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trew · 10-04-2006, 03:05 PM

There is also that Avocado Grill place near the Ikea in Deerfoot Meadows.

They make a pretty mean pork burrito.

jonesy · 10-04-2006, 03:20 PM

Are you allowed to say 'mexican'? Isn't that racial profiling? You are so insensitive.

socalwingfan · 10-04-2006, 03:34 PM

If it doesn't server Menudo (soup, not the band) on Sundays - it ain't Mexican

Barnes · 10-04-2006, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by fotze

I thought Menudo was a phillipine dish?

Nope.

Menudo

jamesteterenko · 10-04-2006, 05:04 PM

My favourite Mexican restaurant is El Sombrero. I especially like their combo for two that has a bit of everything. Although I do not claim to be an expert on the matter, it seems fairly authentic. (I've only been to Mexico once).

I do like Boca Loca, but it is more of an ethnic corner store with a couple of tables for eating than a restaurant. I love the burritos and key lime pie!

Salt & Pepper is pretty good. I also don't mind Juan's, which is downtown. I am not a fan of Julio's Barrio at all, but I haven't been to the one here in Calgary.

James.

someguy51 · 10-04-2006, 08:54 PM

I've been to El Sombrero before...I remember it being really good. I'll have to go there again.

ratech · 10-04-2006, 09:24 PM

Try Juan's. Used to be just off stephen ave and around 1st. Now it is closer to the calgary tower. You want mexicana, you want juans. Real deal tequilla too.

underGRADFlame · 10-04-2006, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by jonesy

Are you allowed to say 'mexican'? Isn't that racial profiling? You are so insensitive.

BWWAAAHAHAHAHAH!!!!!

Your all a bunch of racists!!!

Superflyer · 10-04-2006, 09:37 PM

I can definatly go with what people say about Julio's. It is really bad. I went there once and I ate about half and that is only cause I was really hungry and I had to eat.
Have never been to El Sombrero or Salt and Pepper but after hearing about what people say I will have to check them out.
Also Chico's is pretty good as well and you get huge plates of food. Also the chips and salsa bar are really good.
One last thing, why do all "Mexican" restraunts have to serve beans. They are like fries at McD's. You have to have them with any meal.

Indi · 10-04-2006, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by ratech

Try Juan's. Used to be just off stephen ave and around 1st. Now it is closer to the calgary tower. You want mexicana, you want juans. Real deal tequilla too.

I agree, juans is about as good as it gets......he has his whole family there, his mom does most of the cooking, his daughters, nieces, nephews all work there. Never had a bad meal, and the margaritas.....well, dont drive if you plan to sample them!!

conroy22 · 10-04-2006, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Indi

I agree, juans is about as good as it gets......he has his whole family there, his mom does most of the cooking, his daughters, nieces, nephews all work there. Never had a bad meal, and the margaritas.....well, dont drive if you plan to sample them!!

I was just going to mention his resturant, I know him and his family, and his resturant is amazing, the food is so good! They are on 8th ave now, right by the new Flames Sports and Entertainment Center, right outside the Scotia Center, down a flight of stairs. If you want mexican food, I suggest you take a visit, you will be satisfied.

Shazam · 10-04-2006, 11:45 PM

Boca Loca is... Okay. They frequently run out of stuff, which is very frustrating. Their food selection is very limited, and their food can be bland and served inappropriately cold.

I guess I just got spoiled from eating Mexican food in LA. If you ever get the chance to go down there, go to King Taco. Their food is absolutely fantastic. It's true Mexican, and they have some crazy menu items if you're so inclined to really go down the rabbit hole.

Reggie Dunlop · 10-04-2006, 11:49 PM

Heard good things about Juan's from Latino friends.

There's another joint on Macleod Trail around Henninger Toyota that's also supposed to be good. Name escapes me. Maybe more Salvadoran than Mexican but good all the same.

Oil Stain · 10-05-2006, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by socalwingfan

If it doesn't server Menudo (soup, not the band) on Sundays - it ain't Mexican

That stuff is beyond gross. It's right up there with brain tacos and chilli flavoured candy.

Mexican Style Shrimp cocktails and straight up tacos with red and green sauce are where it's at.

Any of the resteraunts mentioned have the red and green sauce?

Reggie Dunlop · 10-05-2006, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Oil Stain

That stuff is beyond gross.

Tripe is an acquired taste and definitely not for the squeamish.

Some folks don't seem to mind it though. I had it in a Cambodian Soup once and still lived.

I'd be up for a bowl of menudo. They don't call me Ol' Iron Gut for nothing.

Temporary_User · 10-05-2006, 12:47 AM

I still havent found a good Mexican Restaurant in Calgary. I've been spoiled in the past I guess.
I do gotto El Sombrero fairly regularily.
Julios barrios is a complete joke! I went there once, and nothing even remotely authentic about it. Not to sound racist or anything, because I understand that many people working at these restaurants are just Hispanic, and not actually Mexican, but when you get an Australian server at a Mexican restaurant, I think that says something. (Holy run-on sentence Batman!

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Alright, a little joke my friend told me (A Mexican-American) "You know why there is no good Mexican restaurants in Canada? . . . We can't be running across two borders ya know."

Oil Stain · 10-05-2006, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Reggie Dunlop

Tripe is an acquired taste and definitely not for the squeamish.

Some folks don't seem to mind it though. I had it in a Cambodian Soup once and still lived.

I'd be up for a bowl of menudo. They don't call me Ol' Iron Gut for nothing.

The taste isn't what bothered me. It was the consistency. Same with brains. Like chewing on mashed potatoes in a sausage skin.

Reggie Dunlop · 10-05-2006, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Oil Stain

The taste isn't what bothered me. It was the consistency. Same with brains. Like chewing on mashed potatoes in a sausage skin.

Or like chewing on a sponge?

The odd time I head up to Superstore I buy that stuff. Chop it up and dry it in my food dehydrator to make cheap snacks for the dog. He goes crazy over 'em.

I'm always open-minded enough to try anything. This menudo talk has me interested.

troutman · 10-05-2006, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Reggie Dunlop

This menudo talk has me interested.

Taken out of context, we could have lots of fun with that comment.

Reggie Dunlop · 10-05-2006, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by troutman

Taken out of context, we could have lots of fun with that comment.

Saved from an ignominious fate by a lower case "m."