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nukeday
Joined: 13 May 2010
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i crap on mexican food in seoul all the time, but tomatillo, other than the price is really good.
their fish burrito tastes quite similar to one from rubio's - authentic mexican? no. but everyone eats that in san diego, a town even closer to the border than wherever toby's from.
they also have a "california burrito" which is served in just about every mexican place in san diego: carne asada (well, it needs some work), french fries, guacamole, hot sauce. obviously gringo food, but it's good.
their carnitas is passable too.
i'd say tomatillo is 80% chipotle and 20% decent cali style mexican.
just avoid their tortilla chips and tostadas. |
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rowdie3
Joined: 22 Sep 2003
Location: Itaewon, Seoul
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I knew this would turn into a Taco Bell sucks debate! Well done to respondent number 2 on really knowing what real Mexican food tastes like. What else do you really know? Tell me more!!!
Exciting stuff for sure!
HHAHAA!! Anyways, see you at Tomatilo. Yum! |
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sojusucks
Joined: 31 May 2008
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| Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2011 3:28 am Post subject: |
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| Consider the very real possibility that two different markets can co-exist for this kind of food. One with expensive food, (Tomatillo), that appeals to those who want a fancier dining experience, and a second for those who want to just grub on some cheap food, like Taco Bell. The cheaper alternative is also better for Koreans who want to try it for the first time. Later they may decide that they want to try the more expensive places. |
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Burndog
Joined: 17 Feb 2008
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| Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2011 6:52 am Post subject: |
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| sojusucks wrote: |
| Consider the very real possibility that two different markets can co-exist for this kind of food. One with expensive food, (Tomatillo), that appeals to those who want a fancier dining experience, and a second for those who want to just grub on some cheap food, like Taco Bell. The cheaper alternative is also better for Koreans who want to try it for the first time. Later they may decide that they want to try the more expensive places. |
Well said Sir! I find the two tiers appealing at different points of my day. Tomatillo is great for a sober lunch or dinner...while Taco Bell is a delicious drunk man's snack. We all like different things don't we?
I don't know why people assume that their tastes are the definitive set of tastes for all seasons. |
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definitely maybe
Joined: 16 Feb 2008
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| Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2011 7:42 am Post subject: |
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| sojusucks wrote: |
| Consider the very real possibility that two different markets can co-exist for this kind of food. One with expensive food, (Tomatillo), that appeals to those who want a fancier dining experience, and a second for those who want to just grub on some cheap food, like Taco Bell. The cheaper alternative is also better for Koreans who want to try it for the first time. Later they may decide that they want to try the more expensive places. |
That's reasonable enough. However, I'd say there needs to be three tiers and Tomatillo is firmly in the middle. |
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nukeday
Joined: 13 May 2010
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| Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2011 3:06 pm Post subject: |
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And what, according to all the Midwesterners, New Englanders, Canadians, and Brits on the forum, constitutes the top tier?
Please tell me it's Taco Amigo, Dos Tacos, or On the Border 
But I'm really hoping it's something I haven't heard of.
Seriously, I wish a bunch of poutine or fish and chips shops would open up so I could go around giving my uninformed opinion. |
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Burndog
Joined: 17 Feb 2008
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| Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2011 5:22 pm Post subject: |
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Seriously, I wish a bunch of poutine or fish and chips shops would open up so I could go around giving my uninformed opinion. |
I could murder some fish & chips mate. |
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definitely maybe
Joined: 16 Feb 2008
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| Posted: Sat Sep 17, 2011 4:39 am Post subject: |
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| nukeday wrote: |
And what, according to all the Midwesterners, New Englanders, Canadians, and Brits on the forum, constitutes the top tier?
Please tell me it's Taco Amigo, Dos Tacos, or On the Border
But I'm really hoping it's something I haven't heard of.
Seriously, I wish a bunch of poutine or fish and chips shops would open up so I could go around giving my uninformed opinion. |
I was under the impression the tiers were based more on cost than arrogance. |
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nukeday
Joined: 13 May 2010
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| Posted: Sat Sep 17, 2011 5:23 am Post subject: |
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| Burndog wrote: |
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Seriously, I wish a bunch of poutine or fish and chips shops would open up so I could go around giving my uninformed opinion. |
I could murder some fish & chips mate. |
the Wolfhound has excellent fish and chips at a very reasonable price!!! |
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carleverson
Joined: 04 Dec 2009
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| Posted: Sat Sep 17, 2011 4:06 pm Post subject: |
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| Guys, I'm Mexican and was born and raised in Mexico. I can confirm Taco Bell is authentic Mexican food. |
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Tallgesse
Joined: 06 Sep 2011
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| Posted: Sun Sep 18, 2011 12:03 am Post subject: |
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Oi... I end up having to do this everywhere I go online now... I worked for Taco Bell for a good while, I can answer any questions... (waits for the inevitable "Is the beef real?")
I've never heard anyone say Taco Bell is authentic mexican. I've heard it called texmex before. Not sure about that one.... Taco Bell is Taco Bell... Everyone eithier hates it, or thinks its the best thing ever. |
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sojusucks
Joined: 31 May 2008
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| Posted: Sun Sep 18, 2011 2:43 am Post subject: |
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| Tallgesse wrote: |
Oi... I end up having to do this everywhere I go online now... I worked for Taco Bell for a good while, I can answer any questions... (waits for the inevitable "Is the beef real?")
I've never heard anyone say Taco Bell is authentic mexican. I've heard it called texmex before. Not sure about that one.... Taco Bell is Taco Bell... Everyone eithier hates it, or thinks its the best thing ever. |
If we had 49 cent tacos on Sundays everyone would love the Bell. |
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Zyzyfer
Joined: 29 Jan 2003
Location: who, what, where, when, why, how?
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| Posted: Sun Sep 18, 2011 5:12 pm Post subject: |
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And what, according to all the Midwesterners, New Englanders, Canadians, and Brits on the forum, constitutes the top tier?
Please tell me it's Taco Amigo, Dos Tacos, or On the Border
But I'm really hoping it's something I haven't heard of. |
There was a place down in Songtan with an innocuous name that I definitely would have ranked top tier for Korea. I'll happily eat at most of the Mexican restaurants but would prefer better quality for 7,000+ won. |
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akcrono
Joined: 11 Mar 2010
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| Having grown up a stone's throw from the US-Mexican border, I know that Tomatillo most certainly doesn't qualify as Mexican. Furthermore I'm sick of people claiming that Taco Bell is authentic Mexican. It ain't. |
Lol, good troll. So many idiots fell for it.
I went there Sunday. Good food, price wasn't too bad. |
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NYC_Gal 2.0
Joined: 10 Dec 2010
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This would be considered top tier Mexican food:
http://www.doscaminos.com/
The ceviche at the Park Ave. location was always great. The guacamole was prepared at the table.
For cheaper authentic fare, Amsterdam Ave. has a bunch of great hole-in-the-wall places where the majority of the clientele are Mexican, though plenty of non-Mexicans enjoy the delicious food. My favorite is Tacqueria y la Fonda. |
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