Friday, May 8, 2009
Facts about Papa Felipe's
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Monday, April 20, 2009
Monday, April 13, 2009
Los Equipales' Salmon al Tequila
The menu had plenty of dishes to choose from in their restaurant, and the descriptions made each one sound delicious. I asked the manager Erika Price to show me the most popular dish on the menu, but she stated that the customers do not chose a particular dish. However, Price did state that their specialty is their seafood selection, which is the reason why I ordered the Salmon al Tequila. The dish is poached salmon topped with mild tequila cream and is served with pablano rice and vegetables of the day. The price for this entree is $19.
Once I order the dish, they gave me a appetizer dish of ranch and vegetables, which were freshly sliced. I enjoyed this little appetizer, while I waited for my meal. The main entree arrived in eight to nine minutes and looked delicious. The salmon was very tender and juicy, and the sauce on the salmon increased the flavor. In the sauce, I could taste one of the main ingredients, which were tomatoes. The vegetables were perfectly grilled and gave a good amount of juicy in every bite. Finally, the rice was soft, warm, and gave a unique flavor, but it was nothing special.
Overall, the dish and the service were very good. Above the text is a video of the food and atmosphere of the restaurant, so you can get a better visual of my experience in this place. After I ate, I interviewed Price, which you can read in the next post. Please let me know of your own experiences at the Los Equipales.
Sunday, April 5, 2009
New Products in McDonalds
Here is part of the post and picture used in Chow Down Atlanta:
I’m being given coupon packs to try the new McCafé coffees for free. These espresso-based drinks include Lattes, Mochas and Cappuccinos in different flavors such as Iced, Caramel, Hazelnut, Vanilla and Sugar-Free Vanilla, and Premium Roast Coffee and Premium Hot Chocolate.
From the press release:

The next restaurant that I am going to review is Los Equipales.
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Facts about Barelas Coffee House
Interviewed: Manager Geri Lucero
In the video above, I asked Lucero a few questions about their restaurant. Some of the points that I would like to reemphasize from the interview are the history of the restaurant, the way the chefs cooked the Huevos Rancheros Deluxe, and the people that have entered this establishment. The history of this restaurant is that it opened 31 years ago and was started by two brothers. The way that the chefs cook the Huevos Rancheros Deluxe is by cooking the chili and tortillas fresh everyday and making the eggs the way you want them to be cooked. Some of the people that have eaten at this restaurant are celebrities, such as the actor Tony Trejo and Geno Silva. This video should give you the standard information about this restaurant. Please recommend any restaurants that you would like me to review.
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Barelas Coffee House Part I
Address: 1502 4th St. SW
Phone Number: 843-7577
Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30-3:00 Saturday: 7:30-2:30 Sunday: Closed
Rating: 4 1/2 forks
First, I would like to thank Geoff for recommending the Barelas Coffee House. On Thursday at 2:00 p.m., I went to the Barelas Coffee House to review their restaurant. When I arrived, there was a sign that stated to seat yourself. I took the nearest table that I could find at this restaurant. The waiter Omar Uribe, who has worked at this restaurant for 6 years, came to my table and handed me their menu.
The menu has a good amount of dishes to choose from in this place. I asked the waiter what is the most popular dish ordered by their customers? He stated that the most popular dish at this restaurant is the Huevo Rancheros Deluxe. This dish comes with two eggs topped with chili and cheese and your choice of red and green chili. Another choice you get to make for the dish is the way you want the eggs to be cooked. Underneath these two eggs are two corn tortillas. The side orders of the dish are beans, hash browns, and another cooked tortilla. I decided to order this dish, which costs $6.00.
I chose to have two sunny side up eggs with green chili for my entree. My waiter placed the order and in 5 to 6 minutes the main entree arrived at my table. The cheese was evenly melted on the eggs and chili. The beans were soft and juicy, and the hash browns were both crunchy and soft. The chili was very flavorful and spicy. The two tortillas underneath the food absorbed all the juices, which made the tortillas very flavorful. Finally, the eggs were evenly cooked and using the cooked tortilla to absorb the yoke made the meal even more delicious.
After I ate the main entree, I order a dish from the dessert section of the menu. The dish that I ordered was sweet rice, which costs $1.65. The customer has the choice of the entree being cold or warm. I chose to have the dish cold, and it took between 3 to 4 minutes to get to my table. The entree had a good amount of cinnamon on the sweet rice, and the dish had a good amount of vanilla. Unfortunately, this dessert was okay.
Overall, my experience at this restaurant was great. The service and the main entree was fantastic. Above the text is a video of the food and atmosphere of the restaurant, so you can get a better visual of my experience in this place. After I ate, I interviewed the manager Geri Lucero. You can read the interview in the next post named Facts about Barelas Coffee House. Please let me know of your own experiences at the Barelas Coffee House.
