Ted's Cafe Escondido in BA

[sgrizzle]

quote:Originally posted by BKDotCom

¿Maybe it's just fun to say "Escondido"?

I prefer "Bob Esponga"

[carltonplace]

quote:Originally posted by sgrizzle

quote:Originally posted by BKDotCom

¿Maybe it's just fun to say "Escondido"?

I prefer "Bob Esponga"

Tarter Sauce

[MichaelC]

quote:Originally posted by carltonplace

quote:Originally posted by sgrizzle

quote:Originally posted by BKDotCom

¿Maybe it's just fun to say "Escondido"?

I prefer "Bob Esponga"

Tarter Sauce

Platypus

[wanderer]

I live in OKC, and I don't think Ted's is all that either. It's good but unremarkable. Its reputation is built on hype, from an alternative newsweekly (the Oklahoma Gazette) whose only "Best of" list is based on a ballot-stuffed popularity contest.

There are lesser-known restaurants such as the Adobe Grill that don't get nearly as mcuh attention.

[sgrizzle]

quote:Originally posted by MichaelC

quote:Originally posted by carltonplace

quote:Originally posted by sgrizzle

quote:Originally posted by BKDotCom

¿Maybe it's just fun to say "Escondido"?

I prefer "Bob Esponga"

Tarter Sauce

Platypus

Okay, so I spelled it wrong...

[sgrizzle]

quote:Originally posted by wanderer

I live in OKC, and I don't think Ted's is all that either. It's good but unremarkable. Its reputation is built on hype, from an alternative newsweekly (the Oklahoma Gazette) whose only "Best of" list is based on a ballot-stuffed popularity contest.

There are lesser-known restaurants such as the Adobe Grill that don't get nearly as mcuh attention.

You live in OKC.

OKC gaves us Ted's.

Ted's let us down.

Therefore you let us down.

You make me sad. []

[wanderer]

quote:Originally posted by sgrizzle

quote:Originally posted by wanderer

I live in OKC, and I don't think Ted's is all that either. It's good but unremarkable. Its reputation is built on hype, from an alternative newsweekly (the Oklahoma Gazette) whose only "Best of" list is based on a ballot-stuffed popularity contest.

There are lesser-known restaurants such as the Adobe Grill that don't get nearly as mcuh attention.

You live in OKC.

OKC gaves us Ted's.

Ted's let us down.

Therefore you let us down.

You make me sad. []

I couldn't live with that kind of logic []

[stormlvr]

I thought Ted's was excellent! I was there opening day for lunch and was very impressed that Ted himself was there to greet my family. The amount of quality food you get for the money was unbelievable. You could turn every chicken taco into 2 by using one of the tortillas already at your table. The shell was so stuffed with meat that the lettuce and cheese were on the plate next to it. They obviously need some time to get into rythm, but what new place doesn't? I went back a couple of days later and still noticed some kinks to be worked out. They gave me a chicken enchilada instead of a chicken and spinach enchilada. When this was brought to their attention, they corrected it immediately and then offered to buy the entire family's meal. I thought that to be a bit extreme- there were 5 of us. I let them correct the mistake, not change the ticket. They obviously pride themselves on service and quality.

[swake]

quote:Originally posted by stormlvr

quote:Originally posted by tulsa1603

I ate at the one in OKC once a few years ago, and all I remember was the overhwelming taste of what I would assume was Velveeta cheese.  It didn't live up to the hype.

Velveeta? You've got to be kidding me. Perhaps you're remembering Los Cabos?

Los Cabos has white queso, how could that remind you of velveeta?

Do you work for Ted's? How in the world could you know that there really even WAS someone named ted that ran the place?

[stormlvr]

quote:Originally posted by swake

quote:Originally posted by stormlvr

quote:Originally posted by tulsa1603

I ate at the one in OKC once a few years ago, and all I remember was the overhwelming taste of what I would assume was Velveeta cheese.  It didn't live up to the hype.

Velveeta? You've got to be kidding me. Perhaps you're remembering Los Cabos?

Los Cabos has white queso, how could that remind you of velveeta?

