When you’re craving tasty tacos and incredible enchiladas, you have several great options in Maine, but there’s one tiny Mexican restaurant that offers up some truly authentic cuisine. Check out El Ancla:
El Ancla opened its doors in 2018, and it’s been garnering praise for its authentic Mexican cuisine ever since. You’ll find it in a charming historic building in Camden.
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The restaurant isn’t very large, but what it lacks in size it makes up for in flavor. From the moment you walk in the door, the delicious aromas of wood-fired Mexican fare will tempt your taste buds.
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The wood-fired oven is the centerpiece of the restaurant, and it adds mouthwatering flavor to everything here. It brings forward the same flavors you get when cooking over an open fire, as in the ancient Mexican tradition.
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The food at El Ancla is legit — created from the recipes of the chef’s mother and grandmother. Adrain Arvizu hails from Mexico City, and he’s brought authentic Mexican cuisine from south of the border all the way to Maine.
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Start your meal with some Mexican street corn. It’s fire-roasted, then smothered in sour cream and cotija cheese, and rolled in chili powder and cilantro.
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Choose slow-roasted pork, shredded chicken, or roasted cauliflower, corn, and poblano peppers for your tacos. From the tasty tacos to the authentic tamales, you’ll love the food here. Watch for new creations and specials, too!
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You can pair your tacos with a tall cerveza…
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…or try the house specialty — the spicy margarita. Carefully hand-crafted, this margarita is unlike any other you’ve sipped.
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El Ancla is open seven days a week, from noon to 9 p.m.
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Visit El Ancla’s website to learn more, and make sure to follow the restaurant’s Facebook page to see what’s new there. Have you visited El Ankla? Tell our readers about your dining experience in the comments!
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Address: 7 Public Landing, Camden, ME, 04843
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If you’re looking for another great Mexican restaurant in Maine, you might want to try this tiny restaurant that serves more than a dozen types of tacos.
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