Monday, March 9, 2009
What Makes A Great Green Chili & More
Friday, February 27, 2009
Family Restaurant for Thirty Years
In the video above, I interviewed the owner's son Tomas, which he seemed to be a very nice man. A few of the points that I want to reemphasize from the video are the history of the restaurant, the ingredients to their salsa, the way the red chili is cooked, and where their main food products come from in their establishment. From the interview, I learned that El Patio opened about thirty years ago and that this restaurant is a family business. I also learned that the restaurant building was originally a house for the family. The ingredients for the salsa are tomatoes, onions, jalapenos, and garlic salt. The way that the restaurant cooks their red chili is by cooking and grinding the chili. Then, the chefs strain the chili. Finally, the chefs cook the chili with water, oil, and garlic salt. One of the last aspects that I learned was that they get their main food products from Zanios. Please comment about your experiences at El Patio De Albuquerque. If you want me to write all the information from the interview, please let me know. The next restaurant that I am going to review is Barelas Coffee House.
Monday, February 23, 2009
El Patio De Albuquerque Part I
First, I would like to thank Shay and Lori for recommending El Patio De Albuquerque. On Saturday at 3:00 p.m., I went to El Patio De Albuquerque to review their restaurant. The address of El Patio De Albuquerque is 142 Harvard Dr. SE, and the phone number is 268-4245. When I arrived, I waited less than a minute to be seat. The waiter asked if I preferred to eat outside on their porch or inside their restaurant. I told him that I would like to eat inside their restaurant. The waiter sat me at a table inside their establishment. I look over the menu and there was a good amount of dishes to choice from in the restaurant. I asked the waiter which are the most popular dishes in their restaurant, and the waiter told me three of their most popular dishes. The most popular dish at this restaurant is the green chili chicken enchiladas, which costs $8.35. The second most popular dish at this restaurant is the El Patio Combinacion, which cost $11.75. The third favorite dish is the stuffed sopapilla that costs $7.75. I decided to go with the El Patio Combinacion. This dish comes with two flat enchiladas, a chili relleno, and a taco. The side orders on this dish are potatoes, beans, and a sopapilla. You have your choice of red or green chili. I chose to have red chili in my dish and order their chips and salsa. My waiter placed the order and gave me the appetizer. The chips and salsa was a nice appetizer. The salsa had a good amount of flavor and a nice little spicy kick to it. My main dish took about 7 to 8 minutes to arrive at my table. The cheese was nicely melted on the enchiladas and the chili relleno. The enchiladas were hot and a little spicy. The chili relleno was soft, juicy, and had a good amount of cheese in the middle. The taco was crunchy and juicy. Finally, I tried the side orders. The sopapilla was soft, crusty, warm, and melts in your mouth. The potatoes were soft and had a good amount of flavor in it. The beans were nice and juicy. The meal was good. I enjoyed eating in this establishment. I give the restaurant 3 and half forks. The video that I have posted above will give you a better view of my meal and the atmosphere of the restaurant. Hopefully this Tuesday, I will interview the son of the owner. Please tell me your own experiences at El Patio De Albuquerque.
Friday, February 20, 2009
What Makes A Restaurant New Mexican & More
Monday, February 16, 2009
300 Year Old Restaurant
After I ate my meal, I interviewed the waitress Elda Terraza. She has been working at this restaurant for 20 years. My perception of Elda is that she is a very nice lady. From this interview, I learned that this building is 300 hundred years old. People have dinned in this building since the colonial periods. I also learned that Las Mananitas means many things-happy times, life's celebration and all the good things to come. One of the questions that I asked was what are the other popular dishes in this restaurant? She stated that the flat enchiladas are another popular dish. The price for the flat enchiladas is $8.75, but if you want it with huevo, it is $9.75. I also asked where do you get your food products? She answered that they get some of their products from Buenos; however, she also state that "they mostly make everything themselves fresh." I also learned some of the ingredients for the plato de combinacion. Some ingredients for this dish are salt, bacon grease for the beans, and corn bread for the chili relleno. Another aspect that I learned was the way the chefs cook their enchiladas. First, they fry the tortillas. Then, they place the meat that you ordered into the tortillas. Finally, they put the chili you order on top of the enchiladas. They also cook the rice by boiling or frying it. Finally, the last feature that I learned was that customers can ask for a tour of the facility. I would recommend that you take a tour of the building if you are going to dine in this restaurant This is where the interview ended. The video that I have placed above is to give you a taste of the environment and the atmosphere of the restaurant. My next restaurant review will be El Patio De Albuquerque.