Part of a franchise chain, so I am not sure it qualifies as "hole in the wall"; however, Taqueria Arandas is good if you want less "Tex" and more "Mex".
Hole in the wall Mexican food in b/cs.
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You keep enjoying your tacos al pastor at Papa's and Abuelos
I will keep enjoying Papa Perez, Casa Rod, Restaurant San Jose, El Tio, and many of the other places mentioned in this thread. I am really not a big fan of Abuelo's.
You keep keepin' it classy, Mr. 2000.
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speaking of tacos al pastor ... is there anywhere that actually cooks them on the spit in bcs? i've tried almost everywhere, but can't find them anywhere. i'm not afraid of ordering in broken spanish if i need to.
i recommend el vale. they have the best tortas around in my opinion, especially the milanesa.
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i recommend el vale. they have the best tortas around in my opinion, especially the milanesa.
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The El Tio Cypress mentioned is a different El Tio(I assume different location, but maybe a different business altogether) than the El Tio TexasCigars mentioned, however, I believe Horatious meant El Tio when he mentioned the place "by MLK and Main".
El Tio
Txhealthnut, remember that "catered" office lunch we had from El Sol de Mexico? Awesomeness!!
I really hate these threads, Real Mexican v. Tex-Mex.
Let me throw this idea at everyone. Is the food the same everywhere you go in our country? NO. Food is regional and also unique to each home. I don't cook and eat the same types of burgers they do in Maine, but we are both still eating a burger. My chicken and rice may be different than your mom's recipe but it is still chicken and rice. Real v.Tex-Mex is matter of opinion, taste and what you grow up with.
Across Mexico the food varies based on what is available to them. Coastal places are more heavy on seafood then central areas. Some are more meat or veggie based if they are in farming areas. In other places meat is so costly that cheese takes its place.
OK...I'm off my soap box now.
Let me throw this idea at everyone. Is the food the same everywhere you go in our country? NO. Food is regional and also unique to each home. I don't cook and eat the same types of burgers they do in Maine, but we are both still eating a burger. My chicken and rice may be different than your mom's recipe but it is still chicken and rice. Real v.Tex-Mex is matter of opinion, taste and what you grow up with.
Across Mexico the food varies based on what is available to them. Coastal places are more heavy on seafood then central areas. Some are more meat or veggie based if they are in farming areas. In other places meat is so costly that cheese takes its place.
OK...I'm off my soap box now.
Isnt it La Familia not mi Familia? Anyway, La Familia and La Botana are my two favorites.
You know you are in an authentic mexican food establishment when you can’t order Queso & Chips. Does any place use cabrito?
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cabrito is on the menu at el vale.
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cabrito is on the menu at el vale
dinner tonight. Yum!
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Isnt it La Familia not mi Familia?
There were several Mi Familias that merged with Coco Loco, resulting in several "Mi Familia Coco Locos" around town. La Familia is different - the original location is one block north of WJB on Texas Ave. The second is in the Shell Station at Baron Rd & Hwy 6 in CS. Try the "regular green" sauce. (Not the "green green" sauce, which is like every other green sauce in town.) I buy a 8oz to-go cup of it every time I'm in there...yum.
Another vote for El Sol. There's a location in Conroe too that I eat at frequently.
I think El sol is in the lead. That will have to be next on my list.
Tauqeria Mexico in Bryan right off of 21 is the best place that I have found. Extremely cheap, and excellent food!