NNTP-Posting-Date: 8 Sep 2000 18:20:27 GMT X-Priority: 3 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-Newsreader: Microsoft Outlook Express 5.50.4133.2400 X-MIMEOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V5.50.4133.2400 Xref: usenet.INS.CWRU.Edu chi.eats:8087 Hi Ken, I also am a transplanted Texan, and have spent over 10 years looking for good Tex-Mex here. I have to admit that every time I find a place that I think is "acceptable", it's really just because I keep lowering my standards little by little. For some reason, Tex-Mex doesn't seem to be a cuisine that migrates very well to other locales. I've never found an authentic preparation anyplace outside of Texas and Oklahoma, and believe me I have searched. That said, my current place to go when I need a fix is Mi Tierra, on Belmont near Sheffield. Very good nachos, acceptable enchiladas, quesadillas, tacos, etc., but don't bother with the fajitas. They also do fish and shellfish dishes which aren't too bad, but I usually stick to the familiar and traditional Tex-Mex menu when I go. I prefer their green sauce over my enchiladas, and their red for taco and tostada-dipping. Even if you've already tried this place I would be interested in what you think. Joel Mi Tierra 1039 W. Belmont tel: 773-929-7955 (Open for lunch and dinner)
Chicago, IL
Best Chicago North Tex-Mex restaurant?
This is a good question, Karl. About 16 years ago we had a meal at Garza's Cafe near McAllen, TX, probably in Pharr or San Juan. That was the frirst time I'd tried something other than Taco Ball for Mexican food. Needless to say, it was an incredibly tasty meal. I'd also be interested in hearing about Tex-Mex from Kenneth. Dave In article , "Karl Huf" Someone wrote: >This isn't a flame, honest . . . I'm just curious as to what, as a Texan, >you would describe Tex-Mex food to be. What constitutes Tex-Mex vs. >Mexican, for example? What are specific dishes that one would be looking >for as "Tex-Mex"? I've lived in the Southeast and California and for the >last ~20 years here in Chicago but I've only ever visited Texas; I'm not >sure I ever had any food there that I could say might define what "Tex-Mex" >is. I'd like to hear how a Texan defines it. >Kenneth C. wrote: >> I'm a transplanted Texan, and sometimes I just long for my >> good old Tex Mex food here in Chicago. Every place I've >> tried so far has been found lacking. Anyone have any suggestions >> for NON-Authentic, NON-Santa-Fe Style, I.e. only Tex-Mex style >> Mexican Food in Wrigleyville/Lakeview/Lincoln Park? >> >> -- >> Kenneth G. Cavness >> http://stargoat.dynip.com/ (usually)
Abuse-Reports-To: abuse at dhc.net to report improper postings NNTP-Proxy-Relay: library2.airnews.net NNTP-Posting-Time: Sun Sep 10 15:01:07 2000 NNTP-Posting-Host: !d`6C4b"S["[C>M (Encoded at Airnews!) X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.21/32.243 Xref: usenet.INS.CWRU.Edu chi.eats:8096 On Sun, 10 Sep 2000 13:53:49 -0500, [email removed] (Dave Moorman) wrote: >This is a good question, Karl. About 16 years ago we had a meal at Garza's >Cafe near McAllen, TX, probably in Pharr or San Juan. That was the frirst >time I'd tried something other than Taco Ball for Mexican food. Needless >to say, it was an incredibly tasty meal. I'd also be interested in >hearing about Tex-Mex from Kenneth. McAllen is close enough to Mexico that many places there will have Mexican, rather than Tex Mex. My parents live there and I know you can get both in that area. Tex Mex seems to usually have different sauces than seen in Mexico. States along the Mexican border will have differences in the food. New Mexican food is different from Tex Mex. When in the Chicago area, my aunt and I make a point of going to La Marguerite on Algonquin Road just west of route 53. Is that too far west? > >Dave > > > >In article , "Karl Huf" >Someone wrote: > >>This isn't a flame, honest . . . I'm just curious as to what, as a Texan, >>you would describe Tex-Mex food to be. What constitutes Tex-Mex vs. >>Mexican, for example? What are specific dishes that one would be looking >>for as "Tex-Mex"? I've lived in the Southeast and California and for the >>last ~20 years here in Chicago but I've only ever visited Texas; I'm not >>sure I ever had any food there that I could say might define what "Tex-Mex" >>is. I'd like to hear how a Texan defines it. >>Kenneth C. wrote: >>> I'm a transplanted Texan, and sometimes I just long for my >>> good old Tex Mex food here in Chicago. Every place I've >>> tried so far has been found lacking. Anyone have any suggestions >>> for NON-Authentic, NON-Santa-Fe Style, I.e. only Tex-Mex style >>> Mexican Food in Wrigleyville/Lakeview/Lincoln Park? >>> >>> -- >>> Kenneth G. Cavness >>> http://stargoat.dynip.com/ (usually) Chuck Maurer / Dallas, Texas This message was sent to you via email in much the same way bricks aren't.