I love Mexican food and meat, so I heard there's a Mexican and Spanish restaurant in Karasuma that serves delicious meat. When I went upstairs to the second floor of the building, I was surprised by the spacious and cozy atmosphere with lots of wood used in the interior. Now, let's get to the dishes I heard about - grilled beef harami, salsa guacamole chips, shrimp ajillo, steamed white wine mussels written on the blackboard, and spiced grilled pork harami? Let's try them all! The meat takes some time, so we started with the chips, which were freshly fried and very crispy and delicious! The dishes that came later were all tasty! I had white wine that day, and it was also to my liking. Here comes the meat! "Grilled beef harami" cooked medium rare, with plenty of vegetables on the side. Yum! This is so good, super tasty. It was cooked juicy and tender - much better than your average steakhouse! The stylish decor, good atmosphere, and friendly staff made the experience even better! This place is great. Maybe next time for a girls' night out. Can't wait to go back!

After having some business in Kyoto, we decided to have dinner before heading back. Since we had Japanese food for lunch, we wanted something different for dinner, so we ended up at a Mexican restaurant. There are a few Mexican restaurants in Kyoto, but not many where you can relax and enjoy your meal. The menu at this restaurant is not very extensive, with classic dishes like tacos, nachos, quesadillas, and various meats. The grilled beef harami caught my eye and I decided to order it. The thick and high-quality harami meat was so delicious that it made me forget I was in a Mexican restaurant. It's best to eat it with just a sprinkle of salt! It's hard to believe that this meat is "offal." Another interesting menu item was the "NY Beef Stew Taco." It's a unique way of eating where you dip the taco in the soup (or pour the soup over the taco), which is apparently popular in America. Overall, I ended up satisfied with tacos and meat.

Kyoto Business Trip Series This time... Dinner on April 22 ✨ This year, I stayed in Kyoto over the weekend. I did some research in advance, but many places were fully booked if you go on weekends Σ(･ω･ﾉ)ﾉ! This restaurant was also like that... I underestimated Kyoto on weekends (*'ω'*) Among the places I visited was... Comida Latina COSTA Mexican cuisine ✨ First, a Corona beer Corona beer is my favorite ✿ It even comes with a lime, which makes me happy ♦♫♦･*:..｡♦♫♦*ﾟ¨ﾟﾟ･*:..｡♦ And of course, since it's Mexican cuisine... COSTA Nachos Tortilla chips topped with cheese, ground meat, chili con carne, and fresh salsa ✿ Easy to eat and delicious, right? ☆彡 For the main dish... Grilled 200g of beef harami It was tender and delicious ✿ We also drank wine heartily and had a fun night... Actually, I was planning to go alone, but... I met up with K-tan ♦♫♦･*:..｡♦♫♦*ﾟ¨ﾟﾟ･*:..｡♦ I always have a good time with him ♪( ﾟv^ ) ｺﾞﾁｿｳｻﾏﾝｻ

Visited in February 2023 ◎ At the time of posting, the restaurant had a rating of 3.28 on Tabelog (from 48 reviews). ■ [Lunch Limited] Rich Ramen 1,000 yen (tax included) * You can order by mentioning you saw it on Instagram I found out from their Instagram Story that they have been offering the "Rich Ramen" since the end of January, so I went there before noon. This is a limited lunch menu only for those who saw it on Instagram, not written on the menu outside or inside the restaurant! They had a similar ramen called "Rich Ramen" before, but this one is even richer. I thought it was only chicken, but it also had pork in it, and the soup was rich with a slightly strong seasoning. There were two large slices of pork belly! I thought it was just one, but actually, it was about one and a half slices. The pork belly was slightly thick and tender, and on top of it, there were large nanohana (rapeseed blossoms) with a yuzu aroma. The medium-thick noodles had a unique texture with a bit of firmness, which I surprisingly liked. There was a decent amount of noodles, so even just the ramen alone was quite satisfying. Thank you for the meal.

The entrance was a little hard to find, but I stopped by for lunch. I intended to have a bowl of mixed noodles, but I couldn't resist the temptation when I saw the dish the customer next to me was having. Since I don't come to Kyoto often, I ended up eating both dishes. Both were delicious, but I think I slightly prefer the tantan noodles. The hospitality of the staff was also excellent.

