Comments on: Mi Familia Restaurante: some cultural flavor for Bethany

By: Bill

Bill — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 12:42:33 +0000

Went to Mi Familia on 06/14/10 for lunch. A buddy of mine picked the place out randomly, so I tagged along. We were the only table in the place at about 11:30. I ordered beef fajitas and he ordered chicken. A couple of other buddies ordered burritos. Anyhow, our food arrived and was not very exciting, but looked eatable. After eating for about five minutes, my buddy with the chicken fajitas discovered a cockroach laying on top of his beans! I’m still disgusted! We notified the man that seemed to be running the place, and he comped the meal, but no breaks for anybody else at the table although none of us ate anything from that point on. I WILL NOT be going back and DO NOT recommend this restaurant.

By: Wimpy

Wimpy — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 02:37:43 +0000

I tried the Mama Elsa’s plate when I ate there it was diffrent than anything I have had before but over all it was good the tamal was large and had a piece of chicken inside nice surprise,also the rice and beans were very good, everyone was friendly, I will try Mi Familia again at some future date!!

By: Arnulfo Gomez

Arnulfo Gomez — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 02:10:24 +0000

My favorite Mexican place is in Tulsa, its named “EL Nuevo Amanecer”. They serve Mexico city style food.
“Chilango style” Their hand made Huaraches and Quesadillas are the best. They even have Cuitlacoche and Flor De Calabaza. They also serve good pupusas. They are located on “1140 Memorial DR. in Tulsa. GO TRY IT!!!!

By: katie

katie — Thu, 22 May 2008 18:56:32 +0000

MY fav Mexican place in OKC – Los Palomas at 23rd and Meridian. Their queso fundido is fabulous (melted white cheese on a skillet with sauteed mushrooms, pablanos and chorizo) Also – they too serve mole. For those who like it – their flan is one of the best I’ve had.

By: Tim

Tim — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 01:41:07 +0000

I have to clarify my stance on cheese sauce at mexican restaurants since you invoked my name.

I made the point in this article that if you are going to try and compete as an Okla-mex restaurant, you pretty much have to offer cheese sauce because every other Okla-mex place does.

That’s not to say I favor cheese sauce (I usually don’t even eat it). I’d much rather see a restaurant try and do something unique. But, if you’re Okla-mex, you’re going to have a hard time getting by without it because the public (here in OKC) expects it. So, my position is more from a business perspective than what is good to eat.

I’ve had a lot of people remind me that no one offers cheese sauce in Mexico, and I totally understand that. I don’t claim that it’s authentically Mexican, only that it’s common here in Okla-mex.

By: Sheri

Sheri — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 01:37:44 +0000

Thanks for this review. I’m right down the street from this joint and have always wondered. After too many meals at Chellinos, I’m suspicious of most latin restaurants.

And I agree with the watered down cheese soup comment.

(Tex) Mexican worth trying: Tio’s Mexican Cafe @ Western & I-240 where City Bites used to be. They kept the giant hand coming out of the wall.

By: Andrew

Andrew — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 03:04:22 +0000

I agree with you on Ray’s Cafe. It is good and very affordable. I usually get breakfast there, and get in and out for 3 or 4 bucks. I may have to review Ray’s soon.

Thanks for the great feedback!

By: Bev Graham

Bev Graham — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 17:45:50 +0000

Thanks for your sensitivity about “shadiness.” There IS a difference. In some areas there’s a genuine fear factor. For others, they’re just good, locally owned restaurants that find a place where they can do business and not pay exorbitant prices for the address.

One such place is Ray’s Cafe, on NW 50th just east of May Avenue. I find their food consistently good and very reasonably priced. The clientele tends to be elderly, but at 50-something I’m thinking I’ll fit in soon. But not TOO soon!

I also agree about Bethany. Most of the area has a safe, “hometown” feel that I like; I was there nearly two years. If I had a young family, I would definitely consider this area. It’s a city of about 20,000, totally surrounded by OKC and Warr Acres, but yet it feels like a city of its own. Kudos to Bethany leadership!