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Esparza's Tex-Mex Café, Portland, OR P174
 
In the not too distant past, The Oregonian listed Esparza's as its "Restaurant of the Year".  This year's Gourmet magazine "Restaurant Issue" lists it as:  "Tops for fun" "Upscale Mexican, festive atmosphere."  "tequila list rivals some wine lists."

I guess I just don't "get it".  The food is good, a bit upscale, in fact, but nothing to write home about.  The variations on the typical tacos, enchiladas, etc. are good as well.

I don't know...I guess a lunch or dinner replete with several Margaritas, each featuring a different tequila just isn't my thing.

Food: A. Attitude: A-B. Ambiance: Kinda funky. Service: A-. Parking: A-. Value: A.
 
Esparza's Tex-Mex Café Overall grade: A-
2725 S. E. Ankeny Street, Portland
Phone: (503) 234-7909
Date of visit: 10/1998 Rcvd: 10/8/1999
Submitted by: HCG, Tualatin, OR C2 R182
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