HIROO: Salsita Mexican... Images of reasonably priced food ain't here.

I'm always been wary of going into Mexican restaurants without some kind of pre-set meal/drink course plan because the bill is always a shocker for mediocre Mexican food in Tokyo.

Let me share the bill with you first.... In the US how often are you met with a 38,900yen (USD$500) for seven people?  

November food specials/

Salsa and chips 600yen

Small portion of Guacamole Dip and Chips 900yen... don't Avocado's go for 100yen in the supermarket?  I can't ever recall paying this much for a little dip.

Jalapeno Bombs were a hit... hot!

Cactus salad was a first for me in Tokyo.

Chorizo Taco's...

Taco Topping...

Carnitas Tacos... weak... these chefs need to visit LA's amazing Taco Trucks.

800yen ($10) for 2 pieces.

Small glass of Mojito 900yen.

Mexican Rib Eye Steak 2,100yen.

Of course we had to have at least one shot... Prices ranged from 900-1200yen!  Dude... 

I really don't know what to say but if you are an Expat living in this area with a generous cost of living allowance this is probably a good place to take your family... atmosphere was clean and colorful and the clientele seemed to consist mostly of foreigners.  Perhaps this is why they can get away with charging unusually high prices for event the most basic items.  I was a frequent user of the Ebisu location until it shut down but I won't be back here again... Cost Performance was just terrible.  If you are craving Mexican in Tokyo then just head on to reasonable LIBRE http://libre-burrito.com/ .

Shop: Salsita Hiroo

Shop Website: http://www.salsita-tokyo.com/

Gnavi Website: http://r.gnavi.co.jp/g291400/

Foodie Website: http://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1307/A130703/13045856/

Address J: 東京都港区南麻布4-5-65 広尾アーバンビル Ｂ１Ｆ

Address E: Tokyo, Minato-ku, Minami Azabu 4-5-65, Hiroo Urban Bldg B1F
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ASAGAYA: Aonisai Bar... your local Cheers! Friendly folks all around...

Childhood friend Scott kept inviting me to check out Aonisai in Asagaya for about a year or so... well, I finally made it! 

We sat at the tables near the open entrance... further back there is a private tatami space for about 4-5 people... the A/C was kickin in back there.  Nice spot for a little gathering.

Menu was very reasonable... lots of appetizers that went well with beer.

http://www.aonisai.jp/menu/

Salad with slightly grilled beef... 

Thick pieces of bread with Chili and Tomato topping.

Wine bottles were all 2,500yen.

http://www.aonisai.jp/menu/drink.php

Nachos with Chili Cheese dip.

Cheese Rice Corokke.

The owner of Aonisai... very friendly person... yeah, those shots were for our table.  When you get Scott and Terry together (both Tequila lovers) then my nights end up in a blur... phew.

And so the shots arrived... 

Kanpai... But tonights gathering was to welcome back Scott from a few months haitus from Tokyo.  If you have some Aloha in ya then check out the Hawaii's Own Coffee Company that he founded.

http://tokyobelly.blogspot.com/2011/06/asagaya-hawaiis-own-revisited-scott.html

I occasionally see items like this in the restroom but never to this extent... lots of attention to customer service and detail.  

There is a nice bar counter if you wander in alone... 2nd floor has sofa seating with Jazzy music.  I'd definitely recommend this spot for a few beers with friends.

Shop: Aonisai

Station: Asagaya (Chuo-line). 

Shop Website: http://www.aonisai.jp/

Foodie Website: http://r.tabelog.com/tokyo/A1319/A131905/13042957/

Address J: 東京都杉並区北阿佐ヶ谷1-34-5

Address E: Tokyo, Suginami-ku, Kita-Asagaya 1-34-5

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ROPPONGI: AGAVE - Tequila Paradise... they have it ALLLLL!

If you are a bear ready to hibernate or in search of endless amounts of Tequila then AGAVE is the place.  Took along my Panasonic TZ5 which has a bad F3.3 lens... so low light shots kinda suck. 

Had the usual Patron on the shelf.

Mari's Margherita.

GRAN Patron... could it be smoother than the regular stuff?  I try to keep away because after a few shots I'm pretty much done for the night...

Probably the best baked nachos in all of Tokyo... a definite must!

Its located near Roppongi Crossing (Near Mizuho Bank).. can't miss the Yellow Sign.

No doubt about it... AGAVE has the low light atmosphere, great selection of Mexican food, endless amounts of Tequila, great crowd and if you ever wonder where all the Mexicans are in Tokyo... they are here making some amazing drinks.  Its kinda funny too see how people slowly get hit with Tequila shots... things start to get goofy as the night progresses if you enjoy people watching.

SHOP:  Agave Roppongi

Shop website:  http://www.agave.jp/

Foodie Website: http://r.tabelog.com/tokyo/A1307/A130701/13002079/

Address J:  東京都港区六本木7-15-10 クローバービル Ｂ１Ｆ
Address E:  Tokyo, Minato-ku, Roppongi 7-15-10

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