Downtown Rochester's newest restaurant is opening Friday at 5 p.m.! On Wednesday night they had a private party soft-opening that I was lucky enough to be invited to, which means you get a sneak peek into the place.

The whole night at the new Hefe Rojo was fabulous! The decor and art on the walls is amazing, and the food and drinks?  I can't believe how great everything tasted! The cocktails were awesome. I didn't even know I like cilantro in drinks, but it turns out I do...

It felt like we hit the surprise food lottery. They just kept bringing food out for us to try and everything was delicious. (And I'm a picky eater!) I usually don't stray too much or order anything unless I know I will like it.

Fish tacos have always been something that I assumed I wouldn't like, because it just doesn't "make sense" to me. But the Mahi Mahi taco that I tried last night was incredible! The double-decker tacos were awesome. There was a carrot and ginger soup that was so flavorful and yummy. And the coconut flan? I don't even like coconut and I loved that dessert! (The choco tacos we also amazing but, come on. It's a chocolate and ice cream taco. I knew going in that it would be life-changing!)

My favorite thing of the night was a favorite for two reasons:  The chips and guacamole were great – literally the best guacamole I've ever had. I don't know what the secret ingredient was, but it's awesome! Plus, when you order it you help out the Boys and Girls Club of Rochester! Since they are a community partner with the Boys and Girls Club of Rochester, you can "Give Back with Guac" because Hefe Rojo will give $.50 per order of chips and guacamole to the Club. Yummy food AND philanthropy? Sign me up!

I'm clearly not a food critic because I don't know how else to describe everything besides saying "it was delicious, incredible or yummy." But it all was fantastic! And here are some pictures so you can see all the great food before you taste it!

**UPDATE** Congrats to our V.I.P. Winner Sarah Thoren, as she and her friends will be one of the FIRST EVER customers to ever be served there tonight!

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