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new Mexican restaurant in Gonzales; La cocina.. anyone tried it?

Posted on 8/5/14 at 11:41 am
Posted by CENLALSUFAN
Beaumont
Member since Mar 2009
7208 posts
Posted on 8/5/14 at 11:41 am
On 44...I guess it's new.. Saw it the other day for the first time.. I love Mexican food.. But I love a place with good chips and salsa..

My favorite right now is probably el Paso in Gonzales with el mezakal a close second..
Posted by kingbob
Sorrento, LA
Member since Nov 2010
66997 posts
Posted on 8/5/14 at 11:47 am to
El Mescal is gross, but the food is sooooooo good.
Posted by rbWarEagle
Member since Nov 2009
49999 posts
Posted on 8/5/14 at 11:48 am to
Sounds like a front for a cocaine supplier
Posted by Fusaichi Pegasus
Meh He Co
Member since Oct 2010
14564 posts
Posted on 8/5/14 at 11:49 am to
where are el mescal and the other one located?
we dont venture on the south side of the tracks too often
Posted by Walt OReilly
Poplarville, MS
Member since Oct 2005
124216 posts
Posted on 8/5/14 at 11:49 am to
I couldn't imagine taking 6 kids out to eat
Posted by kingbob
Sorrento, LA
Member since Nov 2010
66997 posts
Posted on 8/5/14 at 11:51 am to
El Mescal is a dirty hole in the wall on Airline near Churchpoint (between the Whataburger and the Bank). It is the illegal immigrant hangout and often is populated entirely by patrons who do not speak English. The food is delicious and cheap, but the kitchen is not exactly health code friendly.
Posted by CENLALSUFAN
Beaumont
Member since Mar 2009
7208 posts
Posted on 8/5/14 at 12:12 pm to
El Paso is close to the interstate on 30.. always have had good food and service there..

El Mesacal like they said is not that clean but the food is great! Service is OK.. They mostly are talking amongst themselves and you have to get their attention..

I like tomatoes grilled with my fajitas and El Mesacal did it better.. But the salsa at El Paso is better personally..

Still looking for info on that other place though.. Had anyone heard about it or is this the first time hearing about it..
This post was edited on 8/5/14 at 12:16 pm
Posted by CENLALSUFAN
Beaumont
Member since Mar 2009
7208 posts
Posted on 8/5/14 at 12:15 pm to
quote:

couldn't imagine taking 6 kids out to eat


Haven't done it yet.. Waiting for the new to wear off the baby before we get her out.. But 5 isn't bad.. They know how to act and if they don't, they know what happens.. My mom works for child protection so I'm not scared of being reported.. Spare the rod, spoil the child!
Posted by Fusaichi Pegasus
Meh He Co
Member since Oct 2010
14564 posts
Posted on 8/5/14 at 12:26 pm to
we always just hit up Casa or the other place by the ford dealership in pville
Posted by CENLALSUFAN
Beaumont
Member since Mar 2009
7208 posts
Posted on 8/5/14 at 2:21 pm to
Mi padres?? Or madres?? One of the parents.. lol.. Those are too generic.. I don't like them..
Posted by LSUTygerFan
Homerun Village
Member since Jun 2008
33232 posts
Posted on 8/5/14 at 2:54 pm to
drive past this place all the time.. that location has been 3-4 different names in the past 6 years..

I'll probably give it a try soon. But, i'm no mexican food expert.
Posted by CENLALSUFAN
Beaumont
Member since Mar 2009
7208 posts
Posted on 8/5/14 at 3:45 pm to
Hit back in this thread if you can, when you try it.. I'm interested..
Posted by Tigerpaw123
Louisiana
Member since Mar 2007
17252 posts
Posted on 8/5/14 at 4:33 pm to
I have not been there but talked to a couple of folks that have, they liked it
Posted by wickowick
Head of Island
Member since Dec 2006
45793 posts
Posted on 8/5/14 at 4:41 pm to
The new Saritas will be open soon...
Posted by skuter
P'ville
Member since Jan 2005
6142 posts
Posted on 8/5/14 at 6:19 pm to
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The new Saritas will be open soon...



Where is this location?
Posted by wickowick
Head of Island
Member since Dec 2006
45793 posts
Posted on 8/5/14 at 7:15 pm to
In the strip mall between the Diversion and Hwy 16 in Hwy 22

Posted by Clark W Griswold
THE USA
Member since Sep 2012
10505 posts
Posted on 8/5/14 at 7:30 pm to
Roaches in the chips at Meskal. No thanks.
Posted by CENLALSUFAN
Beaumont
Member since Mar 2009
7208 posts
Posted on 8/5/14 at 10:51 pm to
quote:

In the strip mall between the Diversion and Hwy 16 in Hwy 22



Haven't been here too long.. Could you maybe give another general location that would help me know where you are referring to.. Also, what is this place you speak of.. Never heard of it..
Posted by wickowick
Head of Island
Member since Dec 2006
45793 posts
Posted on 8/6/14 at 8:16 am to
quote:

Haven't been here too long.. Could you maybe give another general location that would help me know where you are referring to.. Also, what is this place you speak of.. Never heard of it..


Are you familiar with the Diversion Canal? There are a couple of restaurants on or near this water way about 8 minutes from Sorrento. Saritas was on the water in a location on River Highlands up until this past weekend. The owner of the building was sued because he only owed 1/2 of the property that the building was located. The property line was through the middle of the building. The tenant, Saritas had to move after the ruling.

Saritas is now relocating close to the original, but no longer on the water. This is located on Hwy 22, if you cross the Diversion Canal it is less than 1 miles on your left. I am a big fan of their Mexican.
Posted by CENLALSUFAN
Beaumont
Member since Mar 2009
7208 posts
Posted on 8/6/14 at 9:48 am to
Not exactly sure where the diversion canal is.. But I can try to find it on hwy22on.. how soon are they thinking they will reopen?
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