Thomas is a big fan of Mexican food so we try to include it in our diet once a month. This month we went to Fajitas and Ritas and also, El Sarape. Perhaps comparing the two is unfair to El Sarape. Fajitas and Ritas is such a wonderful, funky place, and El Sarape is just a Mexican restaurant. The decor is similar at both, typical Mexican colors accented with Mexican items, but the similarity ends there. El Sarape does not have the clean, crisp, multicolored presentation of food items. Our Enchiladas were just put on the plate with the accompanying beans in an oozing circle. A colorful garnish of something would have made the delivery a little more attractive. The Enchiladas were average and the presentation was mildly appetizing. The service, on the other hand, was quite good. The wait staff and bartender were gracious and accommodating. In fact, they were the highlight of the restaurant!

RESTAURANT:	EL SARAPE
	5 Commercial Street, (Weymouth Landing), Braintree, MA
DATE:	May 5, 2000
MEAL:	Dinner
BREAD:	Nachos chips and a nice, spicy salsa
SALAD:
APPETIZER:
ENTREE:	"Combination Serape" ($8.95) - Mediocre. A combination of "Enchiladas Rojas" (Soft tortillas, rolled with picadillo beef covered with a red sauce and cheese) and "Enchiladas Verdes" (Soft tortillas rolled with chicken, topped with a green sauce, cheese and sour cream). We prefer that our sauces be better described than "green" or "red".
DESSERT:
OTHER:	Parking on the street in the area and behind the restaurant.
	Take out menu available
	Interesting drink selection
OVERALL:	C-