Last night after trying to eat at Amore and finding them closed, we decided to go ahead and go to Grand Boulevard. We figured since we were down on that end of 30A, then we were not too far from trying out Cantina Laredo.
I have not been on the SoWal Board in a while and didn't know what everyone thought of it.
Well- let me say- it is HORRIBLE! The margaritas are grossly over priced, and they lack flavor. Seriously- it was one of the worst dining experiences ever!!! I did have a bit of comic relief though. While waiting for our table and sitting at the bar- drinking a tasteless margarita- two single guys were next to me. The female bartender was making their guacamole. One of the guys asked what the seasoning was. She said- "oh it is my secret but feel free to stick your finger in it and lick it." :yikes:
I almost sprayed my tasteless tequila all over the bar! :floor:
The service was horrible. Our waitress disappeared- never made our tableside guacamole until our dinner arrived- at that point we told her to cancel our queso order- she then asked- "oh are you sure?". Fajita condiments were not brought until 10 minutes after the fajita meat arrived.
The food was so-so - I would compare it to something I would eat at Moe's for a lot less $!
Cantina Laredo is a rip off and it is hardly gourmet Mexican!!!!
I'm sticking to 30A from now on!!!! :clap:
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We looked at that place, yesterday, when we were down there but didn't eat there. One word on the window kept us away..."gormet". Gormet = expensive but does not always mean good. We fell victim to that trap at a similar place in Atlanta. Give me the small cinder block Mexican dives any day!
Beach LoverAuthor
Yes- would be great to have a Nuevo Laredo here at the beach!
Beach Lover
When they 1st opened it was great. The service, food, drinks, everything good. It has definitely gone downhill since then. Its gotten to the point where we only go there for lunch, no more expensive drinks and supper. Im not real hip on PF Changs either, I thought the food was okay. Way to much salt, i was drinking water all night. That is one overpriced strip mall if you ask me
Meow
They are based here in Dallas and we never eat there. Overpriced and not tasty.
Moderator
Yes- would be great to have a Nuevo Laredo here at the beach!
Neuvo Laredp may be the best I've ever eaten at. I feel bad for you you guys who don't live in Atlanta...LOL!
The ironic part is that it's not owned by Mexicans but rather by a business man and his wife who like Mexican food so much that they wanted to open a restaurant like they would like to eat at...
Beach Fanatic
Im not real hip on PF Changs either, I thought the food was okay. Way to much salt, i was drinking water all night. That is one overpriced strip mall if you ask me
Though PF Chang's will gladly work with you if you ask them to cut down on salt, have special dietary needs, etc. Mr. Mouse has to watch salt intake, and the sever made sure the kitchen knew to do what they could to help him do that.
As for the rest, methinks that there's really not much emphasis right now on return visits at some of the Grande Boulevard restos because they assume thay they can just pick up the easy tourista overflow from Sandestin and the outlet mall.
Beach Fanatic
We did take-out last summer and it was not anything to get excited about. We did like the guacamole, but the fajitas were muy ordinary.
Beach Fanatic
Since Cocos is now gone is there another good Mexican restaurant near 30A?
Beach Fanatic
They are based here in Dallas and we never eat there. Overpriced and not tasty.
We need a Taco Cabana! It's better than Cantina Laredo!
Beach Fanatic
Since Cocos is now gone is there another good Mexican restaurant near 30A?
Have you tried Don Carlos?
Beach Fanatic
Mamacita Kitty don't ya Know somebody who knows somebody to open a Papasitos Here in SloWal? I know I'm beating a dead horse.:floor::rofl::yikes:
Funnkalicious
Mamacita Kitty don't ya Know somebody who knows somebody to open a Papasitos Here in SloWal? I know I'm beating a dead horse.:floor::rofl::yikes:
:wave:Go to the Houston airport. Makes me wish I was "related to a Pappas family in Houston.":roll:
Meow
Mamacita Kitty don't ya Know somebody who knows somebody to open a Papasitos Here in SloWal? I know I'm beating a dead horse.:floor::rofl::yikes:
You are loco en la cabeza and I love it! :wave:
:wave:Go to the Houston airport. Makes me wish I was "related to a Pappas family in Houston.":roll:
Ole'!
Beach Fanatic
Have you tried Don Carlos?
I have not tried Don Carlos. Where is it?
SoWal Guide
We looked at that place, yesterday, when we were down there but didn't eat there. One word on the window kept us away..."gormet". Gormet = expensive but does not always mean good. We fell victim to that trap at a similar place in Atlanta. Give me the small cinder block Mexican dives any day!
here here!!! gourmet mexican food is for people who like fine dining more than small mexican family owned places.
try the Taqueria up on 331 north of the bridge. really good, but only beer & wine, no margaritas (fine with me as long as the cheese dip is good). also, vallartes de noches further up in freeport is really good. both owned and run by wonderful people.
we already miss Jean-Pierre and his wonderful people at coco's. they are relocating to Atlanta.
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Beach Lover
Try Destin Taqueria (208 Main Street, next to the post office) for wonderful, authentic food. All of the local Hispanic construction workers eat there! I have a report and some photos from there posted here: http://forums.egullet.org/index.php?showtopic=99578&view=findpost&p=1366810
I'm not sure if they have a full liquor license or just beer and wine.
I'm not sure if they have a full liquor license or just beer and wine.
Beach Fanatic
This thread makes us miss our "Paco's Tacos" in Los Angeles. Anyone else know the restaurant. Tortillas made to order right in front of you ... hard shelled tacos overflowing with delicious goodies, yummy Albondigas soup, chips & salsa like you dream about ... and of course magnificent margaritas ...
Beach Fanatic
Wow, I'm really starting to miss those tongue tacos that I used to get from the street vendors on bicycles in Mexico!
Beach Fanatic
Wow, I'm really starting to miss those tongue tacos that I used to get from the street vendors on bicycles in Mexico!Sounds perverse!:lol:
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