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I don't go to SA often anymore & when I do, I don't eat Mexican food. Alamo Cafe is a chain in the city with good good. There probably are lots of neighborhood places that are pretty good. Sometimes, they can be the best. Again, my experience was years ago so things might have changed.

Also, there are different kinds of Mexican food: TexMex is not the same as the food in California or New Mexico. Lastly, it's very subjective. One person might love a place while someone else hates it.

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La Fonda on Main in SA is my go-to. Been in business since 1932 at same location. I made my first trip to La Fonda back in 1965 with my Nana, as she lived in SA: Havana and Mexico City before that Been going back ever since. In fact, I'll be there Wednesday night

So true. We used to call them "holes in the wall". They tend to be great…. until the health department shuts them down!

Joe T's isn't even in the top 10 Mexican restaurants in Ft. Worth.

Hey, thanks for the tip about El Patio in Austin! It's always awesome to find a great Mexican restaurant, especially near college campuses. Those Friday night hangouts must be a blast! I'm actually all the way in New Zealand, and speaking of delicious food experiences, there's this fantastic Asian restaurant Auckland CBD that I recently tried. The flavors were out of this world, and if you ever find yourself down here, it's a must-visit! From sushi to ramen, they've got it all. It's amazing how food brings people together, whether it's enjoying Tex-Mex in Austin or savoring Asian cuisine in Auckland.

You can tell it's compiled by someone who knows more about football than Mexican food. Should be blank for every town east of Tyler or north of Dallas.

I'll never understand why anyone thinks this place is good. I have it as the most overrated Tex-Mex restaurant in Texas.

(One man's opinion certainly does not make for a respectful or even factually accurate post. Take it as social theater, at best)

Ninfas, a (average) chain, for Baylor?
That's simply embarrassing......

Stefano DiMera said:

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Jesus ...can you imagine how bad the Mexican food must be in places like Wisconsin and Buffalo?

And they're on point with El Charro Cafe in Tucson... original has been around since 1922..the chimichanga was invented there.

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so they say

I miss Pancho's! Nothing better on a Sunday night for a college student on a budget when the cafeterias were closed.

PartyBear said:

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Chuy's in Waco opened in Dec 09. There is a lot of good Mexican in Waco. Hecho en Waco, Maria Mescala etc.

Apparently Ninfa's was also number 1 in Houston as well next to Rice and UH. Never heard of the Mexican place they have for UT Matt's El Rancho.

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Matt's is the best

The BEST Mexican restaurants are NEVER the chains. Most educated people know this.

That scuzzy Taqueria La Milpa was pretty darn good last time I was there.

Ninfa's has good food, but Taco Bell is more Mexican than Ninfa's is.

El Conquistador on Waco Drive - hands down - Tacos Al Carbon

Most mexian restaurants in Waco are tex mex so not traditional Mexican food. Even the ones run by Mexican owners have mixed in tex mex because that's what moat ppl like. Best places in Waco are the food trucks. I Personally like taquisa waco if your looking for a good taco.

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TotalMost mexian restaurants in Waco are tex mex so not traditional Mexican food. Even the ones run by Mexican owners have mixed in tex mex because that's what moat ppl like. Best places in Waco are the food trucks. I Personally like taquisa waco if your looking for a good taco.

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Total agreement, hence my comment about Ninfa's. Good food, but nothing to do with Mexico.

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Most mexian restaurants in Waco are tex mex so not traditional Mexican food. Even the ones run by Mexican owners have mixed in tex mex because that's what moat ppl like. Best places in Waco are the food trucks. I Personally like taquisa waco if your looking for a good taco.

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Most people would be underwhelmed by 'real' Mexican food

ZachTay said:

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The BEST Mexican restaurants are NEVER the chains. Most educated people know this.

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Pappasito's has some of the best fajitas of any place I've been. The rest of their food is good but nothing special. There's no place that has the best of everything, it kind of depends on what you want.

