Mexican food in OKC besides Ted's?

[soonerguru]

I returned to Tamazul. The chef is on vacation. It is a great space but it is clear they are still experimenting with things before they really go public. They have some work to do but it is on the right track.

[Dubya61]

I tried another restaurant last week that I liked: Tacos San Pedro (on SW 44th in between Penn and May). I liked it, but the item I tried (Tacos al Pastor) didn't wow me like the Tacos al Pastor from Abel's (on S. May near I-240). There was a great amount of authenticity there, in the cheeses used and chips (clearly made by hand and I assume on-site). I went at a good time, apparently, because there was no wait, but by the time I left, it was packed. They seem to pass the test of seeing Hispanics there. I wasn't much a fan of their guacamole sauce (I'd rather just have a thick guacamole side or salad), but I'll certainly go back and try something else. I just didn't like their "al Pastor" treatment as much as at another restaurant.
edited to add: In defense of the "al Pastor" marinated pork, it had a great texture and you could tell that it wasn't mass produced. Maybe it just was an off-day for that product.

[Jeepnokc]

Had to teach a class at OU today so went early and ate at Tarahumaras. We arrived at 130 pm and the place was still packed. There was only one or two empty tables. Service was outstanding and prices were excellent. Salsa was fresh with small kick. Gratis queso was very run of the mill and the tortillas didn't appear to be made in house. They served up a avocado based salsa that was creamy and had a nice burn afterwards. Very good. I had the carnitas and they were tender and juicy. We also ordered the fried onions/jalapenos to go with the meal and they were excellent and very inexpensive.

Bottom line....definitely one of the better Mexican places. Could improve the queso and tortillas but hey...it's free stuff. The menu is HUGE so sure to find something you would like. We didn't drink but the margaritas were huge and the beer schooner were nice and frozen walking by,

[Prunepicker]

Last year I had breakfast at Maude's in Austin. Breakfast burritos. It was very
good but OMG, that was a lot of food!

So, is Maude's representative of what people in Mexico have for breakfast?

I lived in Austin in the mid 70's. Sir Doug, of the Sir Douglas Quintet, was
a regular breakfast fan at this place we called "The Bakery". It was on a
major street, I don't remember what it was called. It was near west of
downtown. Most people don't realize that Sir Doug was the leader of a
Texas band.

Jorge's was another fave in that town.

[Urbanized]

Just noticed a place called Taqueria La Tarahumara in a tiny strip center on Eastern close to SE 15th. Any chance that is connected to Tarahumara in Norman? If so I just found a new spot. I suspect no, however...

[Paseofreak]

Nope, I think the two are spelled slightly differently and the one on Eastern is far more authentic.

[Urbanized]

Interesting. Might have found a new place anyway then!

[trousers]

Interesting. Might have found a new place anyway then!

If you try it a review would be greatly appreciated.

[Paseofreak]

Also try Los Comales, Taqueria Rafita's, El Asadero and Tacos Desvelados. All easily found on Urbanspoon.

[trousers]

I've had Los Comales. Super tasty. The others are now on my list.
It's pretty hard to beat Taqueria Sanchez for bang for the buck though. That is just consistently awesome.

[Mel]

Why oh why do I click on foodie threads when it's late.

[kevinpate]

To improve one's dreams?

[RadicalModerate]

My wife and I went to Casa Perico (N. Penn)--"our" Mexican restaurant--the other night. We split an order of fajitas. They were very good, as usual, but the flour tortillas on the side were absolutely the very best tortillas I've ever eaten. I don't know what they did differently, but these were superb.

[trousers]

Just tried Taqueria Rafita's on Sunday. The bisteck rachero is pretty good.
Will be back to try the burritos & torta's.

[Paseofreak]

Carne asada quesadilla is one of my favorites at Rafita's.

[Roger S]

Take a big appetite and try the Caliornia Burrito at Rafita's.

It's so big it should probably have an eating challenge accompanying it.

For those that don't know. The owner of Taqueria Rafita's used to be the cook at Los Comales on Agnew in Stockyards.

[trousers]

For those that don't know. The owner of Taqueria Rafita's used to be the cook at Los Comales on Agnew in Stockyards.

I did not know that...that means that I definitely need to try the green chili.

[Prunepicker]

My wife and I went to Casa Perico (N. Penn)--"our" Mexican restaurant--the
other night. We split an order of fajitas. They were very good, as usual, but
the flour tortillas on the side were absolutely the very best tortillas I've ever
eaten. I don't know what they did differently, but these were superb.

There's a Casa Perico on NW 63rd and N. Meridian. At least it was there
a couple of months ago. This must be a branch. CP esta muy excellente!

[ctchandler]

I have been to both places and really enjoy them. They make a very nice habanero salsa (on request) and bring it to the table in a small cast iron skillet. It's really good.
C. T.

[TAlan CB]

La Luna.

This was always good when I worked at the Myriad Gardens.

[boscorama]

If it's not too soon to mention . . . Ted's . . . I went there today, and found a revised menu. All new Lunch menu. You can get anything you want but it worked my brain to figure it out. Overall, it seems the total bill goes up about $2 per person.

[Prunepicker]

La Luna.

La Luna is fantastic eclectic Mexican.

[Prunepicker]

If it's not too soon to mention . . . Ted's . . . I went there today, and found a
revised menu. All new Lunch menu. You can get anything you want but it
worked my brain to figure it out. Overall, it seems the total bill goes up about
$2 per person.

Ted's is questionable to me. I've never been a big fan because he's not
consistent. I've had about two times that I said, WOW, this is good!

Los Amigos, however, I've only experienced 2 or 3 times that it wasn't
absolutely incredible.

My watershed is El Charrito's.

Each to his own.

[ctchandler]

Prunepicker,
I have often wondered if El Charrito's charm had more to do with our age when we went there. I loved eating there but in reality, it was one of the few Mexican restaurants in OKC. Also, at that age, I liked McDonald's! How crazy is that? I don't think it would be any better today than the other chain restaurants we have, El Chico (formerly known as El Charritto but bought by the Cuellar family), El Nino, On the Border, and others. Just a thought.
C. T.

My watershed is El Charrito's.

Each to his own.

[Prunepicker]

Prunepicker,
I have often wondered if El Charrito's charm had more to do with our age
when we went there. I loved eating there but in reality, it was one of the
few Mexican restaurants in OKC. Also, at that age, I liked McDonald's!
How crazy is that? I don't think it would be any better today than the other
chain restaurants we have, El Chico (formerly known as El Charritto but
bought by the Cuellar family), El Nino, On the Border, and others.
Just a thought.
C. T.

El Charrito's was the first Mexican restaurant I ever visited and I loved it.
I'd order the enchilada dinner and iced tea. That's been my benchmark as
to whether or not the Mexican food I eat is based upon. Even if El Charrito's
is considered awful, I still consider it to be the best. We all have similar
watersheds.

I also liked McDonald's, the 25 cent fish sandwich was my favorite. Today
it's awful.

I believe Nino's had someone who was a cook at El Charrito's. However,
Nino's wasn't as consistent. I like Los Amigos. They are very much
similar to El Charrito's and very consistent.

Tex-Mex rules. All others drool.