April 12
Mom and Dad were visiting and agreed to get dinner for us but it had to be take out. Big O really wanted burritos so we decided to go here again.
We all got Burritos Mejor and paid the extra dollar for guacamole, though Mom and Dad did not detect any on theirs. Mine had it, but not very much--which was all pretty upsetting. Theric and I got the Chile Verde burrito, one pork, one chicken, with black beans and Mexican rice. Very good though the pork was FAR superior to the chicken. Theric says: "The pork was AMAZING!!!" and it was. The chicken was not. Which was strange since last time the chicken was so good. Theric points out that the chicken last time was shredded, while this chicken was just chunks which made it very uninteresting. Mom and Dad got the Carnitas burrito and were seriously underwhelmed plus they didn't get any guacamole after paying the extra dollar! Cactus is now off their list of acceptable places to eat. Big O got the regular bean and cheese burrito and he liked it. I had a bite of his leftovers a few days later and it tasted good to me.
I think the lesson we have learned is to watch them make your burrito if you order the guacamole because they might not put it on.
Mom and Dad paid for the burritos--thanks!
While Theric and I waited for our order we got drinks and cookies. Aguas Frescas: I had pineapple and Theric had Watermelon. They were delicious. The Alfajores (caramel filled cookies) were VERY delicious! Though at a dollar each rather overpriced.
Cactus does not make the best burrito, the search for the best burrito (close to us) still continues. However, I would like to try some of the other dishes they offer and might go back for Aguas Frescas and the Alfjores.
Friday, April 18, 2008
Cafe Raj
Cafe Raj: North Indian and Pakistani Cuisine
Ate here back on March 31, right after my dentist appointment. Mom took Oliver, Samuel and I out to lunch here.
I had been wanting to try Cafe Raj because anytime we have gone past it, especially on the weekends, it has always looked packed--which of course is an excellent sign that the food is good.
We went for lunch so it didn't seem very busy, though we did wait quite a while for our food. The atmosphere is casual. The servers were all very nice. In fact our waitress came over to Oliver, squatted down so she was face to face with him and had a little conversation with him--it was very cute. So, it's a comfortable place. Also, it is clearly authentic as everyone working there is Indian and all the voices come from the kitchen were Indian sounding.
I ordered the Chicken Tika Masala. This is the first time I have ever had this dish and I didn't really like it that much. I do not know if my not liking it very much is due to the way it was prepared by this establishment or just that I don't really like this particular dish. I also ordered it mild and there was no heat as far as I could tell, so next time definitely need to get medium. Mom had some sort of mushroom curry, which I did not get to try as Samuel was very unhappy and I had to walk home with him. I got to take about four bites of my food before leaving. Overall it was not a good dining experience but that was entirely Samuel's fault. Mom really liked her mushroom curry though. The next time she was over here she wanted to go again.
The Naan bread was very tasty.
Definitely need to try this place again. But from this first time eating there I would say it's good but not as good as Bombay House in Provo.
Ate here back on March 31, right after my dentist appointment. Mom took Oliver, Samuel and I out to lunch here.
I had been wanting to try Cafe Raj because anytime we have gone past it, especially on the weekends, it has always looked packed--which of course is an excellent sign that the food is good.
We went for lunch so it didn't seem very busy, though we did wait quite a while for our food. The atmosphere is casual. The servers were all very nice. In fact our waitress came over to Oliver, squatted down so she was face to face with him and had a little conversation with him--it was very cute. So, it's a comfortable place. Also, it is clearly authentic as everyone working there is Indian and all the voices come from the kitchen were Indian sounding.
I ordered the Chicken Tika Masala. This is the first time I have ever had this dish and I didn't really like it that much. I do not know if my not liking it very much is due to the way it was prepared by this establishment or just that I don't really like this particular dish. I also ordered it mild and there was no heat as far as I could tell, so next time definitely need to get medium. Mom had some sort of mushroom curry, which I did not get to try as Samuel was very unhappy and I had to walk home with him. I got to take about four bites of my food before leaving. Overall it was not a good dining experience but that was entirely Samuel's fault. Mom really liked her mushroom curry though. The next time she was over here she wanted to go again.
The Naan bread was very tasty.
Definitely need to try this place again. But from this first time eating there I would say it's good but not as good as Bombay House in Provo.
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