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Abuelitas Mexican Restaurant in Topanga Canyon

January 5, 2014 By Jeff Hester Leave a Comment

Abuelitas chips & salsaTopanga Canyon is known for it’s laid-back, cowboy/hippy vibe. Even though it’s not far from LA, it’s a world apart. For the first weekend of 2014, we headed to Topanga State Park on a 6.6 mile hike with a visit to the iconic Eagle Rock. After hiking, we were in search of something tasty for lunch. And what could be better than a cold beverage and good Mexican food? Abuelitas fit the bill perfectly.

We grabbed a table on the outdoor patio and settled in for a well-earned lunch.

Chips and salsa and drinks, oh my!

First came the obligatory chips and salsa. We’re both going easy on the carbs for the new year, and somehow I managed to refrain from gobbling the entire basket of chips. They were good — perfectly salted. The salsa was just average. No real heat or anything remarkable.

Next the drinks. I opted for a Firestone Union Jack IPA ($5) while Joan got the Skinny Margarita ($7). The IPA was good, and the margarita exceptional. I’m not sure why anyone get’s a “normal” margarita with it’s too-sweet syrup when the fresh-squeezed lime juice, silver tequila and a touch of agave syrup makes a much more authentic and satisfying drink.

Abuelitas Skinny Margarita

The Food

Joan ordered the Mole Shredded Chicken Burrito ($10.95) as a bowl. She chose the black beans vs. refried. The verdict? Muy delicioso.

Chicken Mole Burrito Bowl

I ordered the Raulitas Shredded Savory Pork (Carnitas) with refried pinto beans and corn tortillas ($13.95). It came with a green tomatillo sauce, but the pork stood well on its own.

Raulitas Shredded Savory Pork

The Bottom Line

The total for lunch for the two of us with drinks, tax and tip came to $48. If you’re hiking or just visiting Topanga, it’s a solid choice for Mexican food. It’s not fancy. It’s not exotic. But it’s just about the perfect after-hike lunch.

Abuelita's Mexican Restaurant on UrbanspoonAbuelitas Mexican Restaurant
137 S. Topanga Blvd.
Topanga, CA 90290

www.abuelitastopanga.com

Directions via Google Maps

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About Jeff Hester

I am a second generation Angelino that has lived throughout Southern California. I love to travel, sharing the gems I discover and learning from others who've been there before. I am an avid hiker, father, grandfather, husband, author, speaker, dog walker, web developer and damn good listener. You can also find me at Flickr, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google+, Facebook and Starbucks.

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