A few surprises have popped up at Metzy’s Cantina lately. Alongside the tacos and burritos that have been staples since the eatery’s early days as a food truck-only operation, the menu now offers house-cured salmon, Japanese noodle dishes, and other dashes of Asian influence throughout.
The heart of the menu is still Mexican, but executive chef Spencer Thomas, who took over the kitchen last year, sees connections that enhance that base, with techniques and flavors he’s used throughout his career. For example, the house-cured salmon entrée is