koolhandluke's Profile
Cabo San Lucas '07 [Moved from International board]
El Matador In San Jose.
This a reletively new addition to the scene. Run by Pablo who was a real Matador in his younger years and his cousin Jorge. Small and Intimate (used to be pablos house) with a great courtyard. Very impressive.
(Take Pescador past Paseo Los Marinos, between Balandra and Portaviones Streets)
El Palacio del Taco
"Taco Palace", the name says it all. This place is some of the best tacos you'll try ( I live in LA, so I don't use that term often). Try the taco's el pastor, tacos carnitas, tacos asada, hell, try them all !!
16 de Septiembre, between Morelos and Leona Vicario.
Panchos was unremarkable. Overpriced mexican food with a chain restaurant feel to it.
Honestly, I didn't fly to Cabo to pay more than double what I'd pay in LA for a comparable food in a establishment that is owned by a couple from Thousand Oaks CA.
In fairness, my lamb shank was tasty, but that was after I had to send it back for being served cold, and after the owner went up to my table, not to apologise but to tell he felt there was nothing wrong with the dish the first time it was served, "but they would heat it up anyways". gee thanks !!
Art & Beer
(km69) Btw Todos de Santos and Cabo San Lucas. A MUST stop here if you go to Todos Santas (all Saints). A truly unique place run by and old Mexican Hippy called Alfredo. Drink Huge mango margaritas, check out some artwork, eat fresh ceviche while siting on a rooftop balcony overlooking and the desert and the sea. Surprizingly everything we tried was delicious.
Where to buy Grass fed beef ?
I was interesting in purchasing some grass feed beef ( possibly organic ) online.
There seems to be a lot of options out there.
I wanted to get some feedback from fellow chowhounders out there to see if there are any recommendations.
I am not nessearily looking for the "ulitimate" most expensive option, rather a great quality product that is reasonably priced.
b.t.w specifically looking at NY Strips.
thanks!!
The Counter
Yes, the bun is one of my biggest complaints about that place.
Ask for them to toast it a little extra. That can help.
Lunch places in the South Bay area.
Try
- North End caffe for truly excellent sandwiches. (3421 Highland Ave) ( I have some of the best ever from this place .. yes even better than Bay Cities)
- Petros for a some Greek food on the Patio. Not super cheap but they have a reasonable lunch menu.
- Pachanga for burritos.( On Rosecrans near bristol farms) Not exactly authentic mexican, but better than most chains. They flame grill all their chicken and steak.
Bollywood Cafe?
Bollywood Cafe is by far one of the best Indian places in this town. Their Vegatable Korma is the best I've ever had ( I'm not even vegeterian). The Vindalou or Marasalla is excellent.
I have never had a bad meal there yet. At first some of the waiters may seem a little short/abrupt, but they warm up to after a while and overall and its quite a charming place -perfect for a midweek dinner or a low key date.
