January FOOD CRUSH - Enrique's Mexican Resturant

by Amy Guerin

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If Cuban food and Mexican food joined forces and created a CubeMexiAmercian-ish cuisine, it would be the food at Enrique’s Mexican Restaurant.  A Ponca City constant for over 40 years, this vibrant restaurant has been serving original Mexican-inspired dishes sprinkled with some Cuban influence to those of us in Kay County and to people across the country.

Arguably one of the most well-known menu items in northern Oklahoma, the puffy chips at Enrique’s are one-of-a-kind.  Made fresh to order, these corn tortilla chips puff up when fried, leaving the lucky diner with a distinctive, airy version of a commonplace staple served at Mexican restaurants nationwide.  Take a bite off the corner and fill it with salsa.  These chips are unforgettable and stellar.