I have always enjoyed Mexican food, but after living in Austin for almost three years, I have become an unapologetic Mexican food snob. In Terre Haute, there are a couple choices and I have tried one of them. It's passable, and they have pretty good chips. But, it isn't...what I wanted. I want choices. I want excellent Tex-Mex with delicious rajas queso. I want Interior Mexican. And of course, dear reader, you know I want breakfast tacos.
Weekend before last, on a rainy Chicago evening, I went to a El Mariachi with Michael and Ryan, just down the street from their place. First of all, excellent salsa. Second, guacamole prepared at table (We didn't get it, but next time we will.). Third, vegetarian TAMALES, delicious, a little cheese. Spicy.
I want to go back and try the plantain enchiladas and all of the other treats they serve. It isn't down the street from my place, but it is still good to know it's there and that I can embrace my snobbery. And munch on chips. Oh! And the mango margarita was perfect and boozy, served with a little umbrella.