Do you work for Ted's? How in the world could you know that there really even WAS someone named ted that ran the place?

I've gone to Los Cabos twice. Once, during their grand opening, and then again 6 months later. Hated it both times and had horrible service. Our waitress actually disappeared, so the manager finally served us- after a very long wait! I ordered queso both times after hearing how good it was supposed to be. There was nothing in it at all- and it tasted so much like plain velveeta that I actually came home and tried a piece of velveeta! I don't care what color it is- it tastes like velveeta!

And as far as Ted goes- when a man walks up to every table in a restaurant named Ted's Escondido Cafe on opening day and says, "Hi, I'm Ted. Is there anything I can do for you?" Well, there's probably a good chance he's the owner.

[swake]

quote:Originally posted by stormlvr

quote:Originally posted by swake

quote:Originally posted by stormlvr

quote:Originally posted by tulsa1603

I ate at the one in OKC once a few years ago, and all I remember was the overhwelming taste of what I would assume was Velveeta cheese.  It didn't live up to the hype.

Velveeta? You've got to be kidding me. Perhaps you're remembering Los Cabos?

Los Cabos has white queso, how could that remind you of velveeta?

Do you work for Ted's? How in the world could you know that there really even WAS someone named ted that ran the place?

I've gone to Los Cabos twice. Once, during their grand opening, and then again 6 months later. Hated it both times and had horrible service. Our waitress actually disappeared, so the manager finally served us- after a very long wait! I ordered queso both times after hearing how good it was supposed to be. There was nothing in it at all- and it tasted so much like plain velveeta that I actually came home and tried a piece of velveeta! I don't care what color it is- it tastes like velveeta!

And as far as Ted goes- when a man walks up to every table in a restaurant named Ted's Escondido Cafe on opening day and says, "Hi, I'm Ted. Is there anything I can do for you?" Well, there's probably a good chance he's the owner.

I dunno, I've been to Los Cabos a few times, food is pretty good for Tex Mex, I really do like the queso though, as for service, it was fine, but the place is as much bar as a restaurant, it's not fine dining, not sure what you are expecting.

Anyway, about the queso, they have white queso with that Asadero cheese, it's so far from Velveeta it make me wonder if you are telling the truth.

I find it really funny that talking about this place it's mentioned that it's for sophisticed palates and the "portions are huge"!

Anyway, Mexico Lindo or El Tequilia are good local chain mexican, Abuelo's is pretty good, I miss En Fuego on Brookside and if you want real mexican Casta Azul and Cancun are really, really good and some place called "Ted's" from OKC in Broken Arrow that has people (person?) spamming this board about how great it is only makes me want to try it less.

Especially when they LIE about what really is the local competition for the place they are spamming about. Los Cabos is a cool place with decent food and good queso and good drinks. The service when I have been there was fine but overwhelmed by the volume of business.

But one thing you can't say is that the queso there is like Velveeta, it's not plastic and IT'S NOT A YELLOW QUESO so I don't think you have even really been there.

Three posts under the one ID all on Ted's, and yours is like the third or fourth ID like that, all proclaiming Ted's the best ever, well good for you, next time pay for the ad space and don't slander the competition? Huh?

So, Stormlvr, or thevacman, or freshnesshotline, or flybriz, or oasis800215 or whatever other ID you want to create and use only to post about Ted's, at least be truthful, ok?

I'll tell you what you have convinced me, to NEVER go to Ted's, anyone with me?

SPAM SPAM SPAM SPAM.....

[sgrizzle]

quote:Originally posted by swake


I'll tell you what you have convinced me, to NEVER go to Ted's, anyone with me?

SPAM SPAM SPAM SPAM.....

I already went once but I'm in for not going.

There is now way to say "prices are reasonable, plates are huge when they charge $11.99 for an enchilada, a taco, rice and beans. I can get that at taco bueno for $4 with a salsa bar, chips, sour cream and guacamole.

[okcpulse]

Sorry but I've been to restaurants in Tulsa, OKC, Dallas, Houston, Manhattan and Orlando, and I can't say the food culture is superior to another.  It's all pretty much the same story, only difference is price.  Honestly, restaurant's menus are getting smaller and smaller.  

