mexican restaurant in east atlanta review
The Mexican restaurant in East Atlanta* angered me when it opened by significantly reducing free parking spaces proximate to East Atlanta Village. Despite recommendations from friends and internet acquaintances, I refused to try the Mexican restaurant because of my anger.
Last Friday, Hunter, recurring Propeller Skies character The Photographer, and I went to the Mexican restaurant for dinner. Although the menus were difficult to read in the photonically challenged back bar, we managed to order. I had enchiladas with spicy red sauce. I found the enchiladas mighty zesty and very tasty.
Beer selection is somewhat limited; however several beers produced in Mexico are represented. I ignored the aforementioned Mexican brews and had a Pabst Blue Ribbon, because it is cheap. Unexpectedly, the beer colored water provided a nice counterpoint to the flavorful food. In contrast to the beer selection, a stunning variety of tequila is available.
A point not to be overlooked in this Bush economy is prices are low by Atlanta standards. Except for the parking issue, the Mexican restaurant in East Atlanta is totally bitchin’.
notes:
* I do not remember the name and am too lazy to look it up. It does not matter anyway, as there is only one Mexican restaurant in East Atlanta.
September 25th, 2006 at 22:48
Damn, Smoove - pay attention. Technically, the only Mexican restaurant in EAV is La Casita, although others would say Blue Frog is Mexican. Of course, neither are REALLY Mexican restaurants, but La Casita is closest to it. If you were across the street from the EARL, that was Blue Frog. If you were down the side street from Grant Central, it was La Casita.
September 25th, 2006 at 23:10
So technically, I am correct. Besides, no one googles La Casita. I had no idea Blue Frog existed. Is it worth a damn?
September 26th, 2006 at 10:26
The ultimate test of whether it is a REAL mexican place or not is if actual Latin people eat there.
Our Super Taco passes the test.
PBR hits the spot sometimes. If it’s priced over $1.50 it’s a rip-off.
September 26th, 2006 at 13:43
Blue Frog is a hotly-debated topic in the EAV. Overall, I don’t think it’s great, but I think it’s a swell Cantina - as in bar; they have a nice one - and they have little hottie waitresses that barely speak English. So that’s a bonus.
September 26th, 2006 at 17:23
Mmm… Mexican food, my favorite!
September 28th, 2006 at 15:09
Props to Smoove for hauling my dead tired and starving ass to La Casita. I enjoyed the guacamole, the green salsa, and the drunk chick screaming “Freebird” two tables away!