The only time I would go to Carlos O'Kelly's when there was a group event or some situation where I had no say. The restaurant that I really really miss in Ames is O'Mally McGhee's. That was some amazing food.
That whole stretch of lincoln way between grand and duff could use some redevelopment and liberal use of a bulldozer.
I never could understand why Carlos in CR was always so busy. My wife liked it because it wasn't very spicy, but beyond the chips and salsa, the rest of the food was pretty marginal. You could always count on a plate with a huge helping of out of the can refried beans and nasty rice with whatever you ordered. There are a lot better choices in CR, that is for sure. There is a good place on the SW side near where K-mart use to be. Can't remember the name and I am rarely in that part of town when it is time to eat.
Why do people call cheese dip queso? Queso just means cheese, not a specific fake Mexican dipping sauce.Only redeeming quality of Carlos O'Kellys is the queso.
Because if you call it cheese dip you sound like a stupid gringo.Why do people call cheese dip queso? Queso just means cheese, not a specific fake Mexican dipping sauce.
Midwestern white people love them some bland food with the illusion of flavor.I never could understand why Carlos in CR was always so busy. My wife liked it because it wasn't very spicy, but beyond the chips and salsa, the rest of the food was pretty marginal. You could always count on a plate with a huge helping of out of the can refried beans and nasty rice with whatever you ordered. There are a lot better choices in CR, that is for sure. There is a good place on the SW side near where K-mart use to be. Can't remember the name and I am rarely in that part of town when it is time to eat.
Because if you call it cheese dip you sound like a stupid gringo.
I have no idea how the one on Westown Parkway stayed open so long. It's such a bad location.
There is so much wrong in this thread. Cazador is the best mexican food in Ames.
They've been unprofitable for a few years, which doesn't surprise me. While generally okay food, it is too expensive to go often. With So many better and cheaper Mexican alternatives in town it isn't surprising.
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El Azteca is alright. Nothing special.
Why do people call cheese dip queso? Queso just means cheese, not a specific fake Mexican dipping sauce.
I have never had that but have driven past it many times. I may have to try it now. Thanks for the suggestion! I have been to Adelita's which isn't too far away from Casa Las Glorias and I thought Adelita's was a close second to El Azteca for my favorite mexican restaurant.
Why do people call cheese dip queso? Queso just means cheese, not a specific fake Mexican dipping sauce.