Colibri, Baldwin Park

Last night I ate at this Mexican restaurant in Baldwin Park. I had the Chicken Mole Cajete for $15.99. Interestingly, the wheezer Rick Bayless just did a show on Mole this morning. Mole is a paste made of many ingredients and comes in many varieties. It's base is usually peppers. It's turned into a sauce by adding stock. This was a red mole. It was a portion fit for 2 served in an earthen pot. The 4 cutlets of chicken were well cooked (grilled). The mole was tasty if a bit salty. I wonder if they use salted chicken stock. It was infused with melted cheese. It came with the usual sides - beans and rice plus the sides used in crafting fajitas. It didn't really need the tortillas. It was good as just a chicken dish. The guac and sour cream competed with the mole. They provided chips and salsa gratis. Both were good. The service was excellent. The place seats about 60 inside and 40 outside. They overlook the lake. The decor was urbane - big celings, fresh colors, lots of windows. The inside is broken up into a bar section with tables and a main dining room. There is even a private nook with a booth. It was about half full. They have an extensive tequila and marguerita menu. Most dishes were in the low teens. They are also open for lunch. Very hip. Poor wine menu.