Loving Mexican food is a prerequisite for being a Texan. I love other blog sites that address this subject. Restless Chipotle and Homesick Texan always inspire me to create this varied cuisine in my own kitchen. Growing up on the Gulf Coast of Texas, Wednesday night was always Mexican food night. Prayer meeting at the Baptist church, followed by a meal of enchiladas, tacos, refried beans, guacamole and Spanish rice, served up at the local Mexican restaurant, was always the order of the day. While I lived in New York City, Mexican food was discovered and reproduced, sort of, at astronomical prices for dishes I knew cost only pennies to prepare. But eat at these restaurants I did, trendy and almost authentic, it didn’t matter. I think I may have been personally responsible for getting my local D’Agostino’s to order canned refried beans and posole. I could easily say I’m addicted to good Mexican food. It is definitely a comfort food that brings back memories of my childhood.
Mayte Cruz has filled my heart with happiness by opening Chile Peppers on St. Simons Island. The lovely Mayte readily says that everything is made from scratch….everything. And for me, it was love at first bite! Homemade tortillas, fresh salsa….the BEST hot cheese dip I’ve had since the last time I visited my home state and a menu filled with personal favorites, all so fresh and delicious.
The Totopos, you might know as nachos, are crisp and covered with shredded chicken or ground beef, jalapenos and that cheese dip…yum! The sampler platter of appetizers is still on my list of dishes to try, but it looks oh so delicious!
Mr. T and Skylar opted for the awesome cheese enchiladas with green salsa verde.
I could not resist Mayte’s invitation to try the Chile Relleno. A large Anaheim green chile stuffed with cheese, dipped in egg, grilled to perfection and smothered in a homemade red sauce that is pure heaven!
Mayte hails from Yuma, Arizona but she was born in the area around Mexico City. Her crisp accent and warm welcome make Chile Peppers a place we’ll be eating again and again. The liquor license is on its way. And, being a collector of Talavera pottery, I feasted on the food as much as I did my surrounds. Colorful, festive and just plain delicious. Try it….you’ll be hooked!
Chile Peppers – 301 Longview Plaza – St. Simons Island – 31522 – 912-268-4635 – chilepeppersssi@hotmail.com
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