Photo of camarones con salsa from La Sierra's Facebook page.

Passing by La Sierra (1637 Montrose Ave.) always made me curious. In my mind, I would get around to eating at La Sierra someday, but it never happened. Sunday night, I finally stopped in and I am glad I did.

La Sierra, the 25-year-old Mexican/Ecuadorian restaurant in Ravenswood, is not only delicious, it is reasonably priced. Having a great dinner for two totaling less than 30 bucks, including tip, in Chicago is a godsend. Having the food be delicious, well-prepared and relatively inexpensive is a miracle. Even at the end of the meal, my waitress handed me a coupon for 20% off my next meal of $20 or more. Inexpensive and great tasting!

Although the wait staff, hosts and the only chef were unexpectedly gracious, going to La Sierra is not for fast dining. It was not an in-and-out experience. Although the whole experience was very good, the whole meal took much longer than expected. After eyeing other tables, the scenery, passing waitresses and the décor, I was eager for my food. But, the wait was worth it. My chicken burrito was huge, piping hot and covered in cheese! Eat at La Sierra sooner rather than later.

Tags: ecuadorian food, la sierra, mexican food, Ravenswood