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Title: Dooley, what's your favorite Mexican retaurant?
Post by: Pete on December 09, 2009, 02:03:56 PM
In another thread you mentioned your Mexican heritage.  What's your vote for best Mexican restaurant in the area.
Title: Re: Dooley, what's your favorite Mexican retaurant?
Post by: Dooley on December 09, 2009, 02:06:35 PM
In another thread you mentioned your Mexican heritage.  What's your vote for best Mexican restaurant in the area.

If Denver is 'in the area', I would have to say Casa Bonita.  I was a cliff diver there once.  (and 2nd alternate as a violinist in the Mariachi band)
Title: Re: Dooley, what's your favorite Mexican retaurant?
Post by: Pete on December 09, 2009, 02:09:07 PM
In another thread you mentioned your Mexican heritage.  What's your vote for best Mexican restaurant in the area.

If Denver is 'in the area', I would have to say Casa Bonita.  I was a cliff diver there once.  (and an alternate violinist in the Mariachi band)

Jesus.  You sound fascinating. 

What about during your time in Lawrence?  Carlos O' Kelley's?

Title: Re: Dooley, what's your favorite Mexican retaurant?
Post by: Dooley on December 09, 2009, 02:13:44 PM
In another thread you mentioned your Mexican heritage.  What's your vote for best Mexican restaurant in the area.

If Denver is 'in the area', I would have to say Casa Bonita.  I was a cliff diver there once.  (and an alternate violinist in the Mariachi band)

Jesus.  You sound fascinating. 

What about during your time in Lawrence?  Carlos O' Kelley's?



La Familia  (that means 'family')

Although I don't have one of my own, I like to go there and watch other people's families.
Title: Re: Dooley, what's your favorite Mexican retaurant?
Post by: LimestoneOutcropping on December 09, 2009, 03:22:38 PM
In another thread you mentioned your Mexican heritage.  What's your vote for best Mexican restaurant in the area.

If Denver is 'in the area', I would have to say Casa Bonita.  I was a cliff diver there once.  (and an alternate violinist in the Mariachi band)

Jesus.  You sound fascinating. 

What about during your time in Lawrence?  Carlos O' Kelley's?



La Familia  (that means 'family')

Although I don't have one of my own, I like to go there and watch other people's families.

Our differences aside, do you still play?
Title: Re: Dooley, what's your favorite Mexican retaurant?
Post by: Rick Daris on December 09, 2009, 03:27:04 PM
In another thread you mentioned your Mexican heritage.  What's your vote for best Mexican restaurant in the area.

If Denver is 'in the area', I would have to say Casa Bonita.  I was a cliff diver there once.  (and 2nd alternate as a violinist in the Mariachi band)

+1

the cliff divers and sideshow stuff gets pretty old after you've seen it once or twice but the food is just fantastic. when i used to live in denver, we would call in takeout orders and just come home and eat it. really authentic.
Title: Re: Dooley, what's your favorite Mexican retaurant?
Post by: Dooley on December 09, 2009, 03:51:32 PM
With the economy and all, gigs are hard to com by.  The odd thing about my industry is that most people that hire a mariachi band prefer little fat mexicans that look weathered by life.  I, on the other hand, as also stated in a previous thread am quite tall, dark and handsome.  To answer your question, yes I still play but I'm transitioning to tableside serenades in Italian restaurants.  Allthough I am Mexican, I look very much like an Italian.
Title: Re: Dooley, what's your favorite Mexican retaurant?
Post by: Pete on December 09, 2009, 03:59:48 PM
With the economy and all, gigs are hard to com by.  The odd thing about my industry is that most people that hire a mariachi band prefer little fat mexicans that look weathered by life.  I, on the other hand, as also stated in a previous thread am quite tall, dark and handsome.  To answer your question, yes I still play but I'm transitioning to tableside serenades in Italian restaurants.  Allthough I am Mexican, I look very much like an Italian.

Way to re-invent yourself Dooley.  It's THIS kind of entrepreneurial spirit that is going to get us all out of this economic down-turn.  I continue to be impressed by the Mexican work ethic....a noble people.
Title: Re: Dooley, what's your favorite Mexican retaurant?
Post by: Dr.Spaceman on December 09, 2009, 08:58:18 PM
Best in Manhattan ----> La Fiesta
Title: Re: Dooley, what's your favorite Mexican retaurant?
Post by: Pete on December 09, 2009, 09:39:15 PM
I really like Dos Reales on 75th street in Overland Park.

They have the traditional style carne asada tacos that look like this...

