sipped a cold 805 while Brad went for the Modelo Especial .

triple sec , lime , hold the salted rim ). We perused the menu whilst sharing life stories , laughs , and passing Roast Beef between us .

Our food hit the table . Deb had the Baja Fish Tacos with cod ( Choice of beer battered cod or sauteed shrimp topped with pickled red onions , salsa fresca with avocado , and shredded green cabbage , with a side of creamy chipotle sauce . There is also a gluten -free shrimp option . $ 18.99 ).

Piper ordered the enchilada plate ( Corn tortillas stuffed with jack cheese , onions , and black olives , covered with our signature red enchilada sauce . $ 15.99 ).

Brad ordered the special of the day , the Huachinango a la Alicia ( Founder Manuel ' s take on a classic Veracruz recipe ; local fresh red snapper topped with a cream sauce , served over a bed of rice . According to the menu , the special is available all day but only a limited amount of these dishes are prepared , and they sell out quickly . They advise you to call ahead to reserve a special . $ 22.99 )

I went with one of my old faithful ’ s , the Chile Colorado ( Stewed beef in a rich sauce with over 15 unique spices ; served with tortillas ( GF ) $ 17.99 ). I saw the plate was gluten-free , but I opted for flour tortillas — which killed that vibe .

The plates were overflowing and flavorful . Piper ’ s enchiladas , which I have had a few times there , looked great . Deb ’ s Cod fish tacos were bursting with pickled red onions , salsa fresca with avocado , and shredded green cabbage , making it a healthy and tasty dish . Brad caught a big one — his red snapper was regulation size and he handled it like a boss . My Chile Colorado — which I also order regularly , was predicably as good as ever .

We sipped our beverages , shared more stories , and bam ! It was time for a major decision . Do we order every dessert on the menu or narrow it down ? Deb doesn ’ t have a sweet tooth . Otherwise , she ’ s perfect . And , for the record , Brad and Piper were a little too diplomatic for me at this juncture . I needed support ! Instead , this no-brainer decision became a team Sanchez debate .

I reasoned that we should get one of each — everything on the menu . A popular stance with kids and kids at heart . Deb reasoned that it was my heart she was trying to protect and countered with a three-item limit . I knew I was out gunned . So , I convinced myself to believe it was a fair compromise and motioned for a vote . Brad seconded the motion .

Of the candidates , the three top vote getters were : Flan ( Mexican classic Flan ; smooth creamy baked custard in a light golden caramel sauce , served with whipped cream : $ 6.99 ), Mexican Chocolate Ice Cream ( Rich chocolate ice cream with roasted almonds , chocolate chips and a hint of cinnamon : $ 4.99 ), and Chef Asencion ' s Fried Ice Cream ( continued ...)

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