New Mexican fusion restaurant in Northbrook

NORTHBROOK, Ill. (WLS) -- Mesa Urbana opened its doors just 7 months ago, and it's already making a splash on the culinary scene. Featuring an eclectic menu of Mexican Fusion dishes, the restaurant in Northbrook gives guests taste they may not find anywhere else. Mesa Urbana focuses on shared plates, that allow communal dining and are easier for groups to share and are meant for multiple groups of people at once. Owner Moe Taleb and Chef Eusebio Garcia joined ABC 7 to give a taste of some of their offerings.

RECIPES

Short Rib Taco and Fish (Grouper) Taco Recipes

Ingredients:

6oz shredded short ribs

3oz Guajillo sauce (can be bought in Grocery Store)

2oz pickled sweet peppers

2oz Brussel sprout leaves

Salt-to taste

Black pepper-to taste

4 small tortillas

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 450 degrees

Pan seer the short ribs

In a large pot, combine

Ribs

Salt and pepper

Cut carrots (2-3 stalks)

Cut celery (2-3 stalks)

Garlic

Bay leaves

Cover with water

Cook for 2 hours

To build the tacos:

Warm the 4 tortillas on a flat grill or hot pan

Add the cooked short-rip on the tortillas

Add sliced fresh sweet chili pepper

Add Brussel sprouts leaves

Pan Seared Grouper Tacos

Ingredients:

6oz grouper fillet

10oz caper aioli

2oz shaved cabbage

2oz pineapple relish

1 tbs lemon vinaigrette

avocado

Salt to taste

Black pepper-to taste

4 small tortil

Directions:

A: Preheat oven to 450 degrees

Heat a sauté pan with olive oil on a stove

Add the grouper fillet and sautéed both side

Put the pan with the grouper in the oven for 8 min

B: Combine the shaved cabbage with the pineapple relish, lemon vinaigrette = Tropical Pico de gallo

To build the tacos:

Warm the 4 tortillas on a flat grill or hot pan

Add the cooked grouper

Add caper aioli

Add the tropical Pico de gallo

Add a slice of fresh avocado

Links: www.mesaurbana.com.