Leo's Mexican Food Restaurant

08/28/06

What? Texmex?

by jalcruces

After walking into this restaurant something just didn't feel right. Once we were seated and ordered our food, I realized what felt so strange. We were in a Mexican restaurant and all the patrons were anglo. Not a good sign when you are in a predominantly Hispanic area. Sure enough when the food came, it wasn't palatable. I had the chicken quesadilla with beans and rice. I recall the salsa tasting like ketchup with some Italian herbs. The quesadilla was whole wheat, not customary white flour. The chicken was cold and didn't seem cooked. It tasted like it came from a can as opposed to the customary grilled chicken you would find in a quesadilla. My husband had tacos that were similarly not palatable. This place is always bustling and busy. We just don't get it. Must be that people in Texas like Texmex. People here in New Mexico don't. We like authentic Mexican or Southwestern food. Not cheap imitations.

• Pros: The refried beans were very good!
• Cons: The chicken tasted canned.