Sammy Sosa
Rated: Good
based on 18 reviews
Shop No. 18, Meera CHS, Oshiwara Link Road, Oshiwara, Andheri (W), Mumbai
65278722, 65278744
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May 18, 2008
Aye, Caramba!
Wow, the real stuff finally here in Mumbai. Well, very, very close...but a commendable effort nonetheless. Sammy Sosa has got the right type of vibe going on inside their festive little joint - Spanish movie posters on the ceiling, old Mexican/Western movie playing on a big projector screen, and great Mexican comfort music. The waiters are dressed in cute little western outfits, complete with cowboy hats and boots. The conceptualization itself is very impressive, and I give two thumbs up for the thought and effort that went into it. Now on to the food!
The food is as close to authentic as one can get on this side, and completely blows out the pseudo-Mexican you get at New Yorkers or Bombay Blues. Their stiffest competition will come from town, where Starboard inside the Taj has concocted some very authentic Mexican dishes themselves, complete with live salsa musicians, margaritas, fresh guac, etc.
I believe that Sammy Sosa has an opportunity to be even MORE authentic, look into getting refried beans, better red and green enchilada sauce (green sauce should be made of tomatillos, probably impossible to come by here, but they should try!), and have the waiter actually make the fresh guacamole at your table, as is common in Mexican restaurants abroad. Being only a week or so old, I give SS a big thumbs up. For all of us gorditas out there (look it up!), we've finally got something to look up to. Sammy Sosa, muchas gracias!
