Frida Southwest In Oklahoma City

You know those times when you really don't want or need a fancy meal and all you really crave is just a simple plate of deliciousness? Well, I have those often and right now, I'm craving Frida Southwest. It’s cold outside and I am seriously this close to getting in the car and just driving to OKC for a Frida Southwest lunch.

A recent trip to Oklahoma City actually led me to Frida and now I cannot get the place out of my head! A welcome addition to the blooming Paseo area, (an area I have a ton of love for having lived in OKC for several years) it serves up beautifully flavoursome dishes inspired by the cuisine of Santa Fe and Northern Mexico.

“The restaurant named after famous Mexican artist Frida Kahlo was originally envisioned to be a straightforward Mexican restaurant, but Fiaccone and partners decided to keep a Mexican influence but incorporate more Southwestern flavors by way of Mexico City, Santa Fe, Oklahoma and everything in between.”

THE VENUE:

Frida Southwest takes the top spot for most beautiful restaurant in my books. I love it when a place is easy on the eye and that's certainly the case here. I am a big fan of their simple yet effective design and this modern space with huge windows is just gorgeous! We chose the perfect little spot on the patio as the weather was superb that afternoon but head inside and you will sure enough fall in love with the setting. A final point to add: whether you need to or not, I'd visit the restrooms if you're into pink... which yes, indeed I am!!

WHAT WE DRANK:

CHI CHI, DO YOU LOVE ME—-rhum Agricole, vodka, pineapple juice, coconut orgeat, and golden milk

WHAT WE ATE:

To start: QUESO FUNDIDO—FRIDA blend of southwest cheeses, rajas, pickled fresno, crispy corn tortillas

For mains: SMOKESTACK ENCHILADAS—smoked shredded chicken, aged cheddar, green chile, crema, heirloom black beans, crispy tortilla strips/ Green Chile Mac N’ Cheese/WOOD GRILLED CHICKEN SANDWICH-roasted garlic-agave glaze, southwest cheese blend, fresno aioli, applewood bacon, avocado, toasted brioche

To finish: ALMOND WEDDING COOKIES-horchata brulee, cinnamon-white chocolate bark, candied almonds