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Dominguez Mexican Food
1201 Airway Blvd. El Paso, TX (915) 772-2160 | |||||||
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Cost: $$
Hours: Closed Sun. |
22 |
Mexican El Paso |
Smoking: No Smoking
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Best Items: Red Enchiladas, Mole Enchiladas, Salsa
Red Enchiladas:
Mole Enchiladas:
Chiles Rellenos:
Chicken Tacos:
Filete Veracruzano: Haddock
Chips: , Salsa:
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| 21-Oct-05 | 5 | ||||||
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This is one of the best examples of classic El Paso Mexican food the way I remember it from the 1970's and
1980's--the kind that not only offers a wealth of flavors, but also provides the deep, rich colors that are lacking
from most Americanized Mexican food. Dominguez is excellent at almost everything--the only noticeable flaw
is a greasy chile relleno.
The experience starts with the chips which are thick, flavorful, and non-greasy. Traditional salsa is served along with pico de gallo. Different salsas have been served different times I have gone (sometimes red and sometimes green), but each has had a good bite and an even better flavor. The pico de gallo served with chunks of green chile, tomatoes, onions, and other seasonsing, is almost addictive. I challenge anybody not to request extra chips and/or salsa, but save room for the meal! The Mexican plate provides a good taste of traditional El Paso style food. Red Enchiladas are flavorful but not too spicy. The Chile Relleno is greasy but still worthwhile. I don't usually order a taco, but that or a tamal would be the other item that comes with the Mexican plate (substitutions are allowed). Rice and beans are actually good, in contrast to most places where they are just there. Dominguez may have the best Mole Enchiladas in El Paso--it's a safe bet that it is among the top two or three. Domiguez is open late (until 10:00 p.m. on Fri. and Sat.), has live music on Friday evening, and is an all-around happening place, or at least one that has an abundance of small kids running around. It is probably my top choice for family dining in El Paso, although red enchilada purists will probably like L&J or Casa Jurado better, green enchilada aficionados will probably prefer L&J or the Little Diner, and relleno lovers will probably enjoy just about any place else better. A number of special menu items are available such as Pescado Veracruzano, tortilla soup, and quite a few others. This is not my favorite place to get comida de cuaresma, but it is nice to know that it is one of the handful of restaurants where you can order a special meal on Fridays during Lent. |
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