September RC – Amuleto Mexican Table

Queso fundido

Ceviche del dia

This month we grabbed our passports and headed out of the city, to Moody Street in Waltham. Amuleto opened in August, in a space that has apparently housed several Mexican restaurants, most recently Habanero’s.

Unfortunately for me and my elaborate plans to get a ride there, I almost didn’t make it! It was one of those 95-degree days and apparently the MBTA feels like I do when it’s that hot…the trains were breaking down, delayed, and finally cancelled. I finally got on a train (with air conditioning, thank goodness for small blessings) at the time I was supposed to meet my ride in the city. One hour later, I arrived at North Station and decided to treat myself to an Uber. Unfortunately it was a rare #uberfail and my driver missed his exit and I got an extended tour, during rush hour. 

Needless to say, I was quite ready for a margarita when I finally made my appearance, almost an hour late. A first round of food had already been ordered, and I recall some delicious guacamole con Chicharrón (with serrano peppers and pork belly) and queso fundido (melted chihuahua cheese and chorizo).

We decided to order mostly from the botanas (snack, appetizer) section of the menu. The one platillo principal we got was the carne asada, and luckily Tracy was willing to share! It was pretty tasty. 

Grilled octopus

In no particular order, the botanas we got were:

• Ceviche del dia, which was snapper
• Pulpo Asado Chargrilled Octopus with caramelized onions, mushrooms, and chili pepper
• Elote de la Calle Charred Corn with Cotija cheese and chile powder
• Costillitas Baby Back ribs Rubbed with Agave Nectar with chipotle and lime glaze
• Duo de Sopes (two homemade thick tortillas, one chicken and one barbacoa)

Carne asada

• Tamal Sureño wrapped in a banana leaf

I remember enjoying everything I tried…which was the ceviche, the grilled octopus (thankfully not overcooked), the corn, and the ribs. I do not think I even had room for the duo de sopes or the tamale. And we were also too full for dessert (flan).

Great pick Claire!

The damage
$45 plus $28.80 for my Uber ride

The rundown
Amuleto Mexican Table
484 Moody Street, Waltham