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hanno Platinum Member

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Has anybody eaten at Senor Pico (Rembrandt Hotel) since it re-opened? I'm curious how it stacks up.

I have eaten there and thought both food and service were great. And the band was excellent. Come to think of it, one of the better evenings I have had in BKK.

mightyharriss Silver Member

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The Gorditas are awesome, they usually have it for their buffet lunch/dinner... There is one on Saturday 31st.. I'm taking the evening off to go for Margaritas and more Margaritas and lots of delicious food

Ulysses G. Star Member

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Let's be honest. There is no good Mexican food in Bangkok. Some places are better than others but even the better ones must be qualified by the statement "not bad for Thailand". None of them would still be open after a month in the West.

Does that include La Monita? I have not been to Bangkok since it became well known, but have always gotten the impression that it is something special and would at least be acceptable in California.

My favorite Mexican restaurant in Thailand is Miguel's in Chiang Mai and if I wandered into it in San Francisco, I would not be impressed, but I don't think that I would complain about it either. I just wouldn't go back. Every other Mexican restaurant I've eaten at in Thailand would be laughable in the Golden State.

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RuamRudy Platinum Member

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Let's be honest. There is no good Mexican food in Bangkok. Some places are better than others but even the better ones must be qualified by the statement "not bad for Thailand". None of them would still be open after a month in the West.

Does that include La Monita? I have not been to Bangkok since it became well known, but have always gotten the impression that it is something special and would at least be acceptable in California.

My favorite Mexican restaurant in Thailand is Miguel's in Chiang Mai and if I wandered into it in San Francisco, I would not be impressed, but I don't think that I would complain about it either. I just wouldn't go back. Every other Mexican restaurant I've eaten at in Thailand would be laughable in the Golden State.

I took a friend from Houston to La Monita and, while he said it was tasty and good, he reckoned that it was not quite authentic Tex Mex, limited by the lack of availability of authentic ingredients.

Ulysses G. Star Member

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I am pretty sure that they are California style Mexican - which I love. Could it be that is different enough from Tex Mex to give the impression that it is not authentic? My experience with Mexican food is mostly limited to California, so I'm not sure how it is different from Tex Mex.

RuamRudy Platinum Member

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I am pretty sure that they are California style Mexican - which I love. Could it be that is different enough from Tex Mex to give the impression that it is not authentic? My experience with Mexican food is mostly limited to California, so I'm not sure how it is different from Tex Mex.

Possibly you are correct - I am very ignorant of the variances in regional takes on the food; I clearly need to do further investigation :)

Jingthing Legendary Member

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There is definitely a big difference between Tex Mex and California Mex but we're not going to settle it here!

Evidence of how hot this topic can be:

http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/505569

I know I prefer California Mex.

When thinking about it, the first thing that comes to mind with Tex Mex is a large combo plate with LOTS of melted cheese in it.

Think: GUT BUSTER.

For me California Mex is actually closer to Mexican Mex (which of course has many regional differences as well within Mexico) but with more of an emphasis on healthier preparation methods.

In my opinion, California style is superior in the culinary department but that doesn't matter. Whatever you like, have it. The problem in Thailand is getting decent Mexican of ANY kind!

But like I said, it's a BIG topic.

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smokie36 Star Member

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Let's be honest. There is no good Mexican food in Bangkok. Some places are better than others but even the better ones must be qualified by the statement "not bad for Thailand". None of them would still be open after a month in the West.

Does that include La Monita? I have not been to Bangkok since it became well known, but have always gotten the impression that it is something special and would at least be acceptable in California.

My favorite Mexican restaurant in Thailand is Miguel's in Chiang Mai and if I wandered into it in San Francisco, I would not be impressed, but I don't think that I would complain about it either. I just wouldn't go back. Every other Mexican restaurant I've eaten at in Thailand would be laughable in the Golden State.

La Monita would be the best Mexican in London.

Ulysses G. Star Member

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Let's be honest. There is no good Mexican food in Bangkok. Some places are better than others but even the better ones must be qualified by the statement "not bad for Thailand". None of them would still be open after a month in the West.

Does that include La Monita? I have not been to Bangkok since it became well known, but have always gotten the impression that it is something special and would at least be acceptable in California.

