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You know I said it would be a Texas vs California thing, AZ, and NM will have something to say as well. Large Hispanic populations! Florida (some parts might weigh in as well).Believe it or not the best Mexican food I've ever eaten was in Phoenix AZ. Don't remember the name of the place though.
You know I said it would be a Texas vs California thing, AZ, and NM will have something to say as well. Large Hispanic populations! Florida (some parts might weigh in as well).
We have a great new place with owners from a southern city in Mexico and MAN the make this chicken soup (you heard me), that is their towns signature dish, it is tangy, has a bite to it and you can only get it when REALLY good avacados are in sliced on top at the last minute for a creamy finish! The seafood is also outstanding.Washington State, believe it or not, fits that description too. In my home town there are more genuine Mexican restaurants than old fashioned diners. Teriyaki and Thai restaurants are about as prevalent, too.
I can't prove it, but the best Mexican I ever had was in Bozeman Montana: Casa Sanchez. Authentic and fresh, the owners were restaurateurs in Mexico City before moving up there.
I just moved . . . to Renton, but it feels like little Mexico. There are four random hispanic stores (some food, some something else) in just one of the corners at the intersection where my apartment is. Let alone up and down the street. And most of them are the sort that don't even bother putting English on their signs. The one that I did go to - which was one with English translation - was good, but I've never been to Mexico, so I'm not the best judge. I do need to learn Spanish.Washington State, believe it or not, fits that description too. In my home town there are more genuine Mexican restaurants than old fashioned diners. Teriyaki and Thai restaurants are about as prevalent, too.
Scott have you ever been to Javier's off Lemmon? SUPERB! Get the house Red Snapper!Here in Dallas, my favorite place is Mario and Alberto. Tell the manager I sent you and he'll make sure you get great service. Three generations of my family have been going there for the 30 years its been open.
If you want something more exotic, I recommend Cantina Laredo.
I was going to do a poll.......I scrolled down under Iron Chef and did not see a poll setting! I decided to turn this into a slugfest (like the one we had over BBQ). And yes, San Antonio, the best Chile Rellenos I ever had were in a restraunt by the river walk there!Where's the poll? It would have to be a tie between Texas and California. San Antonio is particularly well known for it. You can find good restaurants in just about every State but the issue is overall density. Border States are "blessed" by having a preponderance of the Mexican population.
Chuckle! Gravity!I don't understand. Why would anyone challenge this? May as well challenge gravity, for pity's sake.
Texas. No doubt about it.
I'll have to try it sometime.Scott have you ever been to Javier's off Lemmon? SUPERB! Get the house Red Snapper!
I will add it to the list! By the way for those who opine, what say you give a vote for your state and your favorite place to eat as well! Mine is Javier's in Dallas, upscale but laid back at the same time Authentic Mexican, and for you smokers.......a cigar bar where you can get fine cigars after your great meal!Matt's Rancho Martinez in Lakewood was one of the best (their [SIZE=-1]chile rellenos topped with green sauce, raisins, and pecans[/SIZE] is great); probably still is good but when they moved down a few doors I didn't like the change in atmosphere. They are right next to the Lakewood theater now in too noisy a joint. A friend of mine and I used to meet for lunch at Mario and Albertos every so often until he changed jobs (now we meet once a year or so at this cheap chinese buffet place); it is not bad and a better setting; but Matt's is better food I think.
Here it is a California challenger on the issue! Whats good there?Nothing like good San Diego/Tijuana border food from Los Quatros Milpas in the Bario.
I lived in Dunwoody ( a suburb of Atlanta), I was scared that I would find no good Mexican food there, you are right though there is a goodly Hispanic population and thus some good food!I'm going against the flow here: Madison, Georgia. The restaurant is called Los Olivos and only the locals know how to find it. The food was TO-DIE-FOR!!! I've had Mexican food in California on two occasions, but it tasted like something I could get anywhere. Surprisingly to some, Georgia has pile of Hispanics particularly in the northeast, Atlanta, and Augusta.
I work in a company that has at least 300 mexicans employed, so I love it when they bring tamales, enchiladas, gorditas, and etc. It makes me hungry to think about it.
I don't understand. Why would anyone challenge this? May as well challenge gravity, for pity's sake.
Texas. No doubt about it.
By definition, you cannot have good Mexican food in the United States outside of California, Arizona, New Mexico and Texas.
Brian
Oh yeah?! I'll put up Mrs. Camerina's (from Tacoma, but originally from Cuautla) homemade tamales and enchiladas against anybody's from those sunshine states. You can't appreciate Mexican food until you've been in the grey mist for four months straight.