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I had a great experience here!

To counter the "don't eat here" post. I had dinner at Casa Vieja last week. Servers were great, the food was well prepared, we had the Wagner Green Chile Vegetarian Enchiladas and the Hanger Steak. The setting was warm, servers attentive and a really great atmosphere. I would recommend this restaurant without fear.

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Permalink Reply by Brendan on December 30, 2009 at 5:34pm

Right on BWH!

There's great food all over town, but only a few places that are ceaselessly excellent. Two come to mind immediately:

1. Loyola's for breakfast (Or lunch). The food, the atmosphere, the people, it's consistently a positive place to go. Whenever we have a bad breakfast somewhere else I wonder "Why didn't I go to Loyola's instead?" (The usual answer: It's Monday, they're closed. Hey, why don't you learn to make your own breakfast burrito, bub?")

2. Korean BBQ House + Sushi & Sake. Meat, fish, noodles, beer, sake, hot sauce. kimchi, cauldrons, fire- this place has something for everyone. Whenever we have bad Japanese food somewhere I wonder "Why didn't I go to Korean BBQ House instead?" (The usual answer: "It's Sunday, they're closed. Stop trying to get good Sushi on a Sunday, You can't have that. Go eat some falafel at Sahara or something.")

Hey, it's Wednesday....

Permalink Reply by Big White Hat on January 3, 2010 at 5:11pm

Casa Vieja is on Corrales Road, North of Alameda Blvd. Might be a little drive for some of you but its worth it.

Yesterday I grabbed a friend and drove to Laguna for the Laguna Burger at the Laguna Superette. Amazing burger, fries were fresh cut and great. Worth the 60 mile drive. Made for a great day!

Permalink Reply by Rick on December 31, 2009 at 1:30pm

Loylola's Family Restaurant - 4500 Central SE, corner of Adams & Central, west of San Mateo.
- Good food, reasonable quantity, very friendly wait staff, strong local constituency. Open for breakfast and lunch only.

Permalink Reply by Brendan on December 31, 2009 at 1:42pm

Closed until next Tuesday. A sign on the door says Loyola has just passed away. Services will be this weekend at Our Lady of Fatima Church, 4020 Lomas NE. Very sad.

Permalink Reply by killbox on January 6, 2010 at 4:35pm

sad to hear.

Permalink Reply by Sunbear on January 13, 2010 at 10:54am

I love Korean Barbecue House! Especially a fan of their bento box lunches, particularly the Spicy Pork Box. Consistently delicious.

Permalink Reply by JMG on December 30, 2009 at 5:55pm

I had dinner at Casa Vieja many years ago with a friend who used to *live* in that house as a child. It has an interesting history. Here's their website: http://www.casaviejanm.com/

Permalink Reply by Ron Da Bomb on December 30, 2009 at 6:02pm

I've had many fine meals there. Alas, it was a special place of the ex's-and-mine, so I go there not-so-much anymore. They used to do the most amazing smoked trout.

Glad you enjoyed it!

Permalink Reply by JMG on December 30, 2009 at 6:11pm

I always love Artichoke Cafe.

Permalink Reply by Jen on January 2, 2010 at 11:16am

Their bar is actually quite nice, and the happy hour menu (3-6 weekdays) is very reasonable, with very good food.

The lunch menu is also less expensive than the dinner menu, and very good.

Permalink Reply by Andy on December 30, 2009 at 7:07pm