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1 minute ago, Jauronimo said:

I thought molcajete was Spanish for mortar and pestle.   Are you referring to something specific?

and per google and Wiki 

 

you would be correct 

 

A molcajete is a stone tool, the traditional Mexican version of the mortar and pestle, similar to the South American batan, used for grinding various food product

 

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Most "Mexican" restaurants in the states are serving you poor versions of Tex Mex.  I'll take real Mexican over Tex Mex all day.  Unless you're in Texas the Tex Mex is highly likely to suck.  I never understood the appeal of fajita until I moved to Houston and tried some of the original Tex Mex spots.  I still prefer moles, cochinita pibil, ceviches, and street tacos but I see why queso, fajita, and gringo tacos are popular. 

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10 minutes ago, Jauronimo said:

Most "Mexican" restaurants in the states are serving you poor versions of Tex Mex.  I'll take real Mexican over Tex Mex all day.  Unless you're in Texas the Tex Mex is highly likely to suck.  I never understood the appeal of fajita until I moved to Houston and tried some of the original Tex Mex spots.  I still prefer moles, cochinita pibil, ceviches, and street tacos but I see why queso, fajita, and gringo tacos are popular. 

Not here... It's little Mexico where I live. Nice if you know Spanish.

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3 minutes ago, joesixpack said:

If that's the case, then most people don't live in an area with a large mexican/central american population. Because if you have a sizeable one, and you're willing to try places, you can find some REALLY good ****.

 

Here, we are the minority.

 

EDIT: "We" = my family and I, we are white, European descendants.

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Just now, ExiledInIllinois said:

Here, we are the minority.

 

Depending on the town, it's the same here. One small town (15000 or so people) has at least 4-5 plcaes (2 of them being food trucks) that serve nothing that's anything like what's being described above. If I want central american food, I can drive to a pupuseria about 20 minutes away. All kinds of Honduran food there.

 

 

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1 minute ago, joesixpack said:

 

Depending on the town, it's the same here. One small town (15000 or so people) has at least 4-5 plcaes (2 of them being food trucks) that serve nothing that's anything like what's being described above. If I want central american food, I can drive to a pupuseria about 20 minutes away. All kinds of Honduran food there.

 

 

Like you said, can find amazing places.  My sister in law from Monterrey likes coming here... The supermarkets, local places... 

 

Been into the Topo Chico mineral lately... They have been really pushing it in this area.

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1 minute ago, ExiledInIllinois said:

Like you said, can find amazing places.  My sister in law from Monterrey likes coming here... The supermarkets, local places... 

 

Been into the Topo Chico mineral lately... They have been really pushing it in this area.

 

Ever had a pupusa?

 

If not, your life is void.

 

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8 minutes ago, joesixpack said:

 

Ever had a pupusa?

 

If not, your life is void.

 

No.  But just looked it up.  Kinda gordita esque... Or like a Salvadorian version of Upper Michigan/Cornish pasty/pastie  El Salvadore's take on the HotPocket®???

 

They look awesome.

 

EDIT:  I say HotPocket® in an endearing way!  DING! Ready... ?

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Just now, ExiledInIllinois said:

No.  But just looked it up.  Kinda gordita esque... Or like an El Salvadorian version of Upper Michigan/Cornish pasty/pastie  El Salvadore's take on the hotpocket???

 

They look awesome#

 

They are awesome.

 

And yes, you're right, salvadorean.

 

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