Tostada Tuesday is the New Hottness

If you plan your week around taco Tuesday, you’ll want to dedicate a day for its less portable cousin: the tostada. With tequila-tinged shrimp, caramelized onions, grilled green onions, roasted tomatoes and roasted garlic atop a toasted tortilla shell, the camarones tostadas ($12) at the new Nuevo Modern Mexican & Tequila Bar in North Coast Harbor might even make you rethink your weekly allegiance. “It covers a pretty big spectrum of flavors,” says co-owner Zack Hirt. “You’ve got the earthy of the tomatoes and onions, and the shrimp has a real nice sweetness.” But what makes this lunch special a standout is the restaurant’s house-made guacamole, which is spread on the tortilla before it’s toasted on a flattop grill. Made fresh every few hours using avocados, poblano peppers, onions, garlic and cilantro, the secret is a sprinkle of smoked sea salt. “It gives it that little extra flavor that you won’t find in most guacamole,” Hirt says. “We feel it works really well.” 1000 E. Ninth St., Cleveland, 216-737-1000, cleveland.nuevomodmex.com