Sinced it's owned and managed by Mexicans, I wouldn't expect anything less than a traditional taqueria feel inside. The place is tiny, with tables closely pushed together, and a small bar in the back (in the summer there is also outdoor seating). But this atmosphere just lends to the authentic feel. I made a reservation (smart!) because I had heard from numerous people that it's always packed.
For drinks we had, of course, margaritas. Why would you go to a Mexican restaurant and not have a margarita?
My friend tried the Frozen Mango Margarita (99 CZK). She loved it, and had seconds.
I opted for the Classic Margarita (99 CZK). I also loved this, and had seconds (and thirds).
While I'm not a huge tequila fan, I do love a good margarita. And this classic was well-prepared, not too sweet, and seriously delicious. So delicious, I almost forgot to take a picture of it (and by the second one I almost forgot to take pictures of the rest of the meal).
We started with an appetizer of guacamole (55 CZK) and some tortilla chips (39 CZK). These are not really appetizers per se, but more like additional sides you can order along with your meal. But we ordered it to start because those margaritas were definitely kicking in.
It's quite a small portion, considering I could eat guacamole by the bucket, and I usually prefer it to be a bit more chunky, but taste-wise, it had great flavoring, not too much cilantro and just the right amount of lime.
For our main meal, my friend decided on the Vegetarian Quesadilla (173 CZK), which is filled with season mushrooms and served with red rice and refried beans on the side. She enjoyed it very much, even though it was a different type of quesadilla than we Americans are used to seeing, of the Tex-Mex variety.
I had the Enchiladas Rojas (173 CZK). It's filled with shredded chicken, topped with a red salsa, again with red rice and refried beans on the side. I'm normally a person who goes for the spicier foods, but today I chose the milder version because if I drank any more margaritas, I'm not sure I would have remembered the experience enough to share it here.
The red salsa was wonderfully flavored, with a nice amount of chilli. The shredded chicken was a bit dry, but when mixed with the salsa it held up quite nicely. I'm not a big fan of refried beans, but these were amazing, seasoned with cumin and a wonderful texture. The rice was perfectly cooked, moist and fluffy.
The portions were a decent size. They left you feeling satisfied, but not stuffed.
I've heard mixed things about the service, but honestly, for us, the servers were very attentive and quite friendly, speaking a nice mix of English, Spanish, and Czech.
The total bill for the two of us, including our appetizer (and my lush-style drinking) was 935 CZK, not including tip. Not bad for authentic-style Mexican food in Prague, I must say.
I decided to forgo dessert this time (the third margarita was my dessert), but will definitely be going back in the near future to sample more dishes (tostadas and flautas are on the top of my list), and more margaritas (I want a pitcher next time). So yes, overall, Las Adelitas has undeniably lived up to the hype it has received, and is, without question, a newly minted favorite for Mexican grub.
Bonus: it's a five minute walk from my flat. This could be dangerous.
Las Adelitas
Americká 684/8, Praha 2, 120 00
Telephone: +420 222 542 031
http://www.lasadelitas.cz/
