Tag: mexican food

La Cocina de Doña Nena ushers in OKC diners for tasty and authentic Mexican cuisine. Start out with guacamole cheese crisps or bean nachos, then follow up with a wide assortment of quesadillas, tostadas, burritos or fajitas. For a great value, order a ‘Plato Delicious’ – with options ranging from classic combo plates to tamale dinners or Angelo’s Special...

Almost a century ago, a little girl named Augustina Florentino lived in a tiny, sun-kissed village in Puebla, Mexico, right near the Oaxacan border. Her mother, who was from Oaxaca, taught her how to prepare Oaxacan and Pueblan molés – those fantastic sauces that are the glory of Mexican cuisine. She always used spices fresh from the garden, roasting...

Drive way down south to Brownsville, Texas, and then another thousand miles south through Mexico, and you’ll reach a fabled land of green valleys, rugged mountains, sea and desert. That’s Oaxaca. In the tiny villages of Oaxaca was developed arguably the most sophisticated (and delicious) cuisine of the Americas. Rich, complex sauces shimmering with flavor that takes days of...

Family owned Casa Perico began in 1996 and currently operates a catering enterprise as well as two Oklahoma City restaurant locations. (Another location in Yukon is set to open this month.) Serving an extensive and authentic Mexican menu, lunch specials are featured seven days a week. Menu options include appetizers like fried avocado and quesadillas, and traditional favorites of...

It’s all about the slow-roasted al pastor at Trompudo’s Tacos, which always provides hand-made goodies served up in your choice of vehicles, plus toppings and finishings with choices among house specialty pineapple salsas. Options include tacos with or without cheese, burritos, quesadillas and mulitas, a yummy blend of grilled cheeses on two corn tortillas, filled with al pastor and...

When checking out OKC’s Ted’s Tacos and Cantina, many start with choices from the menu’s shareables, with options like guacamole salad, which includes four scoops of always-fresh guacamole with lettuce, tomatoes and cheese. Another favorite is Ted’s special sheet pan nachos with shredded cheese, queso, pico de gallo, pinto beans and toppings of house-made Southwest sauce and your choice...

Known for authentic Mexican recipes, Los Hermanos Tacos features Mexican plates like the Thursday only special: albondigas, and the daily option of hot and spicy Camarones a la Diabla – shrimp and diced ham sautéed in a la diabla sauce and served with rice, beans, a side salad and handmade corn tortillas. For a fresh, tangy taste of the...

With delicacies all the way from the Mexican state of Chihuahua, Tarahumaras Mexican Grill offers authentic cuisine you’ll be hard-pressed to find elsewhere in Oklahoma. Made fresh from scratch daily, the green and red chile salsas are comprised from the chiles of Chihuahua, creating a distinctive flavor. Try rotanas, a mix of fried onions and peppers with a special...

Everyone is family at Café Antigua, a family-owned, authentic Guatemalan restaurant serving what many say is the best coffee in Oklahoma City, along with tasty breakfast and lunch. Lunch choices include Biztek Ranchero, a pan-fried beef steak with sautéed onions and tomato, topped with egg and served with whole black beans, white rice and a house salad. Indulge your...

There are nuances to Tex-Mex cuisine, and Dos Bandidos offers a menu curated from family and friends in southern California and Mexico. Such highlights include 15 house-crafted drinks like the Canatarito – a Jalisco tradition of tequila, orange liquor, Squirt, juices of orange and lime, served in a clay mug with a Chamoy and Tajin rim, replete with a...