# Arkansas discovers fold cuisine **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [June 15, 2013, 5:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/arkansas-discovers-fold-cuisine/661049 "2013-06-15T05:11:47Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Odesio](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/odesio/32/20003_2.png) [@Odesio](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Odesio)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2013, 8:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/arkansas-discovers-fold-cuisine/661049/21 "2013-06-18T20:47:46Z")
> [@Folacin](#): > > So, now that they have their permits, I assume they could change the name of the business? Or at least the name on the sign outside the business? They already have a sign and are currently open for business with the Botanas name. It would cause confusion among their customer base if they change names and it will cost them money to change signs. I guess they could do it but why would they? ---
**Author:** ![carnivorousplant](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carnivorousplant/32/3563_2.png) [@carnivorousplant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnivorousplant)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2013, 9:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/arkansas-discovers-fold-cuisine/661049/22 "2013-06-18T21:15:32Z")
> [@Smapti](#): > > “Charbroiled beef patty on a baked roll, with tomato reduction glaze, barrel-aged cucumber, and salted whey slices” > > “Hand-shaved beef steak, served on a baguette with sautéed onions and house cheese spread” > > “Coarsely-ground legumes and fruit compote on skinless white loaf” > > “Aged _salsiccia Napoletana piccante_ on flatbread with _sugo pomarolo_ and shredded _formaggia Italiano_ blend” > > “Vanilla ponge cake, served _tempura_-style and stuffed with a sweet crème fondant” “Seasoned cucumber in vinaigrette, served tempura style.” ---
**Author:** ![Chronos](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chronos/32/134_2.png) [@Chronos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chronos)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2013, 12:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/arkansas-discovers-fold-cuisine/661049/23 "2013-06-19T00:41:21Z")
I was assuming that the original opposition was due to anti-Mexican racism. ---
**Author:** ![carnivorousplant](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carnivorousplant/32/3563_2.png) [@carnivorousplant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnivorousplant)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2013, 2:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/arkansas-discovers-fold-cuisine/661049/24 "2013-06-19T02:57:08Z")
> [@Chronos](#): > > I was assuming that the original opposition was due to anti-Mexican racism. Not that I am aware of. My Father and a guy he worked with drove from AR to CA when the TV station began using color video tape. They bought gas somewhere in the Southwest, and the attendant (yes, this was a long time ago) bitched at them for the way Southerners treated African Americans. Then he said, “But these G-s damned Mexicans!” ---
**Author:** ![Odesio](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/odesio/32/20003_2.png) [@Odesio](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Odesio)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2013, 6:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/arkansas-discovers-fold-cuisine/661049/25 "2013-06-19T06:51:16Z")
> [@Chronos](#): > > I was assuming that the original opposition was due to anti-Mexican racism. That’s what I thought to. Either anti-Mexican forces at work or someone who didn’t want to cheapen the ambiance of the area with a taco restaurant. Nope. More likely other more petty reasons. ---
**Author:** ![carnivorousplant](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carnivorousplant/32/3563_2.png) [@carnivorousplant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnivorousplant)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2013, 9:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/arkansas-discovers-fold-cuisine/661049/26 "2013-06-19T21:02:49Z")
And they [open.](http://www.arktimes.com/arkansas/mixed-welcome-to-the-fold/Content?oid=2928553) ---
**Author:** ![aceplace57](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aceplace57/32/3500_2.png) [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2013, 9:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/arkansas-discovers-fold-cuisine/661049/27 "2013-06-19T21:30:26Z")
:eek::eek::eek: $9 for three freaking tacos? Oh hell no. They got to be seriously delusional. The best Mexican food in Little Rock is Senor Tequila. Theres several locations run by the same family. > [@](#): > > Since the Fold bills itself as a “botanas” or “snacks” restaurant, we ordered a selection of tacos ($9 for three) and a bowl of Ceviche Rosada ($12). ---
**Author:** ![bup](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/6bbea6/32.png) [@bup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bup)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2013, 9:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/arkansas-discovers-fold-cuisine/661049/28 "2013-06-19T21:40:27Z")
> [@carnivorousplant](#): > > Besides, Old Cantrell Road is full of folks who my Grandmother (May her memory be blessed) described as having more money than sense. If Gramma had said ‘more \*dollars \*than sense’ then she’d have something. ---
**Author:** ![Great\_Antibob](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e47c2d/32.png) [@Great\_Antibob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Great_Antibob)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2013, 9:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/arkansas-discovers-fold-cuisine/661049/29 "2013-06-19T21:40:36Z")
> [@aceplace57](#): > > :eek::eek::eek: $9 for three freaking tacos? Oh hell no. They got to be seriously delusional. Come down to Texas. That’s not that expensive for high end Tex-Mex or Mex-Mex. Of course, the review also said the food was lackluster and the portions small, so… > [@aceplace57](#): > > The best Mexican food in Little Rock is Senor Tequila. Theres several locations run by the same family. I wasn’t very impressed. It’s kind of depressing if that’s really the best available. After moving to Houston, I became incredibly leery of eating Tex-Mex outside of Texas and ordering iced tea anywhere north of Kentucky. ---
**Author:** ![purplehorseshoe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/purplehorseshoe/32/2996_2.png) [@purplehorseshoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purplehorseshoe)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2013, 9:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/arkansas-discovers-fold-cuisine/661049/30 "2013-06-19T21:46:52Z")
> [@Smapti](#): > > “Charbroiled beef patty on a baked roll, with tomato reduction glaze, barrel-aged cucumber, and salted whey slices” > > “Hand-shaved beef steak, served on a baguette with sautéed onions and house cheese spread” > > “Coarsely-ground legumes and fruit compote on skinless white loaf” > > “Aged _salsiccia Napoletana piccante_ on flatbread with _sugo pomarolo_ and shredded _formaggia Italiano_ blend” > > “Vanilla ponge cake, served _tempura_-style and stuffed with a sweet crème fondant” Bravo!!! You win a gold star, a puppy, and three Internet points. (I’m embarassed at how long it took me to puzzle out a couple of them … ) ---
