Expand Your Palate with Flavors from around the Heritage Corridor

a chef cooking food in a skillet

When you’re looking to expand your palate or try something new, look no further than these restaurants in the Heritage Corridor. We have many unique restaurants in our area that will shock your taste buds with exciting flavors that you will sure enjoy. Check out a list of places you should add to your list for the next time you are dining out.

Next Mex

“The next evolution of Mexican food” Next-Mex is a fusion of modern twists on traditional Mexican cuisine and Tex Mex. Together the owners combined their vision of modern Mexican cuisine with the traditional recipes that have been handed down through generations to the husband and wife team that run the kitchen. In addition to delicious foods, craft cocktails are offered and highlight quality ingredients and twists on the originals.

a plate with steak and a small bowl of salad. the second plate with small cinnamon donuts with three alcoholic beverages

Catrinas Mex

Experience authentic Mexican cuisine. Try their mouth-watering dishes, carefully prepared with fresh ingredients of the highest quality. At Catrinas Mex their recipe for success is simple – Great food and care makes customers return every time.

Catrinas Mex

Rubi Agave

Rubi Agave Latin Kitchen, Tequila and Whiskey Bar is a fusion latin bistro, cozy neighborhood bar, and small music venue. The world’s best selection of tropical classic cocktails scatter the table while you taste the savory Latin American cuisine.

Rubi Agave

Cajun Connection

Raised in the swamps near Lake Charles, Louisiana, owner and chef Ron McFarlain features family recipes and his perfected light Cajun batter. Cajun Connections “swamp to table” dishes are served to guests, with the attention Ron would give to anything cooked for his family. From Boudin, Red Beans and Rice and Alligator, all dishes are authentically Cajun.

A plate of fried shrimp with with shrimp Alfredo on the side

Red Dog Grill

If you’re looking to expand your seafood palate, look no further than the Red Dog Grill located at Heritage Harbor in Ottawa. Sit outside, right by the water and enjoy a specialty drink that will make you feel like you’re on vacation while you wait for your meal of fresh seafood.

shrimp nachos by the water

Doc Watsons

Doc Watsons’ Smokehouse offers Central Texas Style Barbeque and know that its not about the sauce, but the flavor and texture comes from the low and slow cooking of the meat. Meats are smoked daily so you will want to make sure you get there early, as to not miss your opportunity to treat your taste buds!

steaks on the grill

Haze Smokehouse

Award-winning BBQ, Blues, and Bourbon bar/restaurant offering a variety of menu options, indoor and outdoor seating, carryout, live music, and kids' menu. Savory smoked brisket, ribs & other meats, plus classic sides & drinks, in a relaxed atmosphere.

Haze Smokehouse