the food was delicious, and my daughter, who knows these things, informed me it was "mexican" not "tex-mex". having had most of my mexican food experiences in texas, i noticed that the food at el pais in bedford, tx, reminded me of what i got in mexican restaurants in california. a bit lighter but still flavorful. sometimes the food in "mexican" restaurants, even the ones i really like, overwhelms me. this was good, simple fare and i completely enjoyed the experience.