OT: Mexican Food
by knockoutking on Jun 25, 2009 12:25 PM CDT
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This comes from a subthread started in the GDT yesterday (before the game) as well as me thinking about it/the fact that it has come up multiple times before now in other threads
Anyway, what is everyone's favorite Mexican food recipe? (hell favorite Mexican eatery would probably work too) -- this may be part of an ongoing series based depending on the responses
I meant to start this before I left for work this AM and include some recipes but sadly they are at home -- will add them tonight...
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Favorite Mexican Recipe...
Go to Joe T. Garcia’s and do the following:
2 Margarita’s (Rocks, no salt)
Chips, salsa and queso
2 Margarita’s (Rocks, no salt)
Combo Fajitas (with a side of jalapeno relish)
2 Margarita’s (Rocks, no salt)
Yup.
by Topgun22 on Jun 25, 2009 12:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
For those in Austin...
Go to Baby A’s, skip the food and just have Margaritas frozen, fruity flavor if you prefer) Limit 3.
And then for the food part of dinner, go to Trudy’s
by Topgun22 on Jun 25, 2009 12:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fear Purple Margaritas
mormons stole me and held me against my will with Oklahoma beer and 12+ hour work days.
by Jayslick on Jun 25, 2009 12:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Those have developed quite the reputation
I’ve only been once, but my friend got hammered off of just 2 purple margaritas, then puked later that night….all over 6th street.
by jcir454 on Jun 25, 2009 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Been there, done that...
Definitely know that feeling…
Purple Margaritas = Hell
by N41D on Jun 25, 2009 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
what's Mexican about that
including the themed-park locale. You want good Latin food in Austin, you’ll go to the east side…
by Goyogringo on Jun 27, 2009 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mexican food in Austin
there is a place on the east side of Austin I think on E12th called Tipico that is a pretty good place also. Had forgotten that joint. Sits back on the property south side of the street.
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by horsedooty on Jun 27, 2009 5:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Best Interior Mexican in Austin (and the whole US)
is found at Fonda San Miguel. You’ll drop some coin, but it’s money well spent.
Or you can drink purple margaritas and puke on 6th St……YAY! OMG! LOL!
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by TomLovesHideki on Jun 29, 2009 2:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fonda San Miguel
Remember, Austin has so many great Mexican places that “best” ends up being mainly a matter of personal taste. But Fonda San Miguel is definitely right there at the top. For enchiladas in the Tex-Mex tradition, try Enchiladas Y Mas on Anderson — it’s the legacy of the great Jorge Arredondo.
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by Caradoc on Jul 1, 2009 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Joe T's
Great atmosphere, way overrated food.
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by Brian Thomas on Jun 25, 2009 12:57 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
absolutely
Rancho Grande is right down the street and has infinitely better food.
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by tricer on Jun 25, 2009 1:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rancho Grande
Forgot about that place. Good call.
Rancho Grande is almost better than butt-lightning.
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by Brian Thomas on Jun 25, 2009 3:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Favorite Recipie
1. Prepare a wallet full of $20.
2. Drive to Mexican Inn.
3. Eat way too many of those frito chip type things they give you.
4. Pay the waiter/waitress at the end of the meal.
Done.
by macromorgan on Jun 25, 2009 12:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Cuquitas on Henderson.
Authentic, you might have to brush up on your Spanish to order. Two different salsas, great tortillas(musts in any Mexican restaurant).
They’re open late, great after a night of drinking. Mariachi band adds to the ambience.
I’ll get back later w/ some recipes.
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by scoop16 on Jun 25, 2009 12:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
you guys are killing me haha
the burrito stand in sherman was pretty good back in the day (before jalep. tree complained and made them move from a county fair-type setup to the inside of a small building
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
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Scout to KG: On Sandoval: "Man, that fat [expletive]-er can hit."
by knockoutking on Jun 25, 2009 12:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
oh man
used to be this placed called Beto’s in west tulsa on southwest blvd. they are shut down.
now it’s gotta by Mariscos de Centenario. i don’t eat the seafood though. my fav dish is bistec de mexican (or something like that).
as far as recipe, i make a decent vegetarian fajita. nothing scientific…tomatoes, onions, garlic, pablano pepper, jalepeno, muchroom, cilatantro, cumin, chili powder, salt and some little goya flavor packet thing (name escapes me). nothing exact, just flavor to taste.
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by gossamer on Jun 25, 2009 1:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
*cilantro
not cilatantro
Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan was on the same pitching staff with Danny Darwin during the 1986 through 1988 seasons. Both were described by Milo Hamilton as "tall, tough Texans." It was a source of debate amongst Astros players and fans over who would win in a fight, Ryan or Darwin. Though Astros pitcher Bob Knepper attempted to set up a fight between the two during spring training in 1988, manager Hal Lanier stopped it before it could commence. Many experts, including Astros shortstop Rafael Ramirez, felt that Darwin would win because he "looked like someone no man would want to mess with."
by gossamer on Jun 25, 2009 1:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
There's a Beto's in Grand Prairie at Great Southwest Parkway and I-20
Not that great
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by Dirk Diggler on Jun 25, 2009 1:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i'm sure
they’re not related. beto is a popular nickname i think.
Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan was on the same pitching staff with Danny Darwin during the 1986 through 1988 seasons. Both were described by Milo Hamilton as "tall, tough Texans." It was a source of debate amongst Astros players and fans over who would win in a fight, Ryan or Darwin. Though Astros pitcher Bob Knepper attempted to set up a fight between the two during spring training in 1988, manager Hal Lanier stopped it before it could commence. Many experts, including Astros shortstop Rafael Ramirez, felt that Darwin would win because he "looked like someone no man would want to mess with."
by gossamer on Jun 25, 2009 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
kinda like chuy
Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan was on the same pitching staff with Danny Darwin during the 1986 through 1988 seasons. Both were described by Milo Hamilton as "tall, tough Texans." It was a source of debate amongst Astros players and fans over who would win in a fight, Ryan or Darwin. Though Astros pitcher Bob Knepper attempted to set up a fight between the two during spring training in 1988, manager Hal Lanier stopped it before it could commence. Many experts, including Astros shortstop Rafael Ramirez, felt that Darwin would win because he "looked like someone no man would want to mess with."
by gossamer on Jun 25, 2009 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Goin to BPiA Mexican food:
(these are locations that are so close and good that its worth a stop on the way)
Marquez Bakery: you can stop & grab 3 tacos or burritos or whatever its all good and bring them into the game and eat’m instead of $5 hotdogs and every1 around you thinks your jesus reincarnated
Los Jalesciences: This place has like 5+ restaurants in austin so you know its good. Its east of 6 flags mall inside a hotel on the north side of the road, arlington/GP border. cant miss it. if tex mex is your style, they got it. if traditional mexican food is more your angle they got it. get the #3. some beers and roll to the game
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by Jayslick on Jun 25, 2009 1:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Marquez Bakery
One of my friends introduced me to that place back in February. Sweet Jesus, their barbacoa breakfast tacos are the fucking bomb. The bacon and egg ones were pretty good too.
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by RCCook on Jun 25, 2009 2:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just West of Stadium Dr on Division St in Arlington
"He will not coddle them. Nolan Ryan doesn’t coddle." - Jeff Passan
by Dirk Diggler on Jun 25, 2009 4:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's just south of the ballpark
next to a sonic
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by Dirk Diggler on Jun 25, 2009 4:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Favorita place in the DFW area, Uncle Julio's
Their steak fajitas are the best around.
Now best mexican dish (i cant make it but its amazing)
Chicken Stuffed Avacado with queso and fried golden brown (From Iron Cactus)
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by thad728 on Jun 25, 2009 1:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I really like their red sauce.
Solid cheese enchiladas, like the kind I would get in New Mexico.
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by dustym on Jun 26, 2009 2:01 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ive been working on a spanish version of orza that is pretty damn good
mormons stole me and held me against my will with Oklahoma beer and 12+ hour work days.
by Jayslick on Jun 25, 2009 1:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
ever drink horchata
that stuff is good.
Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan was on the same pitching staff with Danny Darwin during the 1986 through 1988 seasons. Both were described by Milo Hamilton as "tall, tough Texans." It was a source of debate amongst Astros players and fans over who would win in a fight, Ryan or Darwin. Though Astros pitcher Bob Knepper attempted to set up a fight between the two during spring training in 1988, manager Hal Lanier stopped it before it could commence. Many experts, including Astros shortstop Rafael Ramirez, felt that Darwin would win because he "looked like someone no man would want to mess with."
by gossamer on Jun 25, 2009 1:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
what is it?
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
-
Scout to KG: On Sandoval: "Man, that fat [expletive]-er can hit."
by knockoutking on Jun 25, 2009 1:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
rice water
or something like that. a genuine mexican restaurant should have aquas frescas on their drink menu. it should have horchata and melon on there.
by genuine mexican restaurant i mean a place where mexicans eat. probably NOT gonna be in pricey real estate off an interstate.
Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan was on the same pitching staff with Danny Darwin during the 1986 through 1988 seasons. Both were described by Milo Hamilton as "tall, tough Texans." It was a source of debate amongst Astros players and fans over who would win in a fight, Ryan or Darwin. Though Astros pitcher Bob Knepper attempted to set up a fight between the two during spring training in 1988, manager Hal Lanier stopped it before it could commence. Many experts, including Astros shortstop Rafael Ramirez, felt that Darwin would win because he "looked like someone no man would want to mess with."
by gossamer on Jun 25, 2009 1:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
not el chico!!!
/sarcasm heh
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
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Scout to KG: On Sandoval: "Man, that fat [expletive]-er can hit."
by knockoutking on Jun 25, 2009 1:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
not even abuelo
though they MIGHT have it.
Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan was on the same pitching staff with Danny Darwin during the 1986 through 1988 seasons. Both were described by Milo Hamilton as "tall, tough Texans." It was a source of debate amongst Astros players and fans over who would win in a fight, Ryan or Darwin. Though Astros pitcher Bob Knepper attempted to set up a fight between the two during spring training in 1988, manager Hal Lanier stopped it before it could commence. Many experts, including Astros shortstop Rafael Ramirez, felt that Darwin would win because he "looked like someone no man would want to mess with."
by gossamer on Jun 25, 2009 1:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
heh
was it you in the other thread that was talking abotu grilled quesadillas?
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
-
Scout to KG: On Sandoval: "Man, that fat [expletive]-er can hit."
by knockoutking on Jun 25, 2009 1:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
na
i mentioned carne guisada
Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan was on the same pitching staff with Danny Darwin during the 1986 through 1988 seasons. Both were described by Milo Hamilton as "tall, tough Texans." It was a source of debate amongst Astros players and fans over who would win in a fight, Ryan or Darwin. Though Astros pitcher Bob Knepper attempted to set up a fight between the two during spring training in 1988, manager Hal Lanier stopped it before it could commence. Many experts, including Astros shortstop Rafael Ramirez, felt that Darwin would win because he "looked like someone no man would want to mess with."
by gossamer on Jun 25, 2009 1:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i have been wanting to try this recipe
carne guisada — homesick texan
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
-
Scout to KG: On Sandoval: "Man, that fat [expletive]-er can hit."
by knockoutking on Jun 25, 2009 1:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shrimp quesadillas have become a staple for me.
Go get some quality shrimp with perhaps pico or some sort of herbal flavor kick.
Select the cheese of your choice, tortillas from Luna’s and go to town.
If necessary, apply fajita seasoning.
¡Prefiero morir de pie que vivir siempre arrodillado!
by Chase Irwin on Jun 25, 2009 2:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
one more thing i need to try lol
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
-
Scout to KG: On Sandoval: "Man, that fat [expletive]-er can hit."
by knockoutking on Jun 25, 2009 2:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
They have a horchata slushy
at QT. Never tried it though
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by maxzoran on Jun 25, 2009 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
really?
haven’t seen them here. maybe i’ll look.
Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan was on the same pitching staff with Danny Darwin during the 1986 through 1988 seasons. Both were described by Milo Hamilton as "tall, tough Texans." It was a source of debate amongst Astros players and fans over who would win in a fight, Ryan or Darwin. Though Astros pitcher Bob Knepper attempted to set up a fight between the two during spring training in 1988, manager Hal Lanier stopped it before it could commence. Many experts, including Astros shortstop Rafael Ramirez, felt that Darwin would win because he "looked like someone no man would want to mess with."
by gossamer on Jun 25, 2009 1:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's not bad
I’ve had them a few times. Kinda cinnamony.
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by RCCook on Jun 25, 2009 2:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I enjoy
La Hacienda Ranch, which is here in DFW.
Don’t know if anyone else will agree but I really enjoy Rosa’s as well. My favorite dish is chicken enchiladas and Roas’s has some of the best.
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by kentbenfer on Jun 25, 2009 1:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
is that the place in lubbock that everyone loves?
im not a fan — just want that impressive to me (and i know BG isnt either)
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
-
Scout to KG: On Sandoval: "Man, that fat [expletive]-er can hit."
by knockoutking on Jun 25, 2009 1:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
in Lubbock
its all Josies, all the time. Particularly Josies #6? I actually made up the number, I can’t remember which one I ate at every morning….
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by red shoe ranger on Jun 25, 2009 3:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rosas is the best mexican fast food
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by Brett Perryman on Jun 25, 2009 8:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
My wife is addicted...
..to Taco Tuesday. She even has a shirt.
by GhettoBear04 on Jun 26, 2009 12:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Desperado Tacos
They also have some really good fajitas for a pretty good price – $12
Not to mention $2 margaritas on Wed.
by JackDublin on Jun 25, 2009 1:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Blue Mesa Sunday Brunch
The sweet potato chips are addictive, as are the chicken enchiladas.
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by scoop16 on Jun 25, 2009 1:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
+1
on the sweet potato chips. Damn good bloody mary’s as well.
Adam Lambert is indeed a rock god,so suck it.
by red shoe ranger on Jun 25, 2009 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
dfw mexican sucks
i dont mind ojedas out of the bunch
by kumizi on Jun 25, 2009 1:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
let me guess
your a chain food guy who is too scared to walk into a tradional mexican place where no1 speaks a word of english?
mormons stole me and held me against my will with Oklahoma beer and 12+ hour work days.
by Jayslick on Jun 25, 2009 2:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
those places are the BEST
point and eat — the only language that needs to be spoken is money :)
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
-
Scout to KG: On Sandoval: "Man, that fat [expletive]-er can hit."
by knockoutking on Jun 25, 2009 2:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's pretty dumb.
I don’t even enjoy Mexican food that much and I can easily call bullshit on this claim of yours.
by brettgardner on Jun 27, 2009 12:07 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm Indian
and sadly, I live off of Mexican food, but really, my favorite has to be Chuy’s off of North Central Expressway in Plano. Cheese Enchiladas with Deluxe Tomatillo Sauce there is absolutely amazing!
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by hinduplaya on Jun 25, 2009 1:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Los Amigos
in Grapevine. Nothing fancy and they don’t have a liquor license, but the food is really good!
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by maxzoran on Jun 25, 2009 1:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
in Keller area there's....
Habanero’s and Frescos….good stuff! Excellent margaritas!
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by maxzoran on Jun 25, 2009 1:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
There is a Habanero's
going in So. Arlington/Mansfield. I wonder if it’s the same place?
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by Dirk Diggler on Jun 25, 2009 1:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't know
This one has only been open a few months
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by maxzoran on Jun 25, 2009 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hmm I'd bet it is
The logos look similar from what I remember
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by Dirk Diggler on Jun 25, 2009 2:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
for what its worth
there are some good recipes on homesick texan
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
-
Scout to KG: On Sandoval: "Man, that fat [expletive]-er can hit."
by knockoutking on Jun 25, 2009 1:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I have read that blog before
she has a carnitas recipe that calls for braising in milk, which I had never heard of before. Growing up we always braised them in orange juice or broth. I wonder how the taste is.
by Melmart1 on Jun 25, 2009 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
no idea
but what few things i have posted there were pretty great
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
-
Scout to KG: On Sandoval: "Man, that fat [expletive]-er can hit."
by knockoutking on Jun 25, 2009 3:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
lets see a good chicken enchelada recipe!
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
-
Scout to KG: On Sandoval: "Man, that fat [expletive]-er can hit."
by knockoutking on Jun 25, 2009 1:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
In the same vein....
favorite tequila??
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- A fortune cookie
by maxzoran on Jun 25, 2009 1:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
my wife's family
is from El Salvador. they introduced me to papusas. that stuff is good.
Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan was on the same pitching staff with Danny Darwin during the 1986 through 1988 seasons. Both were described by Milo Hamilton as "tall, tough Texans." It was a source of debate amongst Astros players and fans over who would win in a fight, Ryan or Darwin. Though Astros pitcher Bob Knepper attempted to set up a fight between the two during spring training in 1988, manager Hal Lanier stopped it before it could commence. Many experts, including Astros shortstop Rafael Ramirez, felt that Darwin would win because he "looked like someone no man would want to mess with."
by gossamer on Jun 25, 2009 1:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
lucky you
good food in your city + good food from your family lol
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
-
Scout to KG: On Sandoval: "Man, that fat [expletive]-er can hit."
by knockoutking on Jun 25, 2009 2:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i just wished
we had good german restaurants here
Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan was on the same pitching staff with Danny Darwin during the 1986 through 1988 seasons. Both were described by Milo Hamilton as "tall, tough Texans." It was a source of debate amongst Astros players and fans over who would win in a fight, Ryan or Darwin. Though Astros pitcher Bob Knepper attempted to set up a fight between the two during spring training in 1988, manager Hal Lanier stopped it before it could commence. Many experts, including Astros shortstop Rafael Ramirez, felt that Darwin would win because he "looked like someone no man would want to mess with."
by gossamer on Jun 25, 2009 2:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
cant help you there
lol
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
-
Scout to KG: On Sandoval: "Man, that fat [expletive]-er can hit."
by knockoutking on Jun 25, 2009 2:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not really German
but try Franki’s Lil Europe in the White Rock area. Very good central European food.