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2383/2458801420_88c54bdced.jpg)


Key ingrediants are diced white onion and cilantro.  :lick:

Title: Re: Dooley, what's your favorite Mexican retaurant?
Post by: 85catbacker on December 09, 2009, 09:51:31 PM
In another thread you mentioned your Mexican heritage.  What's your vote for best Mexican restaurant in the area.

If Denver is 'in the area', I would have to say Casa Bonita.  I was a cliff diver there once.  (and 2nd alternate as a violinist in the Mariachi band)

+1

the cliff divers and sideshow stuff gets pretty old after you've seen it once or twice but the food is just fantastic. when i used to live in denver, we would call in takeout orders and just come home and eat it. really authentic.

I went to Casa Bonita in Tulsa in mid 80's after a KSU game in Stillwater and thought it was the best ever.  Always wanted to go back or go to the one in Denver.  Got a chance to go to Denver Casa Bonita a couple of years ago after skiing at Breckenridge.  The food was not good and I thought it was not much better than fast food slop.  Was very disappointed.
Title: Re: Dooley, what's your favorite Mexican retaurant?
Post by: Pete on December 09, 2009, 09:54:06 PM
In another thread you mentioned your Mexican heritage.  What's your vote for best Mexican restaurant in the area.

If Denver is 'in the area', I would have to say Casa Bonita.  I was a cliff diver there once.  (and 2nd alternate as a violinist in the Mariachi band)

+1

the cliff divers and sideshow stuff gets pretty old after you've seen it once or twice but the food is just fantastic. when i used to live in denver, we would call in takeout orders and just come home and eat it. really authentic.

I went to Casa Bonita in Tulsa in mid 80's after a KSU game in Stillwater and thought it was the best ever.  Always wanted to go back or go to the one in Denver.  Got a chance to go to Denver Casa Bonita a couple of years ago after skiing at Breckenridge.  The food was not good and I thought it was not much better than fast food slop.  Was very disappointed.

Did they have cliff divers in Tulsa?
Title: Re: Dooley, what's your favorite Mexican retaurant?
Post by: 85catbacker on December 09, 2009, 10:10:44 PM
In another thread you mentioned your Mexican heritage.  What's your vote for best Mexican restaurant in the area.

If Denver is 'in the area', I would have to say Casa Bonita.  I was a cliff diver there once.  (and 2nd alternate as a violinist in the Mariachi band)

+1

the cliff divers and sideshow stuff gets pretty old after you've seen it once or twice but the food is just fantastic. when i used to live in denver, we would call in takeout orders and just come home and eat it. really authentic.

I went to Casa Bonita in Tulsa in mid 80's after a KSU game in Stillwater and thought it was the best ever.  Always wanted to go back or go to the one in Denver.  Got a chance to go to Denver Casa Bonita a couple of years ago after skiing at Breckenridge.  The food was not good and I thought it was not much better than fast food slop.  Was very disappointed.

Did they have cliff divers in Tulsa?

Don't remember seeing them but that doesn't mean they weren't there. The place had several different "areas".  We were a group of guys a couple of years away from graduating from KSU so the family entertainment wasn't something we were focused on.
Title: Re: Dooley, what's your favorite Mexican retaurant?
Post by: Thin Blue Line on December 09, 2009, 10:26:08 PM
El Mezcal in Ottawa.  :love:
Title: Re: Dooley, what's your favorite Mexican retaurant?
Post by: Rick Daris on December 09, 2009, 10:55:17 PM
I really like Dos Reales on 75th street in Overland Park.

They have the traditional style carne asada tacos that look like this...

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2383/2458801420_88c54bdced.jpg)


Key ingrediants are diced white onion and cilantro.  :lick:



jesus christ. and i mean it when i say this. i would eat stuff like that for every meal for the rest of my life. so good. wish there was something remotely close in mhk.
Title: Re: Dooley, what's your favorite Mexican retaurant?
Post by: LimestoneOutcropping on December 09, 2009, 11:34:22 PM
I really like Dos Reales on 75th street in Overland Park.

They have the traditional style carne asada tacos that look like this...

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2383/2458801420_88c54bdced.jpg)


Key ingrediants are diced white onion and cilantro.  :lick:



Go to Cancun in Westport and get the street tacos.  They are what you are describing except more awesome.  You have to squeeze some lime juice on them.
Title: Re: Dooley, what's your favorite Mexican retaurant?
Post by: sys on December 10, 2009, 12:19:03 AM
jesus christ. and i mean it when i say this. i would eat stuff like that for every meal for the rest of my life. so good. wish there was something remotely close in mhk.

you think that, but you'd get tired of it.
Title: Re: Dooley, what's your favorite Mexican retaurant?
Post by: KITNfury on December 10, 2009, 06:16:30 AM
OP Mexican - Mi Ranchito FTMFW!

