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So, the world's second largest Mexican city is "too far removed" from the county on its own southern border to compete with the “Mexican” food to be found in places like Chicago and Philadelphia.
i lived in Chicago and the mexican food was pretty terrible - it was only worse in NYC. Given this was several years ago, but i doubt it has improved to the point where its the best in the nation.
The issue for me is that in cities like LA or states like Texas or New Mexico, latin food has a long tradition and is well integrated into the local cuisine. There is tons of competition and people (not just hispanics) have eaten the food for generations.
I grew up in Dallas and people ate mexican and Tex Mex as the primary ethnic food. People in chicago didnt know the difference between good mexican food and bad mexican food. I went to Rick Bayless's place in chicago and found it overrated.
Not saying that Texas has the best mexican food, but its more ubiquitous in places like Texas. The overall quality is much higher on average because of it.
i lived in Chicago and the mexican food was pretty terrible - it was only worse in NYC. Given this was several years ago, but i doubt it has improved to the point where its the best in the nation.
The issue for me is that in cities like LA or states like Texas or New Mexico, latin food has a long tradition and is well integrated into the local cuisine. There is tons of competition and people (not just hispanics) have eaten the food for generations.
I grew up in Dallas and people ate mexican and Tex Mex as the primary ethnic food. People in chicago didnt know the difference between good mexican food and bad mexican food. I went to Rick Bayless's place in chicago and found it overrated.
Not saying that Texas has the best mexican food, but its more ubiquitous in places like Texas. The overall quality is much higher on average because of it.
Pretty much. Also, catering to the native eater’s taste is an advantage in ethnic cuisine. You could have the best chef in the world, but if his customers’ don’t have palettes attuned to that specific taste, there won’t be a demand. That could be a small town or a massive city.
This is hilarious how people are judging Mexican food by simply Burritos and Tacos.
What a laugh.
Those are so "American Mexican".
There are many different cuisines in Mexico, and each state and territory there has its own way of cooking.
Where is the best Mexican food? It depends.
Best burritos and tacos and traditional American Mexican fare (which is still delicious I might add)..... Texas and Los Angeles easily. Add Phoenix too.
Best authentic Mexican FINE dining cuisine...... Chicago, known for its Mexican population keeping their authentic tradition as well as Mexican fusion (kind of a paradox, I know).
The best of both and the ultimate winner.... anywhere in New Mexico.
While I do agree that Mexican food is often over-simplified to tacos and burritos, I can't say that was the case where I grew up... I grew up in a predominantly latino town known for its Michoacan population (Redwood City) so I grew up eating just about anything Michoacan. Michoacan pastries, tamales, tortas, tacos, etc. are some of what remind me of home the most and I'm not even latino lol.
People in chicago didnt know the difference between good mexican food and bad mexican food.
Interesting you think the Mexicans in Chicago don't know Mexican food. Why would that be?
I know a Mexican-Polish joint on the South Side. Now THAT'S Chicago.
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