DFW TexMex Meet-up

[cuda2k]

It's been a few months since our last DFW BF's meet & greet and there were a number of members who were not able to make it, and we have had a good number of new members since then. So, after some suggestion in the TexMex thread, let's kick off discussion about a Meet & Greet for, what else, TEX-MEX!

Open to suggestion on location, let's try to pick somewhere as equa-distant to everyone as possible. Somewhere of a decent size would be best so they can handle a group of 10+ without too much wait or trouble would be ideal as well. Let's plan for a time some time for the first week of July or so?

EDIT:

Day / Time: Monday July 2nd. 7pm
Location: 7 Salsa's Irving.

Location:
Valley Ranch · 8140 N.MacArthur Blvd. · Irving, TX. · 972 – 402 – 0777
(1 block North of L.B.J. 635 @ Ranchview Dr.)

[crdean1]

I am open to going anywhere... I can't do Wednesday, July 4th, but I should be open to other nights (have to ask the boss.)

Here are some other choices: http://www.guidelive.com/feature/29/

[cuda2k]

Yeah, July 4th is going to be obviously crazy at every resturant in town so let's not make a bad situation worse. In fact, not sure what I'm doing for the 4th, but that's another thread...

[EJ123]

Just hearing the word Texmex makes me want to flop up some rice and refried beans, chips n queso, fully loaded fajitas, tamoles, brb need to eat now heh.

[aikigreg]

How about Monday the 2nd? I'll be in town and can make it for sure! I just have to decide on the trek, the p-38 bent, or the lowracer to blow the doors off tha thang!

[cuda2k]

Monday works for me.

[jim10040]

Monday is good for me, too! Anyplace in Dallas county. Even Tarrant if it's Joe T's. I've heard you don't leave hungry.

[aikigreg]

I live in Foat Wuth so anything a bit closer would work. If we rode trinity trail we could prtage to pappasitos in trinity park! It's only be 8 miles to the place along an easy trail.

[lotek]

I'm throwing 7 Salsas into the hat. there are 2 locations are McArthur Blvd, one block north of 635,
the other on Denton Tap 1 block north Sandy Lake.
Excellent food, a bit different than the usual texmex fare.
worth the drive.

Marty

[evblazer]

My workgroup used to go to seven salsas near sandy lake and they seemed to like it, I'm originally from Connecticut so you know. TexMex :rolleyes: . They also La Hacienda Ranch over on 35E south of 3040 for fancier occasions.

[Hobartlemagne]

Monday is good for me.

Central location suggestion: Casita Dominguez. Near Blackwell and Greenville ave in Dallas. Its behind the big Half Price Books on NW Hwy.

[aikigreg]

Is this just a meet or a ride + Meet?

[cuda2k]

Ya'll can get a short ride organized before/after if you want. I'll probably be skipping the ride if one happens and bringing the wife out for the food and drinks. I'll try not to have a repeat of the SoCal meet & greet when I was out there and had 1 too many Margaritas!

[ChipSeal]

I have mondays off, so that day is cool! I am car free so I will ride to the event. Most anywhere in the greater Dallas area is within range for me,and time isn't a factor as I will ride at night. Please provide an address to make sure I can find the place.:D

Tailwinds!

[cuda2k]

Sounds like Monday it is. Let's pick a spot and then work on a list of all those who can make it.

[jim10040]

I'm In!

[lotek]

lets find somewhere central (or close ) for everyone, i.e. Dallas and FW.
any ideas on that before we choose place to dine?

marty

[crdean1]

I'm in. If we don't do Joe T's, which would be hard to get to on a weekday for our North Dallas patrons (but well worth the drive), and overcrowded on a weekend, I would say Irving or Dallas. That said, if you ever were going to do Joe T's, a Monday night would be least crowded. If you love to eat great food, you know that Dallas is the place, with a few exceptions of course. So, I'm up for Dallas options too. Anyone been to Javiers? I've heard it is excellent, but I don't know how much it is. I'll take a look. Also, I heard 7 Salsa's was good. However, anywhere is good for me. I'll be bringing my wife as I don't think I could get away with eating mexican food without her.

[cuda2k]

Irving area or similar works just fine with me.

[MMACH 5]

I work in Irving and I ride on Mondays, so as long as I don't have to work late, I'll swing by.

[cuda2k]

Ok, I'm going to suggest 7 Salsas. If no one has any opposition to that I'll add it to the first post information and that will be that.