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by t ball on Jun 25, 2009 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I play pick up softball
… most weekends in Red Hook and nearby they have vendors selling made to order papusas. By far my favorite are the zucchini. Loroco are good, and of course any kind of jalapeno/meat combination.
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by dustym on Jun 26, 2009 2:08 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Best Tacos in Dallas: Fuel City
Also best people-watching clientele. (BYOGun)
by Clueless on Jun 25, 2009 1:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I've heard that from several people..
A guy I used to work with lived off of Fuel City tacos. I’ve never been though.
by Topgun22 on Jun 25, 2009 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i was
thisclose to going there when i was in dallas in may but it didnt work out
good food = win (and would have taken gf who is a fan of it as well)
that said, is it as shady as i have been led to believe?
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
-
Scout to KG: On Sandoval: "Man, that fat [expletive]-er can hit."
by knockoutking on Jun 25, 2009 1:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fuel City isn't shady at all.
It effing rules.
by FuturePants on Jun 25, 2009 3:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is it in Dallas?
I'm Matt mutha-effing Bush, bitches, and mutha-eff East County.
"I'm as passionate and knowlegeable as any fan out there." Josey Wales
by Brian Thomas on Jun 25, 2009 3:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep
Corner of I 30 and I 35. It’s a normal – if huge – gas station, but with the most awesomest tacos ever. Cheap, too. As a bonus, during certain hours they also offer breakfast tacos.
by FuturePants on Jun 25, 2009 3:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
hmm clearly i was told incorrectly
next trip to dallas i know where im going
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
-
Scout to KG: On Sandoval: "Man, that fat [expletive]-er can hit."
by knockoutking on Jun 25, 2009 3:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry Correction
Just go 35 and exit Industrial. You can’t miss it.
by FuturePants on Jun 25, 2009 3:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What's your order when you go there.
I’ll be frequenting soon.
¡Prefiero morir de pie que vivir siempre arrodillado!
by Chase Irwin on Jun 25, 2009 3:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I order them all except the veggie.
I really do vary my order there; there’s only like 6 varieties.
by FuturePants on Jun 25, 2009 3:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Chase & Brian:
The tacos are only about a buck each…get two of everything. Under $20.
You won’t regret it…or you can give me some more sh!t.
Trust me on this one.
by Clueless on Jun 26, 2009 8:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
OveR rated and over priced
but that is my south texas taco snob side….
Keepin it Classy Gentlemen
by Hamiltons Homey on Jun 29, 2009 10:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep
Tacos Y Mas is good, too, along with multiple taco huts in south Dallas.
by FuturePants on Jun 25, 2009 3:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
South Dallas
I guess I should wait for the “burger” thread for this question, but we might as well just have a catch-all food thread.
I was reading reviews on yelp.com and came across a place called Wingfield’s on Beckley. Can anyone attest?
¡Prefiero morir de pie que vivir siempre arrodillado!
by Chase Irwin on Jun 25, 2009 3:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You don't need a gun at Fuel City
Second the recommendation on the tacos, though. Amazing that it comes from a glorified gas station.
by Black Francis on Jun 25, 2009 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
La Familia in Fort Worth is great
Fantastic former hole in the wall just off 7th Street. Used to be in an old Burger King that still looked like the Burger King. Nicer digs now. I’m a big fan.
The owner Al Cavazos(?) shakes everyone’s hand that comes in, will come sit at your table to chat (if you are amenable to it), have you try random new recipes he’s working on, etc.. Very fresh ingredients and familial.
Otherwise:
Mexican breakfast: Esperanza’s in North Side Fort Worth
Dallas Mexican: Blue Goose is a local staple. Chuy’s is still a great Austin export.
Best fish tacos: Fuzzy’s next to TCU.
by 3hacks on Jun 25, 2009 1:42 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Good call on Fuzzy's
Their fish tacos are the best. That and a nice cold beer is like heaven
And its a great place to see TCU girls
That's not hail you see in Frisco....that just Justin Smoak's Home Runs coming back into orbit....
by Smoak Some on Jun 25, 2009 5:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
My favorite place before I joined the Army
Mario & Alberto’s by I-635 & the tollway, across the highway from Valley View mall. I love their chicken nachos. My other two:
Casa Navarro at Forest & Marsh. Good menudo.
I can’t think of the other place; it was down around Royal & Webb Chapel. Great sauces. Any guesses?
Your uncle molests collies.
by 3k on Jun 25, 2009 1:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Puldios throughout Fort Worth
has the best tamales I know of. Pretty good enchiladas and salsa as well.
Go Rice Owls!
by JBImaknee on Jun 25, 2009 1:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
tamales
ive never had them at a mexican (or any other) place — grew up on the home made ones (there was a hispanic lady who sold them door to door at a lot of places around where i grew up for years – were talking nearly 10 here) and have been scared to try any others ever since lol
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
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Scout to KG: On Sandoval: "Man, that fat [expletive]-er can hit."
by knockoutking on Jun 25, 2009 1:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pulidos
started off as a tamale stand for the rail workers at the Fort Worth rail yard, and so it really is just a mexican restaurant based entirely on their tamales. I will agree that most typical mexican places, the tamales that just happen to be on the menu tend to be bad, since they are usually made once a month and are sitting frozen in the back.
But as with any childhood food, you may never be able to find any that compete.
Go Rice Owls!
by JBImaknee on Jun 25, 2009 1:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
see thats my thing
if its hand made ill try it, but i just dont trust mexican places lol
and i know i wont be able to find anything that competes with it (unless i find someone else who makes em/sells em like she did lol)
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
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Scout to KG: On Sandoval: "Man, that fat [expletive]-er can hit."
by knockoutking on Jun 25, 2009 1:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
78704 Grille on Oltorf in Austin
Has the best Tamales in the history of Tamales.
by Black Francis on Jun 25, 2009 3:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
My world famous Arroz Con Pollo..
it’s sooooo good! It takes all day to cook and it tastes it!!
Hey triple K what’s the best Mexican Rest. in D C?
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Vince from slap chop
by BigGuns on Jun 25, 2009 1:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Share.
How do you do the chicken?
"I saw your act, just didn't make it for me. Just a lot of fluff."
by scoop16 on Jun 25, 2009 1:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
well it's a long process...
I make my chicken stock from scratch. Put the chicken pieces in a large pot of water with celery, carrots, spices, onions, bay leaves etc.. your standard stock ingredients…after that has simmered for a couple hours..
I then begin browning my rice in a skillet with olive oil, add in chopped bell pepper and onions and then some minced garlic. At that point I put in my chicken stock, tomato sauce, salt, pepper, and cumin and chicken pieces. I let it simmer til the rice is ready and all the liquid has evaporated. It is really really good. The Mexican guys who work in my building beg me to make it all the time.
Of course I make some fresh guacamole with it and make a burrito with cheese, guac and sour cream, oh yeh and the pinto beans with bacon, cilantro, chili powder and the best bacon u can find…mmmm soo good…. with a patron margarita with salt… whalla a Mexican food fantasy is born!
"You're going to love my nuts"
Vince from slap chop
by BigGuns on Jun 25, 2009 2:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
this will go into the recipe file
i think i am making chicken enchiladas this weekend…
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
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Scout to KG: On Sandoval: "Man, that fat [expletive]-er can hit."
by knockoutking on Jun 25, 2009 2:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sounds great, Thanks for sharing.
I’ll be adding this. Sounds like Mexican comfort food.
"I saw your act, just didn't make it for me. Just a lot of fluff."
by scoop16 on Jun 25, 2009 7:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
share the recipe BG
there is a hole in the wall ish place in arlington called el charrito caminante thats pretty good — havent had a ton of mexican here, theres more latin american than mexican (its just different)
minibar is a place that i have been wanting to go since ive been here but a) its more than im willing to pay ($120 pp) — but its seriously a place that you should check out if your willing to drop the coin on it — check it out next time your in town
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
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Scout to KG: On Sandoval: "Man, that fat [expletive]-er can hit."
by knockoutking on Jun 25, 2009 1:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
heres a wapo review
http://www.washingtonpost.com/gog/restaurants/minibar,1088422.html
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
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Scout to KG: On Sandoval: "Man, that fat [expletive]-er can hit."
by knockoutking on Jun 25, 2009 2:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
haha I was just looking up minibar...
I was going to ask if you and your girlfriend wanted to go to dinner on me… but it looks like reservations are really hard to come by. Theres only 6 seats??
Well if theres a second favorite or best let me know and we’ll do it if you can.
"You're going to love my nuts"
Vince from slap chop
by BigGuns on Jun 25, 2009 2:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow
thanks for the offer — whats your email btw (if you dont want to have it online mine is in my profile)
she lives in seattle unfortunatly — school in texas
where did you hear about minibar? lol
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
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Scout to KG: On Sandoval: "Man, that fat [expletive]-er can hit."
by knockoutking on Jun 25, 2009 2:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
btw the guy behind it
jose andres — just opened up a place in LA i believe – named to top 50 new rest. in the US by some magazine in the last couple of weeks
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
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Scout to KG: On Sandoval: "Man, that fat [expletive]-er can hit."
by knockoutking on Jun 25, 2009 2:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I heard about minibar from you...
