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So a while back a family took over at my favorite Mexican restaurant (San Marcos). Was kind of bummed but this family that took it over has taken it to an even better level. Great service, fresh food and clean!! 40th and North May!! Give them a try and ask for the special salsa it is the bomb!!
 

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Is that North May?.....Not to steal the post.......There is a Great Cajun place in Edmond, just N. of 33 on Broadway, West side. Bretts Cajun

And what, may I ask, does a Cajun Joint in Edmond have to do with a Mexican Joint at 40th and N. May? There is little similarity between the two, other than they both serve food. I find the name to be of more interest, when you consider that the * Aztec Empire was soundly decimated by the Spanish at the Siege of Tenotitchlan in 1521 in what is today known as Mexico. It was this that allowed the Spanish to push west, towards the Pacific, and thus gain easier access to much desired Asian Markets. And, the name "Aztec Mexican Grille" is somewhat of an anomaly too, wouldn't you agree? Further, the use of the "e" at the end of Grille is a European practice, not normally seen in Hispanic place names. Many think, and wrongly so, that it was the use of the horse, which to the frightened Indians may have been as terrifying as tanks overrunning the trench lines to more modern foot soldiers that led to the Aztec's defeat. But the real cause of the fall of the Aztecs was due to something else the Spanish brought with them to the New World: Smallpox. Yes, smallpox decimated the Aztecs, and the Spanish, who were largely immune, won the fray.

So, if you go to this joint at 40th and N. May, make sure your vaccinations are up to date. Some of those Aztecs could still be carriers, for all I know. :uhh:

* A truly interesting account is provided by Miguel Leon Portilla in his book: "Broken Spears: The Aztec account of the Conquest of Mexico." In that much of history is defined by armed conflict and then written by the winner, here is a fascinating perspective from the ones who came in second place in this particular campaign.

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And what, may I ask, does a Cajun Joint in Edmond have to do with a Mexican Joint at 40th and N. May? There is little similarity between the two, other than they both serve food. I find the name to be of more interest, when you consider that the * Aztec Empire was soundly decimated by the Spanish at the Siege of Tenotitchlan in 1521 in what is today known as Mexico. It was this that allowed the Spanish to push west, towards the Pacific, and thus gain easier access to much desired Asian Markets. And, the name "Aztec Mexican Grille" is somewhat of an anomaly too, wouldn't you agree? Further, the use of the "e" at the end of Grille is a European practice, not normally seen in Hispanic place names. Many think, and wrongly so, that it was the use of the horse, which to the frightened Indians may have been as terrifying as tanks overrunning the trench lines to more modern foot soldiers that led to the Aztec's defeat. But the real cause of the fall of the Aztecs was due to something else the Spanish brought with them to the New World: Smallpox. Yes, smallpox decimated the Aztecs, and the Spanish, who were largely immune, won the fray.

So, if you go to this joint at 40th and N. May, make sure your vaccinations are up to date. Some of those Aztecs could still be carriers, for all I know. :uhh:

* A truly interesting account is provided by Miguel Leon Portilla in his book: "Broken Spears: The Aztec account of the Conquest of Mexico." In that much of history is defined by armed conflict and then written by the winner, here is a fascinating perspective from the ones who came in second place in this particular campaign.

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Well, that's a few minutes of my life that I'll never get back. I'm too old to waste time, so maybe I need to put druryj on an "ignore" list?
 

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Authentic you say..........

El Rodeo-SW 29th between Portland and May Ave on the South side of 29th. El Rodeo....across the street best tamales...El Patio tamales.

BEST:
Buche' Tacos and plates(with beans, rice, cilantro..etc)
Lengua Tacos and plates..^^^
Barbacoa Tacos and plates..^^
Menudo
Candy, chips, beer, fresh cuts of meat...etc. Hands down the best horchata drink!!!!!
https://www.google.com/maps/place/C...c8664d5d1077e5!8m2!3d35.4347188!4d-97.5776582


Morello's:

Grocery store with an EXCELLENT Authentic sit deli/kitchen. Store full of fresh cut Mexican style meat and Mexican goods.
SE 59th between Santa Fe and Shields.
https://www.google.com/maps/place/S...22e9fa9e77d0b4!8m2!3d35.4069288!4d-97.5115031


Tortilleria & Rosticeria Islas:

SW 29th and Agnew....SW corner of that intersection.

GREAT selection of food and I love their Mole' Chicken...either tacos or a plate with the beans/rice fixin's. I like the mole' so much that I haven't tried anything else there except the Menudo....it's very good also!!

https://www.google.com/maps/place/T...45b0584ed0baff!8m2!3d35.4349362!4d-97.5548137

La Michoacana Meat Market:

SW 29th just East of McKinley Ave.

You have to know what you want(look over at the deli) and pay the cashier at the front of the store. Take your receipt and show and tell the cooks what you want. ***Make sure you can speak a little Spanish or find an English speaker to help you..or...point and say eso..eh-so...eso meaning that.
Not much in tacos...more plate style food with a sit down area.
https://www.google.com/maps/place/L...a73b9fae547760!8m2!3d35.4354093!4d-97.5358269



Gordita's Mexican Kitchen:

SW44th and Independence across (South side) the street from Roosevelt Middle School.

LOVE the gorditas!!!!
https://www.google.com/maps/place/G...2fdde2de827bff!8m2!3d35.4204326!4d-97.5741809

There are 100+ of these style restaurants I could list...but these are my Authentic Food places I frequent. Yep I drive from Danforth and Penn area of Edmond to the South Side of town for this food. **Look Out** When NFL season hits I make a haul a** trip before the Texans start playing!!!

If you see a "El Gordo" with a Houston Texan t-shirt and either a Tecate or unsweet ice tea......THAT'S ME!!!


Go Texans!!!
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Who are you, the Oklahoma version of Guy Fieri? I hove you don't have the same hair style. Thanks for the recommendations.
 

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