I've said it before and I'll repeat it gladly. The worst mexican food joint in the US is waaaayyyyy better than the best mexican restaurants in Europe. I've been to many such places in many cities and have yet to find one that isn't a total dissapointment. There's even one in London called "The Texas Embassy" (apparently the Texas embassy was shortly located in the same building) that showed some promises, but unfortunately it just looked nicer, but tasted horrible.
I admit that I have been spoiled by my visits to SA.
Chacho's is gourmet mexican food compared to what they serve over here.
Of course if you're looking for some cuisine other than Mexican, then Europe is a pretty cool place. It's going to be my first stay at the Okura, and I'm really looking forward to it.
Can you tell I like good food?
I've tried to meet up with Alamo in the past, since this is a regular trip for me - Vegas in Spring, Amsterdam in Autumn - funny how our most important exhibitions are in cities of doubtful moral values
But to get back to Alamo, he lives in a different city and I don't stay there long enough so that we could meet.
And it's the off season
As for the GTG enjoy it, I'll be sure to go out with you guys next time I'm in SA.