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[igotworms]

I will be heading to Bkk soon for some electronics shopping and I would like to know where some, if any, high quality mexican restaurants can be found.  The last time I had mexi in Bkk I was thouroughly disappointed (forgot the name of the rest.).

Anyone have any suggestions?


Oh....How about a good steak restaurant with BBQ sauce?  None of this Pepper sauce crap.  Anybody know a good BBQ steak house in Bkk?

Cheers.

[PvtDick]

Whether you're talking about Tex-Mex or Mex-Mex, my advice is to forget about it.  Take it from someone who's tried every wannabe that's come along in the past 15 years:  none have come even close.

[TRIPxCORE]

Dont think Mexican is a possibility my friend.  When it comes to steak, I have heard they are around but have not tried myself.

[igotworms]

I'm desperate here.  Is there even a Chilli's there?  Even suburban mall tex-mex food will suffice as long as its better than the mexi food found here in Phuket and elsewhere in the South.

[ka12345]

Señor Pico's, Rembrandt Hotel, Sukhumvit Soi 18.

[thaihome]

igotworms, on Mon 2004-06-14, 21:59:43, said:

I'm desperate here.  Is there even a Chilli's there?  Even suburban mall tex-mex food will suffice as long as its better than the mexi food found here in Phuket and elsewhere in the South.

Mexican (tex-mex or whatever) is not real big in Asia.  Have tried several places in Bangkok and was very disappointed.  Have not tried Senor Picos, but reports are not encouraging.
Nearest Chilli’s is KL airport.  Might be worth a quick flight, you don't even have to go through immigration.  There is also one in KLCC.

For steak, you might try Outback Steak House.  Used to one in SCB Plaza (HQ for Siam Commercial Bank). Stay away from Sizzler.
TH

[igotworms]

Only thing good about sizzler is the salad bar...especially when you're weekly veggie intake is as low as mine...

Outback Steakhouse...I could use some chain-store steak about now...

I'm getting hungry.

Thanks for the info.

[kasi]

This place might be worthy:
http://www.bluebbq.com/

I've been meaning to try it. I've heard they have great burgers, a rare thing in the LOS.

[bangsaen bob]

Bourbon Street at Washington Square has some Mexican food,  not too bad.  I stop in there every couple of months.

[PvtDick]

Depends on your standards, of course, but I find the Mexican food at Bourbon St. complete rubbish.  Not even Taco Bell quality.

[numpty]

there is a chilis in jakarta. the food is ok but the plastic feel doesnt inspire me to return.

no has mentioned el gordo???

[PvtDick]

El Gordo...possibly the worst "Mexican" food on the planet.

[Khun ?]

PvtDick, on Wed 2004-06-16, 03:59:56, said:

Depends on your standards, of course, but I find the Mexican food at Bourbon St. complete rubbish.  Not even Taco Bell quality.

I 'll second the Bourbon street comment. Pico's was not bad, bring some cash
the price was western prices. Still a good treat for being in asia and you have the flavor for such taste.

[igotworms]

I think I ate at Pico's last time I was in BKK.  Is that in the Silom Area?  

Chilli's in Jakarta...quite a long haul for some fajitas.  I ate at the Chilli's in KL's Petronas Towers Shopping center (or whatever the name is) and it did the trick.  

El Gordo was the nickname of a 22 year old senior during my old days of high school.  He was the welding king....four years of welding skills ahead of everyone.  

Think I'll pass on El Gordo's.

But thanks for your input...I may just try out a few of these places.  Store up for the upcoming Monsoon hibernation period.

Cheers!

[PvtDick]

Senor Pico's is not on Sukhumvit; it's in the Rembrandt Hotel on Sukhumvit Soi 18.  I agree, it's the best (but also the most expensive) in Bangkok.  But don't get your hopes up too high; if this restaurant were anywhere in the US it would be laughed out of town.

[Kan Win]

igotworms, on Mon 2004-06-14, 11:23:47, said:

I will be heading to Bkk soon for some electronics shopping and I would like to know where some, if any, high quality mexican restaurants can be found.  The last time I had mexi in Bkk I was thouroughly disappointed (forgot the name of the rest.).

Anyone have any suggestions?


Oh....How about a good steak restaurant with BBQ sauce?  None of this Pepper sauce crap.  Anybody know a good BBQ steak house in Bkk?

Cheers.

  

Welcome to BBK.

Try Mexico,    they may have some….me think… sorry, Kan not help you with that one in BKK.     Try some Thai food, heard that is very spicy…  

Tony Roma’s on Sukumvit near soi 5 to 7 me think for BBQ baby back beef ribs…

[igotworms]

Kan Win, on Wed 2004-06-16, 20:54:05, said:

Welcome to BBK.

