Frida's Mexican Restaurant

Last night we decided to try Frida's Mexican Restaurant at 3226 132nd St S.E. in Bothell, Washington. Their phone number is 425-357-8606 and you might want to make reservations for certain times of the day. However, we went immediately after work and while it was pretty empty when we arrived it was standing room only when we left. Description Frida's is devoted to the memory of the famous Mexican artist Frida Kahlo and her husband Diego Rivera. Gourmet Mexican cuisine is the only way to describe their food which is fresh and plated beautifully. Frida Kahlo's artwork adorns the walls of this colorful restaurant. Their bar is fully stocked and the interior is like a garden lending itself to a romantic atmosphere. For the evening dinner, the lights were dim enhancing the mood. Now for our dinner... First, at any Mexican restaurant you get a basket full of tortilla chips with your salsas. This basket was filled to the brim with four different colors of tortilla chips, red, green, tan, and purple. Then we received two different salsas, a tomato and tomatillo along with a white sauce. Man, this salsa is HOT but delicious! Perusing the menu gives you a snapshot into Frida's life as all the dishes relate to an event in her life. Our food arrived on an oversized platter decorated with vivid sauces, refried beans encased in their own ruffled tortilla basket, a fresh orange slice, shredded cabbage and a mound of flavorful rice. A portrait of Frida hangs in the main dining room. I had a SPICY dish called Bistec Murillo, which is a skirt steak, sauteed with a smoky sauce of roasted tomatoes, garlic, onions, oregano, chilies corita, chilies guajillos, and a splash of Tequila. Both the waitress and server were amazed I ordered such a spicy dish and even questioned if I was sure I wanted it, because it is VERY spicy. And needless to say, it was spicy and Ron who thought it was a medium in the spice department had to finish it off. (He loved it, don't kid yourself). My top lip was swollen by the time we left from eating that steak, but it was delicious. Why oh Why do we punish our bodies this way? Flavor, dude, it's all about the flavor! The dining room is filled with vibrant colors of yellow, red, green, and blue. White tablecloths dress the dining room along with their pink toppers and brilliant blue napkins. Ron had Bistec Tina Modotti, a New York steak marinated in olive oil, vinegar, and spices for two days. Then they grill it and top with a salsa of mild peppers, carrots, and Chayote squash. This dish was BEAUTIFUL with its vivid orange sauce color topped with the a variety of red peppers. It was a mild dish, and truth be told we kinda swapped dishes. I loved the taste of this dish too! The bill was $49.41 for two entrees and two sodas. Our service was great and our staff was very attentative. I recommend this restaurant if you'd like to taste a different part of Mexico. This is not a picture of our dish, but I wanted you to see how beautiful they present their food. Check out the ruffled tortilla shell filled with refried beans. Frida's Restaurant