Edgar Devia moved to Oklahoma City 20 years ago from Bogotá, Colombia, in search of a better life for his family. As Devia worked at Mango’s Discotec, he began serving Colombian food on the side, and it became a hit with customers and gave him the confidence in his cooking abilities. He earned a reputation […]
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Fishing expedition
Shawn’s Sushi 5612 Northwest Expressway shawnssushi.com 405-792-2211 What works:The service is prompt. What needs work:The overall qualityof the fish is lacking. Tip: It offers a good happy hour at itsbar most evenings. It might come as a surprise, but the case can be made that sushi is now more popular in the United States than […]
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GOP burger
Little Mike’s 6724 Northwest Expressway littlemikeshamburgers.com 405-773-9997 What works: Fresh, hand-cut french fries and battered onion rings rival some of the best in the city. What needs work:The burger is lacking onion flavor. Tip:The political cartoons lining the walls change quite frequently. With endorsements from U.S. Rep. Steve Russell (R-Oklahoma City), Tulsa businessman and Republican […]
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Line up
L&G’s on the Blvd 4801 N. Lincoln Blvd. facebook.com/landgsontheblvd 405-524-2001 What works: The macaroni and cheese cuts like cake. What needs work: The coleslaw was swimming in mayonnaise. Tip: The $7.99 price point for unlimited barbecue on Wednesdays is tough to beat. There are few activities that make me happier than finding a good meal […]
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Decade strong
Grill on the Hill 324 SW 25th St. grillonthehillokc.com 405-634-9866 What works: Fresh and house-made ingredients like chorizo and hand-breaded okra shine. What needs work: The taco salad is somewhat clunky to eat. Tip: Order fruit fritters to go with breakfast or lunch. Nestled at the top of Commerce Street, Grill on the Hill celebrated […]
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Neighborhood legacy
Ray’s Café 2727 NW 50th St. 405-942-4100 What works: Thursday’s Persian night is a chance to explore cuisine not found much in the metro area. What needs work: The hash browns needed to be more crisp. Tip: Check out Indian taco (Tuesday and Wednesdays) and catfish (Fridays) specials. As Shermin Khazaeli and Reza “Ray” Moeeni […]
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Santa Fe dreaming
Green Chile Kitchen 12 E. Main Street, Yukon greenchilekitchen.com 405-265-4346 What works: Everything from tableside salsa to slow-cooked meat shows off well-executed depth of flavor. What needs work: Posole arrived a few degrees above lukewarm. Tip: Save room for homemade pie. My very first meal in Santa Fe, New Mexico, has lingered in my memory […]
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Hidden delight
Tandoor 1901 E. Reno Ave. tandoorokc.com 405-270-0379 What works: Chicken qorma and allo gobi pack flavor with afforable prices. What needs work: Fresh food takes at least 30 minutes. Tip: Its attached Indian market is filled with hard-to-find spices. Some of the best food of my life has been eaten in a gas station. I’m […]
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Okie Cajun
Cajun Corner 9200 N. Council Road, Suite A cajuncornerokc.com 405-792-2588 What works: Fresh oyster on the po’boy is expertly fried and spicy coleslaw stands out.. What needs work: The étouffeé needs bread to complement the dish. Tip: The draft beer is only $3. The children of Vietnamese refugees, Nam and Rick Nguyen were born in […]
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Venerable choice
Choice Cafe 5205 S. Shields Blvd. facebook.com/choicecafeokc 405-634-9900 What works: The hash browns are excellent, and the service is very good in a friendly environment. What needs work: The onions on the patty melt needed to be caramelized. Tip: Choice Cafe is open 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday. We’ve probably all heard the adage “Don’t judge […]