"Tortilla Flats, a restaurant established in 1983 in the far West Village, was a prominent example of a new breed of theme restaurants in the 1980s. The venue took a playful attitude toward Tex-Mex cuisine and was decked out with kitschy décor, including tiny colored lights, pictures of Elvis, and tinsel. It served giant dinners on pastel Fiestaware plates and was known for its insouciant waitstaff who paid special attention to families. The menu featured Tex-Mex dishes like chili con queso, tortilla soup, chimichangas, chicken mole enchiladas, and cheese enchiladas in chili gravy. Tortilla Flats became a community hub, offering game nights and affordable meals, before ultimately closing due to changing neighborhood dynamics." - Robert Sietsema
