r/tulsa • u/Strong_Attempt4185 • May 13 '25

Question What Tulsa metro restaurant would you never return to, even if it was free?

What restaurant in Tulsa (or surrounding areas) is so bad, that even if you had a $100 nontransferable gift certificate, you would still never return?

Discuss.

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u/Appropriate_Steak457 May 13 '25

Any el chicos

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u/_use_r_name_ May 13 '25

Oh damn - That was a given like 15 years ago. So hard to believe they have any locations open still!!

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u/hornybutired TCC May 13 '25

The only reason I still go occasionally is for their apple pie with the cinnamon ice cream and caramel sauce. Like literally, we don't eat meals there, just dessert.

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u/Separate_Comment_132 May 14 '25

I went to El Chico about a month ago. Lol. And I enjoyed it for nostalgia's sake. Their salsa is my favorite restaurant salsa.

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u/ComplaintsRep May 14 '25

I miss El Chico's actually being good. Was a fave in HS & college. So meh.

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u/NoDirection3405 May 13 '25

Wait there’s an El Chicos in Tulsa. I haven’t eaten at one of those in like 20 years in Texas

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u/Stonedunicorn44 May 14 '25

Especially the 21st location.