Mexican Restaurant - Lordship Lane

[Cassius]

I have heard that the Mexican restaurant wants to expand on both the ground and first floors - which seems strange as it is never busy enough to need that kind of expansion. It would appear that the restaurant has been sold/will be sold to a restaurant chain based in Sydenham(?).

I may got my wires crossed - does anyone have any more information?

[TJS]

It already as the top floor, I have been up there for a private NYE party years ago...

[Cassius]

They want to expand both floors - build a two story extension.

[SeanMacGabhann]

It's a good space, in a good location

The quality of the food has been debated on here several times (quick summary from my perspective - overly salty and not especially good food but I usually have a great night when I'm there)

It is clearly a bit knackered looking and in need of something - "a chain from Sydenham"? - would that be the people behind the Dolphin and Dartmouth arms in Forest Hill?

[Ant]

I've not been in (yet) so can't comment on the quality. One thing I think is in its favour is that at least it's different. It's not just another curry house or gastropub.

Must make a point of going in some time soon to try it out...

[MadWorld74]

oh Jesus no! don't touch that place. When we moved in it was the first place we tip-toed into not knowing what to expect. We got hammered (and still do with every visit) on their Mcocktails! They are always heaving on a Saturday night. The upstairs is a great space but needs some tlc.

[RosieH]

yeah, the food's kind of rubbish, but I've enjoyed a margarita or ten in there. and it's brilliant for it's incongruous orange man in a big hat fascia - you don't see that kind of thing down Lordship Lane too often

[Alan Dale]

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[????]

Cheaper and worse version of TGI Fridays....at least it was when I last visited in 1994

[MadWorld74]

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> Incongruous orange person please.

Stop being so serious. The place is naff and great and must stay.

[bob]

Was brilliant when it was Never on a Sunday

Bob S

[RosieH]

Alan Dale Wrote:

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> Incongruous orange person please.

Alan, are you going to hunt down my every comment now for daring to suggest there's misogyny on the forum? the "orange person" is clearly an hombre

[SeanMacGabhann]

in a word RosieH, if you react, YES, he will

[RosieH]

excellent, bring it on. not in a bad mood today having not just spent 3 hours in the company of a client who does nothing but stare at my chest, however still enjoy a good barney.

[Alan Dale]

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[Keef]

I love the place for all it's cheeseyness! Would hate to see it go, especially if replaced by a Dartmouth/Dolphin type place (that's nothing against them, but they are not needed on LL!).

Interestingly (perhaps :-S), there is a very similar tex mex place opposite the Dolphin in Sydenham!

[Alan Dale]

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[mikese22]

RosieH Wrote:

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> Alan Dale Wrote:

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> > Incongruous orange person please.

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> Alan, are you going to hunt down my every comment

> now for daring to suggest there's misogyny on the

> forum? the "orange person" is clearly an hombre

Not necessarily - Frida Kahlo was Mexican and she had a moustache!

[????]

The Mexican in Camberwell used to be far better

[RosieH]

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> You couldn't have given me a clearer mental image

> without divulging your vital stats.

clear maybe, inaccurate definitely

[snorky]

tsk

Until you have experiened The mex at the Dogstar in brix, then you will never reach the apex of Mexi good.

LL Mex is OK - hardly original or healthy, but OK quality stodge and jugs of cocktails make it all worthwhile

The Daily Substandards Fay maschler would refuse to enter its doors ( or even go south the the River ) , but then again, she is a po faced old shitehawk, so thats not a bad thing

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[Huguenot]

Shitehawk?

This man is a lexicographer.

It's probably a reflection of my lack of imagination, but despite seven years in ED, I could never cross the lintel beneath that leering orange effigy. It's neither man nor woman, but an embodiment, nay an anthropomorph of pure evil.

[lorraineliyanage]

The food is really quite average at El Paso, and probably a bit pricey for what you get.