Chipotle coming to Tulsa?

[RecycleMichael]

quote:Originally posted by azbadpuppy
Why not patronize the dozens of local mexican places that are way better?

There is one chain mexican food restaurant that I highly recommend, Rigoberto's at 11th and Garnett. It has other locations only in Arizona, Nevada, Utah and California.

Everything is made fresh when you order, even the chips. The nachos are excellent, unlike any other you can find around here. It is also open including both inside and the drive through, 24 hours a day.

[tulsascoot]

When I want good authentic Mexican food, I go to Rio Verde at Archer and Trenton, or Mr. Tacos on N. Lewis, Costa Azul out east is very good, and you can't beat Cancun at 7th and Lewis.

However, when I want Chipotle, I go to Chipotle. It's not really Mexican food, but they're good Burritos.

[bigdtottown]

Good to hear it...when I was living there I sent them an email and they said Tulsa was not on the map for expansion at that time (2 years ago)  They are very good and similar to Qdoba.
Not at all like Tin Star though.  Tin Star is about my favorite, although it's not what I'd call "Mexican" even though they do have Tacos.

[Rowdy]

There's a Compadres Mexican Grill being built soon a few miles from my house.  Has anyone eaten at one before?

[unknown]

quote:Originally posted by Rowdy

There's a Compadres Mexican Grill being built soon a few miles from my house.  Has anyone eaten at one before?

I've been to the one in BA and it was very good. They have some pretty good Fajitas and their margarita's are priced right along with everything else on the menu.

Bring on Chipotle! I've been waiting for them to come for years, much better than Qudoba

[restored2x]

quote:Originally posted by Rowdy

There's a Compadres Mexican Grill being built soon a few miles from my house.  Has anyone eaten at one before?

To each his own - but if this is the same as the BA Compadres, don't bother. I left angry. They put hot dogs in my meal instead of sausage. (It still cost like $8 - for hot frickin' dogs!)

That was just plain nasty. The entire plate tasted like nasty hot dog. Our family left very disappointed, especially after hearing so many here praise the joint.

But... everyone has their own taste. Try it.

I'll try Chipotle when it gets here. It is always exciting when a national chain comes to town - because maybe somebody studied our economic situation and said, "Yeah, Tulsa is a good place to have a business." Makes me smile.

[AMP]

I tried the Tacos San Pedro by the Edgar Gil & Family today at lunch.  

I always ask lots of questions of how food is prepared and what toppings and other sides come with it on my first visit to a new restaurant for me.

Have to give the Tacos San Pedro a 4 on a scale of 1 to 10 with 10 being best.  

I wanted a chicken burrito with cheese on top like I order at Speedy's for $2.89 plus 50cents for the cheese.   This could not be done at Taco San Pddro according to the man at the counter.  He suggested a Burrito Super that came with beans and rice.  That is what I ordered.  The Pepsi machine was not working, so I ordered water.  Water came out of the pepsi machine, but it was carbonated water and not very tasty to drink.  I asked if they served chips and salsa like Speedy's does, and the man said he would get me some.  

Thus far they had scored a 7, it was my first time there and things happen.  

Chips arrived with the salsa. Chips were thick and hard, kind of chewy.  Not crisp and thin like Speedys.  

Food arrived, got the Burrito, but no beans or rice?   Asked the waitress about the beans and rice, she said she would check.  Never got them.  

Score down to a 6..

Burrito had some large pieces of chicken in it, it was okay, but not as good of flavor to me as Speedys.  It was also served dry wrapped up in aluminum foil, which I did not understand as I ordered it to eat in.

What brought the score down to the 4 level was the salsa bar.  The guacamole had to have been the worst tasting product I have ever had in my mouth.  Sorry, but that stuff was just plain bad.  Perhaps someone likes it, but it did not come close to tasting anything like guacamole I have had all over the US and in Mexico.

May try them again, but I will order something different next time.
 

[saintinthecity]

AMEN brother!!

I used to live in San Diego in the late 80s / early 90s and went to Robertos at aleast twice a week.

I drove by the Riobertos a couple of months ago and thought "no way there is a RObertos here". I was wrong. Run by the guy who used to run the Chula Vista location.

I loves me some Chipotle, but they can't beat Robertos carne asada burrito. NOthing but steak, pico and guac. Sounds like dinner.

quote:Originally posted by recyclemichael

quote:Originally posted by azbadpuppy
Why not patronize the dozens of local mexican places that are way better?

