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just some ramblings of a low-blood sugar moment in Dallas TX -
Hey there...I'm confused - are ya talkin'  TexMex or Mexican food?

If it's TexMex and if it ain't kinda greasy, it cain't be any good.
Seriously.
Also, those folks are from VIRGINIA?  Are they Latino at all?
Also found the inclusion of the word "humble" as something you value as
interesting.  Does it tie in with that statement about other restaurants
having "attitude".  I've been to those other places.  Never noticed any
attitude.

Are you a native Texan?  I'm just asking because I'd like to know your base
of reference for "good" Mexican food.  Or is it TexMex?  I dunno... for some
widdo biddy reason, I got a weird vibe from your post.   IMHO.

They way you described the offerings, it doesn't sound like the kinda place
I'd associate with 'GOOD' TexMex.

Rule #1 - any place that serves excellent TexMex will have their Christmas
lights (especially twinkle ones) up year round.
Rule #2 - must post a picture of Saint Selena.
Rule #3 - is open 24 hours and on weekend nights late, you don't go because
there's always a shooting or knifing of something there
Rule #4 - after that crazy Saturday night, you can find the best breakfast
chef coming in and breakfast is usually the total TexMex best
Rule #5 - picture of Jesus, El Sagrado Corazon and maybe a picture of JFK by
Jesus.  Mary may be substituted for Jesus.

Anyway, didn't mean to sound mean about your post but you didn't sound like
a Texan who ate a whole lotta true TexMex.  Don't ask me why... I'm just
tired and my blood sugar is dropping like a bomb...

Anyway, better go eat....

But...
I'm serious about those rules.  I know they sound silly, but if you follow
them, you will find good TexMex.
Have you tried Cuquita's on Henderson?  Ojeda's on Maple?  El Taquito on
East Grand Avenue?  Oh yea.. a good TexMex place will serve menudo on the
weekends.
Have you ever tried GOOD menudo?
Take care.
gtrgrrrl

"EaterOuter" <nothanks@nospam.com> wrote in message
news:Kir3c.529747$na.1268850@attbi_s04...
> After seeing a few references to El Rodeo on Preston, I decided to take a
> chance and try it.
>
> It is among the best Mex food (IMNSHO) in Dallas. After the Harerra's,
> Tupinamba's, El Fenix' and other such icons on TexMex have long since
> forgotten what made them famous, El Rodeo still serves hot food to the
> table. Zero grease, lot's of options and cheap to boot. The aforementioned
> places were very good in their day, but seem to have the attitude that
their
> reputation should be enough to offset hot food of good quality or decent
> service.
>
>
> At El Rodeo, the queso, chicken fajitas, refrieds and tacos are
outstanding.
> The rellenos are damned good too. The beer is cold (pretty good selection
> and cheap for a restaurant), and we were served a fresh cold mug with
every
> beer. The flour tortillias are better at LDN, the corn tortillias are
pretty
> good. Beef fajitas were a little tough, but seasoned perfectly, shrimp
> fajitas are to die for. The flan sucks. Salsa has some kick to it, chips
are
> greaseless and served warm. We didn't try the tamales yet but will on the
> next visit.
>
> The owners opened the place about three months ago after moving here from
> Virginia. Service was prompt, humble and efficient.
>
> It has been too damned long since the Dallas area has had a Mex food place
> that hasn't suffered from a decline in food quality or service. The place
is
> clean, the wait staff speaks clear, fluent English and for four of us,
with
> each having two beers we got out for less than forty bucks.
>
> Overall opinion - great quality food (no grisle, bone chips or cheese from
a
> can), prices are much lower than most places in the area, service was
very,
> very good and the food was served piping hot. I give the place a 9 out of
a
> possible 10.
>
> Thanks to whoever posted about them :)
>
> EaterOuter
>
>
>