Comments on: Mexico Lindo

By: Kimberly

Kimberly — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 01:25:13 +0000

Eric: I know what you mean. The enjoyment of food can vary dramatically due to personal preferences. I don’t think it’s food snobbery, it’s just different palates and expectations. From what I hear, it’s tough eating out in the city if you’re a vegan. I think, while there are increasingly more vegetarian options out there, the vegan meals are much harder to come by.

By: Eric

Eric — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:23:32 +0000

I absolutely love this place. I used to live right up the street from it and had to limit my visits to it because I could very well have gone every day. The owners are great people to talk with and I always enjoyed the atmosphere. As for the food, well, I always found it outstanding. I’ve met a few people who didn’t like it (as I frequently raved about it) and for the most part they would say it didn’t compare to Mexicali Rosas.

…at the risk of sound like a pretentious food snob: if someone things Mexi’s serves better food that Mexico Lindo, their opinion on the matter doesn’t really concern me anyway.

My biggest issue with Mexico Lindo is that I haven’t bee able to go very often since my fiancee went from vegetarian to vegan, although the next time I’m in Halifax I’ve promised myself I’ll stop by for some food.

By: Kimberly

Kimberly — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 21:30:22 +0000

Ben: I think it’s all about different styles of Mexican food. Every region has it’s own interpretation. Mexico Lindo is the best that we’ve got in the city but I know other cities have more to offer.

MrWordsWorth: That’s frustrating to hear! If they could advertise the special nights, even on their website or through an e-mail distribution, I’d definitely make the effort to swing by. Tamales seem too complicated and messy to make at home..!

jonathan: Definitely true on the limited selection for vegetarians. Especially in terms of protein sources.

Jeff White: Cokebaby feels the same about the beer situation. I think a lot of men do!

By: Jeff White

Jeff White — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 11:52:40 +0000

i would actually go back, but they need to start serving beer. it’s downright wrong to not be able to have a cerveza with mexican food.

By: jonathan

jonathan — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 03:02:19 +0000

Mexico Linde is good, but they have limited options (especially if you are veg). I felt the various items all had the same flavour. We had the combo that lets you try the everything. The enchiladas were the best and if you ask for spicy, be warned they really know how to heat it up. You can’t beat the agua fresco, they really need to sell beer!

By: MrWordsWorth

MrWordsWorth — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 16:22:52 +0000

They have tried offering different items before, and having different hours. A Sunday brunch with all kinds of nifty fare died because people didn’t come out enough to make it financially viable. Same with the spicier fare, like Mole, etc. The demand wasn’t there. As much as people like to talk about how urban we are, there are still those here who are very limited in what they are willing to try, and that seems to afflict Mexico Lindo. Some unique dishes were on the menu last week for Mexican independence, and I ordered the tamales as a vote of support, but if I’m alone in doing that, then the fare remains what it is. In other words, tell them you want to see more variety, then be prepared to put the money where the mouth is…

By: Mateo

Mateo — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 16:09:18 +0000

Thanks for the review! I’ve been a big fan for years and often order a large take-out feast whenever family is in town. It’s a far cry better than any chain Mexican food available elsewhere in town.

By: Anne

Anne — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:58:41 +0000

Have not been there. Thanks for the review. Will try it soon and let you know what we think – love to find small authentic spots rather than the formula versions of authentic corporations produce.

By: Ben

Ben — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:44:07 +0000

I have to say, I loved it until I visited San Diego. Then it was, “Mexico Lindo, who?”

By: Kimberly

Kimberly — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 11:20:02 +0000

shelagh: Yes, I think despite the unlikely location, they seem to do really well.

themikestand: We’ve only been there a handful of times and mean to go back more frequently but there are just so many other places to eat in this city that it’s sometimes tough to remember the tucked away spot.

Chara: Mexicali Rosa’s is actually the one on Spring Garden Road (and I totally agree about how dismal that food experience is). Good for drinks on the patio though..!

witchypoo: I know and I will. I’ve heard fab things about Nectar too so I hope to get to it soon.

anastasia: While I agree that more variety and seasonal ingredients would improve the menu, I think for what they’re serving compared to the food I’ve had down south and in other “authentic” Mexican restaurants, they’re on par for taste.

Jeff White: The decor is part of what brings back memories of eating in Mexico, actually! All the places we ate at were open to the elements so it was all wood tables with plastic chairs. I totally agree on the hours (I’ve often thought of them on Sundays and Mondays to be disappointed) and that changing the menu a bit to accommodate the need for spicier and more complex flavours would do them a great service. A bad dining experience is hard to get over though especially if it’s your first one at a particular restaurant and with so many others to choose from in this city.