There is one chain mexican food restaurant that I highly recommend, Rigoberto's at 11th and Garnett. It has other locations only in Arizona, Nevada, Utah and California.

Everything is made fresh when you order, even the chips. The nachos are excellent, unlike any other you can find around here. It is also open including both inside and the drive through, 24 hours a day.

[tulsascoot]

quote:Originally posted by AMP

I tried the Tacos San Pedro by the Edgar Gil & Family today at lunch.  

I always ask lots of questions of how food is prepared and what toppings and other sides come with it on my first visit to a new restaurant for me.

Have to give the Tacos San Pedro a 4 on a scale of 1 to 10 with 10 being best.  

I wanted a chicken burrito with cheese on top like I order at Speedy's for $2.89 plus 50cents for the cheese.   This could not be done at Taco San Pddro according to the man at the counter.  He suggested a Burrito Super that came with beans and rice.  That is what I ordered.  The Pepsi machine was not working, so I ordered water.  Water came out of the pepsi machine, but it was carbonated water and not very tasty to drink.  I asked if they served chips and salsa like Speedy's does, and the man said he would get me some.  

Thus far they had scored a 7, it was my first time there and things happen.  

Chips arrived with the salsa. Chips were thick and hard, kind of chewy.  Not crisp and thin like Speedys.  

Food arrived, got the Burrito, but no beans or rice?   Asked the waitress about the beans and rice, she said she would check.  Never got them.  

Score down to a 6..

Burrito had some large pieces of chicken in it, it was okay, but not as good of flavor to me as Speedys.  It was also served dry wrapped up in aluminum foil, which I did not understand as I ordered it to eat in.

What brought the score down to the 4 level was the salsa bar.  The guacamole had to have been the worst tasting product I have ever had in my mouth.  Sorry, but that stuff was just plain bad.  Perhaps someone likes it, but it did not come close to tasting anything like guacamole I have had all over the US and in Mexico.

May try them again, but I will order something different next time.
 

I love authentic mexican food, but Tacos San Pedro has never been one I recommend. Go to Rio Verde at Archer and Trenton. For slightly gringoized mexican, it can't be beat. They have authentic Mexican and tex-mex dishes avilable.

[Townsend]

Anyone found out the location of the Chipotle going in?

[guido911]

quote:Originally posted by Townsend

Anyone found out the location of the Chipotle going in?

Here is an ad from Craig's List. At the bottom it says East Woodland Hills (for what it's worth).

"Work at a place where you'll actually want to eat the food!

Chipotle (pronounced chi-POAT-lay) serves fresh, gourmet burritos and tacos at reasonable prices.
We're looking for happy people who love great food and a cool atmosphere.

Now Hiring:
General Managers & Assistant Managers
What's in it for you?
QUALITY TIME: Work 45-55 hours/week
FREE TIME: 10 vacation days + 5 paid holidays a year
FIESTAS: Closed: 4th of July, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years and Easter
PEACE OF MIND: Pet Insurance, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short Term and Long Term Disability, Sick days
SMART SAVINGS: 401(k)- After one full year of continuous employment, managers benefit from our company match and funds are 100% vested
EAT FREE: Eat Free while at work!
EXTRA $$$ - Incentive programs
OTHER PERKS: Tuition reimbursement, training programs, direct deposit, Sabbatical Program, Company Car Program, employee assistance programs and running with the BIG DOGS as we conquer the world one burrito at a time!
For more information about Chipotle, check us out at www.chipotle.com

 Location: East Woodland Hills - Tulsa, OK
Compensation: Open for discussion
Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
Please, no phone calls about this job!
Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.

[sgrizzle]

could be the new strip mall by bueno.

[BKDotCom]

Food court is "East Woodland Hills"...

[sgrizzle]

quote:Originally posted by BKDotCom

Food court is "East Woodland Hills"...

From what I've seen, Chipotle is big on the atmosphere. I've been to them in several states and they all have been standalone, strip mall, or urban with the same furniture and decor. Can't imagine them embracing black&white tile with palm trees and wanting to go in the food court. They also do a great deal of "to-go" orders.

[Conan71]

If I'm right and Chipotle is the place I ate at going through Albequerque last year, I'll pass.  It sucked worse than Taco Mayo.