Vega Restaurant: Tasty Mexican Food - Just Across the Border

We heard that Vega in Hartsdale had updated their menu and decided to pay a visit. It was a frigid night but when we arrived we felt like we had walked into a fiesta. A warm lively crowd was enjoying margaritas and more.

After ordering a round of mojitos – with sugarcane - we analyzed the menu and came up with several dishes to share.

Though there was a cart circulating for tableside guacamole but we opted to try Vega's new avocado fritters served with jalapenos. The fritters were a yummy appetizer to share; each with a crunchy fried coating with a soft, creamy interior. The waiter also recommended the new "Cancun Calamari"; chipotle battered calamari with greens jicama, mango and passion fruit vinaigrette. He didn't steer us wrong – it was light and tasty, salty and sweet.

Though we were already feeling pretty satisfied we ordered a round of entrees. My husband went for the Carne Asada – juicy hanger stead with onions, mushroom, vegetables rice and beans. We all begged for a bite and then another bite. The meat was rare, tender and hard to resist. I tried the Shrimp Chipotle – spicy shrimp in a red sauce surrounding a ball of rice – and my son went for a classic – creating his own Shrimp Enchilada topped with melted cheese.

As you can imagine, by the time the meal was over – we were stuffed!

All the dishes were delectable and we're looking forward to our next meal at Vega. For those with kids, they offer chicken fingers, cheese quesadillas and burger – at a very reasonable price.

So next time you can't think of where to go to dinner, cross the border - to Hartsdale. You're sure to enjoy a visit to Vega.

Vega
189 East Hartsdale Avenue
Hartsdale, NY
914-723-0100
www.vegamexican.com