Your fav. Mexican food restaurant OUTSIDE Mexico is...? - Page 4

**TeeZet** · 03-21-2005

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Originally Posted by Andiline

Hey Teezet, looks like I have to come back to Amsterdam soon to check out that place you mention!

As within the near future I will not have to work as much as I had to in the past 2 years I should start trying out mexican restaurants here in Cologne. Might start right away this week...

Will let you know if I find something good!

Andrea

You're most welcome Andrea!
Waddaya mean: "come back"? You've been to Amsterdam before?

And I AM curious what you got over there in Cologne. It's waaaay closer for me than Playa

. Though the atmospere would probably be a bit different I guess...

Andiline · 03-21-2005

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Originally Posted by TeeZet

You're most welcome Andrea!
Waddaya mean: "come back"? You've been to Amsterdam before?

And I AM curious what you got over there in Cologne. It's waaaay closer for me than Playa

. Though the atmospere would probably be a bit different I guess...

Of course I've been to Amsterdam before! Waddaya think?

It's a two-hours train ride from here. Last time I made it was several years ago though... 4, 5.. I don't really remember.

It's getting close to spring here but even if it's warm in summer in Cologne... there is NO OCEAN...

Manitou · 03-21-2005

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Originally Posted by Cerveza_dude

Manitou,

Hey, another Coloradoan!!!

Mexico City is located on Larimer Street by the baseball stadium. For atmosphere and quality of food, Mexico City is good and going down town is fun. I usually go there for Sunday breakfast/brunch. If you just want some green chili that is so hot it will melt your fillings, Santiago's on 84th just west of I-25 will work but the atmosphere is lacking. On the west side of town, Los Arcos has both good food and atmosphere and on weekends they have Mariachis.

Thanks for the tips! We go to LoDo periodically, so we'll check out Mexico City and Los Arcos sounds good too when we are on that side of town.

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Where do you go for Mexican food? I am always looking for new places to go.

Unfortunately, Playa. There is such a need here (Colorado Springs and, yes, Manitou Springs) for quality restaurants. Seems the best places are the little stands.

03-21-2005

I would think that you should be able to find some pretty decent mexican food in Pueblo! I go to the Pueblo chili festival every year and there are some restaurants represented there with small booth's selling great food. If you have never gone, you should try it. Great food, live music, fun!

And the best part, you can get chili and pinto beans while your there. We usually get a bushel of chili and 5 pounds of pintos to get us through the year.

03-24-2005

I'd say that my favorite would have to be The Armadillo in Denver.

mindz · 03-27-2005

First, I must be loyal to my little local spot...La Mixteca in Plover, Wisconsin. We waited many years for something beyond the usual gut-bomb ground beef burrito joint, and when La Mixteca opened their grocery and restaurant, we were thrilled. The owner is from Morelia, and his wife is a gringa, so this is not tex-mex at all. Their barbacoa is my favorite, and they make great tamales, pico de gallo and guacamole for carryout.

Next, Chicago. Just this week we were down there, and Mr. Tim chose Rick Bayless's Topolobampo for his birthday dinner. This is Mexican, but it is also haut cuisine. What an amazing meal. I started with a trio of ceviches from different regions, each served in a martini glass. What fun! To drink, I tried their special margarita made with raspberry juice and jamaica (hibiscus). Yummy! I ate rare duck breast with huitlacoche tamales that were as light as angelfood cake. The sauces were so complex. It is important to remember that there is such a thing as Mexican gourmet food.

We have also enjoyed Frontera Grill, but I like the atmosphere at another Chicago restaurant, Salpicon better. Could it have to do with their tequila selection

?

Ate at some restaurants in Little Village years ago, can't remember their names but they were great.

And last of all, given time and inspiration, I can make excellent chiles en nogada.

steve/pat · 04-10-2005

Poughkeepsie,NY a little hole in the wall place called "Mole Mole".You feel like your in Mexico. very good food and not expensive.
Hudson,NY "Mexican Radio". This one is going to cost you a bit,but its worth it .The food is great and the have a very extensive tequlia list.

Peppervette · 04-17-2005

It has to be La Milpa in Milpitas, Ca

NiceTom · 04-21-2005

My wife was visiting a friend in Houston, and her friend annouced that they were going to a very authentic mexican restuarant. On and On, how wonderful and unusual and truly authentic. My wife was game, and since Houston is alot closer to Mexico than Indiana, there must be some really great mexican places. Turned out to be a Don Pablo's.

04-22-2005

NO WAY!!!! In the bay area it's Burrito Factory. Wonderful Tamales. Great selection of meats for your burrito. And cheap!

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Originally Posted by Peppervette

It has to be La Milpa in Milpitas, Ca

aquavitgal · 05-16-2005

Minneapolis/St Paul is developing great areas with authentic Mexican influanes. I tried Villa Pancho, on Nicollet and 24th in Mpls. Was very good. I had a red snapper, others tried shrimp dishes and shrimp tacos. Very good. Price range is $7-$15.

DiKC · 05-17-2005

JTM:

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I also still dream about a little taco / burrito stand that sits under the 10 freeway in Claremont, CA where I went to school.

I lived in and went to school in Claremont! For many years lived just up the street from the 10! (Went to Vista, and El Roble... then moved) But that was wayyyyy too many years ago. I know

I remember when the first ever Taco Bell came to the area....