I just looked it up. My email is GreatFlatware@aol.com
"You're going to love my nuts"
Vince from slap chop
by BigGuns on Jun 25, 2009 2:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ahh
thought you meant you were looking it up before now lol
the guy that runs em is pretty interesting — def should check out his place in LA if you get a chance and like spanish-style food
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
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Scout to KG: On Sandoval: "Man, that fat [expletive]-er can hit."
by knockoutking on Jun 25, 2009 2:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
btw
when are you coming tis way again?
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
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Scout to KG: On Sandoval: "Man, that fat [expletive]-er can hit."
by knockoutking on Jun 25, 2009 2:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll be in D C in ten days..
"You're going to love my nuts"
Vince from slap chop
by BigGuns on Jun 25, 2009 2:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
just sent you an email a min ago
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
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Scout to KG: On Sandoval: "Man, that fat [expletive]-er can hit."
by knockoutking on Jun 25, 2009 2:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
My wife loves reading that food critic
First thing she turns to on Sundays, old Tommy boy usually ripping some poor restaurant to shreds.
He’s snarktastic.
I'm Matt mutha-effing Bush, bitches, and mutha-eff East County.
"I'm as passionate and knowlegeable as any fan out there." Josey Wales
by Brian Thomas on Jun 25, 2009 3:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he really is
have you been to minibar?
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
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Scout to KG: On Sandoval: "Man, that fat [expletive]-er can hit."
by knockoutking on Jun 25, 2009 3:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No
I don’t make it up there as often as I like. The traffic is such a beating.
However, if you and Howitzer end up w/ a plan to get together, gimme a shout, I’ll head up.
Big Guns was s’posed to meet me in Boston, but he stood me up.
I'm Matt mutha-effing Bush, bitches, and mutha-eff East County.
"I'm as passionate and knowlegeable as any fan out there." Josey Wales
by Brian Thomas on Jun 25, 2009 3:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
haha
im down for it — you got any suggestions for here?
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
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Scout to KG: On Sandoval: "Man, that fat [expletive]-er can hit."
by knockoutking on Jun 25, 2009 3:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love the Old Ebbitt's Grill, but we already talked about that
Lots of good ethnic joints in Adams Morgan.
But DC isn’t exactly a gastronome’s paradise., ya know?
I'm Matt mutha-effing Bush, bitches, and mutha-eff East County.
"I'm as passionate and knowlegeable as any fan out there." Josey Wales
by Brian Thomas on Jun 25, 2009 5:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
im down for old ebbits
but its wherever BG wants to go
you got a fav italian pplace in DC? have you been to obelisk?
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
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Scout to KG: On Sandoval: "Man, that fat [expletive]-er can hit."
by knockoutking on Jun 25, 2009 9:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm up for anything... I love it all !!
"You're going to love my nuts"
Vince from slap chop
by BigGuns on Jun 25, 2009 10:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
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Scout to KG: On Sandoval: "Man, that fat [expletive]-er can hit."
by knockoutking on Jun 25, 2009 11:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
hahaha I didn't stand you up...
you came a day earlier than was planned lol… I’m coming to W. Virginia so we can have a beer sometime this summer.
"You're going to love my nuts"
Vince from slap chop
by BigGuns on Jun 25, 2009 3:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ya, i was just funnin
But I live in NORTHERN Virginia.
I wouldn’t live in West Virginia if Pam Anderson offered to be my personal testicle-tickler.
From when to when will you be in the district?
I'm Matt mutha-effing Bush, bitches, and mutha-eff East County.
"I'm as passionate and knowlegeable as any fan out there." Josey Wales
by Brian Thomas on Jun 25, 2009 5:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
hahaha so close yet so far!
some time in Sept. I believe I need to come through there.
"You're going to love my nuts"
Vince from slap chop
by BigGuns on Jun 25, 2009 5:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Didn't u just say u were gonna be in DC soon?
Does Big Guns need a geography lesson:)?
I'm Matt mutha-effing Bush, bitches, and mutha-eff East County.
"I'm as passionate and knowlegeable as any fan out there." Josey Wales
by Brian Thomas on Jun 25, 2009 5:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh wow are you that close to D C?
yeh i’m popping into D C and then heading to Pittsburgh… I guess I do need a geography lesson LOL Hey why don’t u meet triple K and me for dinna.
"You're going to love my nuts"
Vince from slap chop
by BigGuns on Jun 25, 2009 6:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I tend to set my GPS these days...
turn up the XM radio and not even pay attention..just let the bitch in the box tell me where to go.
"You're going to love my nuts"
Vince from slap chop
by BigGuns on Jun 25, 2009 6:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What days are you there?
My badass Kiwi in-laws are gonna be in town from the 4th-21st.
I'm Matt mutha-effing Bush, bitches, and mutha-eff East County.
"I'm as passionate and knowlegeable as any fan out there." Josey Wales
by Brian Thomas on Jun 25, 2009 6:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
the 5th through the 8th ..
I’ll be in Baltimore right before that…if thats close hell I don’t know that part of the country very well..
"You're going to love my nuts"
Vince from slap chop
by BigGuns on Jun 25, 2009 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
West Virginia?
The official Virginia punching bag, at least when I lived in VA. They are like Oklahoma to Texans, haha. I knew a couple from WVa and couldn’t understand a damn thing they said. I had to try to read their lips to figure out what they said. Good luck communicating there, haha.
by Melmart1 on Jun 25, 2009 5:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did they wear their sunday-go-to-meetin-clothes to the yonder hootenanny before droppin old yeller off with their spinster neighbor, the school marm?
I'm Matt mutha-effing Bush, bitches, and mutha-eff East County.
"I'm as passionate and knowlegeable as any fan out there." Josey Wales
by Brian Thomas on Jun 25, 2009 5:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
My old boss was from W. Va.
He grew up very, very poor. The guy was kind of an ass but I had lots of respect for him because he legitimately made something out of himself. From going from the son of a widowed coal miner to a guy making half a million a year, that’s pretty good.
In the 70’s he was also in the USN. Submariner. Talking to him about that shit was pretty interesting. I was on Netflix at the time and rented him Das Boot because I thought he’d appreciate it, but the son of a bitch never gave it back. He was also in the Marines at one point.
Anyway the man was a lot of things but stupid sure wasn’t one of them. Before that I had a lower opinion of W VA people than I do OK people!
by Black Francis on Jun 25, 2009 6:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I didn't call them
stupid or anything. Just brought up the accent and that people in VA make fun of them relentlessly. Like Aggie-UT Jokes, only with Va-WVa people.
I actually did date a guy from WVa while I lived in VA, he was from Wheeling, which is just over the border from Pittsburgh. No accent at all, which was refreshing. But good lawd, my neighbors had an accent so thick I just couldn’t understand a damn thing they were saying.
by Melmart1 on Jun 25, 2009 6:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
for DFW / Austin, Houston
one of my favorites is Chuy’s. Chips and salsa come as the appetizer…ask for a cup of “creamy jalapeno”. Get the Chuychanga with creamy jalapeno on top. Creamy jalapeno is not on the menu…so you’ll have to ask. There is even a Facebook group dedicated to it. :)
Sprinkle margaritas and cervezas throughout.
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by ortonius on Jun 25, 2009 2:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Chuy's
I go there pretty much every time I’m in Austin- I love their blue corn tomatillo chicken enchiladas.
Where’s one here in DFW? I thought they all closed in this area.
I also like Blue Goose, Herrera’s (Carrollton), El Fenix, Cristina’s, and Pulido’s. I miss Ninfa’s- they had a great green salsa. I went there with a friend of mine years back on the way to Mayfest. We got completely hammered on those purple swirl margaritas. Good times.
"I dont care to debate with a troll." - Sharky
by RCCook on Jun 25, 2009 2:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Chuy's is opening later this year in Arlington
In the Highlands
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by Dirk Diggler on Jun 25, 2009 2:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
chuy's
There is a location at Knox and McKinney and I think one in Plano too.
by Blakington on Jun 25, 2009 2:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sweet
I live fairly close to Plano. The one I used to go to up here was in south Arlington by the Parks Mall, but they’re long gone.
"I dont care to debate with a troll." - Sharky
by RCCook on Jun 25, 2009 3:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The new one is right around the corner
the Highlands strip off Matlock and I-20
Arlington, TX: home of The Blue Blur
by Brett Perryman on Jun 25, 2009 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Blakington
Thanks for the info on Chuy’s. I just had a really kick-ass birthday lunch. Got the Boom-Boom enchiladas. The salsa was so good (the lime was really fresh) that I almost forgot to get a side of the creamy jalapeno. Fortunately, I remembered. Holy crap, that was good, and no, it’s not on the menu, except as a salad dressing.
