Over the last few weeks I have been away traveling and tasting. Only a few more weeks before I return to class and full time work gives way for a part time work schedule and books, i.e. less money for yummy adventures. Boo. So Ill get into some of the highlights. My culinary goals for this trip involved American and Mexican food. Although I can defiantly make American food on my own, Mexican is something I usually reserve for trips out west. This trip did not disappoint. I was able to enjoy two tasty Mexican meals, one more traditional and the other tacos (fast Mexican but oh so tasty).
The initial plan was to return to the restaurant we went to last time I was in Northern California; however, they were closed for that awkward period between lunch and dinner so we had to look elsewhere. After some frunger (frustration + hunger) and reflecting my Nana remembered a restaurant she tried a little while back. At the restaurant I had two cheese and onion enchiladas, one beef taco, one chicken taco, beans, and rice. The chicken taco was an addition that my stomach cried for but ultimately could have been left out. It was the weakest item on the plate, grossly under seasoned and slightly tough. I should have traded it for another enchilada, these were heaven! Cheesy with the right ratio of onion to cheese, a perfect compliment to the beans and rice. I could have eaten them forever. The beef taco was however forgettable, more seasoned than the chicken but nothing to write home about. To accompany this meal I ordered a strawberry daiquiri. Old favourite but new experience as it came with whipped cream. Ill specify next time but I never considered that someone would want whipped cream on a drink, especially if said drink is supposed to accompany a savoury meal! Save the whipped cream, it was a surprisingly strong drink, tasted of tequila with strawberry, how they all should taste.
Yes, Jimboys Tacos, a little taco joint near the house came in handy when late night hunger hit. We had eaten an amazingly tasty and healthy meal with the family (grilled orange chicken and salad) but the lack of starch, i.e. rice, potato, noodle, etc… left my stomach still craving more. In comes Jimboy to the rescue. I approached with caution since, well its named Jimboy and there was not a soul in the place. Avoiding the temptation to order a whole meal I went for exactly what I was craving, tacos, chicken tacos to be exact. How to describe them….well they came with parmesan on the outside of the taco shell, odd but not too offensive. But those shells, so soft but just the right thickness to carry the filling. The chicken was seasoned and shredded, a stark contrast to the other chicken taco. Toppings, very simple diced tomato, lettuce, and cheese. It was heaven in a tortilla, sprinkled with parmesan. Still perplexed by the parmesan.
Ill have to endorse the chicken taco and maybe try another taco next time I’m out there. The website says the beef taco is famous, but the burger…..ill leave that to Buns!
http://www.jimboys.com/index.html
The initial plan was to return to the restaurant we went to last time I was in Northern California; however, they were closed for that awkward period between lunch and dinner so we had to look elsewhere. After some frunger (frustration + hunger) and reflecting my Nana remembered a restaurant she tried a little while back. At the restaurant I had two cheese and onion enchiladas, one beef taco, one chicken taco, beans, and rice. The chicken taco was an addition that my stomach cried for but ultimately could have been left out. It was the weakest item on the plate, grossly under seasoned and slightly tough. I should have traded it for another enchilada, these were heaven! Cheesy with the right ratio of onion to cheese, a perfect compliment to the beans and rice. I could have eaten them forever. The beef taco was however forgettable, more seasoned than the chicken but nothing to write home about. To accompany this meal I ordered a strawberry daiquiri. Old favourite but new experience as it came with whipped cream. Ill specify next time but I never considered that someone would want whipped cream on a drink, especially if said drink is supposed to accompany a savoury meal! Save the whipped cream, it was a surprisingly strong drink, tasted of tequila with strawberry, how they all should taste.
Jimboys Tacos
Yes, Jimboys Tacos, a little taco joint near the house came in handy when late night hunger hit. We had eaten an amazingly tasty and healthy meal with the family (grilled orange chicken and salad) but the lack of starch, i.e. rice, potato, noodle, etc… left my stomach still craving more. In comes Jimboy to the rescue. I approached with caution since, well its named Jimboy and there was not a soul in the place. Avoiding the temptation to order a whole meal I went for exactly what I was craving, tacos, chicken tacos to be exact. How to describe them….well they came with parmesan on the outside of the taco shell, odd but not too offensive. But those shells, so soft but just the right thickness to carry the filling. The chicken was seasoned and shredded, a stark contrast to the other chicken taco. Toppings, very simple diced tomato, lettuce, and cheese. It was heaven in a tortilla, sprinkled with parmesan. Still perplexed by the parmesan.
Ill have to endorse the chicken taco and maybe try another taco next time I’m out there. The website says the beef taco is famous, but the burger…..ill leave that to Buns!
http://www.jimboys.com/index.html
