I love when I’m driving to check out a new restaurant and I start to doubt my GPS. Anchorage is full of gems hidden in unexpected pockets of the city . Add Roberto’s to the list. Located on the first floor of the Emerald Building , the location seems a bit lonely when you first pull into the parking lot. However, after parking in back and circling the building on foot, I found the very discreet main entrance. If it was lonely on the outside, it was bustling within. The word is out.
I was seated in the spare but sleek dining room to wait for my friend and culinary partner in crime, Justin Williams of Justin Eats Alaska. My timing was perfect because by the time I had a chance to settle in and peruse the menu, the last tables were taken and the entrance area began to fill up.Roberto’s menu is Mexican-themed with a handful of American classics. Burritos and tacos are offered alongside fish and chips, seafood Alfredo, burgers, and steamed clams.
We were a little less excited about the wings, which we both agreed were too sweet and a bit too saucy. However, I realized after the fact that the wings were described as being served with a barbecue pineapple sauce, so this might have been a user error. We were expecting something more savory with a bit more heat. That said, the wings were well-cooked and meaty. I’d love to see a spicier, saltier version of these on the menu for the non-sweet-tooths among us.
While there, I scored a huge loaf of caraway-studded rye bread and a trio of Swedish reusable dishcloths that are designed to cut down on your paper towel usage. The store also hosts a variety of fun and educational community events and has a 1% Give-Back program benefiting local nonprofits. This is the best kind of retail therapy, offering fun shopping while benefiting the community and the environment.
Blue Market AK has been on my radar for a few years and I had never found time to drop in . In the future, I’ll make time. Probably after polishing off a bowl of maru-birria.Mara Severin is a food writer who writes about restaurants in Southcentral Alaska. Want to respond to a column or suggest a restaurant for review? Reach her at dining@adn.com.
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