Ever since 2007 when we enjoyed green chili in Denver at both
La Loma and
Wynkoop Brewing Co....we have been looking for a fix here in MN. That's when we heard of
Ol' Mexico in Roseville...can it measure up?
Right behind Dairy Queen #1 on Lexington it appears to be a bar that can't quite make up its mind between 80s-rock-blue-collar bar and mexican restaurant. Their tequila selection is impressive for their lack of dedication in other areas of authenticity; cheeseburgers, NTN trivia, VFW-style woodwork ambiance. If they would fully commit to the concept they might have something here....but right now we would be happier if it were more of either one.
The problem occurs on the plate too...it seems like they are trying to hide something....with cheese. and cheese. AND CHEESE! Things were smothered in so much we couldn't even tell with flavor of enchilada we were eating until we tore them open some more.
Must Have
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Very Good
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Good
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+ Green Chili
I am not denying that I would eat the Ol' Mexico vision of this any time it was placed in front of me. But it does miss the mark for Denver green chili. In Denver green chili is a stew of New Mexico/Anaheim chilis and ground pork. Depending on the restaurant you are in it will be served as chip dip, or straight up chili, or both. Here it is chilis with beef chunks and then topped with a huge dollop of sour cream - seeming again to try to hide something. The order came with deep-fried flour torilla wedges - which were fine but wasted when compared to just dipping the complimentary tortillas. We now believe it hopeless to get mindblowing green chili in MN  |
+ Original 24oz Margarita
+ Complimentary Tortilla Chips
+ Beef Enchilada (with too much cheese)
+ Sonoma Black Beans
Take It Or Leave It
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? Complimentary Table Salsa -- like watery Pace
? Refried Beans -- must be made in bacon lard...tastes like eating bacon...where's the bean flavor?
? Cheese Enchilada (with too much cheese on top)
? Chicken Taco
? Chili Relleno with Beef (and too much cheese)
? Chicken Enchilada (with too much cheese)
Too bad....I don't think they are bad cooks...the green chili has some promise for inventiveness...but they don't know what they are trying to accomplish here. I don't think we will be back to find out if they figure it out.
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Wed, 08/13/08 21:43
We bought ours around 7/9 9.
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Tue, 08/12/08 15:12
Now I'm torqued!