Trophy Property Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 Molina's on HWY. 6 is good. I also like Pappasitos, Los Tios and Ninfas. I do agree that Texas has the best Mexican food in the country. I do have a funny story though, while I was in the tiny northeast Tennessee town of Rogersville I found out that they have a Mexican resturant and I tried it and it was actually pretty good.<{POST_SNAPBACK}>El Tiempo has just moved up the ladder in my book. I had the shrimp enchiladas and they were awesome. Plus I love the green dip they have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmainguy Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 #1. My kitchen#2. Andy's on E. 11th Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trophy Property Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 #1. My kitchen#2. Andy's on E. 11th<{POST_SNAPBACK}>I am going to hit Andy's. You have mentioned that one before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 haha, yes, and bachelorette parties are even more fun to witness. Ive been eating the steak there lately. 13.95 for 18oz Ribeye that is better than Saltgrass or Outback (a tad shy of Pappas bros or Ruths Chris).<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Where is Fajita Flats....sounds like fun !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ldogg Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 I really don't understand how anyone can like Lupe Tortillas.... their fajitas seriously taste like spoiled overcooked beef that they are masking the flavor with lime juice... bllleeeccchhhh.... the point of beef is to taste it, not the seasonings... my favorite places for different reasons:1. La Jaliscience - the salsa is to die for... the rest of the food is good, but I could eat that salsa till I am full2. Tony's (Ella at 610) - there are some excellent chicken dishes here and the shrimp quesadillas are top notch3. Berryhill - fish tacos or fish burrito.. super yummy... and the reason Mexican don't eat there is that they aren't marketing to Mexicans and the locations are in their neighborhoods4. El Meson - fresh cool salads and zesty salsa are great before a well prepared meal... I prefer the Cuban fare here, but nothing wrong with the Mexican food at all... 5. Cafe Adobe - the avodado is fabulous and their chicken dishes are good as well.. 6. El Tiempo (dinero) - the only thing I'll ever eat at this overpriced establishment is the beef fajitas... but oh my they are the best... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spencer Street Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 sorry to resurrect old thread, but does anyone know what happend to la jaliscience on montrose? looks like it's closed or renovating? i know it's no the best mexican restaurant, but they used to be open late... is la jaliscience in heights any good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 sorry to resurrect old thread, but does anyone know what happend to la jaliscience on montrose? looks like it's closed or renovating? i know it's no the best mexican restaurant, but they used to be open late... is la jaliscience in heights any good?After they did the last remodel, i noticed that business went way down and so did the quality of the food. I hadn't been by there in quite a while until yesterday. I looked like another remodel but i don't know whether it will still be Jaliscience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 After they did the last remodel, i noticed that business went way down and so did the quality of the food. I hadn't been by there in quite a while until yesterday. I looked like another remodel but i don't know whether it will still be Jaliscience. i was planning on eating there - i guess i'll find out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modernceo Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 What do you guys think of Cascadas on westheimer near Kirkwood ? I LOOOOOVE their red salsa, it tastes so fresh and yummy ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJones Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 *Tex-Mex does not equal Mexican... You are correct, because REAL Mexican food sucks ! Tex-Mex is much tastier, for my $20 bucks I'll go to Los Cucos or Las Rosas. Tacos Al Carbon beef por favor, con refritos, no barrachos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmainguy Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 [would I be revealing too much about myself if I told you I make a killer Frito Pie-an original Tex-Mex dish if there ever was one.] