Nick Gerlich When faced with the possibility of eating Asian for the fourth time this week, I remembered that there’s more food in Canyon than just curry and Pad Thai. I know. It’s crazy that in West Texas the Asian establishments could outnumber the Mexican 4-2, but it’s true. And it was also true I wanted…no, needed…something else.
So my daughter and I walked from our university offices down the street a little farther to Pepito’s, a place we had not patronized in a while. We were in for a pleasant lunch, the crowd reassuring us that we had indeed chosen wisely.
I ordered my typical veggie fajitas, while daughter went with the Cancun, a combo plate which for her featured a beef taco and chicken enchilada. I chose a Negra Modelo as the perfect quaff, something I could not have done the last time I was here. Um…that would be nearly 10 years ago, when Canyon voted itself kind of wet.
And we were wowed with our entrees. My fajitas were far more than the usual ones I have had elsewhere, lucky to get some grilled green peppers, onions, and mushrooms on a plate. In addition to those staples, mine featured yellow squash, green squash, red pepper, tomatoes, and grilled corn as well, making for a far more hearty serving. They were good by themselves, but even better in a warm tortilla.
Daughter found her lunch to be equally satisfying, the creamy sauce shrouding the enchilada particularly delectable. I didn’t hear a peep out of her, so I know it was good.
We’ll be back. I’ll make sure it won’t be so long next time.
