Mexican Food

Dieter Cabral · July 22nd, 2008, 2:22 AM

Hey there,

since I am from Mexico I would like to know if any of you like Mexican food (why yes or not).

The real question is would you go to a Mexican restaurant not in Mexico?

Zuhaib · July 22nd, 2008, 2:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dieter Cabral

Hey there,

since I am from Mexico I would like to know if any of you like Mexican food (why yes or not).

The real question is would you go to a Mexican restaurant not in Mexico?

Umm, a bit weirdly worded (not like my post are any good =P). But yeah I love Mexican food and I do go to a lot of Mexican restaurants here. Now I dont know if they would be "authentic" restaurants, but, damn good ones.

Serj · July 22nd, 2008, 3:01 AM

yeah, this is kinda weird for a thread, but I'm Game.

Yup. Love the stuff. I've been to some fantastic places around here, but my 2 top-ranked places are family owned. Mostly because their Salsa is like CRACK-COCAINE. I just cant stop having it. I've made entire meals of it, that's how good.

Otherwise, I'm mostly about the Chimichangas, refried beans when made properly are delicious along with mexican rice.

Deviate · July 22nd, 2008, 3:18 AM

We have TONS of Mexican places around here. My favorite is probably Taco Diner (http://www.mcrowd.com/tacodiner.html).

The same company also owns a place called Mi Cocina, which is almost as good.

jetsetter · July 22nd, 2008, 3:21 AM

As most Americans who are fond of "Mexican" food I am a fan of the Mexican-American food. I go down to a place called Rodrigo's about once a week and buy me a large bean/cheese/rice burrito.

Crazyjeeper · July 22nd, 2008, 4:01 AM

Seeing as I'm from Texas, yes, I love Mexican food. +1 on Mi Cocina.

THGL · July 22nd, 2008, 4:42 AM

Your idea of Mexican food (since you're from Mexico) is probably different than American's idea of Mexican food. Mexican food in the US is predominantly Tex-Mex or Cal-Mex. It's my understanding that you'd be hard pressed to find a Chimichunga in the heart of Mexico (unless you were at a resort town). I could be wrong though.

In college I spent a week in and around Oaxaca (the city) for a geography field studies class. It's where I was introduced to chili rellenos (though I don't know if that's a regional dish or brought in from somewhere else) and where I learned that I don't like mole sauce.

BTW, nut-flavored mezcal rules.

Hidden_Hunter · July 22nd, 2008, 5:46 AM

Not much mexican food to be had here, usually we just get "hollywood style" mexican food.

jeffy777 · July 22nd, 2008, 5:56 AM

I'd have to say Mexican is my favorite style of food images/smilies/smile.gif

73GMCSprint · July 22nd, 2008, 6:06 AM

I don't know how much authentic mexican I've had (other than tamales and chilis rellenos, which i love) but I love "mexican" food. Burritos, enchiladas, chimichangas - bring it on.

I do have to say I don't much like my candy coated in chili powder though. yuck.

Deviate · July 22nd, 2008, 6:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by THGL

Your idea of Mexican food (since you're from Mexico) is probably different than American's idea of Mexican food. Mexican food in the US is predominantly Tex-Mex or Cal-Mex. It's my understanding that you'd be hard pressed to find a Chimichunga in the heart of Mexico (unless you were at a resort town). I could be wrong though.

In college I spent a week in and around Oaxaca (the city) for a geography field studies class. It's where I was introduced to chili rellenos (though I don't know if that's a regional dish or brought in from somewhere else) and where I learned that I don't like mole sauce.

BTW, nut-flavored mezcal rules.

Mole can be some awesome stuff... I know quite a few people that don't care for it, though, so don't feel too bad.

Viper007Bond · July 22nd, 2008, 6:36 AM

Mexican food is my favorite. I literally eat burritos every night -- whole can of refried beans, whole can of olives, quite a bit of hand grated cheddar, and some hot salsa brava (basically hot sauce with a tomato paste consistency) converted to 3 burritos and I'm set!

BlaRo · July 22nd, 2008, 6:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dieter Cabral

Hey there,

since I am from Mexico I would like to know if any of you like Mexican food (why yes or not).

HELL. Fucking. YES. Best damn cuisine ever! images/smilies/welcome.gif

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dieter Cabral

The real question is would you go to a Mexican restaurant not in Mexico?

I've been dying to find an authentic, slightly upscale Mexican restaurant around here that doesn't just serve burritos. Tex-Mex and Cal-Mex are terrific, but genuine restaurants are rather hard to come by in New England, to no surprise. (Unless somebody can recommend me some.)

