The sound of a razor-sharp machete being unsheathed, with the blinding silver flash of its blade, is truly unmistakable and unforgettable. And, to be honest, it looks pretty cool strapped to a leather belt.
It’s more or less the same sense of excitement you get at Machete’s Central American Restaurant, 1296 West Covell in Edmond—although here, the blades are much smaller and acceptable at the dinner table.
After hearing rave reviews from several of my Mexican friends about the great food, generous portions and low prices, I headed to Machete’s on a rainy Friday afternoon to see what all the excitement was about.
Near the no-man’s land of a newly developed Edmond shopping center, where you’ll mostly find high-end grocery stores, upscale fitness studios and megachurches as far as the eye can see, in the middle is the uncompromising Machete’s, with its long-bladed logo perched high atop the building.
Walking into Machete’s, I realized this was no taqueria, but a casual dining experience I hadn’t expected. Tucking in my shirttail, my wife and I were seated, and our server gave us menus and took our drink orders.