RATINGS (out of 5)

“At this point I feel a confession is necessary...” This is how I started our outing this week. I feel a confession is necessary because I have been feeling a twinge of guilt about some of my picks. Here’s why, there are many homegrown places in Denton that I love and would like for others to know about. So, my question to the other three was: "Why are we going to these new places that stink when we know about lots of places that rule?" Now at this point in the conversation Russ and Kevin took great exception to my assertion that all of our previous choices have stunk. After some verbal sparking and back peddling, I announced that our choice for the week would be local Mexican legend Mi Casita at North Carroll and Oak (near the square).

But, I should begin in the beginning. Gloria and I left from McConnell to pick up Kevin and Russ, as they were scattered on campus. When I approached the Front Desk, I was sadly surprised to see that Gloria was wearing a cape. Yes, you read correctly - an honest to goodness blue sparkly cape. Now this may not mean much to you, but SL4 has had many discussions about cape wearing and the associated implications. So I say, “Are you wearing a cape?” To which Gloria replied, “Jessica Zetzman made it for me in Middle School. Do you think I should wear it?” “Yes, definitely.” I replied, knowing that Russ and Kevin would not be nearly as accepting of her new cape wearing status as I was and effectively ensuring that I would have an angle for today's article.

Mi Casita’s food is a party in your mouth. Casita is run by Mama and Papa Casita. (These are not their actual names, but this is what I have called them for the last 5 years.) They have great breakfast tacos. These are not just scrambled eggs and bacon in a tortilla. They lovingly craft a taco filling that is bursting with flavor and character. The chorizo is the most dangerous, as it is greasy and spicy - give it a try, your GI track will thank you. If you are weak stomached the potato is the safest, mild flavor that will not disappoint. Mama and Papa make their own salsa that is phenomenal.

Lunch at Casita will please as well, most of the offerings are highly recommended. Particularly, I like the number 3 lunch special: 1 cheese enchilada, 1 beef taco, rice and beans - it's about $4. For this outing, we all choose to go with the Mi Casita nachos. Kevin, Russ and I got the beef . Gloria had chicken: "The chicken could have been more fajita-like instead of regular-like." I fear this negativity could be a result of her bad inaugural cape wearing experience. In response to Gloria's complaint, Kevin said: "you do realize they have 2 types of chicken options... you can order regular or fajita.. did you opt for the regular?" Gloria fired back: "I paid for the fajita action. I'll get the receipt and you can scan it in for henry's review as evidence!!!" <view the receipt to decide for yourself>

Kevin also said: "I've got to say a 5 - for some reason, that nacho plate was the best I've ever had there. It kept me thinkin' about it all day long." That's right Kevin, Mi Casita nachos are the gift that keeping giving all day long.

Back to the issue at hand: The Cape. Kevin and Russ were in a state of shock that Gloria chose to wear a cape to SL4 lunch. In fact, Kevin was so embarrassed that he refused to walk into Mi Casita at the same time as Glo. Then, when we all went to sit on the patio, Glo sat down next to Kevin and Kevin immediately rose and went to the other side of the table refusing to sit so close to a “cape wearer.” To this painful rejection, all Gloria could say was, “Jessica Zetzman made it for me in Middle School.” So, someone asked, "Did you know Jessica when she was in Middle School?" "No, but it was predestined from the begriming of time that I would wear this cape." Gloria replied, with a determined look on her face. About the cape, Russ asked Gloria, “Do you have one ring that rules them all?”

When we returned to the hall Officer Briggs of the UNT Police department was amused in a law enforcement sort of way to see Glo in the cape, in fact he was heard saying in an interrogation voice: “That’s an interesting cape.” The cape caper is still unsettled the hearts and minds of the members of SL4, who knows what the future will hold. Tune in next week to see what will happen when Glo gets to pick again! Will she punish Kevin with a trip to a dainty tea house? Who could know?

OK, so I obviously highly recommend Mi Casita. The hours are a little tricky. They are open for breakfast and lunch everyday, but Sunday and they are only open for dinner until 8pm on Fridays.