mexico and have always loved Mexican food. In Argentina, a spice averse land, it tends to be meager at best. But I found this little place off the Plaza Serrano that makes me feel like I'm in a Mexican taqueria. It's good.
As we walked up to this funky little spot on Saturday night, it was heaving. We managed to squeeze into the last small table inside or out. There were couples on dates and families. A little girl danced the night away in the small space between the tables next to ours.
We tucked into margaritas made with real lime juice as well as plates of pico de gallo and guacamole with freshly made tortilla chips. No, the salsa wasn't spicy but there were four types of hot sauce and chilies waiting for us to season. As for dinner we ordered tacos and used the tortillas chips to scoop the remaining pico de gallo and guacamole into our meal. No cutlery required. A perfect dinner.
The plaza at midnight was bursting with people. There wasn't a seat to be had in any cafe, ice cream parlour or restaurant. In a time when the world can't stop talking about the economy, Argentina shows no fear. The world may fall apart tomorrow . . . but people are enjoying today. It's inspiring.
