Traditional Mexican Food (you know, tacos)?

[Keyser]

To the OP - I understand what you are looking for. For the record, I much prefer TexMex to more authentic Mexican food. But, I've been spoiled by having lots of good (TexMex) restaurants here in Texas.

If you have a car, I saw someone mention Chuy's (note: NOT Chevy's, but Chuy's). I know it's a chain, and most of the big chains tend to not be quite as good, but I have eaten at a few different Chuy's restaurants and really like them. It tends to be heavier on the spices than lots of places, though. On the other hand, I've tried Chevy's twice and I'll try to avoid going back there again, but it will have the kind of food you're looking for.

 

[mellyf]

The origins of the taco are really unknown.

Whatever they were, the article is pretty clear that the taco as we know it was an American invention designed to bring Mexican food across the border. It was surely adapted from something actually eaten in Mexico, and possibly called a taco, but there were no fried shells, cheddar cheese, etc, and I doubt OP is looking for offal.

If you handed a Taco Bell "taco" to a person from Mexico, they probably wouldn't believe you if you told them what it was supposed to be.

When I first saw the OP's title, I assumed she was talking about more authentic Mexican tacos. That's the type of taco that I immediately think of. However, when reading her post, I realized she meant the Americanized version. Maybe most people immediately realized what she meant, but I don't think it's necessary to belittle her as previous posts did.

Tripe is a traditional filling, but I'll stick with carne asada or carnitas for myself as well.

 

[L&Lfan]

Why is there so much bullying on these boards? Can't folks inform/correct each other in a gentle way? So much sarcasm/ belittling/ superior attitudes around here.

 

[AngiTN]

San Angel Inn is a lot closer to authentic than Tex Mex that you are speaking of. Give it a chance. I do know they serve enchiladas at lunch but its not Tex Mex so much as the usual stuff.

Fajitas, Tacos, Nachos, Burritos, Chimichangas etc. are not normal Mexican food. They are Americanized versions resembling Sonoran Mexican food. Further south in Mexico the food varies considerably, much of which is not what we see so much of in the USA. I find San Angel Inn and La Hacienda much more authentic to whats found south of the border. I do believe the counter service take out canteen in Epcot/Mexico has tacos.

My first thought was "since when is Fajitas, Tacos, Nachos, Burritos and Chimichangas found at nearly every Mexican restaurant in America "normal Mexican food"?
Normal Tex-Mex I suppose. What you find at the Mexican pavilion is more "normal Mexican" though it's still "dumbed down" a little

 

[6loversofdisney]

After so much deliberation, I've decided to nix San Angel. I showed the kids the menu and then a bunch of food images from there and no one felt good about it. We have decided to replace it with Tusker House so we can get priority seating for the JB show.

Maybe one day my DH and I will get to San Angel where I think we will enjoy the food!

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

If you handed a Taco Bell "taco" to a person from Mexico, they probably wouldn't believe you if you told them what it was supposed to be.

No one is disputing your last statement -- that current US TexMex tacos aren't the same as original Mexican version -- just perhaps wondering why it was necessary for you to be so derisive.

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

After so much deliberation, I've decided to nix San Angel. I showed the kids the menu and then a bunch of food images from there and no one felt good about it. We have decided to replace it with Tusker House so we can get priority seating for the JB show.

Maybe one day my DH and I will get to San Angel where I think we will enjoy the food!

I posted in your TH thread as well -- hope you guys enjoy it!!!

 

[CaliTex]

Hush, America makes everything better, even your native cuisine.

We can make it faster and cheaper, though. Just not sure that's such a good thing...

I LOVE LOVE LOVE San Angel Inn. I have lived my entire life within a few hundred miles of the Mexican border, in a culture very happily Mexican-American, and I adore San Angel Inn. I love the salsa! Yummy! As PPers have said, it *is* authentic, just not terribly Americanized. But maybe give it a try, 6loversof Disney; perhaps order some of the more recognized/less adventurous offerings. Or stick to CS if you don't want to risk it. My advice is stay away from anything that has mole--that's not a flavor that is at all familiar in Americanized Mexican food. (I don't care for it myownself.) Good luck, and I hope you find some Mexican food you enjoy!

 

[disneyfav4ever]

I think for what you're looking for you'd be better off eating at the QS in Mexico or at Pecos Bill's in MK. The food at San Angel and La Hacienda is more authentic than what you consider Mexican food.

 

[6loversofdisney]

I am sure some of our Mexican disers are shaking their heads reading this.

It's okay. I'll keep the title. Those same folks would probably be offended that you called then "Mexican Disers"

 

[ellie05]

It's okay. I'll keep the title. Those same folks would probably be offended that you called then "Mexican Disers"

Why would they be offended by that. That is their nationality. Unlike you calling traditional Mexican food what is not.

 

[missbrooke06]

For the items I've ordered at San Angel I've found they were very bold flavored unlike some of the chain 'Mexican' restaurants around town and I live in AZ. Now if you meant extra hot spicy then that would be more Sonoran rather that traditional Mexican which is more common to the entirety of MX.

No, just flavor. I'm not a spicy food fan and I expected to really enjoy San Angel but unfortunately, the food was absolutely forgettable and tasteless. The only memorable part of the meal was the atrocious service (although I think it was just our server knowing we were an auto 18% gratuity and not reflective of the whole restaurant).

 

[Huff]

No, just flavor. I'm not a spicy food fan and I expected to really enjoy San Angel but unfortunately, the food was absolutely forgettable and tasteless. The only memorable part of the meal was the atrocious service (although I think it was just our server knowing we were an auto 18% gratuity and not reflective of the whole restaurant).

Most likely depends on what you order or what you're looking for. In prior years I ordered a steak and chili relleno. It had an excellent mole sauce on it which was very flavorful. Not seeing it on the menu now.

 

[Dbktmc]

Why is there so much bullying on these boards? Can't folks inform/correct each other in a gentle way? So much sarcasm/ belittling/ superior attitudes around here.

 

[Huff]

Why is there so much bullying on these boards? Can't folks inform/correct each other in a gentle way? So much sarcasm/ belittling/ superior attitudes around here.

Because people who think they know everything post here and are very annoying to those of us who do!

 

[Nancyg56]

After so much deliberation, I've decided to nix San Angel. I showed the kids the menu and then a bunch of food images from there and no one felt good about it. We have decided to replace it with Tusker House so we can get priority seating for the JB show.

Maybe one day my DH and I will get to San Angel where I think we will enjoy the food!

I think that when you get there you will be surprised. It was a lovely setting with really good food. I wanted to bring the girls when we go in December because I think they woudl love sitting in that darkened Pyramid while watching the volcano erupt as the boats slide by.