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Missihippi · Joined: 22 Oct 2007 Location: Gwangmyeong

In case there are people out there wondering where the hell to find some mexican food, i'd like to share my experience with "On the Border" located near the subway stop at Sinchon.

Everyone has their own idea of "authentic", and considering we are in Korea, i thought it was overall a good experiance. The staff were all Korean, but they made small attempts to speak Spanish.. "hola" "como esta?" etc

Sat down at a booth with typical mexican restaurant decor. The server brought chips and salsa that were delicious and i ordered a margarita on the rocks. Ordered queso dip as an appetizer and chicken enchiladas for the meal. So far, so good. They refilled the chips on que, and margaritas were strong (to my liking).

The enchiladas had a bit of an odd sauce on it. I'm accustomed to a red sauce(tomato based) with a thick coating of cheese. Instead, i got a white/clear sauce with onions in it. It wasn't bad, just not what i expected. Nevertheless, i devoured it along with 3 more margaritas and a Dos Equis.

My bill was around 46,000 Won. Kind of expensive, but i got my mexican fill and had a nice little buzz when i left. I'd recommend it, although not the best i've ever had. Defintely will appetize your mexican craving.

Sorry for the wall of text, my class was cancelled due to the WBC Rolling Eyes

*edit* I always spell "experiance" wrong Sad

seoulsucker · Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2009 10:14 pm Post subject:

Yup...I'm there at least once a month. It's a lot more "Tex/Mex" than a lot of people might be used to, but for those of us who were brought up on Chi-Chi's, Carlos Murphy's, and Chili's it'll hit the spot every time.

It is expensive, but you get huge portions, all the fresh tortilla chips and salsa you can eat, and the best frozen margaritas in Korea. If you're willing to drop the dime, it's worth it.

roadwork · Joined: 24 Nov 2008 Location: Goin' up the country

Missihippi · Joined: 22 Oct 2007 Location: Gwangmyeong

Think the "jumbo" margarita (with regular tequila..not top shelf) was 10 or 12,000.

Yes, there was guacamole on my queso dip..

seoulsucker · Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2009 10:22 pm Post subject:

If you order the "Guacamole Live!" they will prepare guacamole at your table...fresh as it gets. Sadly, they don't use limes but it still rocks.

Basic/flavored margaritas are around 8,000 for a large "schooner" and can be upgraded with Patron, Grand Marinier, etc. for a few extra bucks. Perfect consistency, and they do pack a punch.

roadwork · Joined: 24 Nov 2008 Location: Goin' up the country

nosmallplans · Joined: 10 Oct 2008 Location: noksapyeong

Does this mean there are 2? 'Cause I'm pretty sure the one I went to was in COEX.

Ginormousaurus · Joined: 27 Jul 2006 Location: 700 Ft. Pulpit

moosehead · Joined: 05 May 2007

last time I was there I asked for a margarita made with cuervo and you'd have thought I'd asked for sushi Rolling Eyes

oh the whining and moaning and heartbreak sobbing about why they couldn't make a margarita with jose cuervo Rolling Eyes

I swear Ks are the biggest crybabies in the entire world Shocked

I say that because virtually every time I've ever asked for a particular drink to be made a specific way (not an unusual request in any other country, mind you) the sobbing begins as to why it simply can't be done.

and the absolutely WORST bartenders!!!

fyi, apparently they don't put jose in their margaritas but something else - whatever

Straphanger · Joined: 09 Oct 2008 Location: Chilgok, Korea

victorology · Joined: 10 Sep 2007

Hyeon Een · Joined: 24 Jun 2005

nosmallplans · Joined: 10 Oct 2008 Location: noksapyeong

seoulsucker · Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2009 5:44 am Post subject:

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