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In article <32pijt$o48@access1.digex.net>, bwalsh@access1.digex.net (Bill
Walsh) wrote:
> Bill on the Hill writes:
>
> Guess I'll have to cast a dissenting vote. I went to college in Tucson 
> and I live midway between La Lomita and La Lomita Dos -- I think they're 
> decent but unspectacular.

I think I like La Lomita because they don't prescribe to the "bathtub of
cheese" phenomenon.  Or just personal preference in preperation, I guess. 
Then again, perhaps the strong margaritas tainted my palette.

> In the same neighborhood, a Salvadoran/Mexican 
> place called Las Placitas is similar but a bit better. And Lone Star 
> Cantina, across the street, does a decent take on the Rio Grande/Cactus 
> Cantina thang

Thanks, my list is growing..

> I will agree that the Austin Grills are overrated. Still good, mind you, 
> but overrated. Anita's (on a good day) comes closest to Tucson food, IMHO.

I ate at an Anita's in Vienna several years ago and was extremely
dissapointed.  Is one Anita's better than another or are they all about
the same?  As you suggest, maybe it depends on the day.

> Nobody's mentioned Red Sage in this thread. Try the chili bar -- it's a 
> tad nouvelle, but the decor's great and the prices are very 
> reasonable, especially compared with the main dining room.

I'm on it. :)

-Dan
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daniel_beeder@jhuapl.edu