Tacos mama luchona -Food CA (Near Watsonville)

Roberts Stanley I absolutely love escargot—when its prepared correctly. We used to frequent The Whaling Station in Monterey, California, until they unfortunately mishandled my escargot order. That prompted me to search for a new spot, and I discovered LEscargot in Carmel-by-the-Sea. Since it was my birthday and I had the privilege of choosing the restaurant, LEscargot was my top pick. A quick heads-up: Carmel-by-the-Sea is a popular tourist destination, and parking can be challenging. If your reservation is at 6:00 PM, I recommend arriving by 5:30 PM to allow time to find legal parking. Avoid blocking driveways and be sure to read parking signs carefully. Now, on to the food: I give it 10 stars—yes, I know Google only allows five, but I’m doubling it. Our server, Freddy, was incredibly attentive, the rack of lamb was perfectly cooked, and the escargot was absolutely sublime. You can order the escargot classic in the shell or stuffed in mushroom caps. As a traditionalist, I chose the classic version. We also sampled the lobster risotto, which featured shaved lobster tail, tender asparagus, and delicate slivers of Parmesan cheese—rich, flavorful, and beautifully balanced. To complement the meal, I enjoyed a glass of Cabernet Sauvignon, which perfectly enhanced the flavor of the lamb chops. One final note: if youre looking for mint jelly, be aware that in France its use is considered outdated, so its unlikely to be offered. While I do enjoy mint jelly with lamb chops, the rack of lamb with garlic, rosemary, and a Cabernet reduction was a complete game changer—absolutely phenomenal.

Azucena I’ve been wanting to try Peruvian food for a while now, and I happened to go to the post office right before Chicha y Cafe opened. I was warmly welcomed by the man working behind the counter when I walked in. After talking over the menu with him, I decided to order a bowl with green rice, red beans, and Peruvian chicken stew. It’s absolutely delicious. The chicken is so tender and flavorful, as well as the green rice. I also got the medium spicy mayo salsa that packs a bit of heat, but is so good. I can’t wait to return again and try some of their other menu items. If you haven’t given them a try yet I highly recommend them.

Joyce Thomas Their upgrades with the new owners is amazing! Its an awesome place to go for sure. I strongly suggest their garlic fries as well! If you havent visited you should. They have bounce house arcade games, pool tables, bowling with blacklights and even laser tag!

F S The flavor is so good! The Salas is amazing! Taco Tuesday deal is great! Two tacos, rice, beans, and a drink for $9.99 is a killer!

Lillie McMullen Very cool spot to get some food and a beer after a long couple days hiking and camping. Had a good selection of beers to try with solid variety, the flights get you a lot for a reasonable price. Burgers were good and staff was friendly. The outdoor seating area was nice and had heaters. Lots of outdoors folk and a good atmosphere!