OT - I'm Sorry

[WilburKookmeyer]

On a not to recent trip to the Monarch Crest, I mouthed off about how great the Mexican food was in California and how horrible it is in the Denver area...

I have been proven wrong.

I sincerely apologize to those (Full Trucker et al) who had to suffer through my shrill and mind numbingly ignorant rant.

Tacos y salas to the rescue

Bonus broken leg update...
Healing slightly better than expected... out of the wheel chair and now on crutches.. still targeting a March 1st come back..

[rmalling]

So, where did you go in Denver that changed your mind?

[Full Trucker]

Up on north Federal there? Been there, pretty decent. Glad you're coming around, buddy.

[xcguy]

El Taco de Mexico maybe?

El Taco De Mexico - Southwest - Denver, CO

I agree somewhat with Wilbur's assessment. I lived in SoCal for 6 years and got used to great real deal Mexican food that was unlike what passes for Mexican food here.

I get back here and see "Spanish Rice" on the menus. What the heck is Spanish rice? And everything here is "smothered". Where's the chilaquiles and menudo?

If you search hard enough here you can find decent stuff, like the above restaurant. But it sure isn't on every street corner like it is in SoCal.

[icegeek]

There are really good Mexican places around here, just like in California. And bad ones too, JLIC.

[SkaredShtles]

I sure wish Colorado was more like California. Especially Southern California.

[ironbrewer]

I lived in San Diego for 3 years. The only thing I really miss is the beach, especially from labor day to memorial day. It seems that people forget there is a beach then.

[rmac]

Finally made it to Casa Bonita, I see.

[HomegrownMN]

I sure wish Colorado was more like California. Especially Southern California.

[SkaredShtles]

No - seriously. Colorado sucks. All these Californians come in and tell me how wonderful California is. We need to be more like California.

[joshh]

There is only one thing you need to know about good Mexican food. Hole in the wall. If it's a hole in the wall joint that probably wouldn't pass a health inspection and the waitress knows broken english at best, you got yourself good authentic food coming at you.

I sure wish Colorado was more like California. Especially Southern California.

As someone that grew up in a state that has been taken over by californians (Washington), and lived for a decade in another state being taken over (Idaho), I gotta make 1 suggestion:
If you want california, go back to california. Quit trying to california the rest of the west....

[SkaredShtles]

There is only one thing you need to know about good Mexican food. Hole in the wall. If it's a hole in the wall joint that probably wouldn't pass a health inspection and the waitress knows broken english at best, you got yourself good authentic food coming at you.

You forgot "and the meat is very likely stray cat and/or dog."

[joshh]

You forgot "and the meat is very likely stray cat and/or dog."

Hey, what you don't know.... I've eaten in a few places considered hole in the wall for a 3rd world country, and not know what the meat was, I think a stray cat cooked up in America will be alright.

[SkaredShtles]

Hey, what you don't know.... I've eaten in a few places considered hole in the wall for a 3rd world country, and not know what the meat was, I think a stray cat cooked up in America will be alright.

Yep. *I* have no hang-ups on the edibility of dog, cat, horse... but there are a lot of people that do.

[UncleTrail]

Yep. *I* have no hang-ups on the edibility of dog, cat, horse... but there are a lot of people that do.

Kitchen Nightmares has changed my views on almost every restaurant.
No mas por me.

[rogerfromco]

Check out El Jaliciense in Wheat Ridge on Wadsworth too. It's a great little neighborhood gem. My favorite is the grilled shrimp wrapped with bacon and avocado!

[hokiebrett]

No - seriously. Colorado sucks. All these Californians come in and tell me how wonderful California is. We need to be more like California.

Doooood, if Cali is so rad... Then Brah, go back home.

Growing up, we felt the same way about NJ. If it's sooooo great at home then go back. We like living here thankyaverymuch.

[SkaredShtles]

Doooood, if Cali is so rad... Then Brah, go back home.

I ain't from there.

Growing up, we felt the same way about NJ. If it's sooooo great at home then go back. We like living here thankyaverymuch.

Fvcking Easterners...

[SkaredShtles]

Kitchen Nightmares has changed my views on almost every restaurant.
No mas por me.

Sack up, Nancy.

[hokiebrett]

I ain't from there.


Fvcking Easterners...

Hahaha... Yeup, I'm a transplant. Just like everyone else in Denver right?

But, I'm a transplant who wanted to live here his entire adult life and am excited to be finishing my 4th year of CO residency. My gf had never been to CO until Feb 2010. She (finally) made the move out here a year ago. We both love it and are happy/proud to call Denver home :-)

[Hollyw00d]

If you want california, go back to california. Quit trying to california the rest of the west....

This.

[TomP]

There are really good Mexican places around here, just like in California. And bad ones too, JLIC.

Colorado is better than Cali for Mexican food for exactly 1 reason: it's closer to New Mexico.

Go to Hatch, NM. Española, NM. Etc. Go into someplace that scares you just a little. You'll be spoiled forever.

[banks]

There is only one thing you need to know about good Mexican food. Hole in the wall. If it's a hole in the wall joint that probably wouldn't pass a health inspection and the waitress knows broken english at best, you got yourself good authentic food coming at you....

And if you have the balls, ask the biggest male employee/cook if his mother and grandmother approve of his food. If you get anything less then positive, leave quickly.

Tex Mex, Azmex, CoMex, Cali Mex all different due to family.

My fav local mex joint in Poncha Springs, Tony cooks differently then his wife.

now I'm Hungry

[teleken]

Forget which state has the best mexican food ranting on a Monarch Crest ride is a buzzkill worth apologizing for.

[UncleTrail]

Colorado is better than Cali for Mexican food for exactly 1 reason: it's closer to New Mexico.

Go to Hatch, NM. Española, NM. Etc. Go into someplace that scares you just a little. You'll be spoiled forever.

We ate some great food in Taos last Spring.

Highly recommended.
Ranchos Plaza Grill - Ranchos De Taos, NM