453269 Tue Oct 23 07:44:01 -0700 2007 13 61 Austin 0 3058913 Went to see Darjeeling Express last night at Alamo South and was curious about the special Indian menu that went with it. Ordered the samosas to share- the filling was pretty good (but no where close to Clay Pit's, which I crave) but it was wrapped in a wonton wrapper and tasted like it was fried in old oil. Do you know what I mean? It was like it has been used to fry too many other things... There wasn't nearly enough of the chutney (and I didn't get any b/c s.o. hogged it all). While the samosas were decent enough, the black bean burger I ordered was horrible. I mean disgusting. s/o will eat anything and he passed on it. First of all, the bun was sweet, like a crappy high school cafeteria sweet roll (which was the dinner roll with some corn syrup "honey" on top). WTF? Who wants a sweet roll with a savory black bean burger? What's next ketchup foam and mustard powder? (ha ha, as if Alamo would be that on top of the gastro game). On to the patty: sort of raw, as in the beans had not been soaked long enough and I had to put forth some effort in biting through them. BB veg. burgers should not be tough. Perhaps they don't make their own burgers (and these were freezer burned, leftovers, or found on a curb somewhere), but shouldn't they just throw the bad ones away instead of taking a chance in using it? The fries were definitely of the frozen cheap variety and were cold. I ate 1/2 of the patty and finally gave up. An awesome $18 (incl. tip) later, I went home and got some real food. Thanks Alamo. I went there with the idea of eating something decent while I catch a movie. And just try to find someone to send it back or complain! At least the movie was good. Tue Oct 23 07:44:01 -0700 2007 102275 tokyomonamour 1 3060491 I really can't stand the food at the Alamo. In all honesty, unless it's something special (Like an R. Kelly singalong), I'd much rather go to Westgate or the Arbor. Tue Oct 23 14:22:11 -0700 2007 3058913 81120 foodiegal71 2 3061356 The only food I get there is the chips and salsa. Tue Oct 23 19:22:57 -0700 2007 3060491 40633 achtungpv 1 3062343 Only thing I ever get is the Poulterg. pizza. Really good. Wed Oct 24 07:40:00 -0700 2007 3058913 12615 amysuehere 1 3064289 I only get the popcorn. i love how it's a little bit burned.........i tried to get some to go one time..... but no can do............. Wed Oct 24 15:16:06 -0700 2007 3058913 99374 scoutaustin 1 3064493 Man, folks are really to hard on this place. Hell, this being Chowhound, appropriately so. They're not exactly setting the world on fire with their dishes, I agree. But they don't totally suck. The puerco guisado is really tasty, for starters. All of the pizzas, especially the pepperoni-focused ones, are pretty decent for what they are. Their steak sandwich is passable. I've had some decent and some sorta crappy burgers there, so I don't know what to say on that front. Their beer selection, though, is pretty good. Long gone are the days of DerSchlitzBucket (FOR SHAME!), but you can get all sorts of goodness on their menu. Why not sit back with a pint of draft Hoegarden (haven't ordered in six months, so I'm not sure if they've survived the shortage that has crushed all the other local businesses), or a tasty Dead Guy Ale poured out of a bottle? I'm just getting started: they really have a decent selection, and while the prices aren't exactly "This Way to Cheap Street", they aren't usurious either. I do miss the home-fries-covered-in-queso that the old downtown location offered years ago. But tasty brews during a kickass flick? Not a bad deal, y'all. Focus on the suds and you'll have a great time. Wed Oct 24 16:23:31 -0700 2007 3058913 47618 tom in austin 2 3064624 Couldn't have said it better, Tom. I miss those Schlitz buckets as well. I remember when a friend asked me if I was interested in a bucket (I said yes), then he ordered while I was in the restroom. Came back and he had ordered EACH of us a bucket. I like their fried pickles and the hot wings XXX as well. Wed Oct 24 17:06:03 -0700 2007 3064493 17648 rudeboy 2 3065734 Totally agreed, Tom. The Alamo is great because you can watch a movie with a bucket or pitcher of great beer in front of you. I have had some good pizza there, and a decent burger or two. But the place is first and foremost a beer-and-a-movie place. Plus you are watching a movie without the droopy-pants, talking-and-texting-on-the-cellphone punks that invade every other movie theater. Enjoy an Independence brew, relax and enjoy a movie. Thu Oct 25 06:58:26 -0700 2007 3064493 131314 bullsi1911 2 3065988 Tom, I ordered the puerco guisado on your recommendation and agree that it is a nice option. The taste is not going to transport you to your abuela's kitchen, but it is a nicely spiced option when the weather is cooler. What is up with the bad tortillas that come with it, though? Skip those all together. Thu Oct 25 08:18:38 -0700 2007 3064493 95754 Honey Bee 3 3066082 If the puerco guisado wasn't one of the better food items at Alamo, I'd be ashamed to order it on principle for how awful the tortillas are. There's definitely no consistency problem, though; they're always bad. Thu Oct 25 08:39:25 -0700 2007 3065988 72703 Twill 4 3066113 All right, all right. Lesson learned. I'll stick with drinkin' my dinner at the south alamo Thu Oct 25 08:48:37 -0700 2007 3066082 102275 tokyomonamour 3 3067990 Credit where credit is due: I tried it because Twill said it was here on Chowhound, and I respect his opinion. Turns out, he was spot on: I think it is the strongest thing on the menu. Thu Oct 25 17:02:44 -0700 2007 3065988 47618 tom in austin 1 3069908 ordering indian food at a movie theater in austin texas is like ordering a t-bone at ihop. you have to remember where you're dining and order to that establishment's strengths. at the drafthouse, it is pizza, beer, good wine selection too, and more beer, along with kickass movies. to each his/her own, but i favor the sweet bun. Fri Oct 26 10:47:14 -0700 2007 3058913 130554 weeds 1 3070017 I wish the menu was the same at all locations. The Lakeline location has a very limited selection on foods. But I still love the idea of alcholic drinks during a movie and no kids! The fried pickels are really well done and tasty, but I only get them occassionally due to $. Fri Oct 26 11:17:55 -0700 2007 3058913 100641 amykragan