Comments on: That Little Mexican Place

By: Matt

Matt — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 03:45:49 +0000

I’ll have to go back and try it Linda. My main issue with Mexican food in Perth is that it’s just variations on fajitas, burritos, and enchiladas… covered in some nondescript tomato sauce and loaded with cheese.

I liked TLMP initially because the flavours were fresh and vibrant and the menu did a lot more justice to how Mexcian food can be. I’ve heard not so great things about service and quality from both places recently though, so can’t really say how things are going now.

By: Linda A

Linda A — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 02:48:16 +0000

We ate at the Vic Park one a couple of months ago, and enjoyed it. The guacamole was made tableside with beautiful fresh avocado. I don;t recall exactly what we had for mains, but I know I had some kind of beef, which once again, was fresh and tasty. The expectation seems to be that Mexican food should be in your face and spicy and salty and cheap. Why should a good piece of beef be cheaper in a “Mexican” restaurant than anywhere else?

By: Matt

Matt — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 02:40:25 +0000

Hi Hanieh, sorry to hear that. I haven’t been to the Vic Park one, and this review from the North Perth shop is pretty old now too… So might need a redo. Mexican food is a tough one in Perth, perhaps check out the Flying Taco for some simple but tasty dishes.

By: Hanieh

Hanieh — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 03:59:44 +0000

I went to That little mexican resturant (vic park) and I believe that was terrible … small portion in each dish and so expensive … the test was nothing special . The pitty part was when they brough us a dish which no one ordered and they charged us for that stupid dish !!! 16$ for snack and deep (avacado + tomato) . I would say the test was not speciall too .. I don’t recommend it to any body

By: Matt

Matt — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 03:57:16 +0000

Hey Linda,

I can’t say I’ve been in a while either, as the lovely Anna at The Flying Taco seems to fill my need for Mexican quite well. Still do rate That Little Mexican Place highly though…although if I could make my own chilli con queso it may be less alluring…

By: Linda A

Linda A — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 06:47:56 +0000

Ha ha – I thought the same thing Matt. I’ve eaten at That Little Mexican Place twice – the first time I absolutely loved it, the second time I thought the dishes were a bit dry. We’ll definitely go again though, when the weather warms up – it’s a summer kind of place in my opinion! The style of cooking there really inspired me to up the ante when it comes to making Mexican dips (my husband is addicted) and I now make a pretty mean Chilli con Queso – rich and garlicky. And I love those blue corn “surf” chips.

By: Matt

Matt — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 05:19:18 +0000

Hi Gwen,

Just reading back over this and wondering why I missed it the first time, and then realised it’s because it sounds like a press release. What does a qualified Mexican chef mean ? He’s a qualified chef from Mexico ? Or he’s got a special certificate from someone that says he’s allowed to cook Mexican food ?

By: Gwen

Gwen — Mon, 05 May 2008 05:08:26 +0000

In Mandurah Outlaws Mexican Restaurant offers authentic Mexican food and the best thing is the Chef is Mexican born in Guadulajara Mex the Chef has been offering the Peel region real Mexican food. Luis moved to Perth 5 years ago and is the only Qualified Mexican Chef in WA. Go to Outlaws you will not be disappointed in being served the best food from the best in WA

By: JC

JC — Sun, 28 Jan 2007 02:57:54 +0000

Definitely the same place, I’m afraid! I went in with about the same expectations as you did, Matt, so was gutted to be disappointed on an entirely different level. I developed a taste for this cuisine after experiencing some mind-blowing mexican food in New York, recommended by a Mexican-born friend who lives there. Since it’s all Tex Mex crap here, I now pretty much rely on cooking my own. Don’t pretend to be an expert, but I’m getting better :) There’s some fantastic recipes at http://www.zarela.com/recipes.html if anyone is interested in trying a bit at home.
I have found That Little Mexican Place has really polarised people. I have spoken to people like myself and my partner who found the food very blah, and have also spoken to people who LOVED it. It’s very 50/50. Because of this, I have decided to give it another go… it could have just been a very bad night after all (the service was pretty dismal too, but I have heard others rave about it).

By: Matt

Matt — Fri, 26 Jan 2007 06:01:49 +0000

Are you sure you went to the same place I did ? Because the meal I had was anything but bland… still, I guess everyone had different expectations. I went in simply hoping not to get a plate full of deep fried cheese and corn chips… So I was pretty happy, and the salsas served were great for spicing up anything that may have been lacking…

Where have you tried better traditional Mexican food (aside from Mexico) ?