Lending a whole new meaning to destination dining, No Mas! Hacienda & Cantina incorporates the luxury of shopping for exotic furnishings and one-of-a-kind jewelry with the simple pleasures of delectable food. Born from a love of travel and the Mexican culture, this Castleberry Hill mainstay is a veritable treasure trove of delicious desires!

Greeted by rich woods and sumptuous textiles, you’ll see the No Mas! Hacienda to your right. Cheekily named, the original showroom was dubbed No Mas! Productions. Initially, “no mas” which translates to “no more,” was meant to indicate that once a product was sold, it was gone forever. The underlying, comical connotation is that the “gringo pronunciation – ‘no mass productions’ – served to reiterate the relative rarity and hand-made quality of the stock.” Now an 11,000 square-foot, two-story emporium of the eclectic, the Hacienda offers unique (and often made-to-order) works from more than 100 Mexican artisans. Filled from floor to ceiling with cultural tchotchkes and gleaming, gorgeous jewelry, as well as blown glass fixtures, hand-tooled leathers, pottery and intricately carved furnishings – many of which are made of recycled or reclaimed materials – it feels as though you’ve stepped off the street and into an other-world bazaar.

Just through the gate and across the courtyard is No Mas! Cantina. From drinks to dessert, the menus will tantalize your every sense. From the bar, the No Mas! Dulce Margarita is a must-try, made with Partida Blanco, fresh lime juice and agave nectar. For appetizers, I suggest the flash-fried Calamari Frito con Jalapeños with chipotle ranch and avocado cream dips and the Dos Favoritos – housemade guacamole and queso with fresh chips. Our favorite entrèes were the Camarónes Alambres - jumbo shrimp grilled on sugar cane skewers, served atop a homemade masa cake with sweet fried plantains and  tamarind sauce – and the chef’s spicy version of the Bistek Acapulco - grilled and seasoned skirt steak topped with baby shrimp, julienned carrots, jalapeños, veggies and cheese. For a quick bite, try the Tacos de Pescado - flaky Tilapia tacos wrapped with jicama coleslaw and topped with a creamy chipotle sauce. Be sure to save room for the decadent desserts! End the evening with a slice of the sinfully sweet, yet light and creamy, Cuatro Leches cake, topped with Kahlua frosting.

ADios Café Chocolate and Espresso Bar serves breakfast 8-11 a.m. every day, and offers a wide selection of authentic Mexican treats and after-dinner drinks until 10 p.m. For a bit of sweet heat, try the Mayan Mocha – a double shot of espresso blended with milk, dark chocolate and a splash of chili oil.

Insider info: For an even more authentic Mexican experience, head to No Mas! for the
Dia de los Muertos Fiesta
Wednesday, Nov. 2
7-10 p.m.
As it goes, the best things in life are free, including this fiesta! Inspired by the traditional Mexican Day of the Dead, come celebrate the good life with live music, a costume contest and more. Or, opt for the Special R.I.P. admission ($25) and enjoy a complimentary drink, Tarot card reading and sugar skull decorating. Be sure to stick around for demos and workshops on making papier-mâché figurines..

Oh, also - in addition to the regular menus, No Mas! Cantina offers a special brunch menu, each Saturday and Sunday, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.