In the past few year’s Plymouth’s culinary landscape has changed completely. No longer known solely for seasonal establishments and tourist traps, the variety and quantity of eateries with truly great food is quite astounding. It’s not just gastropubs and American fine dining. Many of the delicious spots feature ethnic food, including Kogi, a Korean restaurant; Mallebar, a French brasserie; and Su Casa, a Mexican restaurant that is the antithesis of a quick taqueria.
In many cases, Mexican restaurants are synonymous with fast food. Whether it is a made-to-order burrito at a taqueria or, dare I say it, Taco Bell, it’s still food fast. Although taquerias (such as the iconic Anna’s Taqueria in Boston) can often be outstanding, atmosphere, drink options and creative dishes are often lacking. If you’re looking for those extras in a Mexican eatery, try Su Casa. The atmosphere is cozy, hip, and, for a couple, romantic. The food is certainly creative and the drink menu is fun.
App Time!
An app that I find myself often craving is the tuna ceviche. For those who have not tried it, ceviche is a dish that originated in South America, consisting of raw tuna, typically infused with citrus. At Su Casa, cucumbers, avocado, and mint accompany the fish nicely.
Taco Time!
At Su Casa, I like to order a variety of tacos. They can be ordered a la carte, meaning you can mix and match as you please. My all time favorite, although it is currently not on the menu, is the octopus taco. Although this may seem a bit adventurous, the chewiness of the octopus combined with the additional taco ingredients is a hit. Although octopus is off the menu currently, there are many other offerings.
The beef barbacoa, carnitas, and fried fish are among the tacos that I typically will choose. The fillings are placed in a house-made corn tortilla. This is definitely not Chi Chi’s brand from the supermarket! Each of these tacos is perfectly crafted so that the diner can savor the flavors of each ingredient in every bite. There are plenty of others on the menu that I have not tried yet, including an intriguing one labeled the “mush and squash.” I had assumed “mush” is short for “mushroom,” but all I could think of was the “bowl full of mush” from the children’s classic, Goodnight Moon. Far different from a bowl full of mush are the components of this taco: wild mushrooms, combined with squash, jalapeno, and pineapple salsa.
Burrito Time!
Sometimes I choose an array of tacos for my main dish, but when I’m feeling like I need something more substantial, a burrito is often what I order at Su Casa. These burritos are tightly rolled a la your favorite taqueria. A basic burrito comes with rice, cheese, pico, guacamole, and sour cream. Add your pick of protein or vegetables. I’ve tried both the steak and the chicken, and both are great choices. I may give the nod to the steak but it really is a toss up.
Drink Time!
The specialty drinks have music related names such as “Run DMC,” “Mrs. Robinson,” and “I Can’t Feel My Face.” They have a well-selected but small craft beer menu. I often choose a mixed drink while I’m here since they are a specialty of Su Casa.
Su Casa Time!
Su Casa is located at 30 Main Street in Plymouth. For your next craving of Mexican food, make sure to try Su Casa!
For more great Plymouth restaurants and bakeries, check out The Tasty, The Artisan Pig and Hearth Artisan Bread.
