Return-Path: Received: from GS67.SP.CS.CMU.EDU by K.GP.CS.CMU.EDU id aa02434; 3 Feb 94 16:22:40 EST To: cary+@CARY.ADM.CS.CMU.EDU, bovik@GS67.SP.CS.CMU.EDU Subject: Re: Name of Oakland Mexican Restaurant wanted Newsgroups: cmu.cs.general References: From: Ralph Melton X-Newsreader: NN version 6.5.0 #13 (NOV) Date: Thu, 3 Feb 94 16:22:03 EST Sender: ralph@GS67.SP.CS.CMU.EDU In cmu.cs.general you write: >Does anyone know the name of the newest Mexican restaurant in Oakland? Is >it the one which has taken over the venue of Pasta Amore on Atwood? Any >good? RSVP! It's Mad Mex's. Or Mad Mex, I'm not quite sure. I never knew Pasta Amore; this is at 350 Atwood, so it may be. It serves quite good food and a great beer selection, and massive portions at quite nice prices. It is better-described as 'Mexican-inspired' than as Mexican; the menu includes phrases such as 'El Schpeel-o' and 'Planto-del-Egg'. I have had the chicken burrito, the spicy chicken burrito, and the curry chicken burrito; all were quite good. Other friends have had many other things, and I believe that all have been satisfied. It is a bit crowded and small, and particularly if you have a party of larger than 4, it may take quite a while to get a seat. Unfortunately, they don't take reservations. The service is casual and friendly. Overall, it's a good enough place that I've kept coming back despite having to wait very long times for tables.