presentation of each was beautiful and
definitely incented me to want to return
to try other items from the menu.
My guest and I generally agreed on
the moles we considered favorites: Mole
Mama Luisa, a rich red sauce that tasted a
bit like enchilada sauce, and was not too
spicy; Mango Mole, a delicious blend of
spices which had a slightly fruity flavor,
but did not taste strongly of mango; and
finally, the Mole Pina, which had the
distinct flavor of pineapple and tasted
slightly sweet, yet still had a touch of
spiciness. We also enjoyed the Mole
Poblana, which boasts the combined
flavors of 50 different ingredients. Some of
the moles were thicker and dark in color,
almost like gravy, whereas others were
lighter in color and had a slightly thinner
consistency. None of the moles were
overly spicy, but after trying all of them,
I noticed that my eyes and nose were
running!
Despite our fullness, we requested
to see the dessert menu. There were a
number of wonderful options to choose
from, and I selected the traditional Flan
de la Casa, and my guest ordered the
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“Viva Mexico.” The flan
was beautifully presented
on a rectangular white
plate, decorated with whole
blueberries, blackberries and
slices of strawberries. The
flavor and consistency of the
flan was excellent—among
the best I have ever eaten!
The “Viva Mexico” consisted
of two scoops of vanilla ice
cream drizzled with caramel
and served with two pieces of
churro. Both selections were
just what we needed to end a
perfect dining experience.
Diners have an
opportunity to sample all
of the moles at the all-day
buffets offered at Los Moles
every Saturday and Sunday.
The buffet is offered at a
nominal cost of only $17 per
person and is all-you-caneat,
including most nonalcoholic
beverages. Besides
the moles, the buffet includes
homemade Menudo and
Posole soups with an array
of mix-ins; beans, rice, tortillas, assorted
delicious meats, egg dishes, fruits, salads,
and desserts. The buffet gives customers
the opportunity to try all of the moles so
that they can determine their favorites and
will know what to order from the menu
the next time they return. I returned to
Los Moles the following weekend to
try the buffet and found it to be a very
good selection of foods for the price. The
presentation, variety, and
quality of the foods was
excellent. The buffet
also includes bottomless
Mexican coffee and hot
tea, and the bar also has
special offers, such as
three mimosas for only
$10. I especially enjoyed
the Chilaquiles, and
my guest enjoyed the
Enmoladas Divorciadas
(handmade corn tortillas,
organic scrambled eggs,
potatoes & spinach;
served w/ mole verde,
mole rojo, queso fresco,
black beans & sour
cream). We arrived shortly after Los
Moles opened that day and were among
just a few customers who had ventured
out to eat so early. However, by the
time we left, the dining room was full
and there were many guests checking in
at the hostess station to await their turn at
the buffet. I should note that guests can
also order from the regular lunch/dinner
menu if they do not wish to partake of
the buffet.
Taco Tuesdays is another feature of
Los Moles that is very popular with diners.
Chef Lito explained that from 4:00 PM to
9:00 PM every Tuesday, diners can enjoy
unlimited tacos for only $12. Customers
can choose from a selection of meats,
beans, salsas, fruits, and all the usual taco
fixings, served with fresh homemade
tortillas. If you visit between 6:00 and
9:00 PM, you’ll also have the opportunity
to enjoy live music while feasting on tacos
and your favorite libations!
Speaking of libations, Los Moles
features a wide variety of alcoholic drinks
to accompany their delicious cuisine.
Serving over 100 different brews, Los
Moles features over 25 locally crafted
beers from breweries such as: Eight
Bridges Brewery in Livermore; Berryessa
Brewery in Winters; Sierra Nevada
Brewery in Chico; and East Brothers
Brewery in Richmond. In addition to
their extensive beer selections, Los Moles
also pours seemingly every available brand
of Tequila Reposado and Tequila Anejo.
Micheladas and margaritas are also very
popular and each is offered in multiple
flavors. Mixed drinks and Los Moles’ very
Varieties of Moles at Buffet
Flan Dessert
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