As we were driving up Interstate 81 we were suddenly hungry. Chris looked up food near us and found a Baja Bean off of an upcoming exit so we went. The restaurant is on a city street, so we parked in the first available spot and walked up the block. Baja Bean decor is in a very Mexican style, with vibrant turquoise walls displaying masks, artwork and sugar skulls.
We walked in to a friendly greeting and started off with house margaritas. We were also served chips with a beautifully fresh pico de gallo. The margaritas were the best I’ve had in a restaurant…flavorful without being syrupy sweet.
I ordered Enchiladas Monterey, a simple Monterey jack filled enchilada with a poblano sauce, lettuce, sour cream, rice and beans. They had a wonderful texture, not at all mushy. Chris ordered a chimichanga and chile relleno. The chile relleno was crispy with a lovely cornmeal crust. The overall theme of the meal was fresh. Nothing felt heavy as is often the case with Mexican food.
For dessert I picked one of the specials Hold the Cobbler, vanilla ice cream topped with a raspberry and peach sauce with sugared tortilla chips. Yum!
Cost for two margaritas, meal for two (with some to take home) and one dessert $40
The enchiladas look great!