Tacomans looking for a bit of authentic Mexican food can find their way to Anahuac Mexican Restaurant, located at 9002 Pacific Ave., for a south of the border taste combined with friendly service.
Anahuac is an area in Mexico that was given, it is believed, to the Aztecs by God and manager Arcelia Ramirez hopes that in Tacoma, the name can be a beacon for Mexican culture as well. With dishes from all over the country, Anahuac serves as a cornucopia of Mexican food.
“This is our theme, to get people to understand our culture’s food,” Ramirez said, “and to call Mexicans here to remember their culture.”
Anahuac houses a banquet room for special events. Up to 100 people can revel in Anahuac’s fine Mexican cuisine for birthdays, anniversaries or any other type of celebration.
Anahuac offers all the classics including enchiladas and supreme burritos, but for a little bit spicier of a dish, one of Ramirez’ favorites is the Pollo a la Naranja con Chipotle, orange chicken with a kick of chipotle sauce to get your tongue burning.
If you’re still hungry after your authentic meal, try several desserts including deep fried vanilla ice cream and homemade flan.
Anahuac features a full bar, including traditional Mexican margaritas with flavor choices of strawberry, banana, peach, kiwi, raspberry, blackberry, mango coconut, guava, lemon, passion fruit, Bahama Mama, pomegranate, melon and pineapple. Anahuac also serves a variety of imported beers including Sol, Tecate, Bohemia, Corona, Corona Light, Negra Modelo, Modelo Especial, Pacifico, XX Lager, XX Amber, Heineken and Miller Chill. Domestic beers include Bud Light, Budweiser, MGD, Michelob Ultra, Coors Light and Miller Lite.
Anahuac participates in the fine tradition of taco Tuesdays – tacos for $1 every Tuesday during their happy hour from 3-6 p.m. and 9 p.m. to close which happens to be at 10 p.m. on Tuesdays.
Anahuac is open Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. For more information call (253) 538-7195.