Everybody likes a good
revolution and the (hopefully) ensuing independence. What better way to
celebrate the U.S. on July 4th than with a good burger. They ARE
available in The Big Taco at the following places.
Embers Steakhouse
This old Polanco warhorse has been in
business for decades, so they should know what they’re doing. “Reminiscent of
Mexico’s yesteryear”, their menu proudly proclaims in English although somehow
I doubt that anywhere in Mexico’s past existed a burger house. They do try hard
to please. There are 43 different combinations of burgers on the menu including
such odd offerings as The Hula Burger Hawaiana (pineapple), The Russian Burger
(Russian dressing) and the mysteriously named ‘Bonnie & Clyde’ (filled with paté and olives
sautéed in butter). The fries are flavorful and a myriad of
condiments are set before you, as is a copious salad bar which is included in
the price of lunch.
Embers Steakhouse
Ejercito
Nacional 840 Between Séneca & Moliere, Polanco
Tel.
5282-1905
Barracuda Diner
This is the capital’s only US style
diner – or better said, a contrived approximation of one. It is many expat’s
first choice for burgers, which are offered in myriad variations; they also do
good milkshakes. Evenings it becomes a bar/hang-out and in the “wee small hours,”
a post-disco re-fueling stop.
Barracuda Diner
Nuevo
León 4, Condesa Tel. 5211-9480 /
5286-1636
Open
Tuesday-Sunday 1 p.m. to 2 a.m.
All in the Family:
Perhaps the best burgers of all are done at these
familiarly related Mexican venues:
Primos
Michoacan 168, corner of Mazatlan,
Condesa
Sobrinos
Av.
Alvaro Obregón 110, at Orizaba
Casa Tíos
Paseo de las Palmas 530, Colonia Lomas de Chapultepec
Padrinos
Isabel la Católica 30, inside the Hotel Downtown, centro
*A special thanks the Mr. M. Parker for the Ann Miller
inspiration.
