What's the name of it? I think it's west of Kilkenny's? Anyone eaten there? Good?
Sounds like a trick question.
West of Kilkennys = Chimi's
I would refer to this area as "Cherry Street"
Downtown and west of McNellies = El Guapo and Mexically.
Casa Laredo just opened up in the Adams Buidling downtown.
Mexicali on Main Street. I didn't care for El Guapo's much.
Near, but not in downtown(both more authentic):
Casa Verde: I-244 & Utica somewhere.
Los Americanos: Somewhere around 3rd and Lewis.
"Rio Verde" is just north of 2-44 on Trenton (west of Utica).
I really like El Guapo and I'm a Mexican food snob. It's not the best I've ever had, but it's a fun place and the food is better than most in the area.
Mexicali=[xx(]. I'm just waiting for them to sell that place and put something decent in. It might work for a stupid chain restaurant.
Casa Laredo is decent. I grew up liking the location at 41st and Peoria. It's really crowded at lunch. Haven't been for dinner at the new location.
It was El Guapo that I was thinking of...can you tell I don't go downtown very often!
A friend of mine is going to be in town doing some business in downtown Tulsa and wanted to meet for lunch, but I'm so unfamiliar with what's downtown or even if I'm going to be able to find a parking spot!
Suggestions, anyone?
I'll give my endorsement to El Guapo as well. Very tasty food, fun atmosphere, and strong margaritas. :)
you are forgetting Elote.
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Originally posted by inteller
you are forgetting Elote.
I didn't know Elote served food. I always leave there hungry. I want to see them do well, but it's also not anywhere on the radar with those prices for those portions.
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Originally posted by thefaustfive
It was El Guapo that I was thinking of...can you tell I don't go downtown very often!
A friend of mine is going to be in town doing some business in downtown Tulsa and wanted to meet for lunch, but I'm so unfamiliar with what's downtown or even if I'm going to be able to find a parking spot!
Suggestions, anyone?
The parking is different these days. They now have metered parking on the street running in front of McNellie's and that kind of killed my never fail free parking plan downtown (if I couldn't park in my garage for whatever reason, I'd park there and get a beer on the way home).
You're pretty much on your own. Give yourself some time to look around. You'll probably want some change for a meter. If not, you'll have to walk.
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Originally posted by inteller
you are forgetting Elote.
I didn't know Elote served food. I always leave there hungry. I want to see them do well, but it's also not anywhere on the radar with those prices for those portions.
always fills me up, then again I'm not a fat okie pig either.
No, you are quite a few other four letter words. I'm no pig, but I do run a lot and get hungry in the middle of the day as a result. Last time I ate there, I bought half a sandwich on the way back. It's neat what they are trying to do, but it kind of needs to be re-thought.
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Originally posted by Gold
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Originally posted by inteller
you are forgetting Elote.
I didn't know Elote served food. I always leave there hungry. I want to see them do well, but it's also not anywhere on the radar with those prices for those portions.
always fills me up, then again I'm not a fat okie pig either.
Some of us actually work out pretty hard and have high caloric requirements.
Elote does great catering. We have used them a couple of times and were very pleased.
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Originally posted by inteller
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Originally posted by Gold
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Originally posted by inteller
you are forgetting Elote.
I didn't know Elote served food. I always leave there hungry. I want to see them do well, but it's also not anywhere on the radar with those prices for those portions.
always fills me up, then again I'm not a fat okie pig either.
Some of us actually work out pretty hard and have high caloric requirements.
is that what you call it? it always looked like they were stuffing a pie hole to me.
(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/188/443736903_89f0a1f8c4_b.jpg)
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Originally posted by thefaustfive
It was El Guapo that I was thinking of...can you tell I don't go downtown very often!
A friend of mine is going to be in town doing some business in downtown Tulsa and wanted to meet for lunch, but I'm so unfamiliar with what's downtown or even if I'm going to be able to find a parking spot!
Suggestions, anyone?
Check out Downtownlive! and print out the map.
"DowntownLive is the only comprehensive guide to downtown Tulsa".
http://www.downtownlive.org
It won't help with your parking question, but I don't think you'll have a problem finding a spot.
With millions of Mexican restaurants to choose from in Tulsa (my favorites are El Chico, and El Tequila in BA), eating at one all the way downtown is NEVER gonna happen. [:P]
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With millions of Mexican restaurants to choose from in Tulsa (my favorites are El Chico, and El Tequila in BA), eating at one all the way downtown is NEVER gonna happen. [:P]
Wow, El Chico? Really?
I'm sure I'll get ostracized for this, but El Chico, IMO, is about one step above Casa Bonita/Laredo/Whatever.
The El Chico on 21st street makes great margaritas. The bartender, Theresa, is also great.
El Chico has good food. It is a good place to take the kids and they have coupons from the paper that help make it affordable.
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Originally posted by inteller
you are forgetting Elote.
I didn't know Elote served food. I always leave there hungry. I want to see them do well, but it's also not anywhere on the radar with those prices for those portions.
Funny you mention that,just this week a few guys in the office said the exact same thing. Good food, it just don't fill you up. I think they could resolve the problem if they would just serve complementary chips and salsa like EVERY other Mexican joint in the country.
Avoid Senor Tequila's on 51st. I went in there for a business lunch (not my choice) and ordered a salad. The cheese was moldy. Not a little...i mean GREEN. It was a challenge to explain to the waiter why I wouldn't pay for it...or why I wouldn't eat it.
I would hate to see what the melted cheese everyone else was eating looked like.
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Originally posted by Gold
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Originally posted by inteller
you are forgetting Elote.
I didn't know Elote served food. I always leave there hungry. I want to see them do well, but it's also not anywhere on the radar with those prices for those portions.
Funny you mention that,just this week a few guys in the office said the exact same thing. Good food, it just don't fill you up. I think they could resolve the problem if they would just serve complementary chips and salsa like EVERY other Mexican joint in the country.
strange, they always bring me chips and salsa, and chips and salsa usually come with my meal as well.
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Originally posted by ttownclown
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Originally posted by Gold
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Originally posted by inteller
you are forgetting Elote.
I didn't know Elote served food. I always leave there hungry. I want to see them do well, but it's also not anywhere on the radar with those prices for those portions.
Funny you mention that,just this week a few guys in the office said the exact same thing. Good food, it just don't fill you up. I think they could resolve the problem if they would just serve complementary chips and salsa like EVERY other Mexican joint in the country.
I've thought the exact same thing. I still think it's a little on the light side, but the chips would help. They've never given me chips and salsa there. Overall, it's a little on the expensive side.
Of the new places from this summer, I much prefer Boston Grille.
Remember in Tulsa, whether eating in or out, yellow queso for everyday, white queso for company and special occasions. I was raised right. [^]