I'm also genuinely interested in cooking my own Mexican food, and admittingly I haven't progressed much beyond pico de gallo and guacamole. images/smilies/blush.gif

The_Finn · July 22nd, 2008, 6:49 AM

Cancun in grafton is pretty good for authentic mexican food near where we live Blaro... i know a few places in boston as well that i can point you to as well

Cancun Family Mexican Restaurant
75 Worcester St
North Grafton, MA 01536
508-839-8800

godlikepagan · July 22nd, 2008, 8:29 AM

What is the difference between the food of Northern Mexico and Southern Mexico? Being from Arizona, we have a lot of it which I am presuming is mostly from the northern part. Oh, and yes Mexican food is amazing images/smilies/smile.gif

. It is only beaten by Italian as the best in the world in my opinion.

Cobol74 · July 22nd, 2008, 8:32 AM

We get a very removed version of Mexican food but we do get burritos, chili (for instance) and there are a few restaurants.

Gman333-X-ferrari · July 22nd, 2008, 8:47 AM

The real question is: soft or crunchy tacos? images/smilies/ohmy.gif

ioynerien · July 22nd, 2008, 9:10 AM

Love it, but "Sin salsa" (way too spicy for my taste)
Tacos al pastor remains my favourite Mexican dish/snack

matt2000 · July 22nd, 2008, 9:16 AM

We're quite lucky to have a nice Mexican restaurant in our town. I went their for my birthday and I remember having something spicy with prawns and rice. Don't remember what it was called but it was damn nice! also they do half small baked potatoes with cheese and herbs. Nom nom.

Derek · July 22nd, 2008, 11:44 AM

They sell this at our local mexican restaurant, not sure how Mexican is it though, but it surely tastes damned good.

http://www.ourfillinstation.net/images/none1%20005.jpg

July 22nd, 2008, 2:22 AM	#1
Dieter Cabral Joined: Oct 31st, 2007 Last Online: November 18th, 2009 Location: Mexico Age: 23 Posts: 109 Car: 2009 A3 1.8t Rep Power: 9	Mexican Food Hey there, since I am from Mexico I would like to know if any of you like Mexican food (why yes or not). The real question is would you go to a Mexican restaurant not in Mexico?

July 22nd, 2008, 3:01 AM	#3
Serj Joined: Apr 18th, 2005 Last Online: October 12th, 2009 Location: The Glass City Posts: 442 Car: 06 Ford Crown Vic Rep Power: 36	yeah, this is kinda weird for a thread, but I'm Game. Yup. Love the stuff. I've been to some fantastic places around here, but my 2 top-ranked places are family owned. Mostly because their Salsa is like CRACK-COCAINE. I just cant stop having it. I've made entire meals of it, that's how good. Otherwise, I'm mostly about the Chimichangas, refried beans when made properly are delicious along with mexican rice. __________________ <@Serajadeyn> KaJuN, I'm sippin on some redbull cola over ice, chomping some reheated pizza w/ extra cheese added, and looking at firearms. <KaJuN> that's a proper man's evening

July 22nd, 2008, 3:18 AM	#4
Deviate Joined: Mar 24th, 2007 Last Online: September 30th, 2009 Location: Ft Worth, TX Age: 28 Posts: 389 Car: e34 525it Rep Power: 17	We have TONS of Mexican places around here. My favorite is probably Taco Diner (http://www.mcrowd.com/tacodiner.html). The same company also owns a place called Mi Cocina, which is almost as good. __________________

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jetsetter Joined: Dec 11th, 2005 Last Online: 6:19 AM Location: Most Serene Republic of California Posts: 5,742 Car: 1992 Toyota Pickup Rep Power: 76	As most Americans who are fond of "Mexican" food I am a fan of the Mexican-American food. I go down to a place called Rodrigo's about once a week and buy me a large bean/cheese/rice burrito. __________________ "I saw myself founding a new religion, marching into Asia riding an elephant, a turban on my head and in my hands the new Koran I would have written to suit my needs." - Napoléon Bonaparte

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Crazyjeeper Joined: Nov 29th, 2006 Last Online: 8:03 AM Location: Dallas, Texas Age: 20 Posts: 5,135 Car: 1985 Jeep CJ7, 1997 Ford F150 Rep Power: 164	Seeing as I'm from Texas, yes, I love Mexican food. +1 on Mi Cocina. __________________

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THGL Joined: Dec 6th, 2005 Last Online: 5:23 AM Location: Louisville, KY USA Posts: 534 Car: Jeep Grand Cherokee (WJ) Limited Rep Power: 32	Your idea of Mexican food (since you're from Mexico) is probably different than American's idea of Mexican food. Mexican food in the US is predominantly Tex-Mex or Cal-Mex. It's my understanding that you'd be hard pressed to find a Chimichunga in the heart of Mexico (unless you were at a resort town). I could be wrong though. In college I spent a week in and around Oaxaca (the city) for a geography field studies class. It's where I was introduced to chili rellenos (though I don't know if that's a regional dish or brought in from somewhere else) and where I learned that I don't like mole sauce. BTW, nut-flavored mezcal rules. __________________ "I was sad because I had no shoes, until I met a man who had no feet. So I said, ‘Got any shoes you're not using?’