My favorite Mexican restaurant in Thailand is Miguel's in Chiang Mai and if I wandered into it in San Francisco, I would not be impressed, but I don't think that I would complain about it either. I just wouldn't go back. Every other Mexican restaurant I've eaten at in Thailand would be laughable in the Golden State.

La Monita would be the best Mexican in London.

I know that London has some great restaurants, but not sure about Mexican.

Ulysses G. Star Member

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So does Bangkok UG...that's my point.

Did you ever try Miguel's in Chiang Mai? I'm guessing that La Monita would be better, but can not be sure without trying it.

smokie36 Star Member

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So does Bangkok UG...that's my point.

Did you ever try Miguel's in Chiang Mai? I'm guessing that La Monita would be better, but can not be sure without trying it.

I'm not in Chiang Mai that often UG...and when I want Western food there I go to Duke's...sorry! biggrin.png

prog Apprentice Member

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There is no real good Mexican in the city. Senor Pico is the best I have had in town, but I would not eat there if I was in Texas. I do not like La Monita, but I am not really a Cal-Mex person. I am not really a Tex-Mex person either. Mex-Mex is my thing, and Senor Pico is the closest this city has...

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atyclb Platinum Member

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A few days ago a group of us ate at margaritaville sukumwit 13. that night they actually had a chef from mexico. there were quite a few plates ordered. some were decent while others not so good. my frame of reference for mexican food is significant travel in mexico (spanish fluent). also eaten in san diego. not sure if affiliated, chef or owner, there was a western guy behind the counter that was morbidly obese. either he loves the food there a lot or is a poster child for big men enjoying life in thailand.

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JohnOFphon Silver Member

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Last night between rain showers, daughter and I went to W Market. This is an open air market surrounded by shops selling food. It's sort of on the corner of Sukumvit and soi 71. Behind Sky Walk Condominum. There are shops selling hamburgers, pizza, sauages, Issan and Japanese dishes. Lots to choose from.

After we had already order Lasangna and spagetti from one stall, I noticed a new shop that said "Mexican food".

Of course being a lover of Taco's I had to go check it out. Now I'll tell you I have as of yet I have't eatten there, but I will this weekend.

The owner/chef is from Mexico City and he has a very nice menu. More border style than Mexico City. Tacos, burritoes, qusadillas, encaladas and the like.(forgive my spelling, but you get the idea)

The dishes can be made with beef ( hamburger I imagine) pork or chicken.

After I have had a chance to try the food I'll write a little about what I think.

smokie36 Star Member

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Last night between rain showers, daughter and I went to W Market. This is an open air market surrounded by shops selling food. It's sort of on the corner of Sukumvit and soi 71. Behind Sky Walk Condominum. There are shops selling hamburgers, pizza, sauages, Issan and Japanese dishes. Lots to choose from.

After we had already order Lasangna and spagetti from one stall, I noticed a new shop that said "Mexican food".

Of course being a lover of Taco's I had to go check it out. Now I'll tell you I have as of yet I have't eatten there, but I will this weekend.

The owner/chef is from Mexico City and he has a very nice menu. More border style than Mexico City. Tacos, burritoes, qusadillas, encaladas and the like.(forgive my spelling, but you get the idea)

The dishes can be made with beef ( hamburger I imagine) pork or chicken.

After I have had a chance to try the food I'll write a little about what I think.

Behind W District.

Get some photos too please...I might check it out soon as well.

Stan42 Advanced Member

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"New Cowboy" bar and restaurant in Suk 22 has excellent regular, and puffed taco's. Their burritos are horrible though.

TheAppletons Gold Member

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"New Cowboy" bar and restaurant in Suk 22 has excellent regular, and puffed taco's. Their burritos are horrible though.

Might just be me but I think you lost all credibility when you said "puffed" tacos. cowboy.gif (Pretending that's a guy in a sombrero.)

JohnOFphon Silver Member

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"New Cowboy" bar and restaurant in Suk 22 has excellent regular, and puffed taco's. Their burritos are horrible though.

Cowboy bar has the cheapest beer I've seen in a place like this. (70bt small Leo) Airconditioned. No girls to tell you how handsome you are, and a good menu.

The tacos are ok, that's all I can say.

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