Mama Tigre is a distinctive restaurant located in Oakton, Virginia, that offers a creative fusion of Mexican and Indian cuisines. Under the guidance of Chef and owner Renu Prakash, the restaurant combines traditional Mexican comfort food with exotic and complex spices from India, resulting in a menu that is both extraordinary and exciting.
The menu features a variety of innovative dishes that highlight this unique culinary blend. For instance, the Masala Burrito includes grilled chicken marinated with garam masala, cumin, and turmeric, combined with roasted onions and peppers, all wrapped in a grilled tortilla and topped with house-made cheese sauce. Other notable offerings include the Butter Chicken Tacos, which feature char-grilled chicken tikka in naan bread with toasted cheese, avocado, pickled onions, and cilantro-mint crema, and the Cauliflower Tacos, consisting of spice-rubbed crispy cauliflower with exotic tikka masala sauce, sesame seeds, queso fresco, and spicy mango chutney.
