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Mexicasa by Tom & Jerrys

May 15, 2009 by BJ  
Filed under Mexican, Most Recent, Tex-Mex

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1501 NW 23rd Street
405-524-9100
http://www.mexicasaokc.com/

For years I always promised myself that I would drop by Tom and Jerry’s after hearing so many rave reviews about the establishment.  After all it’s in my hood.  One Valentine’s day, being the ill prepared typical male that I am, I tried to make reservations with for my date and myself to no avail.   A few months back I was pissed to find out that Tom and Jerry’s had closed down; but after inquiring, I discovered that Tom and Jerry’s would be moving north and the former location will be renovated to a fun Mexican restaurant still owned by the same folks.  I also heard they brought in a chef from somewhere special and he was really good and that they were doing some pretty creative things with the dining room.  Well, I don’t know about the chef, but I can tell you the dining room is pretty cool and the food is great!

One of the stand-out items is the queso, which is served complimentary with the chips and salsa. It is über creamy and made with Monterey Jack cheese.  Everyone that I have been there with agrees that it is of superior quality and tastes much better than any complimentary queso around.  Each meal is also served with a complimentary sopaipilla. The salsa is great and they have more fiery habanero version that provides more heat.  The food is great and so is the atmosphere.  While polling some friends that have been there the following notable statements were made. “Their queso is so good it makes you want to sew your ass shut.” Also, “If their fajita steak and chicken were to marry and have a baby they would suitably name him Jesus!” To both statements I proclaimed, “How nice for you…” but I secretly agree. 

I am also told that the owners have kept some of the infamous brunch items around.  I have not tried them but they certainly have a good reputation.  Since discovering Tom & Jerry’s in its new and colorful incarnation I have been a regular and would be remised to not write a review of the place.  They have some more authentic menu options such as street tacos with onions, cilantro and lime with a gourmet twist. (pssst! Al Pastor would be great meat option!). Oh, I forgot to mention that their prices are extremely reasonable; especially the lunch menu.  I recommended Mexicasa to my co-workers who are extremely skeptical of my restaurant choices, after a few South OKC surprises. Everyone left impressed with the quite unique ambiance and great food that satisfied both the meek and the adventurous.

When driving down 23rd street you have to pay attention as not to miss MexiCasa, not that the building is in anyway inconspicuous. I encourage all to patronize this restaurant I believe you will be impressed.

 

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Iguana Mexican Grill-Formerly Iguana Lounge

December 12, 2008 by BJ  
Filed under Highest Rated, Mexican, Most Recent, Tex-Mex

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9 NW 9th St
Oklahoma City, OK 73102
(405) 606-7172
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There comes a time when all good things must end. Fortunately there is the rare occasion when a good thing returns and becomes even better than its original incarnation. Ladies and gentlemen, allow me to present back to Oklahoma City once again the Iguana Mexican Grill. It is located just east of Broadway, in Automobile Alley, on 9th Street and offers some of the most creative Mexican Fusion in the city.

Most already know that the temperament of okcbites tends to be a little edgier than the other watered down restaurant blogs around town. Please reference the review of Iguana’s neighbor to the north 1492 New World Latin Cuisine. Iguana, as I will affectionately refer to it from now on has captured everything that I had wished 1492 would have. They have their inferior counterpart beat in every category ranging from: ambiance, variety, creative, food, drinks, quality, service, and overall originality.

My only wish is that I would have posted this sooner before the other incorrect reviews of this place, by other blogs, which will remain unnamed tarnished it’s good name.

Contrary to what you may have heard the food here is great and the staff is more than willing to accommodate special requests. The salsa sampler is a must with four varieties of salsa: Citrus Habanera, Coral Snake (A mango, habenaro variety) a lime laced tomatillo, and a smoked tomato based salsa. All of which are great additions to their already great salsa. (By the way it’s way better than 1492, because it’s loaded with fresh veggies.) The owners are past being cool. I walked in there the day they opened and have frequented the place ever since that day. A friend of mine walked in shortly after they opened (this particular day they were closed), and began to talk to one of the owners about how wonderful the salsas were. I’ll be damned if the man didn’t teach him how to make it and send him on his way with veggies and peppers to get him started. That’s the kind of thing that keeps me coming back and makes me appreciate people who have a passion for what they do; obviously these owners are friendly and care about their customers.

Upon deciding to dine at the Iguana, my recommendations are to explore all of the creative side dishes they offer. One of my favorites is the lime and cilantro infused white beans. You will find a south of the border influence on all of their unique offerings. During my most recent visit, I enjoyed the Crispy Pork Carnitas, which is a corn tortilla fried to perfection with seasoned shredded pork white cheese.

Truthfully, I can’t say enough wonderful things about this place. Round up some free time, order a drink, an appetizer, an entrée and a desert. Take your time and enjoy it with friends. I guarantee you will not be disappointed.

One questions for Iguana folks, if you should read this: Whatever happened to the Tropical Iced Tea you had? It was bomb.com!!!!! Bring it back!

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1492 New World Latin Cuisine

October 12, 2007 by BJ  
Filed under Mexican, Tex-Mex

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The Highly Anticipated 1492 New World Latin Cuisine 

There is so much to say about Oklahoma City’s newest Latino eatery that three of the four OKCbites staff have decided to contribute to this review. 

Overview

Located in OKC’s up and coming Midtown area directly across from the highly acclaimed Café do Brasil sits 1492 New World Latin Cuisine.  The restaurant has converted one of the historic Beverly’s Pancake house locations, specifically the Walker site.  The renovation and launch for 1492 has been in the works for a year and garnered the attention of myself and numerous others all over the city.    The ambiance is great.  One can be seated next to the large picture windows and view the hustle and bustle of lower walker while relazing in the dining room.  With a large bar area, swank chandeliers, and a soon to open patio; 1492 has positioned itself to offer an upscale dining experience to the city’s affluent and young hip crowd.   

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