Mexican food in OKC besides Ted's?

[bchris02]

What are some good Mexican places in OKC? I like Ted's but there is always a 30-45 minute wait they are so busy and to me they aren't worth that long of a wait. Back in the early 2000s there was Don Pablo's and Garcia's which were pretty good but neither of those are still here.

[Pete]

I really like Casa Perico at 63rd & Meridian and Abel's at 50th & McArthur.

Both are kind of dive-y but good, solid Okie-Mex food.

[Easy180]

Another vote for Pericos

[betts]

Iguana Grill is my favorite.

[Praedura]

Since there are approximately 1,233,785 mexican food places in the metro area, this discussion could go on for quite awhile!

[Easy180]

Since there are approximately 1,233,785 mexican food places in the metro area, this discussion could go on for quite awhile!

Could only be topped by a which Mattress Firm location do you like best lol

They are taking over the world

[bluedogok]

We usually go to Ted's before we leave town but when I was still living there (moved away in 2003) Casa Pericos was pretty good and another Los Amigos at 40th & N MacArthur was pretty good as well without the wait.

[bluedogok]

Could only be topped by a which Mattress Firm location do you like best lol

They are taking over the world

It is amazing how all of them can be profitable, they were all over the place in Austin and here in Denver.

[kevinpate]

Iguana Grill in OKC. Also Tarahumara and Tulio's, both in Norman.

[boscorama]

La Luna.

[Prunepicker]

Food is always a subjective topic.

I'm not a fan of Ted's and after last Sunday, southside, I won't return.
The waiters and waitresses were excellent but the food wasn't.

I like Los Amigos on @ N.W. 40th and N. MacArthur. It reminds me of
El Charrito, which is what I grew up eating.

Iguana Grill is good. Also, La Luna, it's eclectic Mexican.

[jbkrems]

Chuy's in Norman is "da bomb."

[Prunepicker]

Chuy's in Norman is "da bomb."

Where is Chuy's? To tell the truth I believe I've only had burgers in
Norman. Okay, there was this one Mexican restaurant on Main Street
near Flood on the south side of the street. But that was 20+ years
ago.

Does anyone know the name of it? I think it's still there but not sure.
It was good, at least that day it was. Very Tex-Mex. Ole!

[kevinpate]

Where is Chuy's? To tell the truth I believe I've only had burgers in
Norman. Okay, there was this one Mexican restaurant on Main Street
near Flood on the south side of the street. But that was 20+ years
ago.

Does anyone know the name of it? I think it's still there but not sure.
It was good, at least that day it was. Very Tex-Mex. Ole!

Chuy's in Norman is on I-35, on the west side frontage road a wee bit south of the Holiday Inn.
It's generally packed parking lot is immediately north of the (not nearly as packed as it used to be) p-lot for Ted's.
Being a big fan of Tarahumara and Tulio's I haven't checked into Chuy's as yet. Also, I'm a bigger fan of my lovely's enchiladas so I
get a lot of my cravings met without leaving home.

The eatery you reference on Main just east of Flood was named The Border Crossing.
It was good, real good, in its day. It's been gone for many, many years now.

[Dustin]

3rd vote. Everything there is just perfect in my opinion and the food comes out very fast!

[Dustin]

La Luna downtown is also pretty good.

[WilliamTell]

Anyone else been to Chuys ? Is it worth trying out ?

[jbkrems]

Chuy's is similar to On the Border, but much better, IMHO. They need to open more in the metro, and they probably will in the future because the Norman location has been so successful. I've been there twice, and can't wait to go back down soon.

[Pete]

I've been staying with a friend in Edmond and last Wednesday we tried to go to Ted's around 7:30 on Wednesday and there was a 45 minute wait.

I just don't get the fascination... Ted's is okay but there are thousands of other restaurants. I guess it's just become an easy choice for those who don't want to take a chance elsewhere.

Plus, of course, they do a pretty good job there. They are extremely successful for a reason.

[bluedogok]

We typically go on Sunday mornings before the church crowd so the wait at the May location is minimized. Our get out of town flights or drive is usually after that so it going early works out well for us. After living away from OKC for 10 years it makes you appreciate all the extras that you get included with the meal at many of the OKC area Mexican restaurants that the national chains and even locals elsewhere charge for.

[Frustratedoptimist]

Zarate's Latin Mexican Grill near 7th and Broadway in Edmond is great. Menu can't be beat.

[WilliamTell]

For me Teds is like Rib Crib, its not great food but its very consistent each and every time you go so people just keep on going.

[Easy180]

Anyone else been to Chuys ? Is it worth trying out ?

Their steak fajitas are outstanding

[kevinpate]

For me Teds is like Rib Crib, its not great food but its very consistent each and every time you go so people just keep on going.

I've heard that before, and more than once, about both places.

[Roger S]

Drive down 29th Street from Shields to I-44 and you'll pass most of the best Mexican restaurants in Oklahoma City because you are afraid to stop at any of them.

Berta's Tacos does a lunch buffet that's better than any of the restaurants I've seen listed here.