Los Cabos

[AMP]

Tried the El Rio Verde, but they mostly use that red caustic type sauce on everything.  I can't digest the battery acid content of some of that type of sauce.  Have to stick with the white cheese or milder blends.  

That is why I like the Pizza by the slice at Marrios on 51st.  I get the Cheese and Garlic one with zero red sauce.  Red sauce to me is like Kryptonite to Superman

[DM]

quote:Originally posted by inteller

try Mexico Lindo or Compadres in BA for good AUTHENTIC mexican.

Oh yeah, I forgot about Mexico Lindo. Very good. I have never been to Compadres but they are always packed everytime I drive by.

[restored2x]

Yeah, breadburner - my favorite is Tacos San Pedro - I prefer the one at 21st and Garnett. Super yummy and the green habanero sauce is the bomb.

Las Americas is excellent, too. Great friendly service and you can browse the little supermarket there. Food not as "authentic" as TSP - but very good.

I was surprised at the quality of food at Los Cabos (Riverwalk) especially the tortilla chips and salsa. Service was just OK - too busy, so not enough attention - refilling drinks, etc.

[joiei]

The best in my book is La Hacienda on S Peoria.  Los Cabos is tex-mex, they make most of their money on the beer sales not the food.  And the food is not worth the wait.  Rio Verde is my go to place for breakfast on the weekends.  They have the best Huevos Rancheros in town.  I have never been fond of Las Americas.  And if I was to base my opinion of how good a place was on the strength of the chips and salsa, then I would be back at taco bell.

[restored2x]

Taco Bell has good chips and salsa?

Home-made chips and salsa CAN and almost always DO show the quality of the other food. If that much attention is given to chips and salsa - you can be almost sure the entrees are also given the individual attention necessary.

Sheesh!

[sgrizzle]

I didn't know Taco Bell had Salsa.

I did know Taco Bueno is doing party burritos and tacos 2 for $1.

I also know Taco Tico on 21st (new location) has fried fruit pies.

[RecycleMichael]

quote:Originally posted by sgrizzle
I also know Taco Tico on 21st (new location) has fried fruit pies.

Excellent fried pies...and only a dollar each.

[Townsend]

the gorditas at Tacos San Pedro are tough to beat...spicy pork or beef cheek.  Way tasty

[AngieB]

I've wondered about La Hacienda...now that I hear good things, I'll try it!

Los Cabos is overrated IMO.

Truthfully, I really enjoy Chimi's. Chips and salsas are really great; I like the individual bowls where you can mix the "Fresca" and the "Picante" to your liking. I think their enchiladas are excellent with the Sonoran Enchiladas being my fave. My husband likes the Florentine Enchiladas.

I remember the old days of Chimi's when the line to get in went out the door and onto the sidewalk. Granted, it may have slipped a bit since the Gomez's owned it, but I think their quality is still outstanding. We've never had a bad experience there with food or service.

My 2¢.

[Conan71]

La Hacienda has a pulled pork which is to die for.  Try that for your first time.

[HoneySuckle]

How much are the Gorditas at Tacos San Pedro?

We just got back from Mexico and I'm already dying for the food.

Does anyone know if you can get good Huaraches and Mixote in Tulsa?  The Huraches are made from corn like a big tortilla but kind of oval shaped, and filled with refried beans, meat of your choice and a white cheese and green salsa.  To die for!!

[HoneySuckle]

quote:Originally posted by sgrizzle

I go to Las Americas at 3rd and Lewis for my authentic mexican. I think it's a bit better than Speedy's. South of the border at 51st & memorial isn't bad either, neither is Mexico Lindo in my book.

My husband went to the very same place and declared it Tex-Mex, and no where near authentic Mexican food.  We lived in Mexico and travelled all over the country, so I think he is a pretty good judge of authentic food.

[Conan71]

Of course there are things in "authentic" Mexican food down in Mexico that the Tulsa County Health Department frowns on here.  Might be part of the difference.

Personally, there's some "authentic" items which taste like dirt to me.

[MichaelC]

"Las Americas" is only slightly more "authentic" than Taco Bueno.  Not that it's bad, but it's not Taco San Pedro.

[sgrizzle]

quote:Originally posted by MichaelC

"Las Americas" is only slightly more "authentic" than Taco Bueno.  Not that it's bad, but it's not Taco San Pedro.

I don't exactly consider tongue tacos to be "tex-mex."