As for Mexican restaurants -- when in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area, I love to go over to Joe T. Garcia's in Ft. Worth. Locally there is a little Mexican-owned "all you can eat" place that moved into an old Chinese restaurant. Has a mix of the Chinese and Mexican decor (to get rid of some of the Chinese stuff would be pretty extensive of a renovation). Very authentic, fun little place to go. My husband and I are sometimes the only non-Hispanics.

jscarbor · 05-19-2005

I'm from Houston and I can't think of a Don Pablos? Is Don Pablos a chain?

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Originally Posted by NiceTom

My wife was visiting a friend in Houston, and her friend annouced that they were going to a very authentic mexican restuarant. On and On, how wonderful and unusual and truly authentic. My wife was game, and since Houston is alot closer to Mexico than Indiana, there must be some really great mexican places. Turned out to be a Don Pablo's.

solcats3 · 05-19-2005

Yes, Don Pablos is a chain restaurant. We have three of them in the greater-Cincinnati area. I'd say the food is better-than-average, but still - authentic? I don't think so.

05-19-2005

There are a bunch of good Mexican restaurants in the Denver area - too many to list. Among my faves...

4G's - the one on South Federal is really good
Hacienda Colorado - more Tex Mex - but good
Guadalahara - near Kipling & C470
Tosh's Hacienda

In Colorado Springs:

Señor Manuels - really good!!

I know the food in PDC is different than what we get up here - but Colorado has a huge Hispanic population, so we get some goods eats up here. And Mexican food is about my favorite...

dave

03-27-2005	#51 (permalink)
mindz beachaholic Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: wisconsin Posts: 254	top eats First, I must be loyal to my little local spot...La Mixteca in Plover, Wisconsin. We waited many years for something beyond the usual gut-bomb ground beef burrito joint, and when La Mixteca opened their grocery and restaurant, we were thrilled. The owner is from Morelia, and his wife is a gringa, so this is not tex-mex at all. Their barbacoa is my favorite, and they make great tamales, pico de gallo and guacamole for carryout. Next, Chicago. Just this week we were down there, and Mr. Tim chose Rick Bayless's Topolobampo for his birthday dinner. This is Mexican, but it is also haut cuisine. What an amazing meal. I started with a trio of ceviches from different regions, each served in a martini glass. What fun! To drink, I tried their special margarita made with raspberry juice and jamaica (hibiscus). Yummy! I ate rare duck breast with huitlacoche tamales that were as light as angelfood cake. The sauces were so complex. It is important to remember that there is such a thing as Mexican gourmet food. We have also enjoyed Frontera Grill, but I like the atmosphere at another Chicago restaurant, Salpicon better. Could it have to do with their tequila selection ? Ate at some restaurants in Little Village years ago, can't remember their names but they were great. And last of all, given time and inspiration, I can make excellent chiles en nogada. Last edited by mindz; 03-27-2005 at 10:25 PM.. Reason: additions

03-21-2005	#49 (permalink)
Cerveza_dude Guest Posts: n/a	I would think that you should be able to find some pretty decent mexican food in Pueblo! I go to the Pueblo chili festival every year and there are some restaurants represented there with small booth's selling great food. If you have never gone, you should try it. Great food, live music, fun! And the best part, you can get chili and pinto beans while your there. We usually get a bushel of chili and 5 pounds of pintos to get us through the year.

03-24-2005	#50 (permalink)
SandSunAndSurf Guest Posts: n/a	I'd say that my favorite would have to be The Armadillo in Denver.

04-10-2005	#52 (permalink)
steve/pat lost on fifth Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: upstate NY Posts: 23	Poughkeepsie,NY a little hole in the wall place called "Mole Mole".You feel like your in Mexico. very good food and not expensive. Hudson,NY "Mexican Radio". This one is going to cost you a bit,but its worth it .The food is great and the have a very extensive tequlia list.

04-17-2005	#53 (permalink)
Peppervette way into it Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: California Posts: 117	It has to be La Milpa in Milpitas, Ca

04-21-2005	#54 (permalink)
NiceTom life=playa Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Fort Wayne, IN Posts: 608	My wife was visiting a friend in Houston, and her friend annouced that they were going to a very authentic mexican restuarant. On and On, how wonderful and unusual and truly authentic. My wife was game, and since Houston is alot closer to Mexico than Indiana, there must be some really great mexican places. Turned out to be a Don Pablo's.

05-16-2005	#56 (permalink)
aquavitgal beachaholic Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inver Grove Hgts, MN Posts: 363	Minneapolis/St Paul is developing great areas with authentic Mexican influanes. I tried Villa Pancho, on Nicollet and 24th in Mpls. Was very good. I had a red snapper, others tried shrimp dishes and shrimp tacos. Very good. Price range is $7-$15.

05-19-2005	#59 (permalink)
solcats3 beachaholic Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 417	Yes, Don Pablos is a chain restaurant. We have three of them in the greater-Cincinnati area. I'd say the food is better-than-average, but still - authentic? I don't think so.

05-19-2005	#60 (permalink)
DenverDave Guest Posts: n/a	There are a bunch of good Mexican restaurants in the Denver area - too many to list. Among my faves... 4G's - the one on South Federal is really good Hacienda Colorado - more Tex Mex - but good Guadalahara - near Kipling & C470 Tosh's Hacienda In Colorado Springs: Señor Manuels - really good!! I know the food in PDC is different than what we get up here - but Colorado has a huge Hispanic population, so we get some goods eats up here. And Mexican food is about my favorite... dave

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