A friend and I are headed out tonight for $1 margaritas and 1/2 price appetizers at what is arguably Fargo-Moorhead's oldest ethnic restaurant (still running, that is).
It's Mexican Village. Established in 1970, Mexican Village was perhaps the first specialized ethnic restaurant in the area. My parents were college students in the late 70s, and remember buying a late night college snack of a big brown paper bag full of freshly fried tortilla chips and a container of salsa; for $1.50.
Mexi Village (as it is colloquially known) is famous for its strawberry margaritas (made with real strawberries) and hot sauce. The hot sauce is something special, not too hot (wouldn't want to offend those Midwestern palates) and totally smooth, unlike traditional salsas. But entirely delicious with a basket of fresh chips. They are also famous for their fried ice cream. Yum!
Their food is a bit heavy, but still good and there's a wide variety to choose from. They even have American faves like burgers for the picky ones (kids in particular).
The atmosphere is lovely, with floor-to-ceiling murals of life in a Mexican village (pun intended?), spanish tiled floor and tables, and a fountain in the main room. There's plenty of room for big parties, too.
If you've never been, you need to go! Mexican Village is a Fargo institution.
Mexican Village is located at 814 Main Ave. in Fargo.
Visit http://www.mexicanvillagefm.com/ for menu and other info.
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