"I dont care to debate with a troll." - Sharky
by RCCook on Jun 26, 2009 1:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You go to the plano location?
I checked their site and they dont even list plano.
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by rentz on Jun 26, 2009 2:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
THE BOOM BOOM SAUCE!!!!
Their boom boom sauce is delicious. It’s amazing.
I think its a mixture of their creamy jalapeno and queso. Its so delicious.
"You'll meet them again on their long journey to the middle." -Lester Bangs
by BAC on Jun 25, 2009 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
this was a good idea Triple K ..
everyone loves food, esp. Mexican, REC
"You're going to love my nuts"
Vince from slap chop
by BigGuns on Jun 25, 2009 2:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
im taking suggestions for the next OT: Food thread
grilling?
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
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Scout to KG: On Sandoval: "Man, that fat [expletive]-er can hit."
by knockoutking on Jun 25, 2009 2:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Healthy / Tasty snacks.
People will come out of the wood works.
¡Prefiero morir de pie que vivir siempre arrodillado!
by Chase Irwin on Jun 25, 2009 2:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
suggestions:
italian?
grilling?
snacks? — 1
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
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Scout to KG: On Sandoval: "Man, that fat [expletive]-er can hit."
by knockoutking on Jun 25, 2009 2:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Joe T Garcia's
in Fort Worth is my favorite
I was a Ranger fan when being a Rangers fan wasn't cool.
by JTodd on Jun 25, 2009 2:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Go to Uncle Julio's off Camp Bowie
You will change your mind.
2009 Texas Rangers: Why The Hell Not Us?--ghtd36 on May 13, 2009
by boomer1 on Jun 25, 2009 2:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Again
If you want good, authentic Mexican food in Ft Worth, Rancho Grande is the best in town and those others aren’t in the same league. I don’t know much, but I know my Mex.
If Ed Coffin jumps on here, I think he’ll chime in agreement. I introduced him to the place and he was impressed. That dude was been around, so he should know.
There's more to the picture than meets the eye.
by tricer on Jun 25, 2009 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rancho Grande...
100% Pure Greatness…
Love it.
by N41D on Jun 25, 2009 3:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
El Rancho Grande
agreed. I live in Plano and make it to that place at least once a month.
Arlington, TX: home of The Blue Blur
by Brett Perryman on Jun 25, 2009 8:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
again
it has been a long time since I have eaten at Rancho Grande but I remember it a good. The wife and I like Benito’s over on Magnolia about 4 blocks east of 8th Ave. Not really a Tex/Mex place. More central Mexico style. They have a bar also and they have taken over the whole building. Regularly voted best Mexican in FT Worth by Fort Worth Weekly newspaper.
I soloed in the Mile High Club!
by horsedooty on Jun 26, 2009 9:07 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Benito's
I ate there a few times in my early post-college days- there was a club right across the street (Mad Hatter’s) that I used to go to all the time. Good stuff.
"I dont care to debate with a troll." - Sharky
by RCCook on Jun 26, 2009 1:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ah now I remember that place
Never would have if you hadn’t mentioned Mad Hatter’s.
by Black Francis on Jun 26, 2009 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've never liked Uncle Julios
But I know I’m in the minority on that one
Go Rice Owls!
by JBImaknee on Jun 25, 2009 5:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Joe T's got old real fast
If you first come to Ft. Worth, its like the best Mexican place. Then you find other places (like Uncle Julio’s or Fuzzy’s) around it and thus you change your mind about Joe T’s
I really do think that Joe T’s is overrated due to the sorority girl factor, cause everyone of them goes there just to get drunk off of the margaritas
That's not hail you see in Frisco....that just Justin Smoak's Home Runs coming back into orbit....
by Smoak Some on Jun 25, 2009 4:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Uncle Julio's on Lemmon Ave..
has amazing Carne Asada, some of the best I’ve ever had. I also love those swirl Margaritas I believe half frozen reg. margarita and half frozen sangria…so yummy!
"You're going to love my nuts"
Vince from slap chop
by BigGuns on Jun 25, 2009 2:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
There is one off Camp Bowie in Ft. Worth
The bacon wrapped shrimp with Jalpenos and cheese. One plate will feed two people. Everything I have eaten there is good.
2009 Texas Rangers: Why The Hell Not Us?--ghtd36 on May 13, 2009
by boomer1 on Jun 25, 2009 2:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Papasito's if we're talking chains.
There’s this place called Fernando’s at Midway and NW HWY in Dallas. Fantastic chips — easily noticeable that they are homemade. Three different salsas on the spread — all equally good (a devastating combo).
Oh, their actual food is good, too.
¡Prefiero morir de pie que vivir siempre arrodillado!
by Chase Irwin on Jun 25, 2009 2:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Funny thing about Pappasito's and Uncle Julios
I have worked in the Pappa’s restaurants over the past couple of years (not in Sito’s though), and before you can actually work there in any of their restaurants, you have to sign an agreement that states that you will not quit/get fired then take all of their food secrets and such and go open a new restaurant with them. Now, this is common for restaurants to do, but there’s a different story here.
In the Pappa’s restaurant urban myth, it is believed that one of the former cooks was fired for some reason, so to get back at them he sold the secrets of Sito’s to the guy that opened up the first Uncle Julios in Dallas for a nice profit. Julio’s thus became very popular, and thus Sito’s had to change a lot of their menu to actually compete with them….
Take it for what its worth
That's not hail you see in Frisco....that just Justin Smoak's Home Runs coming back into orbit....
by Smoak Some on Jun 25, 2009 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
interesting
im a big fan of the papas restaurants (papadeauxs is one of my fav places to eat in the world) — is the BBQ place fairly new?
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
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Scout to KG: On Sandoval: "Man, that fat [expletive]-er can hit."
by knockoutking on Jun 25, 2009 4:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Somewhat
The BBQ in Dallas is actually somewhat new (and its good. Still no Ruby’s IMO), but the one in Houston has been open for a while.
I actually did work at the Pappadeauxs in Dallas (the one at 35E and Loop 12) for a while during last summer. It was a tough job and god I hated that damn bowtie. Btw, little hint, most of the Deauxs hate it when people order boiled crawfish cause we never have any in the back. That was the one item they tried to actually get us to downsell the whole time
That's not hail you see in Frisco....that just Justin Smoak's Home Runs coming back into orbit....
by Smoak Some on Jun 25, 2009 5:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I worked for Pappadeaux's in my early twenties
Waiter, bartender, asst. mgr. Still love the food.
Have you met any of the brothers? To say they are tightly wound would be like saying Stalin might have a death or two on his hands.
Sadistic little napoleonic douchenozzles. But they do know their bidness.
I'm Matt mutha-effing Bush, bitches, and mutha-eff East County.
"I'm as passionate and knowlegeable as any fan out there." Josey Wales
by Brian Thomas on Jun 25, 2009 5:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've actually met one of the brothers
Came into Pappa’s Burger (the first place I worked for them) here in Ft. Worth when it was first opening. I couldn’t tell you which one it was but yeah, they did have that doucheness to them. I still remember our GM freaking out trying to make sure everything was prefect, cause apparently one GM in Houston got fired cause his restaurant wasn’t in prefect condition. The guy walked around our restaurant all day, never talked to any of the staff, and would only voice concern to the GM. Oh god I hated it. What was killer that one of my friends who worked their actually had to wait on him. I’ve never seen someone sh*t their pants so soon when they saw him sit down in their section.
Also, one of the brother’s sons actually came to the restaurant to help open the place, and he was just as bad. Like, Mark Teixerira doucheness bad. It was like he was just counting down the days until he became a GM. I hated that guy so much. And the sad thing is is that he was like 26 or 27 and hes up front hitting on the 17 18 year old girls. Sad really….
That's not hail you see in Frisco....that just Justin Smoak's Home Runs coming back into orbit....
by Smoak Some on Jun 25, 2009 6:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yah, they generally left the wait staff and cooks alone
That way it was easier to focus on guiding their tiny little dicks straight up management’s ass.
Not sure why, but it was clearly a planned endeavour, and one that was oblivious to any particular store’s strong suits and/or shortcomings.
I'm Matt mutha-effing Bush, bitches, and mutha-eff East County.
"I'm as passionate and knowlegeable as any fan out there." Josey Wales
by Brian Thomas on Jun 25, 2009 6:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
place
in Llano, Texas called Llaneaux that is a carbon copy of Pappadeaux’s. Rumored to be an ex chef of Pappa’s. same menu, tastes the same about half the price.
by mo on Jun 30, 2009 10:33 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks,
meaux.
G G G E-flat_______ F F F D__________....
by t ball on Jun 30, 2009 11:57 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Corntastic!
I'm Matt mutha-effing Bush, bitches, and mutha-eff East County.
"I'm as passionate and knowlegeable as any fan out there." Josey Wales
by Brian Thomas on Jun 30, 2009 2:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's awesome
I were them I’d email the brothers coupons every week…
I'm Matt mutha-effing Bush, bitches, and mutha-eff East County.
