Ace Mercado

I have been meaning to get this post ready for weeks now as our visit to Ottawa's Ace Mercado in the Byward Market was July 24th to celebrate our anniversary. But alas, I have been swamped with other blog related things so here this is, finally. 

This Mexican restaurant is my sister's favourite spot in the city and after she had raved about it many times, it was about time Jeff and I tried it. It was a really warm, sunny evening so we sat out on the patio hence my lack of interior photos. 

Tolix chairs are always a good thing. :)

Vintage metal cabinet for storage on the patio. 

Jen was particularly fond of their margaritas so each started with one. AWE. SOME.
~ Cazadores Reposada + Tromba Agave + Lime Juice + Black Salt Rim ~

Our server told us about this nifty beverage so we decided what the hell, we were celebrating. And it was amazing, especially for those who don't normally enjoy shots. 
~ Tromba Verdita: Tromba Blanco + Side Verdita (some smoothie-type concoction that I totally don't remember the ingredients) ~

We started with The Ace Bricklayer. I could have eaten a whole table of this.  
~ Tomatillo & Avocado Salsa + Queso Fresco + Lime Crema + Slow Cooked Black Beans + Pickled Red Onion + Micro Cilantro ~ 

Yet more booze! The white sangria sounded divine, and it SOOOO was. We are dying to try to replicate this at home.
~ Ontario White Wine (Vidal) + Briottet Peche de Vigne + Lillet Blanc + St Germain Elderflower Liqueur + Lemon Juice + Ginger Beer + Fruit ~

We both ordered the chicken tostada. Yum!
~ Refried Black Beans + House Bacon + Caramelized Onion + Achiote Chicken + Minced Lettuce + Mexican Pickles + Roma Salsa + Cilantro + Blue Cheese Habanero ~ 

Jeff ordered a side of Mexican fries. I want my fries served like this always and forever. 

Dessert for Jeff was churros topped with pineapple. 

My dessert was flan. My only beef the whole night was that this was a reeeeeally small portion. 

We will absolutely re-visit Ace Mercado. Mexican food is one of my favourites and reminds me of Puerto Vallarta so this was an awesome night. 

Oh....I wore some black because always, by some favourite designers (Barbara Í Gongini and Rick Owens and TEO+NG, and some cheap Mexico sandals because all my decent footwear was at work)