Alright, so today I’m gonna walk you through my experience with checking out the menu for Ay Güey Modern Mexican Cuisine in Smithfield. Heard some good things, figured I’d give it a shot and see what’s what.
First things first, I hopped online. Started with a basic Google search: “Ay Güey Smithfield Menu.” You know, the usual. Landed on what looked like their official website, which was a relief. Sometimes you end up on some dodgy third-party menu site and half the stuff is outdated or just plain wrong.
The website design? Not bad. Clean, easy to navigate, which is always a plus. Immediately started scrolling through the menu sections. They had it broken down pretty well: Appetizers (or “Antojitos,” which I guess is the fancy Mexican way to say it), Entrees (“Platos Fuertes”), Sides (“Guarniciones”), and of course, Desserts (“Postres”). Gotta have the desserts!
Now, I’m a big fan of appetizers, so that’s where I lingered for a bit. They had all the classics – guacamole, queso, some interesting-sounding empanadas. I was tempted by the “Elote Dip,” described as creamy corn with chili, lime, and cotija cheese. Sounded amazing, but I decided to save room for the main course.
Moving on to the entrees, things got interesting. They had your standard tacos and enchiladas, but also some stuff I hadn’t seen before. One dish that caught my eye was the “Pibil Pork,” slow-roasted pork shoulder marinated in achiote and citrus. The description made my mouth water. But then I saw the “Shrimp Mojo de Ajo,” shrimp sautéed in garlic, butter, and chili flakes. Tough choice!
I spent a good five minutes debating between the pork and the shrimp. Ultimately, I went with the shrimp. Seemed a little lighter, and I was in the mood for something with a bit of a kick.
Sides? They had rice, beans, grilled veggies, all the usual suspects. Nothing too exciting there. Decided to skip the sides to really focus on the main dish.
Finally, desserts. I always gotta check out the dessert menu, even if I don’t end up ordering anything. They had churros (can’t go wrong with those), flan, and something called “Tres Leches Cake.” I’m a sucker for a good Tres Leches, so I mentally bookmarked that for later.
So, yeah, that was my virtual menu exploration of Ay Güey. Based on the online menu alone, I was pretty impressed. A good mix of classic Mexican dishes and some more modern, creative stuff. Definitely made me want to head over there and try the Shrimp Mojo de Ajo and maybe that Tres Leches Cake. I’ll let you know how it goes when I actually make it there!