Stefano DiMera said:

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Jesus ...can you imagine how bad the Mexican food must be in places like Wisconsin and Buffalo?

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My sister in law ate at a Mexican place in Denmark. Said it wasn't bad but the beans tasted like pork and beans.

I think Los Cucos is the best I've had in Waco.

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Chuy's has grown almost into a national chain over the past 10, but it is still very good with a cool vibe. It might be more common now and isnt a regionally unique thing anymore but it is still good.

I agree about the 3 local places mentioned. I dont dislike them but I'm not sure why other locals think they are just awesome.

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Its really good for outside of Texas.

Literally probably the one of the best chains you can find if your in a place like Bowling Green KY and traveling and don't know what the good local only Mex is

I recognizing the importance of nutrition, especially when buried in books. Stumbled upon help writing literature review a lifesaver for us busy bees who barely find time for lunch. Nice food fueling brains and help to make acing studies! Thats why I like Mexican Restaurant In my College Town.

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historian said:

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I don't go to SA often anymore & when I do, I don't eat Mexican food. Alamo Cafe is a chain in the city with good good. There probably are lots of neighborhood places that are pretty good. Sometimes, they can be the best. Again, my experience was years ago so things might have changed.

Also, there are different kinds of Mexican food: TexMex is not the same as the food in California or New Mexico. Lastly, it's very subjective. One person might love a place while someone else hates it.

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La Fonda on Main in SA is my go-to. Been in business since 1932 at same location. I made my first trip to La Fonda back in 1965 with my Nana, as she lived in SA: Havana and Mexico City before that Been going back ever since. In fact, I'll be there Wednesday night

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Los Barrios was a real hole in the wall when it first opened (that was about 40 years ago) - they didn't have a liquor license so you could bring your own beer with you. They have probably moved out of the hole in the wall location to a bigger space but I remember the food being really good back in the day.

La Choza or Tres Colores or Santa Fe Bees in Santa Fe.....oh, I forgot, we don't have a college football team here.

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Shakesbear said:

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historian said:

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I don't go to SA often anymore & when I do, I don't eat Mexican food. Alamo Cafe is a chain in the city with good good. There probably are lots of neighborhood places that are pretty good. Sometimes, they can be the best. Again, my experience was years ago so things might have changed.

Also, there are different kinds of Mexican food: TexMex is not the same as the food in California or New Mexico. Lastly, it's very subjective. One person might love a place while someone else hates it.

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La Fonda on Main in SA is my go-to. Been in business since 1932 at same location. I made my first trip to La Fonda back in 1965 with my Nana, as she lived in SA: Havana and Mexico City before that Been going back ever since. In fact, I'll be there Wednesday night

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Los Barrios was a real hole in the wall when it first opened (that was about 40 years ago) - they didn't have a liquor license so you could bring your own beer with you. They have probably moved out of the hole in the wall location to a bigger space but I remember the food being really good back in the day.

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Los Barrios is still in the old Dairy Queen on Blanco. The low brick wall dividing the dining room is the old outer wall of the DQ between the inside dining room and the patio. Or at least it was that way the last time I was in SA in 2021.

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Jayman1963 said:

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Shakesbear said:

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historian said:

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I don't go to SA often anymore & when I do, I don't eat Mexican food. Alamo Cafe is a chain in the city with good good. There probably are lots of neighborhood places that are pretty good. Sometimes, they can be the best. Again, my experience was years ago so things might have changed.

Also, there are different kinds of Mexican food: TexMex is not the same as the food in California or New Mexico. Lastly, it's very subjective. One person might love a place while someone else hates it.

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La Fonda on Main in SA is my go-to. Been in business since 1932 at same location. I made my first trip to La Fonda back in 1965 with my Nana, as she lived in SA: Havana and Mexico City before that Been going back ever since. In fact, I'll be there Wednesday night

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Los Barrios was a real hole in the wall when it first opened (that was about 40 years ago) - they didn't have a liquor license so you could bring your own beer with you. They have probably moved out of the hole in the wall location to a bigger space but I remember the food being really good back in the day.

