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El Mercado going downhill??

2 posts · Mar 31, 1998 to Apr 1, 1998

Jim A.Active PowerMar 31, 1998
Herr F. wrote:

> Has something changed there in the last year, or have they always sucked
> and I just happened to make it on good days in my previous visits?

We went there Sunday night, and both our meals were fine, as usual.  I had cheese enchiladas and Laura had veggie enchiladas with adobo sauce -- typical, but good, TexMex.

jim andrews
WalrusSmartApr 1, 1998
I too think they used to be great, but not anymore.  Yes, they have really really fallen off.

On 31 Mar 1998 21:02:00 GMT, "Herr Flugenmeister"
Someone wrote:

>Hey all,
>
>Last night, I visited El Mecado on S 1st again and was EXTREMELY
>disappointed.  Last summer, I thought they were pretty good, then during
>the fall, I noticed a decline.
>
>This winter and last night turned absolutely tasteless.  Queso tasted like
>Velvetta watered down with too much SKIM milk, rice was very bland, the
>Shrimp Chile Relano could have been made at taco bell.
>
>Has something changed there in the last year, or have they always sucked
>and I just happened to make it on good days in my previous visits?
>
>Thanks,
>Michael
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