Went to Rock of Gibraltar today after reading your post. Very cute place but totally empty at high noon. Was torn between the Serrano or Lamb sandwich. Went with the lamb and it was on the bland side served on stale bread. Will go back for the Serrano ham.

Went to the PV location twice a few months ago and I couldn't believe the horrible experience on the 2nd visit. First visit was fine. Food was good. The 2nd time was just awful. From the dumb as rocks person behind the register taking orders to the long wait for the food and to the food tasting poorly. And we ordered the same things on both visits! For example, on the first visit, the sweet potatoes fries were some of the best we've ever tasted (that's why we went back a week later). On the 2nd visit, it wasn't fit to eat by my dogs. Dunno what happened.

La Casita Chilanga: If you want to try something very unique and you like spicy food, there is a spicy soda drink they serve here. Like how margarita glasses are rimmed with salt? they do that will chili power on this drink. The more you drink, the hotter it gets. It's a very cool/hot experience :) Sorry, I don't know the name as I ordered it after seeing someone else enjoy one. I too have to agree on the Cubano Torta, it's huge, but not my favorite for flavor.

El Grullense is my 'go to' spot for a taco fix any time of the day. After drinking at the nearby German bar, you can get a taco here way after midnight. I especially like their red 'hot' sauce they put on their tacos. All their meats are good, with carnitas and pastor being my fav. Chicken is their weakest meat choice (just boiled) so I stay away from that.

The flesh was plenty white. The lighting in my picture probably throws the color off quite a bit. I just don't think the taste survives the long trip to the U.S.

Here is a picture of the inside. As you can see, the skin is very thick and it was actually a bit hard to get through. The white fleshy 'meat' on the inside is watery like lychee. After eating all of them, I would only give them a 6/10 on the taste scale. Really not worth the high cost IMO.

Great list guys. I live in Redwood City and I'm learning a lot. I 2nd the large Woodchuck's beef rib. Very tender. Reminds me a lot of getting a prime rib w/o the fancy restaurant prices.

Picture of the Mangosteens with Lychee.

Thanks Dave. I got some today. They were indeed $7.99 per lb. Taste pretty good to me, but then again, I haven't had them in their native countries at peak freshness. I also picked up some fresh lychee, which were darn good.