I'm 29, but when I was 'bout 6 or 7, we went to Casa Bonita's in Denver. Of all the kids, some went before me, I got picked to try and break the pinata. I broke that mfer in half. I'm still glowing about that one.
Title: Re: Dooley, what's your favorite Mexican retaurant?
Post by: Pete on December 10, 2009, 08:52:36 AM
OP Mexican - Mi Ranchito FTMFW!

I'm 29, but when I was 'bout 6 or 7, we went to Casa Bonita's in Denver. Of all the kids, some went before me, I got picked to try and break the pinata. I broke that mfer in half. I'm still glowing about that one.

I'll bet that was a magical experience.  Growing up, we'd go out to CO to go skiing about every winter and we'd hit the Casa Bonita on the way back.  I always loved the puppet shows and "Black Bart's Cave."  I was never picked for the pinata, but desperately wanted to be chosen.  I am really jealous of you as I sit here and type this. 

Daris, you should probably update the MHK franchise thread with a traditional taco joint.
Title: Re: Dooley, what's your favorite Mexican retaurant?
Post by: The1BigWillie on December 10, 2009, 11:41:54 AM
Mi-Ranchito in OP!!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Dooley, what's your favorite Mexican retaurant?
Post by: cireksu on December 10, 2009, 02:40:31 PM
Mi-Ranchito in OP!!  :thumbsup:

this

Get Ranchito at least once a week.  Love it.
Title: Re: Dooley, what's your favorite Mexican retaurant?
Post by: Darth Kramer on December 10, 2009, 02:52:54 PM
Mi-Ranchito in OP!!  :thumbsup:

I hear they make killer salsa...
Title: Re: Dooley, what's your favorite Mexican retaurant?
Post by: KITNfury on December 10, 2009, 03:04:40 PM
Mi-Ranchito in OP!!  :thumbsup:

I hear they make killer salsa...
White cheese dip is free with coupon. I have like a million coupons that come in the mail.Jalisco Chimichanga is fantastic!!
Title: Re: Dooley, what's your favorite Mexican retaurant?
Post by: wELLsculptedbrows on December 10, 2009, 04:21:07 PM
Mi-Ranchito in OP!!  :thumbsup:

I hear they make killer salsa...

I see what you did there.

Seriously, Cancun Fiesta Fresh like LSOC said or Casa Paloma at 83rd and Metcalf. La Parilla in Lawrence and nothing in Manhattan.

Title: Re: Dooley, what's your favorite Mexican retaurant?
Post by: Skydog on December 10, 2009, 08:22:07 PM
El Mezcal in Ottawa.  :love:

Mezcal sucks bro.
Title: Re: Dooley, what's your favorite Mexican retaurant?
Post by: Pete on December 10, 2009, 08:59:59 PM
Mi-Ranchito in OP!!  :thumbsup:

I hear they make killer salsa...

I see what you did there.

Seriously, Cancun Fiesta Fresh like LSOC said or Casa Paloma at 83rd and Metcalf. La Parilla in Lawrence and nothing in Manhattan.




I've had the chicken rice bowl at La Parilla in Lawrence about 50 times.... :love:
Title: Re: Dooley, what's your favorite Mexican retaurant?
Post by: Rick Daris on December 10, 2009, 09:09:00 PM
Mi-Ranchito in OP!!  :thumbsup:

I hear they make killer salsa...

I see what you did there.

Seriously, Cancun Fiesta Fresh like LSOC said or Casa Paloma at 83rd and Metcalf. La Parilla in Lawrence and nothing in Manhattan.




I've had the chicken rice bowl at La Parilla in Lawrence about 50 times.... :love:

me too. chik r bowl was my fav. miss that place. still have a free meal stamp card in my wallet. four more to go and i get a freebie. :-[
Title: Re: Dooley, what's your favorite Mexican retaurant?
Post by: nicname on December 10, 2009, 11:31:39 PM
Pancho's is the best mexican fast food I've ever had.
Title: Re: Dooley, what's your favorite Mexican retaurant?
Post by: LimestoneOutcropping on December 10, 2009, 11:46:28 PM
Pancho's is the best mexican fast food I've ever had.

Yah I love chunks of bone and fat in my taco too.   :ugh: