Jenny and I went today to La Charreada, 1720 N. Walnut, and I now know that there are other good Mexican places in town besides El Nortenyo. I had a chicken tostaguac, open tortilla with shredded chicken and cheese and guacamolde, plus rice and beans, and it was excellent, though I didn't specifically note the guacamole. Jenny's been there before, and I think said they own a Casa Brava elsewhere in town.
I think it took 11 minutes to bike up there, though 15 to get back.
Also, there's a new place at 17th and Walnut, where the Mongolian BBQ American Chopstick used to be. It's "The Nomad Cafe", and I saw words like "sushi", "buffet" and "steak", so who knows what it's like. Not sure if it's even open yet.