Mexican food wars

Junior · Post by **Junior** » Tue Mar 08, 2011 8:51 pm

Do we have a thread on this yet? I'm always looking for out of the way places I wouldn't try without a recommendation.

HorseSense · Post by **HorseSense** » Tue Mar 08, 2011 9:32 pm

Not true Mexican, but THE BEST stuffed jalepenos---Cafe Gecko (either Addison or Austin Ranch)

2ndandlong · Post by **2ndandlong** » Tue Mar 08, 2011 10:34 pm

Not Mexican but the new Korean taco place - goghee - is worth trying.
Best brisket taco - Mia's
Best crunchy taco - mi Cocina
Beat goat taco - chupacabras on fitzhugh
Best picadillo taco - fuel city
Best fish taco - lobster taco from Fearings
Best carne asada taco - chupacabras
Best breakfast taco - taco joint with a partial nod to the ticket references
Best cheese taco - Javiers but I forget what they call it

2ndandlong · Post by **2ndandlong** » Tue Mar 08, 2011 10:41 pm

HorseSense wrote:Not true Mexican, but THE BEST stuffed jalepenos---Cafe Gecko (either Addison or Austin Ranch)

And first and ten has better stuffed jalape├â┬▒os.

RGV Pony · Post by **RGV Pony** » Tue Mar 08, 2011 10:52 pm

New place in the area just east of 75/Campbell has good brisket tacos. Think its called chilosos.

Mico tacos habana-ckn w / adobo - are good.

soccermom · Post by **soccermom** » Wed Mar 09, 2011 7:16 am

If any of you are ever down on the island, my favorite is The Original. They have the best top shelf margaritas and I tend to judge a Mexican restaurant on how good their margaritas are!!! :lol:

HorseSense · Post by **HorseSense** » Wed Mar 09, 2011 8:22 am

2ndandlong wrote:And first and ten has better stuffed jalape├â┬▒os.

Thanks--I will have to try them

StallionsModelT · Post by **StallionsModelT** » Wed Mar 09, 2011 9:09 am

Its still hard to beat Desperados for me. A tried and true winner every time and now you can actually find parking!

Harry0569 · Post by **Harry0569** » Wed Mar 09, 2011 9:31 am

mmm mia's brisket tacos

2ndandlong · Post by **2ndandlong** » Wed Mar 09, 2011 9:47 am

soccermom wrote:If any of you are ever down on the island, my favorite is The Original. They have the best top shelf margaritas and I tend to judge a Mexican restaurant on how good their margaritas are!!!

The Island? Galveston or SP?

RGV Pony · Post by **RGV Pony** » Wed Mar 09, 2011 10:06 am

I don't think it's SPI. 95% of the restaurants there suck, and I definitely wouldnt recommend any of the Mexican food places. In fact, I always looked forward to getting out of the valley to eat Mexican food.

Junior · Post by **Junior** » Wed Mar 09, 2011 10:13 am

2ndandlong wrote:
HorseSense wrote:Not true Mexican, but THE BEST stuffed jalepenos---Cafe Gecko (either Addison or Austin Ranch)

And first and ten has better stuffed jalape├â┬▒os.

Yeah, they're pretty damn good.

PonyFan · Post by **PonyFan** » Wed Mar 09, 2011 12:18 pm

No way. First & 10 should stick to Point Burgers - play to your strengths.

Rusty Taco was surprisingly good - their steak tacos are amazing, and their breakfast tacos are top-notch, too.

The other place that absolutely shocked me: Fuzzy's. Based on the name, I thought it would be weak, but they have several good (very cold) beers on tap and not expensive (Modelo Especial and Negro Modelo, for starters). Their chips and white queso is off the charts, and their nachos are outstanding. I always thought it would be horrible, but now I'm there weekly ... at least.

Bergermeister · Post by **Bergermeister** » Wed Mar 09, 2011 1:29 pm

PonyFan wrote: Negro.

One Trick Pony · Post by **One Trick Pony** » Wed Mar 09, 2011 1:36 pm

Bergermeister wrote:
PonyFan wrote: Negro.

It means the same look it up.