cruzsnooze Posted December 29, 2013 #26 Share Posted December 29, 2013 I wouldn't spend $25 or as a couple $50 for Mexican food. I can't see why this would be popular when for the same upcharge you could go for steak and or Lobster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seaofwonder Posted December 29, 2013 #27 Share Posted December 29, 2013 I'm sure this ship will sail out of other places than Galveston. The ship doesn't "belong" to Texans. Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pspercy Posted December 29, 2013 #28 Share Posted December 29, 2013 I'm sure this ship will sail out of other places than Galveston. The ship doesn't "belong" to Texans. Supposedly leaves Galveston Spring 2015 to be replaced by Freedom OTS:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladysilver Posted December 29, 2013 #29 Share Posted December 29, 2013 Supposedly leaves Galveston Spring 2015 to be replaced by Freedom OTS:D Where are you getting this information? :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eel Posted December 29, 2013 #30 Share Posted December 29, 2013 In Tucson where we have REAL Sonoran Mexican food (tongue firmly planted in cheek) there are a few upscale modern Mexican restaurants where dinner for two would be considerably more than $50. I suspect that Sabor will not be specializing in burritos, tacos and nachos! Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pspercy Posted December 29, 2013 #31 Share Posted December 29, 2013 (edited) Where are you getting this information? :confused: From another thread: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showpost.php?p=41038870&postcount=869 Went to the Captain's Corner, Capt. Claus said RCCL is in negotiations with Galveston right now trying to get changes made to the channel and port area so that RCCL can bring in the Freedom Of the Seas in 2015. The terminal is to be doubled in size with work starting in 04/14. Edited December 29, 2013 by pspercy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shellunderwater Posted December 29, 2013 #32 Share Posted December 29, 2013 I guess real Tex Mex is low cost food. Glad this will be modern Mexican cuisine. Sent from my DROID RAZR using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladysilver Posted December 29, 2013 #33 Share Posted December 29, 2013 From another thread:http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showpost.php?p=41038870&postcount=869 Went to the Captain's Corner, Capt. Claus said RCCL is in negotiations with Galveston right now trying to get changes made to the channel and port area so that RCCL can bring in the Freedom Of the Seas in 2015. The terminal is to be doubled in size with work starting in 04/14. Cool!!! :D:D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotdog647 Posted December 29, 2013 #34 Share Posted December 29, 2013 Sí es muy moderno tacos y burritos, nachos, y margaritas. Ole! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelCMTX Posted December 29, 2013 #35 Share Posted December 29, 2013 (edited) I don't think it's so much a matter of where the ship is sailing FROM with regards to Mexican fare, but where it's sailing TO. I had awesome Enchiladas Verdes in Cozumel, admittedly at a place the local Board of Health would have fallen down laughing at. Went with a recommendation from a frequent visitor who told me not to judge the book by the cover. But you Texans will understand there's Mexican fast-food, usually at a place with a two-word name, one being "taco." There are places you can sit down at, where the platters typically go by a name or number (your El Chico, El Fenix, On the Border... and I think Rita's fits here) and then there are top-shelf Mexican places where you can get a serious steak and not just skirt steak made into Fajitas. Count me in the "open minded" troop. Rita's was better than I expected it to be - this from someone who has lived his entire life in TX, CA or NV. Edited December 29, 2013 by MichaelCMTX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpoole3 Posted December 29, 2013 Author #36 Share Posted December 29, 2013 (edited) I'm excited about the new restaurant but I'll miss the dungeon. This evening ended in the dungeon around midnight. (Those who are wondering smoking is not aloud downstairs, but you can upstairs). Each evening they had pop music featured by DJ Drag@n Edited December 29, 2013 by mpoole3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
estoyer Posted December 29, 2013 #37 Share Posted December 29, 2013 Where does it say that it's tex mex? Quite an assumption... Where does it not say? Has anyone posted a menu yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpoole3 Posted December 29, 2013 Author #38 Share Posted December 29, 2013 The image floating around for the new restaurant. Once again courtesy of my friend Matt and his Site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yj_eugene Posted December 29, 2013 #39 Share Posted December 29, 2013 Went to the Captain's Corner, Capt. Claus said RCCL is in negotiations with Galveston right now trying to get changes made to the channel and port area so that RCCL can bring in the Freedom Of the Seas in 2015. The terminal is to be doubled in size with work starting in 04/14. There are a lot of signs that Port Canaveral could be getting an Oasis-class in late 2015, and if that does happen, it makes sense to move the Freedom, which currently does essentially the same routes, elsewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matj2000 Posted December 29, 2013 #40 Share Posted December 29, 2013 $50 for 2 at a Mexican restaurant? It won't be around for long. Unless it has "all you can drink" margarita's ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonbgd Posted December 29, 2013 #41 Share Posted December 29, 2013 ICount me in the "open minded" troop. Rita's was better than I expected it to be - this from someone who has lived his entire life in TX, CA or NV. I have to disagree with quality of Rita's but that IMO But If Rita's was so popular why aren they putting it on the Nav:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skiiergirl Posted December 29, 2013 #42 Share Posted December 29, 2013 Wish they would add it on AD during upcoming dry dock! AD needs a second specialty restaurant to supplement Portofino (soon to be Giovannis). We eat Mexican at least 3 times a week at home and miss it when we sail. We definitely would pay $25 pp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuickGold Posted December 30, 2013 #43 Share Posted December 30, 2013 But If Rita's was so popular why aren they putting it on the Nav:confused: Don't forget t Portofinos was around forever and then Royal Caribbean opted to add Giovanni's. There's room in the world for more than one Mexican specialty restaurant onboard :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimnbigd Posted December 30, 2013 #44 Share Posted December 30, 2013 $25 does seem high. I'll settle for the free tacos in the buffet. FYI: The Disco at night will now be in the Viking Crown, per a crew member on my Dec. 1 Navigator sailing. Too bad -- one less place for live music at night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstoncruisers2001 Posted December 30, 2013 #45 Share Posted December 30, 2013 To me it's sad to see a Mexican restaurant on any ship sailing from Galveston. We Texans are very particular about our Mexican food. We all have our favorites which no other restaurant can compare. When sailing I want food I can't/wouldn't get at home. Oh well... I'd agree with this. Also, why pay for it on the ship when you can get in Cozumel during the cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secret1122 Posted December 30, 2013 #46 Share Posted December 30, 2013 $25pp seems extremely high to me for Mexican food. Being from Texas, we have tons of Tex-Mex restaurants and even the nicest ones charge no where near $25 for the most expensive items on the menus. I realize this includes tip but I'm going to have to hear some rave reviews before I'd pay $50/couple for Mexican food. I'm from the East coast, and know nothing about Mexican food in Texas and other parts of the Southwestern U.S. However, around here it's common for my wife and I to spend $40-$50 for the two of us at the "cheap" Mexican places like La Hacienda, La Parilla, and other similar low end places. We recently went to a bigger chain called Pappasito's Cantina (I think they started in Texas), and while the service and food quality didn't seem that much higher, our total bill including tax and tip was over $100. So it's not unusual to spend near or over $50 for two people, at least on the Atlantic side. I can easily see a more upscale Mexican restaurant charging $25 pp including tax and tip and considering that a great deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topo Gigio Posted December 30, 2013 #47 Share Posted December 30, 2013 I'm from the East coast, and know nothing about Mexican food in Texas and other parts of the Southwestern U.S. However, around here it's common for my wife and I to spend $40-$50 for the two of us at the "cheap" Mexican places like La Hacienda, La Parilla, and other similar low end places. We recently went to a bigger chain called Pappasito's Cantina (I think they started in Texas), and while the service and food quality didn't seem that much higher, our total bill including tax and tip was over $100. So it's not unusual to spend near or over $50 for two people, at least on the Atlantic side. I can easily see a more upscale Mexican restaurant charging $25 pp including tax and tip and considering that a great deal. I'm sure you won't be getting taco's, burrito's, enchillada's etc etc at Sabor. if they charge $25, you will get your money worth. like it is the case at Chops, GT & Portofino. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlondieB Posted December 31, 2013 #48 Share Posted December 31, 2013 $50 for 2 at a Mexican restaurant? It won't be around for long. Unless it has "all you can drink" margarita's ... Now THIS is an idea I can get behind! :D:D I'm glad they are getting rid of the Dungeon. The set up is poor at best. It doesn't allow for good flow and interaction. The section on the other side of the staircase is completely closed off to the tiny dance floor. Not to mention the creepiness of people on the upper portion staring down at you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmp.dll Posted December 31, 2013 #49 Share Posted December 31, 2013 To me it's sad to see a Mexican restaurant on any ship sailing from Galveston. We Texans are very particular about our Mexican food. We all have our favorites which no other restaurant can compare. When sailing I want food I can't/wouldn't get at home. Oh well... I was about to say, Mexican restaurant on a ship sailing from Texas seems a bit redundant... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topo Gigio Posted December 31, 2013 #50 Share Posted December 31, 2013 I was about to say, Mexican restaurant on a ship sailing from Texas seems a bit redundant... Most probably she won't be in Texas for years to come..as matter of fact rumors are she is being replaced in 2015 by her bigger sister. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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