New Mexican Restaurant - info?

thehungrysloth

I've heard of a new Mexican restaurant on O'Connell Street, anyone help with some details e.g.

Actual Name
Telephone Number
Website (haha, just kidding!)

For anyone that's been there

Is it any good?
Do they do frozen margheritas?*

*most important

GRMA

Inge Binge

It's in the process of opening now for 4 or 8 weeks. would be surprised if it is open now!

IB

sioda

Nope passed it last nite still closed how much longer must they taunt us

limerick_man

its called "The mexican"

thehungrysloth

I was passing the alleged restaurant last night just wondered if this was an art installation as part of EV+A?
That used to be the Limerick Development Office right?

sioda

No it was sold and if you look in the windows there is tables and kitcheny bits nice thought though

Chong

Is not going to open then sioda?

sioda

Its gonna open was just commenting that it was not a EV+A exhibit

bazz26

As far as I know this restaurant is opening today.

Chong

Bout bloody time.

irishguy

Anyone got a phone number?

sioda

Passed it yesterday its kinda a fast food take away job

Chong

Sweet.

Burritos and Enchiladas Woop Woop.

keevita

kebabs are frighteningly hot...oh yeah...

ag_46

We were there last night - it is top class, especially the food and excellent service!

Some one asked about details:
+353 (0)61 446422
www. themexican.com

I'll be going back, that is for sure.

ag_46

Chong

I have the say the food is good but by no means good mexican food and its by no means worth the money you spend in there. Its ten euro for a burrito and half full of chips with drink, I mean come on. Also what is the deal with the Jose Gonzalez song playing on loop and along with a Rodrigo Y Gabriela video playin on loop. Also it seems like the specifically employed a behind a counter just cause he looks kinda mexican.

radioman

Willem D wrote:

Its ten euro for a burrito and half full of chips with drink, I mean come on.

€8.50 actually. I thought it was decent value.

I did notice the obvious Rodrigo Y Gabriela overplaying though. When I was in there they were on the screen and on the cd player

thehungrysloth

Thanks to you all for the info. I finally got in last night & came away happy. Between us we had a Beef Burrito meal (I though the chips were generous), Mexi Fries & a Doner Kebab. All good though the kebab was a bit tame for my taste. Mexi Fries were great and at least some bit hot (chili hot).

I'm really looking forward to lurching in there half-cut and starving with the drink!

Sunn

thehungrysloth wrote:

I'm really looking forward to lurching in there half-cut and starving with the drink!

lol..truly a king among kings

Baldie

I went there last week and to be honest, I wasn't impressed!! Myself and my girlfriend got the bueritos and the were cold and tastless! The whole lot went into the bin after 3 bites, including the chips! Went to bed starving!!

sioda

Was in there Friday nite and must admit it made a great change from the usual post pub grub great kebabs and the nachos were delicious even if i did stink of garlic nearly a day later

suning

I ate in the Mexican there when it opened and i cant stay out of the place now, its gorgous, the food can be hot if u like hot or tame if u like tame.. its really good defo recommend it, u can also place orders over the phone and then come collect them, its (061)446442 and its 35, o connel street for the hungry sloth... enjoy :cool:

bazz26

suning wrote:

I ate in the Mexican there when it opened and i cant stay out of the place now, its gorgous, the food can be hot if u like hot or tame if u like tame.. its really good defo recommend it, u can also place orders over the phone and then come collect them, its (061)446442 and its 35, o connel street for the hungry sloth... enjoy :cool:

You don't own the place or work for them do you?

Limerick Dude

bazz26 wrote:

You don't own the place or work for them do you?

lol exactly what i was thinking.

Henry Ford III

I got €10 odd of takeaway from there the other night.

BBQ pork burrito and Mexi fries.

I was very dissapointed. The Buritto was skinny and was mostly tortilla. Very little filling. Chilli Kebabish is Ellen Street is miles better. Fresh naan bread packed with meat and salad.

The fries were no better, and the cheese was poured on plastic gloop. Taco fries from Abrakebabra are way ahead.

The Mexican need to improve quality and quantity to survive.

MarkR

Henry Ford III wrote:

I got €10 odd of takeaway from there the other night.

BBQ pork burrito and Mexi fries.

I was very dissapointed. The Buritto was skinny and was mostly tortilla. Very little filling. Chilli Kebabish is Ellen Street is miles better. Fresh naan bread packed with meat and salad.

The fries were no better, and the cheese was poured on plastic gloop. Taco fries from Abrakebabra are way ahead.

The Mexican need to improve quality and quantity to survive.

I've heard the same from a few people. Was looking forward to it. Might still have to try it, just to be sure!

Inge Binge

Henry Ford III wrote:

Chilli Kebabish is Ellen Street is miles better. Fresh naan bread packed with meat and salad.

That's definately the place to go! Best Doener Kebabs you can get in town!!! Trust me - I grew up with traditional turkish kebab shops in Germany!

All this texmex-style food is crap. even worst if "ethnic food" is prepared by non-nationals of the ethnic group it is supposed to come from. except Supermacs - there it makes no difference if a filipino is doing it or an irish

IB