"I'm as passionate and knowlegeable as any fan out there." Josey Wales
by Brian Thomas on Jun 30, 2009 2:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pappasito's tortilla soup is one of the best out there
huge chunks of zucchini and squash – great flavor.
(Wife) "So what do you want to watch on the T.V.? UFC or porn?"
(Husband) "Hmm... well, porn, I guess."
by mtex on Jun 25, 2009 10:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Faves in Dallas
Someone already mentioned Fuel City, and it is greatness. I also love:
Matt’s El Rancho;
Mia’s or Manny’s (feuding siblings with almost identical recipes; separate restaurants);
Cafe San Miguel
Tacos Y Mas
by FuturePants on Jun 25, 2009 3:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Matt's rocks
I'm Matt mutha-effing Bush, bitches, and mutha-eff East County.
"I'm as passionate and knowlegeable as any fan out there." Josey Wales
by Brian Thomas on Jun 25, 2009 3:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
there's a Matt's in Dallas?
that place was the majority of my diet while in austin, ive been in serious need.
mormons stole me and held me against my will with Oklahoma beer and 12+ hour work days.
by Jayslick on Jun 25, 2009 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Two, really.
One is Matito’s at Cole Ave. and Cedar Springs; one is Matt’s El Rancho in Lakewood by the theater.
by FuturePants on Jun 25, 2009 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
awesome thanks fellas
mormons stole me and held me against my will with Oklahoma beer and 12+ hour work days.
by Jayslick on Jun 26, 2009 10:29 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Moved to Austin 2 years ago
The only things I miss are Ranger baseball and Matts.
Matts in Austin SSSSUUUUUCCKKKKSSS!!
by robert_d_wilfong on Jun 27, 2009 12:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
its the original.
u dont like that matts, u dont like matts period
mormons stole me and held me against my will with Oklahoma beer and 12+ hour work days.
by Jayslick on Jun 27, 2009 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So many DFW people and no one mentions La Playa Maya?
Maybe not the best food ever. But very tasty, reasonably priced and a great atmosphere.
(Wife) "So what do you want to watch on the T.V.? UFC or porn?"
(Husband) "Hmm... well, porn, I guess."
by mtex on Jun 25, 2009 3:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I've heard great things
but haven’t tried that one yet. Supposedly the seafood there is awesome.
There's more to the picture than meets the eye.
by tricer on Jun 25, 2009 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
the worst place
in tulsa is Casa Bonita
Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan was on the same pitching staff with Danny Darwin during the 1986 through 1988 seasons. Both were described by Milo Hamilton as "tall, tough Texans." It was a source of debate amongst Astros players and fans over who would win in a fight, Ryan or Darwin. Though Astros pitcher Bob Knepper attempted to set up a fight between the two during spring training in 1988, manager Hal Lanier stopped it before it could commence. Many experts, including Astros shortstop Rafael Ramirez, felt that Darwin would win because he "looked like someone no man would want to mess with."
by gossamer on Jun 25, 2009 3:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Growing up
I thought that it was great. I can’t believe it is still there.
2009 Texas Rangers: Why The Hell Not Us?--ghtd36 on May 13, 2009
by boomer1 on Jun 25, 2009 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Casa Bonita
There used to be one off Hulen in Fort Worth.
I know it’s a favorite of Eric Cartman!
"I dont care to debate with a troll." - Sharky
by RCCook on Jun 25, 2009 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
x
I know it’s a favorite of Eric Cartman!
That’s all I was thinking of. Isn’t that the one where he tricks Butters into thinking it’s the apocalypse and he has to stay inside a refrigerator in the junkyard for 4 days? What a great episode.
by FuturePants on Jun 25, 2009 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
casa bonita
closed for a few years. it’s back. i think there’s just that one in the one in denver
Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan was on the same pitching staff with Danny Darwin during the 1986 through 1988 seasons. Both were described by Milo Hamilton as "tall, tough Texans." It was a source of debate amongst Astros players and fans over who would win in a fight, Ryan or Darwin. Though Astros pitcher Bob Knepper attempted to set up a fight between the two during spring training in 1988, manager Hal Lanier stopped it before it could commence. Many experts, including Astros shortstop Rafael Ramirez, felt that Darwin would win because he "looked like someone no man would want to mess with."
by gossamer on Jun 25, 2009 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
is that the one w/ the themepark in it?
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
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Scout to KG: On Sandoval: "Man, that fat [expletive]-er can hit."
by knockoutking on Jun 25, 2009 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
it's all atmosphere
huge place. games, tokens, bla bla bla. no rides in tulsa, don’t know about denver.
yes smoak some, it’s south park episode.
Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan was on the same pitching staff with Danny Darwin during the 1986 through 1988 seasons. Both were described by Milo Hamilton as "tall, tough Texans." It was a source of debate amongst Astros players and fans over who would win in a fight, Ryan or Darwin. Though Astros pitcher Bob Knepper attempted to set up a fight between the two during spring training in 1988, manager Hal Lanier stopped it before it could commence. Many experts, including Astros shortstop Rafael Ramirez, felt that Darwin would win because he "looked like someone no man would want to mess with."
by gossamer on Jun 25, 2009 5:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Haha
One of my favorite episodes
That's not hail you see in Frisco....that just Justin Smoak's Home Runs coming back into orbit....
by Smoak Some on Jun 25, 2009 5:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Isnt that the place that Cartman from South Park wanted to go to...
So bad that he tricked Butters into going into a bomb shelter just so he couldn’t go with Kyle and thus Cartman would go?
That's not hail you see in Frisco....that just Justin Smoak's Home Runs coming back into orbit....
by Smoak Some on Jun 25, 2009 4:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I enjoy..
Uncle Julios, BUT you haven’t eaten Mexican food in Ft. Worth, until you’ve tried THE ORIGINAL on Camp Bowie, go in there and get the Roosevelt Platter which is the same thing the president got when he went there in like 1913 or something, IT IS PURE GREATNESS!
by blueballlefty on Jun 25, 2009 4:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Is the Original a chain?
Just wondering because I’ve heard a lot of good things about a restaurant in Galveston called the Original and I always assumed it was a local place.
by TRanger on Jun 25, 2009 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Are there any good places near the Ballpark?
I will be up there over 4th of July weekend with the family, taking my nephews to their first-ever Rangers game! I will make Rangers fans out of them yet.
My sister is convinced that there is no good Mexican food north of Waco, and I am hoping to prove her wrong. I joke that we have spread like wildfire and pretty soon every town in America will have a taco stand somewhere. Except maybe Vidor.
by Melmart1 on Jun 25, 2009 4:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Heh
Having been to school in SA for 4 years, this shit doesn’t compare.
Just stick to La Fogata and Mi Tierra’s, you wouldn’t want to know any other way.
¡Prefiero morir de pie que vivir siempre arrodillado!
by Chase Irwin on Jun 25, 2009 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am confused
Stick to La Fogata and Mi Tierra’s? The places here in town? Those are good but overpriced, guess I am used to my Mexican food being homemade or dirt cheap from a taco stand somewhere.
by Melmart1 on Jun 25, 2009 5:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, I was figuring stateside.
Of course, I’ll take tacos al carbon and some sopa de fideo, en las calles.
¡Prefiero morir de pie que vivir siempre arrodillado!
by Chase Irwin on Jun 25, 2009 5:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Heh
In San Antonio the go to place for me is the Blanco Cafe over on Blanco Road. It is the original store. If you go be very careful where you park as it can be kinda tricky. There are some restrictions from the city and the neighbors.
I soloed in the Mile High Club!
by horsedooty on Jun 26, 2009 9:13 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like this taco place called Roberto's on Bitters Road.
Open real late, good for sobering up. It’s cheap and good.
I also like Habanero’s a lot, right in there.
¡Prefiero morir de pie que vivir siempre arrodillado!
by Chase Irwin on Jun 26, 2009 12:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Heh
absolutely.
¡Prefiero morir de pie que vivir siempre arrodillado!
by Chase Irwin on Jun 26, 2009 5:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mariano's
It’s off of 360, just north of randol mill. There’s also a Monterrey’s Little Mexico in downtown Grand Prairie which isn’t too far.
by jcir454 on Jun 25, 2009 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Estella'
They are on Arkansas Lane around the 1200 block. Have eaten a lot of breakfasts and some lunches there. Tasty. No atmosphere just some tables and a few bilingual waitresses.
I soloed in the Mile High Club!
by horsedooty on Jun 26, 2009 9:21 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Only saw this mentioned once...
by RC, but Herrera’s (off Denton/Inwood in Dallas) is my favorite. Don’t get to go down there very often because I don’t have 2 hour lunches, but I absolutely love that place. Area is not exactly the best and the location looks very hole-in-the-wall-ish but they have fantastic food.
I think you have to ask for the bean soup now (appetizer), chips/salsa, 13A (cheese enchiladas), Mexican beer (Sol, Pacifico, Negra Modelo, whatever…).
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by Suicide Prince on Jun 25, 2009 4:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Enchiladas Montadas
De seed and de stem a bag of dried red peppers. Chile de arbol, California chile, and Ancho chile are 3 types, from mildest to hottest.
