Chayote Mexican Cuisine

Location

298 Exchange Blvd, Rochester NY, 14608

Hours (as of September 2008)

Tuesday - Friday (Lunch): 11:30AM to 2:30PM

Tuesday - Thursday (Dinner): 5:00PM to 9:00PM

Friday (Dinner): 5:00PM to 10:00PM

Saturday (Dinner only): 5:00PM to 10:00PM

Closed Sunday and Monday

Phone

585 232 2060

Chayote restaurant is a place Joey and I went to on a Saturday evening. The restaurant is located in Corn Hill Landing. It is a small, colorful place with a small bar and an upstairs seating area. The menu was large and filled with mouthwatering items. They do not yet have a liquor license, but they allow you to bring your own booze in that they will serve you. We brought in a big bottle of Margarita mix and a bottle of tequila...since we were at a mexican place. 

The waiter (Tom), who was very friendly and helpful, brought over unlimited chips and salsa. They were both homemade and tasty. We order to appetizers from the menu. The Ceviche and another choice that had pablano peppers over a flower/corn pattie with melted cheese on top. Both were delicious, especially the ceviche. It was made with tilapia, avocado, tomato, onion, cilantro, and lime and citrus juices. It was served cold....almost like a salsa, but chunkier and had an awesome flavor! I definitely recommend it.

Tom, the waiter, kept us happy by refreshing our glasses with more margaritas and also brought over some homemade guacamole before our dinner was ready.  Joey really liked the guacamole, however I thought it was bland and sort of mayonnaise like. For our dinner, we split the beef enchiladas. The chef made it easy for us to share by putting it on two plates, both garnished and presented beautifully. The enchiladas were very tasty and were served with re-fried beans and rice. 

They also have a desert menu, and from what we saw from others ordering...it looked delicious. We were too full for anything else at that point. 

Prices were reasonable...most menu items under $15. All appetizers were under $10.

Overall, I highly recommend this restaurant to everyone in the local area. It is now my favorite mexican place!