SD took a trip to O’Glacee to experience Mexican flavours in a gorgeous outdoor setting.

You’d think dining in the heart of Msheireb would be a noisy affair – but not at O’Glacée. This rooftop venue at Alwadi Hotel Doha – MGallery Collection is the perfect escape from the bustle below. Add in a picturesque poolside and some sweeping city views, and you have yourself a great al fresco dining ambience.

The setup is simple – comfortable dining tables and chairs spread across a massive terrace overlooking the Fanar. It’s great for a little walk around to digest in between your courses and we might just try that.

It’s rather windy today and since this is a poolside terrace, we’re unable to escape it. But the staff ensure we are comfortable and immediately move a heater right next to our table. The warmth kicks in shortly and we’re now ready to explore the menu.

The Mexican offerings look promising and we’re instantly pleased with the selection. It’s a cold night, but who are we to refuse some ceviche and guacamole.

The creamy guacamole comes with a side of crispy tortilla chips – the perfect way to start. We try two types of ceviche. The Aguachile de Camaron is a refreshing, citrusy appetiser with a very generous amount of shrimp and avocado. The avocado makes the portion very hearty and the jalapeños and aguachile sauce add a nice kick of spice and tanginess. The Ceviche de Puplo is a more upbeat dish with the highlight being the soft octopus with onions to add some crunch.

The Taco Loco section on the menu is irresistible with some great looking options. We pick the first one – Flautas de Res – featuring a hard-shell tortilla rolled up and filled with beef brisket and guacamole. The tomato salsa and sour cream are the ideal accompaniments for a supremely satisfying bite.

We try one more appetiser before moving to mains. One can never have too much shrimp so the Camarones Empanizados is a natural choice. These deep-fried shrimp cutlets are really comforting and crispy. Probably our favourite from all the choices and fried very well sans any grease. The dish comes with a spicy sriracha sauce making it difficult to stop popping these.

For the mains, there is a sandwich selection and some heavier options such as fajitas, burritos and Ribeye. As much as we’d like to have one of each – they really are tempting – we’ve gone big on appetisers (and avocado) so we decide to keep it simple with a sandwich. A well-made decision – bearing in mind we’ll need to save space for dessert.

The Pepito Sandwich is in keeping with tonight’s avocado theme. So yes, our choice of mains includes avocado, too. This is a hearty sandwich with beef and Cheddar cheese nicely placed in between panini bread. With a great mix of flavours and textures, it’s rather filling and not to be underestimated, but the quality of the fillings means we keep going back for more until our plates are cleaned.

And now for the sweet finale. We go for the Tarta De Queso Con Maracuya – a delightful passion fruit cheesecake that does not disappoint. The buttery and crunchy biscuity base provides a satisfying contrast to the rich, velvety cheesecake. The passion fruit topping adds a refreshing, sweet and tangy touch to all the great textures. This is an irresistible treat and we want more, but there simply is not space for another morsel.

The overall experience at O’Glacée is unforgettable. From decadent dishes to striking views, we’ve truly enjoyed this evening out on the terrace. The pool makes us crave summer a little, but we’re not complaining. Doha’s weather is splendid at the moment. This is an ideal spot for anyone looking to have a fun evening out with friends or even an intimate dining experience.✤

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