Category Archives: Mexican

Another one down.

Dart Bowl is closing. Yes, it is a bowling alley. But: The Dart Bowl Cafe is one of the attractions that has always made Dart Bowl unique and special. Sure, you can get a burger and maybe even a chicken-fried … Continue reading

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Other Austin Restaurant Openings and Closings

Dwight’s coverage of Hudson on the Bend’s closing reminded me that I wanted to put up a list of restaurant openings and closings of note. These are places we’ve either eaten at, thought about eating at, or plan on eating … Continue reading

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December 8, 2012: Mesa Rosa.

Mesa Rosa. 15515 FM 620 (512) 733-6622 30.3483877°N, 97.73474°W WiFi: A WiFi network is advertised, but I was unable to connect to it when we were there. Pepper grinder rating: 0. Men’s room: 2. Dwight’s comments: Pretty generic TexMex. Not … Continue reading

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The bad, the worse, and the awful.

Eater has published their list of “The Year’s Most Scathing Restaurant Reviews“. Yes, Guy’s American Kitchen is on the list. Also on the list: two Texas restaurants, Vida Sexy Tex-Mex in Houston and Kinado in Richardson. The review of Vida is … Continue reading

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Nostalgia is a moron.

The Statesman reports that the Jorge’s on Hancock Drive is closing on December 22nd. I feel kind of bad and sad about this. When I was a college student (the first time around), Jorge’s was a regular spot. You could … Continue reading

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Recent closings of possible interest to some folks.

Berryhill Baja Grill, on 360 in that strip center near Trento. This was a place I liked; they had good pork tamales, fish tacos, and a pulled pork taco I was partial to. They’d been open for a fair while … Continue reading

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October 6, 2012: Amaya’s Taco Village.

Amaya’s Taco Village 5804 N IH-35 458-2531 30.319113°N, 97.70783°W WiFi: Advertised, but not working. Pepper grinder rating: 0. Men’s room: 2. Dwight’s comments: I hate to say this, because I remember Amaya’s being good when it was in Capital Plaza. … Continue reading

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April 26, 2003: Baby Acapulco’s.

5610 N. I-35 (south of 290 on the west feeder) 302-1366 30.31606° N, 97.70821° W Pepper grinder rating: 0. Men’s room rating: 2. Dwight’s comments: This practically defines bad TexMex. Unimpressive fajitas, bad nachos, bland sauce: the queso flamedo is … Continue reading

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April 5, 2003: Juan in a Million.

2300 E. “Ceasar Chavez” (i.e. East 1st St.) 472-3872 30.35523° N, 97.71916° W Pepper grinder rating: 0. Men’s room rating: 1.5. (Guys, Lilliputian confines, a permanent wet floor sign, a missing top for your toilet tank, and a sink that’s … Continue reading

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March 29, 1997: Pappasito’s Cantina.

6513 N. IH-35 459-9214 Pepper grinder rating: 0. Men’s room rating: 3.5. (Exceptionally clean, with lots of space.) Dwight’s comments: Good but expensive meat dishes. Excellent fajitas (both beef and chicken) and good pork ribs. However, I think it’s a … Continue reading

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