Wednesday, May 19, 2010

Big Enchilada 28 East 12th Street 212.627.7950 between University Pl. and 5th Ave. UPDATE: OUT OF BUSINESS


The Big Enchilda is not really big. Before walking in I had my doubts about this place. Once inside I saw a Mexican flag, old ranchera music coming out of the kitchen, a faded poster of La Virgen de Guadalupe, and on a small tv set vintage World Cup games were being televised. I thought, okay maybe this place is "authentic" as they have positioned themselves... NOT!

It came across as TexMex on a budget, the asking price was unrealistic and overpriced for what it is. The steak taco came with too many fixings, in fact I think it could of easily passed for a vegetarian taco. The chicken quesadilla was uneventful. Sure, my lunch was made by Mexican nationals, but the overall execution was mediocre and it might as well have been made by two recent Cambodian immigrant arrivals who knew nothing about comida mexicana.

My overall thoughts on Big Enchilada, I think you know where I stand.

4 comments:

Matt said...

They are hit or miss. My girlfriend enjoys their chili while I enjoy the guacamole tacos. Nothing is great there but sometimes it hits the spot. Stick with chicken.

Unknown said...

Matt,

Thanks for the feedback, if I do go back I will try the chicken.

- TacoNYC

sPideyB0y said...

wow do i agree with you mexican food is a passion of mine this place is an insult....

NS said...

@sPideyB0y Thanks for the comment, hope you enjoy the place on 10th Ave.

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