Boil those bad boys about 5 minutes. Place them in a blender with garlic, cumin, salt pepper and cilantro. Blend the crap out of it. Force it through a fine strainer. Keep the fantastic smelling concotion warm.
Take some corn tortillas. Drop them one at a time in a pan of hot vegetable oil. Flip them and remove. No more than 5 seconds on each side, and that much time isn’t even needed.
Build a stack with tortilla, sauce, onion, cheese and repeat until you’ve made Dagwood proud. On the top add a fried egg. Enjoy!
by phully1 on Jun 25, 2009 4:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Sooo many in DFW
Desperados
Los Vaqueros
Glorias
Uncle Julios
Mi Cocina
I once had an awkward moment, just to see how it feels.
by Escher on Jun 25, 2009 4:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Gloria's isn't Mexican but it's very, very good.
by Black Francis on Jun 25, 2009 5:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gloria's in DFW area is mexican.
At least, all the Gloria’s restaurants in Dallas, north Dallas, Rockwall are…
by FuturePants on Jun 26, 2009 9:15 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
salvadoran, bro
mormons stole me and held me against my will with Oklahoma beer and 12+ hour work days.
by Jayslick on Jun 26, 2009 10:32 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Right
If we’re talking about the same place. I’ve only been to the one in Oak Cliff.
by Black Francis on Jun 26, 2009 4:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, thats THE place to go when it comes to rosas
but i think ive even eaten at the other rosas and it wasnt terrible. but i llike the cliff rosas
mormons stole me and held me against my will with Oklahoma beer and 12+ hour work days.
by Jayslick on Jun 26, 2009 5:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lil' D has....
Mazatlan’s
El Guapo’s
Miguelito’s
and
Casa Galaviz -- their breakfast tacos are the greatest ever
I'm Ron Burgundy?
by Ryin A on Jun 25, 2009 5:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
and the tortas at Esther's Bakery
I'm Ron Burgundy?
by Ryin A on Jun 25, 2009 5:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
mig's is pretty good
they also have locations in Sanger and Krum. the denton location used to be a pretty decent italian food buffet thing but anyway it’s not mindblowing mexican by any means but it’s solid enough. Guapo’s is decent and when you leave you can grab a 12 pack from the little drive thru speedymart place and keep your buzz going all night.
by j d on Jun 25, 2009 11:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Zoom Zoom's is what you speak of.
I'm Ron Burgundy?
by Ryin A on Jun 26, 2009 4:51 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anything that would have a location in Sanger
Cannot possibly be any good, and is actually very likely to be possessed by Satan, who is my ex-girlfriend and lives there. Everything she touches turns evil. Look at how I turned out!
by Black Francis on Jun 26, 2009 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Old West Cafe and Bubba's are damn good.
I'm Ron Burgundy?
by Ryin A on Jun 26, 2009 6:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Doubtful
But if you insist on going there, look around. That town is tiny and can’t have more than one 30-33 year old hot woman in it. If you see one, that’s my ex. Run very fast in the other direction or risk needing an exorcism pretty soon.
by Black Francis on Jun 26, 2009 6:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Old West in Denton is money
And I meant Babe’s Fried Chicken, not Bubba’s..
But I’ll keep my eye out for her, does she drive a Camaro?
I'm Ron Burgundy?
by Ryin A on Jun 26, 2009 6:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Okay...you gotta go here.
Big Fatty’s in downtown Valley View.
This girl who I know’s hippy parents opened up this joint.
It is the bomb. Great BBQ.
I'm Ron Burgundy?
by Ryin A on Jun 26, 2009 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can't eat BBQ for some reason.
Where in the hell is Valley View?
by Black Francis on Jun 26, 2009 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
'tween Sanger and Gainesville
they have things other than ’que
I'm Ron Burgundy?
by Ryin A on Jun 26, 2009 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
valley view
what can you tell me about that place? I’ve been invited for an interview at a company based out of there.
There's more to the picture than meets the eye.
by tricer on Jun 26, 2009 9:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
There's nothing to tell about that place.
"I saw your act, just didn't make it for me. Just a lot of fluff."
by scoop16 on Jun 26, 2009 10:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is Steve's still goin' in Denton?
"I saw your act, just didn't make it for me. Just a lot of fluff."
by scoop16 on Jun 26, 2009 10:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Steve's BBQ?
Burned down to the ground.
I'm Ron Burgundy?
by Ryin A on Jun 29, 2009 1:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Migas
Is there a quality place to get migas in North Dallas? Preferably not from a chain…
by chief on Jun 25, 2009 5:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It's so easy to make
you should do it yourself. Chilaquiles (sp?) tacos are awesome, too.
by Melmart1 on Jun 25, 2009 5:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You greatly overestimate my cooking abilities :(
I’ve tried to make them, but I suck.
by chief on Jun 25, 2009 6:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
make it at home...
every couple weeks on a sunday morning for the wife and me. soooo good.
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by ivysafety39 on Jun 25, 2009 6:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ah, the Mexican food in Texas
I love how probably 50 restaurants are listed there, everyone has their own favorite. It’s like BBQ places, but even more so.
In San Diego, the taco shops absolutely rock – giant burrito for $4, always taste a million times fresher and better than the garbage Chipotle makes. But you can’t find a good “sit down” Mexican restaurant to save your life. The type where you get a beer or a margarita and munch on your chips and salsa while you wait. There are just a bunch of tourist trap places where mariachi bands are angling for tips from the Sea World crowd. I miss all these places y’all are talking about.
Go Rice Owls!
by JBImaknee on Jun 25, 2009 5:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Speaking of Chipotle
can i just say how much that word sends me over the edge. It is everywhere, even the restaurant chain and I refuse to eat there. Chipotle burritos might taste like pumpkin pie but I’ll never know because I ain’t gonna set foot in the motherf***er.
People act like this is some new revelation in flavor, but a chipotle is nothing but a smoked jalapeno, people. They’ve been around for years. And don’t get me started with the people who mispronounce it. Oh, and now they are so commercialized that some food producers are using smoke FLAVORING instead of actually smoking the peppers, which is lazy and disgusting.
/end rant.
by Melmart1 on Jun 25, 2009 6:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
fwiw
they used to be owned (in part or whole) by mcdonalds — but they sold their stock and i think finished in 06 or 07
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
-
Scout to KG: On Sandoval: "Man, that fat [expletive]-er can hit."
by knockoutking on Jun 26, 2009 7:44 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and chipotle is from Denver originally
which besides the Micky D’s connection, has driven me to never eat there ever, and i say the chain like a yankee would instead of the original pronunciation just b/c they are from denver.
screw that place
mormons stole me and held me against my will with Oklahoma beer and 12+ hour work days.
by Jayslick on Jun 26, 2009 10:37 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sure you can
There are 3-4 good ones in Old Town, you San Diego hater, you.
I'm Matt mutha-effing Bush, bitches, and mutha-eff East County.
"I'm as passionate and knowlegeable as any fan out there." Josey Wales
by Brian Thomas on Jun 25, 2009 6:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So which Old Town place do you like
All that I’ve been too are very touristy. But I admit I stopped trying them after several bad experiences
Go Rice Owls!
by JBImaknee on Jun 25, 2009 6:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I miss Adelberto's
Hangover helper of the first order.
Cut it in half, 4 dollar carne asada burrito I’d step over my hyper-ventilating Grandma to consume…
I'm Matt mutha-effing Bush, bitches, and mutha-eff East County.
"I'm as passionate and knowlegeable as any fan out there." Josey Wales
by Brian Thomas on Jun 25, 2009 6:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll have to go to Adelberto's
I have about 5 taco shops within a mile of my house, but it isn’t too far away (Point Loma, right?)
You’re a better man than I, being able to eat only half of one of those burritos. I always think about it, then I eat the whole thing.
Go Rice Owls!
by JBImaknee on Jun 25, 2009 6:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Where do you live?
I'm Matt mutha-effing Bush, bitches, and mutha-eff East County.
"I'm as passionate and knowlegeable as any fan out there." Josey Wales
by Brian Thomas on Jun 25, 2009 6:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Near University of San Diego
Good location.
Go Rice Owls!
by JBImaknee on Jun 25, 2009 6:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Very good spot, close to all that's worth being close to
The trick is to cut it in half immediately and then put the other half in the frig poste haste. Then again, I have been such a lazy fat slob the past couple of years, I’d prolly wolf the whole dog down now, too.
There was a place down in Seaport Village that used to do the most dopeass shrimp tacos w/ this sublime ancho chile cream sauce, can’t recall the name, but man, it was worth triple what they were charging. The only thing that sucked was the agro pigeons crowding the personal space. Fucking jagoff birds.
You don’t know that place, do you?
I'm Matt mutha-effing Bush, bitches, and mutha-eff East County.
