[Lee Stewart]

We made the list: 60 Iconic U.S. Restaurants to Try Before You Die. I actually ate here once . . . by accident.

My uncle was in town visiting Alex and I. When we picked him up at the airport he asked me if I knew of a really good Mexican restaurant. I didn't but Alex said he did. I turned to him and asked where? He said El Pinto on 2nd street.

So we made the drive and literally passed it. All you can see is a driveway opening with a little sign. Turned around and went down the driveway for about 500 yards - then you see the front of the restaurant as shown in the photo above.

This place is HUGE! Can seat 1000 people in about 10 different sections. Lots of water fountains inside along with mucho Mexican kitsch.

How was the food? Personally I don't care for Mexican food so I ordered something that has steak in it. My uncle did rave about it.