FOOD-DAY, TUESDAY!

Having grown up in Midland, I could eat Mexican food everyday of the week and not get tired of it. One of my many favorite local Mexican restaurants is Jorge's Cafe, located at 3323 N. Midland Drive, Suite 100 in Midland.

Founded by Jorge Lopez and opened since 1981, the location on Midland Drive is the original location in Midland. Many patrons have grown-up with the restaurant which now includes locations in Amarillo, Austin and Dallas. 

Once seated, the friendly staff makes sure you have chips and a bowl of Jorge's famous salsa to start your meal off right. The salsa is made fresh daily and it is apparent in the taste. Jorge's salsa is one of my favorites around town.

I decided on the 'Flautas de Pollo' - two chicken grilled flautas topped with salsa espanola. The shredded chicken is rolled in corn tortillas and grilled till crispy. The salsa espanola is a tasty sauce of stewed tomatoes, onions, and peppers. The crispy corn tortilla shell soaks up the juices of the salsa making every bite full of flavor and seasonings. For another layer of flavor, the flautas are accompanied with a small taco bowl full of guacamole for topping. The flautas are served with the usual rice and beans, but as the salsa espanola mixes with these sides it makes yet another layer of flavor for this dish. 

Needless to say my husband and I left Jorge's Cafe full stomachs and very happy.