text: Have we lived in Europe for so long that our standards for Mexican food have dropped or is Blue Parrot Cantina actually a good place to eat I think it is the latter The menu is not extensive but all the staples of a quality texmex place are there burritos enchiladas chimichangas and more On our most recent visit we started with the black bean soup which was wellspiced and interesting I continued with a vegetable chimichanga which was every bit as good as I remember the chimichangas at our regular Mexican haunt from my stateside childhood The melted cheese was plentiful which is exactly how I like it nnThe margaritas were tasty but not quite the right consistency too little time in the blender left them at this awkward stage that was neither frozen nor on the rocks nnService was fast and friendly and the food was obviously all prepared fresh in the small open kitchen The decor is simple yet appealing and there is a certain coziness to this lowlit basement dining room