Why: The Margarita Factory Hazel Dell recently opened in the Hazel Dell Towne Center; it’s the sixth location of the Factory installments in Clark County. The restaurant provides a complete menu of Mexican cuisine favorites for the whole family, a festive atmosphere and a full bar in addition to the standard and custom margarita selection.
Atmosphere: Its location at the large end of the strip mall provides ample seating for both families and the over-21 crowd within. Two enclosed tents, just beyond roll-up doors, provide a lot of additional seating with an outdoor patio vibe, complete with heaters. The space has a dressed up industrial-meets-barn feel. Large ornate mirrors, string lights, lantern-style fixtures and marble columns add an eclectic touch above the stained concrete floor.
What I tried: I settled on the street tacos and my dining companion had the Live Strong burrito. We paired our meals with custom-flavored margaritas and found them to our liking.
I tried both the chicken and pork in the tacos, which consisted of shredded meat and Cotija cheese with onions, cilantro and lime on the side, as well as a secret hot sauce. Of the two meats, I preferred the pork, which was juicy, tender and flavorful. I found the chicken to be dry and somewhat bland. The hot sauce was a delicious addition that bumped up the tacos a notch. The tacos were served with Spanish rice and homemade refried beans. The rice was tasty and the beans were smooth with a nice balance of unmashed beans in the portion.
