**** Ranas has closed
For some reason, it was Ranas that came to mind while having breakfast at Fernandez Restaurant. I'm not sure why, perhaps is just a natural thing since it seems that I do a post on Ranas on a five years cycle. Guess when my last post was on Ranas? Yep, 2012. It's nice to see the "progression" with Ranas, from a simple shop with green walls and banquet chairs, to a much nicer restaurant.
To now……. Ranas has now taken over the entire building. The left door is the "Cantina", on the right is the restaurant.
One thing seems to be constant, it's the same really nice guy from my previous visits! He told me that they took over this side of the building two years ago.
Things started, as always with some chips and salsa.
There's one item on the menu I really enjoy here; the Pork Entomatado. I usually get the "plate", but this time I went for the Huarache ($11).
The pork was spicier than I recall; I kind of remember a nice heat, along with a nice smokey-tangy flavor. This was more front of mouth and lips and the flavors didn't seem as well rounded and complex…..I'm wondering if they've changed around the chilies a bit on this? Thick, rustic bed of masa, nice an full of corn flavor. I enjoyed the beans, though perhaps there was a bit too much of it, as it kind of wiped out what flavor the nopales had; though I still enjoyed the textural contrasts of all the players. The pork was tender and this did fine by me.
Still great service…..
Though I think next time I'll go for the plate.
Hopefully, I won't have to wait another five years……
Ranas Mexico City Cuisine
9683 Campo Rd
Spring Valley, CA 91977