If you’re looking to take a trip around the iconic regions of Mexico, Super Loco Robertson Quay‘s cosy cocina y bar needs to be on the top of your list. Their limited October menu pays homage to the diverse regional influences. Starting with a childhood staple, the Tamales ($14) with tender pork carnitas and serrano peppers is the Chef’s favourite. The El Pulpo ($29) is a beautifully charred octopus that was sous vide to keep it soft, and topped with cactus fig, and a dehydrated frijoles soil made from beans. We loved the flavours of this, and were pleasantly surprised by the crunch of the seeds in the cactus fig! The Taco de Concinero ($15) is a surf and turf take with fire-grilled lobster and tender Iberican pork collar, and our favourite part was the touch of crunchy chicharron.
Though the whole menu is available for $65 per person, if there was any dish that you should try we’d say it should be the Empanadas de Calabaza ($13). Seemingly unassuming and understated, the cinnamon-spiced pumpkin pairs beautifully with the habanero and piloncillo syrup and we wanted to bottle it up to go.
They’ve also created regionally-inspired craft cocktails that complement their menu, and our favourite was the Pandan Colada ($18). Using Arquitecto Tequila, their in-house tequila made with a family-run distillery in rural Mexico, we love the subtle and sweet flavours of pandan agave, lime, pineapple, and coconut cream.
P.S. Their dessert offering of Arroz Con Leche was made in collaboration with Tom’s Palette. This tropical interpretation of the traditional Mexican rice pudding dessert was a refreshing and sweet way to end the meal, and we especially loved the crunchy contrast of toasted rice.
Super Loco Robertson Quay is located at 60 Robertson Quay, #01-13 The Quayside, Singapore 238252, tel: 6235 8900
