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Fiesta Mexicana Restaurant Review

eat2winraleigh — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 23:51:01 +0000

Fiesta Mexicana is located in the shopping center at the intersection of Jones Franklin road and Tryon road in Raleigh.

The New Yorker – I like the chips, nice & thin. Refried beans are very good. Great margarita. Service is good. Nice place. We had the Texas Quesadilla, on a recommendation from a friend, and it didn’t disappoint. It had steak, chicken and shrimp; it was HUGE-very filling.

The Raleigh-ite – Excellent margarita, not too bitter–one of the best I’ve had for Mexican Monday. I don’t like the sauce on the enchiladas–its a thick brown sauce instead of a light red. A hole in the wall place, not my favorite but OK for a meal.

Do over? Would be back, other than I prefer Toreros or Los Tres Magueyes every time.

7/20/2009- We ordered: 2 enchiladas, #5 (2 enchiladas, rice, beans), 2 medium margaritas, queso, 1 Texas quesadilla. Total: $44.10

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Torero’s Restaurant Review

eat2winraleigh — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 01:11:49 +0000

Torero’s has several locations: in Cary on Kildaire Farm road, in Chapel Hill on US 15-501, in Raleigh on Atlantic Ave, and in Carrboro on Highway 54. The Cary location is dim with mediocre seating.

The New Yorker – Great Taquitos–they are ridiculous!! Excellent chips. Big portions. Very fresh. Anything with the shredded chicken is amazing.

The Raleigh-ite – Great Chicken Taquitos!!- A must order! Seriously though, the chicken taquitos are special. The queso is creamy, spicy & delicious. The portions are huge here so consider yourself warned. Very fluffy Mexican rice. We have been to both of the locations above. The location on Atlantic Ave in N. Raleigh had a live Mexican band and a better, more lively atmosphere. The Cary location has the same great food.

Do over? Will definitely be back–I would drive across town for the Chicken Taquitos!!

7/13/2009- Mexican Monday. We ordered : 1 grande combo (beef enchilada, chicken burrito with rice and beans), 1 chicken taquitos, 1 order of queso, 2 margaritas. Total: $26.83

9/24/2009- We ordered: 9 Margaritas, 1 order of queso, 1 broiled chicken, 1 vegetable enchilada, 2 grilled cheeses, 1 grande 1 plate, 1 grande 2 plate. Total: $94.72

Torero's Chicken Taquitos

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La Rancherita Restaurant Review

eat2winraleigh — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 18:29:15 +0000

La Rancherita is located right next to Crabtree Mall on Glenwood avenue in Raleigh.

The New Yorker – Good Mexican food, no complaints. Great Margarita.

The Raleigh-ite – Definitely like the Mexican food here. Excellent service.

Do over? If this place was around the corner, we would go more. Unfortunately, we only go when we are at the mall.

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Taco Mexico Review

Taco Mexico Review

eat2winraleigh — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 01:53:13 +0000

Taco Mexico is located off Hwy 55 in Apex.

So, tonight we wanted to try a new place for Mexican Monday. We drove to Taco Mexico in Apex because we read a couple of online reviews saying this place had the “best tacos in the area” and it was a hidden treasure. Not the case. The outside looks like a complete dive, and we almost just drove away because there were only 4 cars in the parking lot. Actually, we did drive away, but drove back because we read good things about it. We LOVE great Mexican food, so we decided to give it a try.

The New Yorker- Chips tasted like they were out of the bag. Quesadilla was the best thing I ate there. Never again will I be here again.

The Raleigh-ite - Queso was different– spicy but good. Enchiladas mediocre at best. Definitely won’t make a repeat visit. Majorly sketchy place.

Do Over? Never again.

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Los Tres Magueyes Restaurant Review

eat2winraleigh — Fri, 01 May 2009 20:14:08 +0000

Los Tres Magueyes is located in a freestanding building near the intersection of Maynard Road and Kildaire Farm Road in Cary.

The New Yorker – Excellent chips, salsa, queso. Salsa not too spicy. Couldn’t stop eating the chips; they were hot when they got to our table and very fresh.

The Raleigh-ite – Great Mexican. Cool place–you wouldn’t suspect based on the outside appearance, but a very pleasant surprise. Perfect place to unwind–awesome Margaritas.

Do over? Definitely will be back. Los Tres Magueyes is a heavy meal, so go when you are hungry!

6/29/09 Visit We ordered- 2 Coronas, 1 chicken quesadilla, 1 cheese dip, 1 # 6 combo, 2 enchiladas- Total $27.65

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Salsarita's Fresh Cantina Review

eat2winraleigh — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 21:52:47 +0000

Salsarita’s has many 2 locations in the Triangle: in the Brier Creek shopping center in Raleigh and in the Crossroads shopping center in Cary.

The New Yorker – I’m ready for Salsarita’s now. Always the right time for a couple tacos, especially the steak ones. The queso is good times. Forget taco bell or those other cheap brands. Love this place. They also have Margaritas! Such a fan.

The Raleigh-ite – Great fast food place for a quick meal. Very fresh ingredients. Love the tacos & queso. Quesadilla is great too. Salsarita’s used to have a great seasoning on their chips, but now they have different chips without that seasoning and it makes me not want to eat here as often.

Do over? Salsarita is one of our “go to” fast food places.

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