**Author:** ![aceplace57](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aceplace57/32/3500_2.png) [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2013, 9:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/arkansas-discovers-fold-cuisine/661049/31 "2013-06-19T21:52:12Z")
There is a place on the other end of Cantrall that has really good tacos made from shredded roast beef. It’s just a hole in the wall place but really good. They used to be right next to the University and I ate there a couple times a week for several years. They moved and now its too far away for my lunch break. Now I really want to go again. I miss that place. ---
**Author:** ![aceplace57](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aceplace57/32/3500_2.png) [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2013, 9:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/arkansas-discovers-fold-cuisine/661049/32 "2013-06-19T21:59:52Z")
Casa Mañana thats it. On Cantrell Rd. Haven’t been there in a year or two. ---
**Author:** ![Smapti](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/smapti/32/17938_2.png) [@Smapti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Smapti)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2013, 10:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/arkansas-discovers-fold-cuisine/661049/33 "2013-06-19T22:16:43Z")
> [@](#): > > Our first taco was the Cholula Pescada, an excellent fish taco topped with corn, mango and a tangy jalapeno vinaigrette. Corn and mango on a fish taco? You’re doing it wrong. ---
**Author:** ![pulykamell](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pulykamell/32/3166_2.png) [@pulykamell](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pulykamell)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2013, 10:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/arkansas-discovers-fold-cuisine/661049/34 "2013-06-19T22:23:43Z")
> [@Smapti](#): > > Corn and mango on a fish taco? > > You’re doing it wrong. Yeah, some of those items seem like they’re trying just a bit too hard. ---
**Author:** ![AncientHumanoid](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ancienthumanoid/32/278_2.png) [@AncientHumanoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AncientHumanoid)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2013, 10:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/arkansas-discovers-fold-cuisine/661049/35 "2013-06-19T22:41:03Z")
The perfect taco for all those mint colored pants wearing people. ---
**Author:** ![carnivorousplant](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carnivorousplant/32/3563_2.png) [@carnivorousplant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnivorousplant)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2013, 12:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/arkansas-discovers-fold-cuisine/661049/36 "2013-06-20T00:43:22Z")
> [@bup](#): > > If Gramma had said ‘more \*dollars \*than sense’ then she’d have something. Perhaps I misquote her. I was quite young and it has been a rather long time. She was, on the other hand, from Illinois. ---
**Author:** ![Odesio](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/odesio/32/20003_2.png) [@Odesio](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Odesio)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2013, 12:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/arkansas-discovers-fold-cuisine/661049/37 "2013-06-20T00:50:05Z")
> [@aceplace57](#): > > The best Mexican food in Little Rock is Senor Tequila. Theres several locations run by the same family. I like La Casa Real and have never been a big fan of Señor Tequila. The worst Mexican place I’ve eaten at was Santo Coyote. My wife got the tacos, two for $6, and they were tiny. I got the chicken mole and it tasted like the sauce had come out of a can. I had a good experience with Casa Mañana the first few times I went but subsequent visits were disappointing. I think it’s weird that we’re all talking about Little Rock Mexican restaurants here. ---
**Author:** ![David\_H\_Singanas](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ac8455/32.png) [@David\_H\_Singanas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/David_H_Singanas)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2013, 2:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/arkansas-discovers-fold-cuisine/661049/38 "2013-06-20T02:06:15Z")
I think it’s weird that we’re all talking about Little Rock Mexican restaurants here. [/QUOTE] Odesio, Not that weird when you consider there are only 3 international cuisines: French (based on flour), Chinese (based on rice), and Mexican (based on corn). “Fold” may be the name of the business permit applicant. I thought it referred to the way a taco is folded over the ingredients. “Fold cuisine” is in the title of the story. Anyway the response to this story has been amusing. I would not eat at Fold Botanas myself because their tacos sound fattening as hell. Also the menu is definitely high dollar. Cheers, Singanas ---
**Author:** ![carnivorousplant](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carnivorousplant/32/3563_2.png) [@carnivorousplant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnivorousplant)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2013, 2:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/arkansas-discovers-fold-cuisine/661049/39 "2013-06-20T02:07:02Z")
We’ve been to Santo Coyote once, someone else was buying, but Mrs. Plant (v.3.0) who lived briefly in Mexico did not complain, and she certainly complained about the guys who replaced Las Palmas in NLR. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Odesio](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/odesio/32/20003_2.png) [@Odesio](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Odesio)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2013, 2:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/arkansas-discovers-fold-cuisine/661049/40 "2013-06-20T02:14:53Z")
> [@carnivorousplant](#): > > We’ve been to Santo Coyote once, someone else was buying, but Mrs. Plant (v.3.0) who lived briefly in Mexico did not complain, and she certainly complained about the guys who replaced Las Palmas in NLR. > 🙂 The Mole tasted canned, the fried rice was bland and the refried beans looked like Frito-Lay bean dip but it didn’t even taste as good as that. I went within the first week or two of them opening and it was so bad I’ve refused to go back there since. And I don’t find it odd that we’re talking about Mexican food. I just find it odd that we’re talking about Mexican food in Little Rock. Who the hell talks about Little Rock? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/arkansas-discovers-fold-cuisine/661049.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/arkansas-discovers-fold-cuisine/661049.md?page=3)