La Sandia
7852-L Tysons Corner Center
McLean, VA 22102
703-893-2222
www.modernmexican.com
CUISINE Mexican, Modern American, Latin American
PRICE $$ ($13-$20)
HOURS Open for lunch Monday through Friday, dinner daily, brunch Saturday and Sunday.
DELIVERY No
TAKEOUT Yes
NVM AWARDS None
NEARBY METRO None
SPECIAL FEATURES
LunchAccepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Happy Hour
Dinner
Brunch
NVM Review
Best of the US II: Santa Fe Chile Relleno - Top Notch
(March 2010)By Warren Rojas
Mexican expat-cum-cheflebrity Richard Sandoval loves to tinker with traditional Latin flavors. So while I typically root for the strict traditionalists in these specialty dish hunts, his Southwestern-style ratatouille and proprietary sauces won me over.
Base: blistered, lightly breaded and deep-fried poblano pepper (fiery to its core)
Filling: think sweet corn, diced onions, mixed peppers, mushrooms and tomatoes, all bound by a three-cheese blend (Chihuahua, Monterey Jack and Oaxaca)
Bonus: the filled-to-the-brim fireball is cradled by refried beans and a ring of tangy-sweet chipotle sauce