Credit: Mark Hancock Have you ever seen one of those nature videos where a school of piranhas attacks a cow and just strips all the flesh off in a matter of minutes? That is pretty much what it looks like when my family attacks a basket filled with freshly made tortillas. Almost every Tuesday night, […]
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Casa de Mi Padre
Shot in “Mexicoscope” by director Matt Piedmont (TV’s Funny or Die Presents …), the movie casts Ferrell as dumpy ranch hand Armando Alvarez who inadvertently gets mixed up in the drug war between his favored brother, Raul (Diego Luna, Contraband), and Raul’s nemesis (Gael García Bernal, Babel). To further complicate matters, he falls for his […]
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Emerging eateries
Birrieria Don Arthur’s 1933 N. MacArthur Blvd. 495-8700 No frills or pretense in this colorful eatery, which features the sort of cuisine that is a rarity in an Oklahoma Mexican joint. On the menu you’ll find goat, lamb, tripe as well as the more ubiquitous Mexican foods. The relatively new restaurant appears to be doing […]
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Pepe Delgados Mexican Restaurante
Nestled in the center of Norman’s Campus Corner, Pepe Delgados tastes like you could be dining 1,500 miles away in owner Emilio Salinas’ home village of Punta Maldonado, Mexico. “There’s an African-Mexican influence in our recipes, because my mother is African,” he said. “There was a shipwreck and her ancestors stayed right there in the […]
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Ricardo’s restaurant
Ricardo Lopez (its proprietor) operates this flagship location. There are two other Ricky’s Cafes in OKC. Pride in ownership and operation are evident in the spotless interior that’s spacious and attractive. The place exudes attention to detail. Tasteful floral arrangements, wrought-iron candelabras and colorful Mexican ceramics are at every turn. Behind glass, next to the […]
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Ricardo’s restaurant
Ricardo Lopez (its proprietor) operates this flagship location. There are two other Ricky’s Cafes in OKC. Pride in ownership and operation are evident in the spotless interior that’s spacious and attractive. The place exudes attention to detail. Tasteful floral arrangements, wrought-iron candelabras and colorful Mexican ceramics are at every turn. Behind glass, next to the […]
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Ricardo’s restaurant
Ricardo Lopez (its proprietor) operates this flagship location. There are two other Ricky’s Cafes in OKC. Pride in ownership and operation are evident in the spotless interior that’s spacious and attractive. The place exudes attention to detail. Tasteful floral arrangements, wrought-iron candelabras and colorful Mexican ceramics are at every turn. Behind glass, next to the […]
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Chillin’ at Chelino’s
This is the most recent addition to the locally based Chelino’s chain. Diners were mostly groups of four to six men who filled the tables in the simple, cheerful dining room while inhaling the food from the kitchen. There was no way they were leaving the least bit hungry. The Chelino’s menu takes a bit […]
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Smag 7: Heard of these guys?
JJ’s Alley212 E. Sheridan 605-4543 Most people heading into Bricktown can’t resist the opportunity to immerse themselves in a slice of pizza. Here’s the deal: Every Tuesday from 5 to 7:30 p.m., JJ’s gives away free pizza, and they are packing them in. People get whatever the chef is cooking that night, with toppers such […]
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Spanking new
Napoli’s Italian Restaurant 800 S. Air Depot, Midwest City 610-7900 Knowing that we all have eaten Italian cuisine repeatedly, Napoli’s offers some unusual fare, including a Jet’s Special done with chicken and eggplant, lobster ravioli, and linguini tutto mare done with mussels, shrimp and scallops. Open daily, this used to be King Wah for a […]