Morelos

Date visited: Friday, May 11

It was a long week, and Friday was a long day, so when I plopped into the booth at Morelos (14 W. 26th St., Minneapolis), I couldn't get a margarita fast enough. Luckily I didn't have to wait long for the blended strawberry drink to arrive, and it didn't taste as strong as it felt, which is exactly how I like it.

Alcohol aside, the menu offered a half dozen designated vegetarian options, and they all looked fairly promising. I ordered the vegetarian tamales because it's hard to find veggie-friendly tamales. Apparently, that's for good reason. Although the menu said the tamales were filled with vegetables, they seemed to be filled with a bland mashed potato mixture. They were topped with an incredibly spicy sauce (keep in mind I'm a spice wimp), and served with rice and black beans on the side. Overall, I wasn't a big fan of the meal, but I'd definitely give Morelos another shot, and that's not just the margarita talking.