Try Mexico,    they may have some….me think… sorry, Kan not help you with that one in BKK.     Try some Thai food, heard that is very spicy…  

Tony Roma’s on Sukumvit near soi 5 to 7 me think for BBQ baby back beef ribs…

Thanks for the insight.  Very practical.  

Thai food...remind me...do you mean spring rolls?  Those aren't spicy.

um...Mexico...?  Whose has the time to go to Mexico?  And who can find it, all tucked away up there.  

So, BBQ ribs huh?  No quite what I'm looking for...but I hear Naritiwat or Pattani has the best baby back pork ribs.  Must be the sauce.  I highly recommend it.  If you do make it to the South, and order some ribs, just mention that you are a staunch supporter of Thaksin, and they'll give ya a discount.

Good luck.      

[ka12345]

PvtDick, on Wed 2004-06-16, 20:48:31, said:

Senor Pico's is not on Sukhumvit; it's in the Rembrandt Hotel on Sukhumvit Soi 18.  I agree, it's the best (but also the most expensive) in Bangkok.  But don't get your hopes up too high; if this restaurant were anywhere in the US it would be laughed out of town.

First, it's a US franchise and second, I disagree. At least where I am (south FL) Senor Pico's would easily compete with the americanized Mex-restaurants.

Funny thing is, I can't believe that Chili's is even mentioned in a thread about mex food. Sure, they have fajitas on the menu but that is about as mexican as it gets...

[thaihome]

ka12345, on Wed 2004-06-16, 22:40:47, said:

Funny thing is, I can't believe that Chili's is even mentioned in a thread about mex food. Sure, they have fajitas on the menu but that is about as mexican as it gets...

This is thread about mexican food in Thailand (could be Asia in general), you take what you can get.  
The best I have found is Cha-Cha-Cha's in Holland village in Singapore.  Singapore does have a couple of Taco Bell's. If you want a real laugh, try the Taco Bell in Shanghai.  
TH

[Up2U]

thaihome, on Mon 2004-06-14, 23:45:27, said:

igotworms, on Mon 2004-06-14, 21:59:43, said:

I'm desperate here.  Is there even a Chilli's there?  Even suburban mall tex-mex food will suffice as long as its better than the mexi food found here in Phuket and elsewhere in the South.

Mexican (tex-mex or whatever) is not real big in Asia.  Have tried several places in Bangkok and was very disappointed.  Have not tried Senor Picos, but reports are not encouraging.
Nearest Chilli’s is KL airport.  Might be worth a quick flight, you don't even have to go through immigration.  There is also one in KLCC.

For steak, you might try Outback Steak House.  Used to one in SCB Plaza (HQ for Siam Commercial Bank). Stay away from Sizzler.
TH

What's with Chili's, then?

KLIA and KLCC are lousy, as is the one in Abu Dhabi, near Ally Pally (AlAin Palace Hotel). Do not reckon the food at all - wouldn't call it any kind of Mex.

[thaihome]

Up2U, on Thu 2004-06-17, 16:45:31, said:

KLIA and KLCC are lousy, as is the one in Abu Dhabi, near Ally Pally (AlAin Palace Hotel). Do not reckon the food at all - wouldn't call it any kind of Mex.

Thank you for your constructive post.  I glad I gave you an opportunity to mention that you have been to Abu Dhabi and can describe in such detail the exact location of the Chilli's there.

Never claimed Chilli’s was great.  But I will say it is the best fajita's I have found in Asia (other then the ones I make at home!).
The thread is about Mexican food in Thailand. I sort of broadened it to include anywhere in Asia.  If you have found great (or even decent) Mexican food, in any form, in Asia, please post.  
TH

[igotworms]

thaihome, on Fri 2004-06-18, 10:34:13, said:

The thread is about Mexican food in Thailand. I sort of broadened it to include anywhere in Asia.  If you have found great (or even decent) Mexican food, in any form, in Asia, please post. 
TH

Actually, I believe this post that I started was about Mexican food in Bangkok.

[thaihome]

igotworms, on Fri 2004-06-18, 11:14:04, said:

Actually, I believe this post that I started was about Mexican food in Bangkok.

You are correct. I admit to a small hijacking in an attempt to find mexican anywhere in Asia.
TH

[stumonster]

what about the woodstock in nana, I saw some mexican on the menu there the other day...the other food is good there.

[Georgie-Porgie]

The Mexican food at Woodstock is pretty good if you just have it once in a while; Just keep thinking of the Key Lime pie afterwards, even though that is probably not authentic either!