I like Ted's, yes, but it isn't the best in the world.  I just personally like the tortillas.  That's about it.  The rest is so-so.

'Mexican' restaurants down here in Houston serve - well - Tex-mex.  Tastes the same, looks the same.  I'm to the point anymore where I desire to eat at home and only go out on special occasions.  I get what I want, WHEN I want, how I want.  I can also drink as late as I want without running the tab sky high.

[okierunner]

ok.  i got to go to Ted's during the opening weekend.  I was impressed mainly b/c everything was FREE, yes FREE.  I met Ted, yes there is a Ted that runs the joint.  The food was good.  I got a spinach enchilada and beef taco.  However, i live in Midtown Tulsa and I don't see myself traveling all the way to the Deep South for Mexican when i can go down the street to Senor Tequilas or Mexicali and spend 1/2 the amount of money for the same thing. And I love Los Cabos for the atmosphere.  I love the whole outdoor thing.  I feel like I am in a totally different place when I'm out there.  However, the drinks are expensive, which leaves a sour taste in my mouth.  
By the way, love the Bob Esponja!!!![}:)]

[stormlvr]

quote:Originally posted by swake

quote:Originally posted by stormlvr

quote:Originally posted by swake

quote:Originally posted by stormlvr

quote:Originally posted by tulsa1603

I ate at the one in OKC once a few years ago, and all I remember was the overhwelming taste of what I would assume was Velveeta cheese.  It didn't live up to the hype.

Velveeta? You've got to be kidding me. Perhaps you're remembering Los Cabos?

Los Cabos has white queso, how could that remind you of velveeta?

Do you work for Ted's? How in the world could you know that there really even WAS someone named ted that ran the place?

I've gone to Los Cabos twice. Once, during their grand opening, and then again 6 months later. Hated it both times and had horrible service. Our waitress actually disappeared, so the manager finally served us- after a very long wait! I ordered queso both times after hearing how good it was supposed to be. There was nothing in it at all- and it tasted so much like plain velveeta that I actually came home and tried a piece of velveeta! I don't care what color it is- it tastes like velveeta!

And as far as Ted goes- when a man walks up to every table in a restaurant named Ted's Escondido Cafe on opening day and says, "Hi, I'm Ted. Is there anything I can do for you?" Well, there's probably a good chance he's the owner.

I dunno, I've been to Los Cabos a few times, food is pretty good for Tex Mex, I really do like the queso though, as for service, it was fine, but the place is as much bar as a restaurant, it's not fine dining, not sure what you are expecting.

Anyway, about the queso, they have white queso with that Asadero cheese, it's so far from Velveeta it make me wonder if you are telling the truth.

I find it really funny that talking about this place it's mentioned that it's for sophisticed palates and the "portions are huge"!

Anyway, Mexico Lindo or El Tequilia are good local chain mexican, Abuelo's is pretty good, I miss En Fuego on Brookside and if you want real mexican Casta Azul and Cancun are really, really good and some place called "Ted's" from OKC in Broken Arrow that has people (person?) spamming this board about how great it is only makes me want to try it less.

Especially when they LIE about what really is the local competition for the place they are spamming about. Los Cabos is a cool place with decent food and good queso and good drinks. The service when I have been there was fine but overwhelmed by the volume of business.

But one thing you can't say is that the queso there is like Velveeta, it's not plastic and IT'S NOT A YELLOW QUESO so I don't think you have even really been there.

Three posts under the one ID all on Ted's, and yours is like the third or fourth ID like that, all proclaiming Ted's the best ever, well good for you, next time pay for the ad space and don't slander the competition? Huh?

So, Stormlvr, or thevacman, or freshnesshotline, or flybriz, or oasis800215 or whatever other ID you want to create and use only to post about Ted's, at least be truthful, ok?

I'll tell you what you have convinced me, to NEVER go to Ted's, anyone with me?

SPAM SPAM SPAM SPAM.....

Are you implying that only one person in the world can like Ted's? I've never visited any kind of a forum before last week. I didn't realize that if you agreed with the minority of people posting to a topic, then that means you are the same person? How does that work?