Re: Ted's Cafe Escondido
Ted,
I have been very disappointed the last two times I went to your restaurant.
First, it seems that you have raised your prices. Obviously that's not hurting your business, so congatulations! But 11 to 12 bucks for a plate of good but not exceptional Tex-Mex enchiladas is more than I care to pay. If the enchiladas were first rate, I would be willing to pay more.
Second, we were served chips that were broken into tiny chunks, obviously from the bottom of the box. The pico de gallo was runny and lacked any zest (hardly any greens, just wilty tomato chunks). The guac was not very good.
The service was very good, and I have to commend you for finally opening additional locations. When you just had the one, I refused to wait in line.
Have you considered really going for it to make some of the best Tex-Mex in the world? I love your tortillas and all of your food is good but it doesn't compare with the best Tex-Mex places in Texas, such as Maudie's in Austin, Mi Tierra, etc. I'm saying that as a lifetime Oklahoman who is very proud of this state, but also someone who knows food quite well.
Is yours more of a regional cuisine, a la Okie-Mex?
Last edited by soonerguru; 03-23-2005 at 06:20 PM.
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