Location:
Valley Ranch · 8140 N.MacArthur Blvd. · Irving, TX. · 972 – 402 – 0777
(1 block North of L.B.J. 635 @ Ranchview Dr.)

[crdean1]

I'll second the motion for 7 Salsas...

[aikigreg]

third.....time?

And...does anyone want to ride before or after? I don't have a clue about riding in that area, but I'm game. Need to earn those tortillas!

[lotek]

aikigreg,
I ride around here almost daily, not too far from 7 salsas. The problem is that the restaurant is on
Mc Arthur drive and it's heavy traffic to say the least (I wouldn't ride on it).
As this will be an after work affair for me I'm gonna pass on the ride but I can provide a pretty
good 15 or so mile loop for you.

Marty

[jim10040]

For pre/post-dinner riding there's the Riverside MUP over there, and can never neglect LB Houston (prolly FLOODED for the next 4 months with all the blasted rain). What day and time? Does the place have good 'ritas???

[paperspirit]

Irving is good for me. I work in Grapevine and it's a pretty straight shot down the highway to 635 and then MacArthur. It will be nice to meet all of you and possibly admire your bikes. Promise I won't drool on them ;)

[jim10040]

Yeah...NEVER ride McArthur! You will die like an armadillo.

[MMACH 5]

Yeah...NEVER ride McArthur! You will die like an armadillo.

MacArthur is only scary to ride between 6:30am and 11:00pm. You can ride on it any other time of day.:p

[cuda2k]

I've got a truck and shuttle a rider or two to the resturant from a safer riding point for those who might be on 2 wheels.

[ChipSeal]

I'll be there! Only 26 mi from home! (Duncanville, basically.):)

I ain't skeert of no traffic! I am traffic!:rolleyes:

Y'all won't be put off by spandex, will you?:o

I am looking forward to this meet, greet, n eat. I will be on my best behavior. (No longer an anonymous poster!):D

Woo Hoo!

[crdean1]

Did I miss the time? Say, 7:00pm?

[cuda2k]

7pm works for me. I'll update the first post.

[lotek]

I'm there (maybe the wife too).

Funny thing is, I work about 3 miles from there, will drive back to frisco to get wife and
then back down. . . fun stuff.

marty

[jsharr]

I'm there (maybe the wife too).

Funny thing is, I work about 3 miles from there, will drive back to frisco to get wife and
then back down. . . fun stuff.

marty
Your wife should ride with Cuda and Happyfeet and meet you there.

[cuda2k]

Ok, who all is in so we can get a rough head count?

[MMACH 5]

As long as I don't have to work late, I'll be there.

[jim10040]

Me and my rough head will be there. I'll try to bring the wife, too.

[tailchaser]

Same here... Back to Plano to pick up the wife. See you guys there! I look forward to putting faces to screen names. I've given up on real names... it confuses my poor little brain. :-)

[ChipSeal]

Weather forcast says 60% chance of rain Monday night, so I will be there...dripping. (I am car free.)

I am excited to meet y'all, and glad I have been polite in my postings!

Woo Hoo!

[cuda2k]

ChipSeal - I'll be sure to grab a towel or something for you to dry off a bit with. Look forward meeting you and everyone else I haven't gotten a chance to so far.

[TexasGuy]

dfw is too huge of a place.

[cuda2k]

dfw is too huge of a place.

You know what they say about everything in Texas.

[RC_spinner]

Sorry, but I'm out on this one. Work this week is gonna be a pain, short week and we are a man down in the pressroom. Plus I have my 9 year old all week. Hopefully I will meet those I havent met at future rides and events.

Chris

[cuda2k]

I'll have a margarita for you Chris. :D

[kylen721]

man I work till 9 tomorrow night. hope you guys have a good time maybe I will make it out to the next outing!

[paperspirit]

I should be there, provided I don't space out and forget it's happening by the end of the day ;)

[lotek]

Mr & Mrs Lotek will be attending!

[MMACH 5]

Due to a plumbing crisis at the house, I had to drive to work today:(.

I'll still have to wait and see if I can get out of here, tonight.

[crdean1]

Well, my wife and I were looking forward to it. I have a 7 page paper due at midnight that I thought was due after the 4th. I found out last night when coming back into town and checking the internet schedule. Oops. Please have heaping load of chips and salsa for us!:mad:

Ryan

[ChipSeal]

Hey gang! I'm looking at the weather.... I'm gonna ride in! It"s just water!

See ya in three hrs! ChipSeal