July 22nd, 2008, 5:46 AM	#8
Hidden_Hunter D: Joined: Oct 7th, 2006 Last Online: 8:32 AM Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 21 Posts: 5,782 Car: '08 Honda Accord Euro Rep Power: 76	Not much mexican food to be had here, usually we just get "hollywood style" mexican food. __________________ My car is dark grey not black!

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jeffy777 Joined: Feb 8th, 2005 Last Online: 7:55 AM Location: US Age: 28 Posts: 6,295 Car: '04 Toyota Sienna, crippled people like vans.... Rep Power: 91	I'd have to say Mexican is my favorite style of food __________________ A man named Jeffy once said, "If laziness is craziness, then I've lost my marbles...and I don't feel like trying to find them."

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73GMCSprint Joined: Jun 20th, 2007 Last Online: 5:48 AM Location: Las Vegas Posts: 598 Car: 1973 GMC Sprint, Buick 455, TH400 Rep Power: 25	I don't know how much authentic mexican I've had (other than tamales and chilis rellenos, which i love) but I love "mexican" food. Burritos, enchiladas, chimichangas - bring it on. I do have to say I don't much like my candy coated in chili powder though. yuck.

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Viper007Bond Lazy Head Dude Joined: Sep 21st, 2003 Last Online: 7:30 AM Location: Portland, Oregon Age: 25 Posts: 22,275 Car: Dodge Viper (I wish!) Rep Power: 296	Mexican food is my favorite. I literally eat burritos every night -- whole can of refried beans, whole can of olives, quite a bit of hand grated cheddar, and some hot salsa brava (basically hot sauce with a tomato paste consistency) converted to 3 burritos and I'm set! __________________ There is no replacement for displacement. - Wolfgang Bernhard, Chief Operating Officer, Chrysler Group talking about the Dodge Viper SRT-10 ... I ask Herb Helbig, vehicle synthesis manager for SRT and a member of the original Team Viper development group since day one, if they'd ever thought of adding traction control. "It comes with two," he says, pointing at my feet. "Learn to use them." Got it. - Motor Trend on the 2006 Dodge Viper Coupe, November 2005

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The_Finn Joined: Feb 7th, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Worcestersheshershire MA Age: 28 Posts: 3,415 Car: 1988 Mazda 323 GTX / 1997 Saab 900s Rep Power: 57	Cancun in grafton is pretty good for authentic mexican food near where we live Blaro... i know a few places in boston as well that i can point you to as well Cancun Family Mexican Restaurant 75 Worcester St North Grafton, MA 01536 508-839-8800 __________________ Proud owner of a 1988 mazda 323 GTX: The ~~poor~~ rich mans evo... "My laptop has a webcam; if I wanted to make money while making a mess, I'd be all over the internet. Hell, you'd probably have videos of me bookmarked." ~Klutch~ “Auto racing, bull fighting, and mountain climbing are the only real sports ... all others are games.” ~Ernest Hemingway~ It's all about having the right priorities. You can sleep in your car but you can't race your house -\|- Basically i go accurately and on special lines

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godlikepagan Joined: Mar 12th, 2007 Last Online: 8:12 AM Location: Tempe, Arizona Posts: 107 Car: 1996 Honda Accord Rep Power: 16	What is the difference between the food of Northern Mexico and Southern Mexico? Being from Arizona, we have a lot of it which I am presuming is mostly from the northern part. Oh, and yes Mexican food is amazing . It is only beaten by Italian as the best in the world in my opinion. Last edited by godlikepagan; July 22nd, 2008 at 8:32 AM.

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Cobol74 Joined: Mar 21st, 2006 Last Online: 3:20 AM Location: Southampton Posts: 8,597 Car: Vauxhall Zafira 1.9 TDI Slush box. Rep Power: 126	We get a very removed version of Mexican food but we do get burritos, chili (for instance) and there are a few restaurants. __________________ Lotus 7 Registration Mark = KAR120C : Engine Number = 461034 TZ Ross Brawn genius or what?

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ioynerien Joined: Mar 27th, 2005 Last Online: November 20th, 2009 Location: Belgium Age: 26 Posts: 166 Car: '06 Opel Astra Rep Power: 20	Love it, but "Sin salsa" (way too spicy for my taste) Tacos al pastor remains my favourite Mexican dish/snack __________________ Viva Nonsensus! (A non-agreement achieved by soliciting opinion and speculation from ambiguous parties ; A concept of society in which everyone's opinion matters when someone else's idea is different than yours)

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Derek Is Über Joined: Dec 7th, 2004 Last Online: November 20th, 2009 Location: United Netherlands + Rapepublic of Belgium Age: 20 Posts: 1,318 Car: Ain't got no Rep Power: 137	They sell this at our local mexican restaurant, not sure how Mexican is it though, but it surely tastes damned good. __________________ "You're the biggest asshole I know. And that says a lot." - Ice

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