Visited in July 2022 ◎ At the time of posting, the restaurant had a rating of 3.31 on Tabelog (31 reviews). The limited-time menu item, Chilled Grilled Corn Soba, priced at 1,000 yen (tax included), caught my eye on Instagram, so I decided to pay a visit. When I arrived at the restaurant, the limited-time menu wasn't displayed outside or on the menu inside, but when I asked, they were indeed serving it. The soup was made from grilled corn and onions, without any animal products. It had a creamy, sweet taste like a potage, with a nice touch of tomato acidity. The noodles were the familiar thick wing noodles, which I really enjoy. Mixing in the spicy chicken chashu added another layer of flavor, and using the mascarpone sauce for a different taste towards the end was also enjoyable. This limited-time item may only be available for about a week, so if you're interested, it's best to hurry. Thank you for the meal.

I was tempted by the delicious meat dishes and aioli on the menu and decided to come in! Although I was initially torn between ordering the maze-soba, I couldn't leave as I was already inside. I ended up ordering the curry maze-soba, and it was delicious! To be honest, it wasn't too spicy, and the sauce that was served with it was also tasty. I was quite satisfied. I will definitely come back if I'm in the area again.

I thought it would be spicy, but it was actually completely fine. It has a slightly junky feel, but the chewy noodles with garlic, sweetness, and spiciness were delicious as they mixed with the noodles and meat. Adding Mascara sauce brings out the spiciness and acidity, creating a rich flavor! This menu is only available during lunch at Manbou Chuu (they don't usually serve lunch), so be sure to try it now. They serve until 3 pm, so you can also have a late lunch.

Visited in March 2022 ◎ At the time of posting, the restaurant had a rating of 3.32 on Tabelog (based on 29 reviews). The new menu item for lunch is the Salsacarbo Mazesoba for 1,000 yen (tax included). Of course, I had to go try it out since a new noodle menu item was introduced! (◞ꈍ∇ꈍ)◞⋆** There was nothing written about the new menu on the signboard outside the restaurant, but it was listed on the menu inside. In simple terms, it's a Mazesoba with a Carbonara-style sauce using a creamy sauce with cheese and egg, leaning more towards Carbonara than salsa. There was a generous amount of thick-cut, flavorful bacon, more than expected, which was fantastic. ( ᵕ̤ૢᴗᵕ̤ૢ ) After mixing thoroughly, the thick and chewy wing noodles with the sauce, the rich sauce and the acidity of the cut tomatoes blended well. (ฅ^ω^ฅ) It was delicious even when eaten with the salad. I also tried the restaurant's homemade sauce "Mascaras" halfway through, which added spiciness and acidity to create a new flavor profile. (๑˃̵ᴗ˂̵)و I think those who like it will really enjoy it. (๑•̀∀- ) There was talk that this menu item might be discontinued suddenly due to its whimsical nature, so I recommend those interested to go early! Thank you for the meal.

Visited in February 2022 ◎ At the time of posting, the restaurant had a rating of 3.32 on Tabelog (based on 29 reviews). I tried the Salsa Tantan Men with a half-boiled egg for an additional 100 yen. Lunch service has resumed due to the "priority measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19." The owner mentioned that they will continue with the lunch service as long as they can, without losing heart. Today's lunch menu featured two options: Salsa Curry Mazesoba for 1,200 yen (tax included) and a limited edition Salsa Tantan Men for 1,000 yen (tax included). Both were delicious, but my favorite was the Salsa Tantan Men with the added half-boiled egg. The vibrant orange bowl contained thick wing noodles coated with a generous portion of homemade spicy meat miso and Mexican salsa, creating a perfect combination. The dish had a satisfying texture, and you need to be careful to eat it with a spoon to ensure you don't leave any ingredients behind. I opted for the red homemade hot sauce for an extra kick of spiciness and acidity, which elevated the flavors even more. The hot sauce is a popular item, with customers even coming specifically to buy it. It had been a while since I last tried it, but it was as delicious as ever. Thank you for the meal.