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Texas born and bred.

Lived in Texas for 53 years

Have eaten at Ojedas on Maple, El Taquito on East Grand, Tachitos on
Illinois (at Westmoreland) and countless others including Martinez, El Rosa,
Dos Gringos (by Bachman Lake in the early 80's), Gonzalez Taqueria on
Beaumont street (mid 60's) and nearly every other place listed in the yellow
pages, the DMN Guide or from word of mouth referral. All over Oak Cliff,
South Garland, the Grove, and Ft. Worth (Joe T's ain't what it used to be).

> Hey there...I'm confused - are ya talkin'  TexMex or Mexican food?

TexMex.

For Mexico City Mex or Santa Fe Mex I go to Taco Diner, Cantina Laredo or
Javiers.

> If it's TexMex and if it ain't kinda greasy, it cain't be any good.

Well, maybe some of the 'good' places do get a little added flavor from the
grease in a dish, but if you really like it greasy, try El Torito just off
Jefferson. Bring the Tums, a gun, a translator and about thiry bucks and you
will be good to go ;)

> Also, those folks are from VIRGINIA?  Are they Latino at all?

Yes, Virginia... I found that to be a little suprising too. They are
definitely Mexican.

> Also found the inclusion of the word "humble" as something you value as
> interesting.

Humble -  not high or lofty; not pretentious or magnificent; unpretending;
unassuming - in other words, very accomodating, polite and genuinely
concerned that we enjoyed our meal in every possible way.

>  I've been to those other places.  Never noticed any attitude.

Well, try El Fenix in Plano...or Harerras on Maple or Addison.

>I dunno... for some widdo biddy reason, I got a weird vibe from your post.
IMHO.

Well...hmmmpf... that's probably because.. YOU and/or I are just simply
wierd.. go figure ;)

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

Try it for yourself. If you think Ojeda's is good, this place will give you
a culinary multiple orgasm.

> Rule #1 - any place that serves excellent TexMex will have their Christmas
> lights (especially twinkle ones) up year round.

El Rodeo is in a building that used to be a Burger King... does that count
???

> Rule #2 - must post a picture of Saint Selena.

I didn't know Selena was a Saint. This place has a couple of cheapo prints
near the door, but the artistic experience isn't why I went.

> 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

I know what you mean, some of the places on Denton Drive are pretty good,
but when you order you will stand a much better chance of getting what you
are after if you speak Spanish and have a bodyguard.

> Rule #4 - after that crazy Saturday night, you can find the best breakfast
> chef coming in and breakfast is usually the total TexMex best

Maybe... I always sleep in after a crazy Saturday night... I always thought
the chef lived there

> Rule #5 - picture of Jesus, El Sagrado Corazon and maybe a picture of JFK
by
> Jesus.  Mary may be substituted for Jesus.

If I see a picture of so much as one Kennedy in a restaurant I won't eat
there... and Mary *may not* be substituted for Jesus ;) Corazon is a premium
tequila http://www.tequilacorazon.com/index.cfm

> Anyway, didn't mean to sound mean about your post

No offense taken at all... thanks for the feedback ;)

> but you didn't sound like a Texan who ate a whole lotta true TexMex.

If this were only true I would weigh less than 250 lbs. I eat TexMex,
MexMex, KaliMex or SantaFe Mex at least two times a week and have for over
two decades.

Don't ask me why... I'm just tired and my blood sugar is dropping like a
bomb...

You need help girl... you're getting delerious. When the fat man says El
Rodeo is good TexMex, don't upset your Chi... go with the flow and learn ;)

> Have you tried Cuquita's on Henderson?

Yes I have. The Bistec and the Guisado are excellent.

>  Ojeda's on Maple?

Yes, many, many times. Past it's prime, now they are just another 'cheese
from a can' joint. The NightHawk Dinner there used to be simply wonderful.

> El Taquito on East Grand Avenue?

Too many times ;) The tamales are so good we used to get two or three dozen
and a 12 pack to watch the Cowboys (back when Jimmy was coach).

> Oh yea.. a good TexMex place will serve menudo on the weekends.

Actually the thought of Menudo kinda grossed me out until I had it at the
old Gonzalez restaurant. As long as you don't ask what's in it, it will
serve to remedy a ferocious hangover. Menudo can be good <if> as you say, it
is GOOD Menudo. I prefer Pasole.. it's easier to find and a little less...
ummm... exotic ;)

Give El Rodeo a try.. I am curious what you will think of it, since you are
obviously an educated TexMex junkie. Let me know what you think.. If you
think it sucks, I would love to hear where you might suggest. I have tried
MANY TexMex places but nowhere near all of them I am sure.

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