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJones Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 [would I be revealing too much about myself if I told you I make a killer Frito Pie-an original Tex-Mex dish if there ever was one.] That's softball park food, not Tex-Mex ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 You are correct, because REAL Mexican food sucks ! Tex-Mex is much tastier, for my $20 bucks I'll go to Los Cucos or Las Rosas. Tacos Al Carbon beef por favor, con refritos, no barrachos. Real Mexican food is just as good as TexMex. Go to Puebla, the culinary capital of Mexico and I think youll change your mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJones Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 Real Mexican food is just as good as TexMex. Go to Puebla, the culinary capital of Mexico and I think youll change your mind. I can really only go by my experiences in Mexico City and Acapulco. Maybe The Acapulco Princess and The Plaza in Mexico City, just had bad chefs at that time. I am sure the food is ok, but this fatman is very particular with the palette. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 nothing beats the real deal... also, on an el salvadorian note, has anyone ever had a pupusa? there is a pupuseria sort of nearby, and i am intrigued, but the one person i know that knows what they are says they're horrible... plus, i like saying the word "pupusa" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJones Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 (edited) nothing beats the real deal...also, on an el salvadorian note, has anyone ever had a pupusa? there is a pupuseria sort of nearby, and i am intrigued, but the one person i know that knows what they are says they're horrible... plus, i like saying the word "pupusa" They are super huge burritos, about 3lbs, stuffed with all sorts of goodies. Potatoes, Meat, Rice, Beans. I have only seen them, never actually had one, so I can't tell ya what it tastes like. Maybe they do taste horrible, and that is why it has "pupu" in it's name ? Edited May 2, 2006 by TJones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 nothing beats the real deal...also, on an el salvadorian note, has anyone ever had a pupusa? there is a pupuseria sort of nearby, and i am intrigued, but the one person i know that knows what they are says they're horrible... plus, i like saying the word "pupusa" never had one at a restaurant but at someone's home.....she's from there. it was good. also she made a pickled cabbage that was wonderful. she gave me a pupusa to take home but having it for leftovers is BAD. too greasy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Original Timmy Chan's Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 (edited) nothing beats the real deal...also, on an el salvadorian note, has anyone ever had a pupusa? there is a pupuseria sort of nearby, and i am intrigued, but the one person i know that knows what they are says they're horrible... plus, i like saying the word "pupusa" Sevfiv, you can get frozen pupusas, along with the pickled cabbage (and loroca, and lots of other Salvadoran stuff) at the Gulfgate HEB. Basically, pupusas are discs of masa dough stuffed with various things...usually cheese, beans, and/or meat. Top 'em off with the pickled cabbabe (curtido). The few times I've eaten them in restaurants they weren't 3 lbs or anything like TJones is describing, but they were delicious. Better than the frozen ones, that's for sure. When I used to live on the SW side I had any one of a thousand pupuserias to choose from, but I don't know of any around the south side. I know you live near Gulfgate; where's the pupuseria you're speaking of? Edited May 2, 2006 by Original Timmy Chan's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonia Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 Tela's on W. Dallas is pretty good. Has anyone tried Tilas's on Sheppard? I want to give it a try but always forget when thinking of restaurants. I think it may be Spanish though?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Original Timmy Chan's Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 i was planning on eating there - i guess i'll find out Jaliscience has been gone for months now. I was never a big fan of theirs anyways...it always seemed overpriced compared to the competition. Back in the day they were charging $4.00 for a torta when everyone else charged $2.00! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmainguy Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 That's softball park food, not Tex-Mex ! You ever had a Frito Pie made with home-ground top sirloin, pablano and jalapeno peppers, white onions and hot red pepper at a softball game, buddy boy? I'll make you one for free and sit back and watch you devour it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted May 3, 2006 Share Posted May 3, 2006 The few times I've eaten them in restaurants they weren't 3 lbs or anything like TJones is describing, but they were delicious. Better than the frozen ones, that's for sure. This is similar to the one i ate as well. It did not resemble a burrito. The lady told my mom she uses rice flour for the outside. She filled the inside with various meats/cheese, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJones Posted May 3, 2006 Share Posted May 3, 2006 You ever had a Frito Pie made with home-ground top sirloin, pablano and jalapeno peppers, white onions and hot red pepper at a softball game, buddy boy? I'll make you one for free and sit back and watch you devour it! Shhhhhhhhh, you know you can't type things like that on here. People will start to talk about us........AGAIN ! This is similar to the one i ate as well. It did not resemble a burrito. The lady told my mom she uses rice flour for the outside. She filled the inside with various meats/cheese, etc. I think that the pupusa I am thinking about is from a region close to El Salvador, it uses a very large flour totilla about a foot and a half across, and is loaded to the gills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmainguy Posted May 3, 2006 Share Posted May 3, 2006 Shhhhhhhhh, you know you can't type things like that on here. People will start to talk about us........AGAIN ! You are such a dog. I'm giving you your ring back and no Frito Pie for you!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted May 3, 2006 Share Posted May 3, 2006 I know you live near Gulfgate; where's the pupuseria you're speaking of?the pupuseria is on broadway just east of 45 and south of 610. it is an interesting shaped building, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted May 3, 2006 Share Posted May 3, 2006 Real Mexican food is just as good as TexMex. Go to Puebla, the culinary capital of Mexico and I think youll change your mind.Most of the meals I've ever had in Mexico City weren't that spectacular, except for some really small place outside of the city that made some more traditional Mexican food that you don't find in restaurants. I would agree that there are some good eats in Puebla. It is the mol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarthaG Posted May 3, 2006 Share Posted May 3, 2006 (edited) [would I be revealing too much about myself if I told you I make a killer Frito Pie-an original Tex-Mex dish if there ever was one.] Frito Pie is on our menu for tomorrow night. The traditional kind...but baked in the oven, with lots of onions and cheese. Wish my kids would eat something fancy like the kind you make. I like Tila's on Shepard. I have not been in a while, but the times I've been the food was great. The atmosphere is very nice too. Tony's on Ella use to be my favorite. Loved the shrimp and crab enchiladas When a chef left there and started his own place on 290, I moved with him. I think the name was Chapalla's. I would eat there at least once a week. Now they have changed names again, and the food has gone down hill..so I'm trying to find another place now. If I'm in a quick hurry I go to a little place around the corner called Don Teos on W 34th. I like their Queso which has little pieces of celery and is not "Yellow". At work we often go to Ninfa's. I'm not a fan, but it's walking distance from our office. Sometimes we venture out to Chuy's, but again, I'm not a real fan. I do have to give Berryhill two thumbs up for their tamales and fish tacos. I miss the original Cyclone's on Durham. In my mind nothing will ever compete with their Tacos el Carbon. Edited May 3, 2006 by MarthaG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnu Posted May 3, 2006 Share Posted May 3, 2006 the pupuseria is on broadway just east of 45 and south of 610. it is an interesting shaped building, too.it's Pupuseria La Unica (i think), Corner of broadway and hartford. it was formerly the Chuck Wagon Drive-In in the 70's-80's - hence the covered wagon look.Also nearby: Pupuseria Emanuel on Telephone Rd just south of Long/Park Place. It's also in a cool old Drive-in.My favorite "hispanic" food (not sure it is exactly mexican but definately south of our border) is at El Pueblito Place on Richmond (near Mandell). A great place to have Sunday Brunch esp. sitting out on their patio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted May 3, 2006 Share Posted May 3, 2006 My favorite "hispanic" food (not sure it is exactly mexican but definately south of our border) is at El Pueblito Place on Richmond (near Mandell). A great place to have Sunday Brunch esp. sitting out on their patio.I believe it is Guatemalan food. I've just never acquired the taste of that place. I seem to remember my big complaint was the price vs. the quality of the food. Rice and beans are cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted May 3, 2006 Share Posted May 3, 2006 i like el pueblito, but sometimes i feel ripped off...usually when i go there starving i could walk to pupuseria emanuel, but i usually don't venture on foot over there (although there are some nice bars right around it, such as la feria, the maccalita lounge, and las palmas dos - which apparently is safer than the original one up the road that hpd seems to love to hang out at ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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