Mexican Restaurant in DT Calgary

[boogerz]

Originally Posted by troutman

There is a place in Oakridge that is recommeded (at the end of Southland Drive IIRC).

Mi Tierra, and they've also opened up Tu Tierra down by Acadia. I've been to the latter and the food was delicious. My brother's mexican friend said Mi Tierra/Tu Tierra is very close to real Mexican food.

[troutman]

Originally Posted by Flacker

Not downtown but the best Mexican I have had in Calgary is Tu Tierra, which is in the SE on Fairmount Drive, they also have a location in the SW Mi Tierra but I have never been there.

http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/15/15050...Tierra-Calgary

Recommend the Cochinita Pibil, that is some tasty taco.

Yes, Mi Tierra is the one I was thinking of in Oakridge.

[SeeBass]

I think there ae some people on here that are confused what is Tex-Mex and what is Mexican

But it is true you can get better mexican in Great Falls or Spokane than Calgary.

[troutman]

Magpie & Stump in Banff is good.

[Bertuzzied]

Originally Posted by SeeBass

Your lucky that Julio is booked up. It was ok in Edmonton but it is awful here. It is like Olive garden is to Italian.

I want my Red Robin's back!!

[SeeBass]

One thing I use to gauge a real Mexican joint is if you order a marg and it always comes from a slurppy machine rather than ask if I want in on the rocks or just chilled.

I also check out the hot sauce on the table, if it is Frank's or basic tabasco my expectations drop.

Also if the tortillas are white flour that is not authentic

[troutman]

Originally Posted by SeeBass

One thing I use to gauge a real Mexican joint is if you order a marg and it always comes from a slurppy machine rather than ask if I want in on the rocks or just chilled.

I also check out the hot sauce on the table, if it is Frank's or basic tabasco my expectations drop.

Also if the tortillas are white flour that is not authentic

A real joint offers tamales.

[Knut]

Also.. A real authentic Mexican place has dirty dishes.

[SebC]

I like Juan's, but I'm not the foodie some people here are.

[DownhillGoat]

Originally Posted by SeeBass

I also check out the hot sauce on the table, if it is Frank's or basic tabasco my expectations drop.

I put that **** on everything.

[ResAlien]

You guys able to get some decent green chili up there or no?

[Addick]

I may be too late but Paloma's is a really good authentic Mexican restaurant in the NE.

Paloma's Mexican Restaurant
Suite 7 -135 Whitefield Drive NE

[troutman]

I went to Tu Tierra on the weekend (Heritage and Fairmount). The Oakridge location is closed. It was easily the best Mexican food I have had in Calgary. Don't bother with appetizers because the entrees are HUGE. My beef chimichanga was great, with a yummy tomato/garlic sauce.

http://www.cbc.ca/eyeopener/columnis.../28/tu-tierra/