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Los Barrios is still in the old Dairy Queen on Blanco. The low brick wall dividing the dining room is the old outer wall of the DQ between the inside dining room and the patio. Or at least it was that way the last time I was in SA in 2021.

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How's the food at Los Barrios now?

historian said:

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I doubt Ninfa's is the best in Waco.

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Its not, best atmosphere maybe but not best food.

No Quarterback said:

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I think I remember Waco getting a Chuys around the time I graduated in 2014. There is also La Fiesta. Good memories. IDK, I like all those places. Hard to pick the best one

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La Fiesta used to be the chit back in the 80's/90's, hopp'in place, sadly like many things it changes over time and just not the same.

Stefano DiMera said:

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Jesus ...can you imagine how bad the Mexican food must be in places like Wisconsin and Buffalo?

And they're on point with El Charro Cafe in Tucson... original has been around since 1922..the chimichanga was invented there.

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Let me tell you I do Madison WI on business often, its BADDDDD!

Jayman1963 said:

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whitetrash said:

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Jayman1963 said:

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Shakesbear said:

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historian said:

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I don't go to SA often anymore & when I do, I don't eat Mexican food. Alamo Cafe is a chain in the city with good good. There probably are lots of neighborhood places that are pretty good. Sometimes, they can be the best. Again, my experience was years ago so things might have changed.

Also, there are different kinds of Mexican food: TexMex is not the same as the food in California or New Mexico. Lastly, it's very subjective. One person might love a place while someone else hates it.

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La Fonda on Main in SA is my go-to. Been in business since 1932 at same location. I made my first trip to La Fonda back in 1965 with my Nana, as she lived in SA: Havana and Mexico City before that Been going back ever since. In fact, I'll be there Wednesday night

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Los Barrios was a real hole in the wall when it first opened (that was about 40 years ago) - they didn't have a liquor license so you could bring your own beer with you. They have probably moved out of the hole in the wall location to a bigger space but I remember the food being really good back in the day.

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Los Barrios is still in the old Dairy Queen on Blanco. The low brick wall dividing the dining room is the old outer wall of the DQ between the inside dining room and the patio. Or at least it was that way the last time I was in SA in 2021.

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How's the food at Los Barrios now?

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Still great the last time I was there. My favorite hole in the wall Mexican in SA.

bossbowman said:

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Stefano DiMera said:

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Jesus ...can you imagine how bad the Mexican food must be in places like Wisconsin and Buffalo?

And they're on point with El Charro Cafe in Tucson... original has been around since 1922..the chimichanga was invented there.

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Let me tell you I do Madison WI on business often, its BADDDDD!

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Stick to brats and beer cheese soup when you're there.

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No Quarterback said:

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I think I remember Waco getting a Chuys around the time I graduated in 2014. There is also La Fiesta. Good memories. IDK, I like all those places. Hard to pick the best one

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La Fiesta used to be the chit back in the 80's/90's, hopp'in place, sadly like many things it changes over time and just not the same.

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I liked it quite a bit 2010-2014, and it was still pretty busy. It's not great food, but it hit the spot. My friend was there when a mouse fell out of the ceiling one time

If anyone ever gets to a game at U of A in Tucson El Chinito Gordo is great!!!
I see that's a 2025 road game. Never too early to plan for lunch.

whitetrash said:

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bossbowman said:

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Stefano DiMera said:

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Jesus ...can you imagine how bad the Mexican food must be in places like Wisconsin and Buffalo?

And they're on point with El Charro Cafe in Tucson... original has been around since 1922..the chimichanga was invented there.

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Let me tell you I do Madison WI on business often, its BADDDDD!

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Stick to brats and beer cheese soup when you're there.

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And cheese curds!