I went sale-shopping at South Ex, and what did I find there? Delhi’s Devils have been exorcised the old-fashioned way, shown the door by nimbu-mirchi! That is, by jalapeno poppers — tangy chillies stuffed with cheese — which we’re chasing down with tequila-tanked margaritas at the new joint that’s taken over.
Sancho’s got Tex-ish Mex (two floors of it), so no hardcore chayote salad or agave nectar; and it does mostly crowd-pleasers based on tortillas and Mexican rice rather than the locally lesser-known tamales or chilli con carne with ‘real meat’ (they just got chicken). But what they do, ole!, they do lip-smackingly, belly-burstingly, finger-lickingly — and sometimes eye-wateringly — well.
First, major props for the in-house tortillas — lime, regular, spicy and even dark-brown ‘blue corn’, served without a spot of grease. With a slew of salsas — the mango’s a must, if only to take the sting out of the superhot superhit pico de gallo and the sour green tomatillos.
My burrito comes blanketed in a tangy sauce striped with sour cream. It’s B-I-G, stuffed with Mexican rice, beans, chicken, cheese and veggies. The garden fresh fajitas arrive as sizzling veg pile topped with grilled corn on the cob, fresh warm tortillas in clay casserole, refried beans and rice on the side. But if it’s all too much — really, you need a party of people for these — order a ‘lighter’ meal of black bean soup (excellent, with cinnamon-pickled onion slivers) and taco salad.
Beware their generosity with the Monterey Jack! Unless you choose with care, you’ll have to pass up dessert. A pity, since chef Jorge A. Romero has a ravishing platter set up with coconut flan, bread pudding, spiced chocolate shot and churros.
Wash down with Mexican pot coffee. Work off with an energetic rumba (there’s a DJ Friday and Saturday nights). And leave a large tip in the servers’ sombreros.
Sancho’s, E-3 South Extension-II (3rd & 4th floors), ph: 46076422. Meal for two Rs 1,500 onwards (with drinks).Not seeing images? Click Here Sign Up
Sancho’s got Tex-ish Mex (two floors of it), so no hardcore chayote salad or agave nectar; and it does mostly crowd-pleasers based on tortillas and Mexican rice rather than the locally lesser-known tamales or chilli con carne with ‘real meat’ (they just got chicken). But what they do, ole!, they do lip-smackingly, belly-burstingly, finger-lickingly — and sometimes eye-wateringly — well.
First, major props for the in-house tortillas — lime, regular, spicy and even dark-brown ‘blue corn’, served without a spot of grease. With a slew of salsas — the mango’s a must, if only to take the sting out of the superhot superhit pico de gallo and the sour green tomatillos.
My burrito comes blanketed in a tangy sauce striped with sour cream. It’s B-I-G, stuffed with Mexican rice, beans, chicken, cheese and veggies. The garden fresh fajitas arrive as sizzling veg pile topped with grilled corn on the cob, fresh warm tortillas in clay casserole, refried beans and rice on the side. But if it’s all too much — really, you need a party of people for these — order a ‘lighter’ meal of black bean soup (excellent, with cinnamon-pickled onion slivers) and taco salad.
Beware their generosity with the Monterey Jack! Unless you choose with care, you’ll have to pass up dessert. A pity, since chef Jorge A. Romero has a ravishing platter set up with coconut flan, bread pudding, spiced chocolate shot and churros.
Wash down with Mexican pot coffee. Work off with an energetic rumba (there’s a DJ Friday and Saturday nights). And leave a large tip in the servers’ sombreros.
Sancho’s, E-3 South Extension-II (3rd & 4th floors), ph: 46076422. Meal for two Rs 1,500 onwards (with drinks).Not seeing images? Click Here Sign Up
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