Anamia's
Plano, TX
The Ortiz family recently opened their 4th restaurant in the DFW area. Their newest location is in Plano. Anamia's name derives from Ortiz's wife Ana and daughter Mia. Since it's opening, the restaurant has been hopping. I'm always happy to patronize family-owned restaurants. This one feels less like a family restaurant and more like a swanky franchise. The decor is upscale contemporary with comfy leather banquettes that encourage lounging or making out if one is pre-disposed to PDA. Since I was with my son, I could not take advantage of this benefit. Cool lighting and art add to the ambience.
I enjoyed the art and comfy chairs more than my meal.
Highlights:
*Lunch special prices--under $10
* Refried beans had a nice smoky flavor and didn't seem overloaded with lard
*My son's beef fajitas were tender and flavorful--good quality meat.
*Excellent, friendly, quick service. Ivan G was our waiter--very attentive without hovering.
Areas for Improvement:
*Salsa tasted like ketchup with a kick. Overpowering tomato with little to no complexity in flavor.
*Our fault for not getting table-side guac. The side order of guac was creamy, but had a strong
acidic aftertaste, like the lemon had been out too long.
*Tortilla soup--too salty. I love salt, so it was fine for me, but probably not for most palettes. The broth was well-seasoned with nice juicy chunks of chicken.
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| ceramic wall sculpture outside the bathrooms |
I would go back for the atmosphere and to try the fish tacos. Also how can you not like a place that has a painting of Frida Kahlo entitled Frida Margarita?
