Monday, September 3, 2012

Poisoned in Parma

Nothing like a mild case of food poisoning to make your weekend really fun.

After visiting friends in Middleburg Heights yesterday afternoon, we headed down Pearl Road towards home around dinner time. With the refrigerator empty, and no plan in place, we quickly discussed our options. Don Ramons Mexican Restaurant was selected. We've been there four times now, and have never been fully happy with the experience. After last night, I don't think that I'll be dining there again.

Within a few short hours of finishing dinner, I knew that something was wrong. The rest of the evening was quite unpleasant.

Do you know what else I can't stand about Don Ramons? There is no hot sauce(s) on the table. Every standard Mexican restaurant that I've ever been to offers a selection at each table. When you ask for hot sauce at Don Ramons, they look at you like you have ten heads and it's the oddest request that they've ever heard. Last night, in response to my request, our server brought out more enchilada sauce. Um...no. I like my Mexican spicy, and I need to pep it up.

I think I'll stick to El Jalapenos or Cozumel from now on. What's your favorite Mexican restaurant in the Cleveland area? Momocho doesn't count. It's in its own league. Ole!

Don Ramon
6278 Pearl Road
Parma Heights, OH
440-886-0566

9 comments:

Jen @ Why CLE? said...

Oh no! I'm a fan of Cozumel or Luchita's.

Jen said...

Love Nuevo Acapulco....nothing else compares, IMO.

Reshae @ Cleveland Food Goddess said...

Yikes, hope you are feeling better! My usual go to is Gran Fiesta in Strongsville, but I also enjoy Cozumel or Luchita's.

Amanda @ Clue Into CLE said...

That's horrible! Hope you're feeling better. El Jalapenos has always been a favorite of mine - and on my drive home from work so very convenient.

Alicia at Poise in Parma said...

Food poisoning is horrible - ugh, my heart goes out to you! I'm with you on the El Jalapeno/Cozumel as I've never been disappointed at either. But now you have me craving Momocho's guac...

Bite Buff said...

Thanks, gals! Feeling much better. I do need to try Luchitas, never been.

Dave said...

Seems like every town has their good Mexican restaurant and their bad one. In Avon Lake, Las Cazuelas is the good one.

Have you been to Orale? It's on the same level with Momocho in my book. I haven't been for dinner but have been for lunch quite a few times. Price point seems lower than Momocho but food has been just as good. They also have a stand in the Westside Market.

Sara from Finding the Time said...

Cozumel! My mouth is watering just thinking of it!!

Bite Buff said...

Looks like I have a couple of new places to try!