"I'm as passionate and knowlegeable as any fan out there." Josey Wales
by Brian Thomas on Jun 25, 2009 7:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
carne guisada
often confused with “asada” in discussion. its mexican beef stew. i make it at home and eat it with flour tortillas or chips. usually its served over something else, like tamales. eitherway, freaking awesome and easy to make at home…
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by ivysafety39 on Jun 25, 2009 6:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
share the recipe!
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
-
Scout to KG: On Sandoval: "Man, that fat [expletive]-er can hit."
by knockoutking on Jun 26, 2009 7:45 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
give it up!
i would love a good guisada recipe
mormons stole me and held me against my will with Oklahoma beer and 12+ hour work days.
by Jayslick on Jun 26, 2009 10:39 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does anyone else here
love carnitas? Probably my favorite Mexican food. Piping hot, shredded in flour tortillas with slices of avocado and cilantro.
by Melmart1 on Jun 25, 2009 7:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
not my favorite but very good.
Something I like to mix in between tortilla soups, chimichangas, flautas and fajitas
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(Husband) "Hmm... well, porn, I guess."
by mtex on Jun 25, 2009 10:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
carnitas are probably the safest out of town, never been to this restaurant safe order
they had badass carnitas in Utah at traditional places (like the ones that used to be on division before Jerry destroyed the culture there for Jonas Bros. concerts.
carnitas can be the bomb
mormons stole me and held me against my will with Oklahoma beer and 12+ hour work days.
by Jayslick on Jun 26, 2009 10:41 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
In Austin
I’ve never understood the fascination with Chuy’s, I’ve always thought it’s waaayy overrated. I think Matt’s El Rancho is the best tex-mex in town. Trudy’s stuffed avocado is really good. Manuel’s is also great, but its a different style mexican. Z Tejas has some amazing seafood enchiladas
by erikj07 on Jun 25, 2009 8:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
thread has gone well so far :)
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
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Scout to KG: On Sandoval: "Man, that fat [expletive]-er can hit."
by knockoutking on Jun 25, 2009 9:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Quick Mexican food in the DFW area,,
I am surprised to see no love for Fuzzy’s Tacos…
JD’s like, "you want some fucking pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, bitches!"- RCCook
by laxtonto on Jun 25, 2009 10:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
TCU girls have been mentioned
so Fuzzy’s has been mentioned as well.
(Wife) "So what do you want to watch on the T.V.? UFC or porn?"
(Husband) "Hmm... well, porn, I guess."
by mtex on Jun 25, 2009 11:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Its gotten my love
That's not hail you see in Frisco....that just Justin Smoak's Home Runs coming back into orbit....
by Smoak Some on Jun 26, 2009 2:00 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Forgot about Fuzzy's
good fish tacos and cheap, COLD beer.
I'm Ron Burgundy?
by Ryin A on Jun 26, 2009 4:52 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Berryhill's at Frankford & Preston
has great pork tacos and tamales.
"I saw your act, just didn't make it for me. Just a lot of fluff."
by scoop16 on Jun 25, 2009 10:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Juan In A Million in Austin...
GREAT breakfast… Don’t think I’ve ever eaten there any other time of day…
by N41D on Jun 26, 2009 12:25 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
used to be a hotspot in Lubbock by that name
Mexican food that was okay, but a great place for local live bands. It was a hotspot for restaurant/bar employees after hours, the place was out of the way and he would keep the liquor flowing and the bands playing until well past 2 o’clock.
Must be the same guy, can’t imagine that a couple of different people would come up with that same name.
There's more to the picture than meets the eye.
by tricer on Jun 26, 2009 9:27 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mariano's
They treat you like family and feed you like you just came off a hunger strike. Not a single bad thing on a pretty long menu.
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by Ed Coffin on Jun 26, 2009 12:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
ahem
Ed, I was wondering if you could back me up on my opinion of El Rancho Grande?
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by tricer on Jun 26, 2009 9:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Heck yes
El Rancho Grande is a great choice (near north side Fort Worth). Very good food, enjoyable place.
"He uses statistics as a drunken man uses lamp-posts... for support rather than illumination." - Andrew Lang (1844-1912) also -
"Telephone, n. An invention of the devil which abrogates some of the advantages of making a disagreeable person keep his distance."
~Ambrose Bierce
by Ed Coffin on Jun 27, 2009 12:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And I was wondering what your take on butt-lightning was
Awesome?
Or supa-frickin awesome?
I'm Matt mutha-effing Bush, bitches, and mutha-eff East County.
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by Brian Thomas on Jun 26, 2009 11:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If that's a reply to the Mariano's choice (?)
Butt Lightning is amazing. All you have to do is eat a couple of whole habaneros, a bowl of cole slaw, a plate of beans, drink some Shiner Bock, chase it with a banana, and sit in the smoking section. Pretty soon a loose flying ember will set it all off. Caution – be sure there are no small children directly behind you.
"He uses statistics as a drunken man uses lamp-posts... for support rather than illumination." - Andrew Lang (1844-1912) also -
"Telephone, n. An invention of the devil which abrogates some of the advantages of making a disagreeable person keep his distance."
~Ambrose Bierce
by Ed Coffin on Jun 27, 2009 12:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nah, butt-lightning is right up there w/ guard gorillas on my to-have list
Back story:
http://www.lonestarball.com/2009/6/24/923584/feliz-to-the-bullpen#17341567
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by Brian Thomas on Jun 27, 2009 1:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And yes, I wholeheartedly concur, it IS amazing
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by Brian Thomas on Jun 27, 2009 1:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
My favorite
Haven’t lived in Dallas for 12 years though.
La Acapulquena
by bdavison94 on Jun 26, 2009 7:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Benito’s in Ft. Worth is really good. We used to go there all the time after softball games at gateway park.
There’s a place in Denton called El Ranchito or Mi Ranchito or something that I tried a few weeks ago and it was excellent, really affordable but still great food.
Estella’s on arkansas in arlington is also really tasty. Some of the best tortillas I have ever had.
by Smoakin in the Boys Room on Jun 26, 2009 11:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
x
my wife and I really enjoy Benito’s. Back years ago when my 27 year old daughter was about 1, we had her with us there and naturally she started to cry. One of the girls in the kitchen came out and carried her around and got her to quit crying so we could continue to eat. Everyone in the restaurant was relieved, I am sure. Anyway, I decided then and there I would support that restaurant as long as they are in business.
Echo Estella’s. Good place.
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by horsedooty on Jun 27, 2009 10:32 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Panchos?
Anyone?
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by Bob Loblaw on Jun 27, 2009 9:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I know it isn't high quality food
But Panchos will always have my heart. I love it.
by naropean on Jun 28, 2009 11:08 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah...I was being a bit facetious about it being my favorite "mexican food"
but I seriously love the crap outta that place. In fact, I’ve been doing pretty well with the fruits/veggies/whole grains, etc etc this week, so I think i’m gonna treat myself to a bit of Pancho’s takeout for lunch. Although I’ve noticed the one in OKC tastes a bit different than the ones in DFW.
"Does this effectively hide my thunder?"
by Bob Loblaw on Jun 28, 2009 12:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ahhhh......Pancho's
Every time somebody mentions Pancho’s Cash’s “Ring of Fire” starts playing in my head…..and not in a good way.
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by TomLovesHideki on Jun 29, 2009 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If you are in New Mexico
Still a classic with great food and wonderful atmosphere – La Posta in Old Messcilla at Las Cruces. Around here I really like Frescos but not sure if it’s a chain or not. At Frescos its all good, if you have the encilladas try it with the verde sauce but you’ll have to ask for it.
You know when Panchos started a long long time ago it was actually pretty good.
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by RangerEddie on Jun 28, 2009 10:23 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
El Fenix.
Good chain restaurant, I love the tamales and sopapillas there.
by bruce182 on Jun 30, 2009 5:45 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Are you from the Northeast or something?
I'm Matt mutha-effing Bush, bitches, and mutha-eff East County.
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by Brian Thomas on Jun 30, 2009 2:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've just never met anyone who shared your opinion of EF
Been a long time since I’ve eaten there, maybe it’s improved.
I'm Matt mutha-effing Bush, bitches, and mutha-eff East County.
"I'm as passionate and knowlegeable as any fan out there." Josey Wales
by Brian Thomas on Jun 30, 2009 6:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah I know what you mean.
It tends to be a hit or miss place a lot more than other restaurants. I’ve always had good experiences there but most of the time I hear people don’t like it. It’s all gravy.
by bruce182 on Jun 30, 2009 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What about Maria's Tacos in Austin
on South Congress (or Lamar?)
Was featured on Diners, DIves, and Drive-Ins so when we were in Austin last time we decided to check it out.
They were pretty good tacos, had a great green salsa that the owner makes. I hear their enchiladas are good, but it was too early for those.
Oh, and me and the family unit are about to take it to Fuzzy’s.
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by Ryin A on Jun 30, 2009 11:23 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Fuzzy's
the day the wife and I tried Fuzzy’s on Berry St., the tacos were so soaked in vinegar that we walked leaving the mostly un-eaten tacos on the table. We made a solemn vow to never eat there again.
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by horsedooty on Jun 30, 2009 5:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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