Restaurant Reivew
Blanco
Blanco is a popular Mexican chain with locations in both Phoenix and Tucson. This contemporary favorite is located inside the upscale La Encatada shopping mall and features one of the better outdoor patios in Tucson. While far from the best Mexican fare in the area, the menu is creative and the views are amongst the best in the area.
Food
Blanco is a modern upscale chain serving a variety of creative Southwestern style dishes. Diverse taco selections include everything from Baja Chicken, to Grilled Avocado, to Chipotle shrimp. There are lots of tasty appetizers to indulge in as well including the very popular Cheese Crisp, which is basically a tortilla covered in cheese and broiled to crisp (otherwise known as a Mexican pizza).
Another great appetizer is the Mexican street corn dish, a savory mixture of corn, cotija cheese, and cilantro.
We enjoyed the Baja Chicken burrito and Fried Avocado tacos. Tacos are served alongside beans and rice, of which are just mediocre compared to the tacos. The food is decent, but not spectacular, and definitely not authentic style Mexican food.
Pricing isn't too bad for the serving size (3 tacos) and most entrees range from 12 to 16 bucks.
Service
Service was friendly, although the pacing of the meal was not great. Appetizers were brought out after the entrees.
Atmosphere
The interior of Blanco is clean, modern, and trendy. The spacious outdoor patio offers a nice overlook of the city, and is especially scenic at night.
Final Remarks
Blanco is a decent choice if you happen to be strolling around the mall. For those seeking an affordable & delicious dining choice within the mall, Blanco is the way to go.
