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This weekend, the Sig-O and I took an out-of-towner on his first visit to Texas for a taste of Tex-Mex at Tortillas del Rancho y Restaurant in Garland. Amelia Conteras' food just keeps getting better and better, from the soft-fresh corn tortillas to hand-patted gorditas and juicy brisket.
Even better was the discovery of Amelia's Tortillas across the parking lot. Amelia originally opened Tortillas del Rancho y Restaurant as a tortilleria, and the restaurant grew out of demand. But her fresh-off-the-griddle corn tortillas, house-made flour tortillas, gorditas and sopas never stopped being a big draw.
Now you can buy them in bulk and take them home. Also at the tortilleria: cleaned and sliced fresh nopales, a quart-size zip-top plastic bag for $2. And chips, hot sauce and tomatillo sauce.
The other great news is Rowlett's gain: Amelia has opened Amelia's Cocina Mexicana at 3801 Lakeview Parkway. I'm hoping it's kitchen is as good as the Garland original. Anyone been who can tell us about it?
P.S. Out-of-town guest has his own blog, and he posted here about Amelia's.
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Yes! I've been to Amelia's Cocina Mexicana. The atmosphere is very nice, the wait-staff very good, and the food excellent. Try it! You won't be sorry!
I too had long been a fan of Amelia's Garland location and was overjoyed to find she had opened a restaurant in Rowlett which she lets her daughter run. As stated, the food is beyond comparison to any Mexican restaurant and definitely rivals any of the so-called "gourmet" Mexican places. Amelia's is the Metroplex's best kept secret and my only wish is now that the secret is out we won't have to wait in too long of a line at our favorite restaurant.
Sopa=soup. Sope=masa boat.
Hands down the best Mexican food you will find in the city of Rowlett.
The service is exceptional the people are friendly.
The quality of the food is first class.
The bar has a tequila selection to die for as well as all your other favorite beverages.
The owners understand what it mean to provide superior customer xervice, thry not only talk the talk, they walk the walk.
Hands down the best Mexican food you will find in the city of Rowlett.
The service is exceptional the people are friendly.
The quality of the food is first class.
Hands down the best Mexican food in the city. The sevice is exceptional and the quality is second to none. I am hooked for life.
visiten amelias restaurante es lindo,la comia es dliciosa el servicio es muy amable,definitvamente momentos increibles.
That Amelias is considered the best Mexican food on Rowlett says a lot about Rowlett's dining options. It is alright. Sort of bland. The margeritas are weak. The tortillas, however, are superb. I am glad to know there is a place to buy these.