First we stopped for gas and to have the car washed. At San Geraldo's request, I bought some treats while we waited to help us survive the long, long, — 25-minute — ride. (Don't worry. We brought plenty of water.)
I bought too many treats. But I had to; they were on sale. We managed to consume only three PiM's each (a bit of heaven my sister, Dale, introduced me to when I was still in my teens) before stopping for lunch a few minutes from Viveros Guzmán.
(Click the images to increase the calories... and for a closer look at a hunky bartender.)
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| 50 CENTIMOS OFF IF I BOUGHT TWO PACKAGES. EVER BUDGET-CONSCIOUS, I GOT ORIGINAL OREOS AND DOUBLE-STUFF! |
San Geraldo had done some research before-hand and found what sounded like an interesting restaurant. So that's where we headed before loading up the car with plants.
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| THE CAR, AFTER ITS VERY FIRST BATH, OUTSIDE THE RESTAURANT. |
The restaurant is called Papas Fritas Y Juevos (French Fries and Eggs). It turned out to be located in an industrial/business park near a beautiful residential area. It's obviously extremely popular.
Great food, service, and price. We decided it would be worth a drive back up just for a meal. We thought the joint was jumping but our server told us it was a very quiet day. She said if we ever wanted a meal there on a Wednesday or Saturday to be sure to make a reservation. Good to know.
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| RESTAURANTE PAPAS FRITAS Y HUEVOS. |
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| COCHOPO: A SPECIALTY FROM ASTURIAS (NORTHWEST SPAIN). TWO LARGE VEAL FILLETS, HAM, CHEESE... FRIED (WITH PAPAS FRITAS Y HUEVOS) THANKFULLY, WE WERE TOLD TO SHARE. |
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| I HAD THE VIEW THAT INCLUDED THE HUNKY BARTENDER. |
Sounds like a success! Did you get plants?!
ReplyDeleteKMoff:
DeleteDid we ever! I'll be sharing pix of those soon. We had a ball (and Jerry did all the hauling... that doesn't happen often)!
Actually I think it's called CACHOPO. For those ingredients it sounds as if cachopo was very similar to San Jacobo, wasn't it?. I will do some research on that, I'd like to make some cachopos.
ReplyDeletePetie:
DeleteThanks for noticing that. Of course you're right. I'll fix it now! We thought, with some minor ingredient changes and a little different style, it didn't taste much different than flamenquin. Fried, meat, cheese...
I knew this story was going to be a 'candy man' picture to get the real point of this story. I jest!
ReplyDeleteRon:
DeleteI'd say he was the best part of the lunch but I'd be lying.
Looks like a place we'd like to visit!
ReplyDeleteNice car! We have it's 'cousin'!
Jim:
DeleteWe are LOVING the car.
I'd rather snack on the bartender...
ReplyDeleteanne marie:
DeleteHe was on the daily special menu, but I thought it would be too rich.
A very stylish adventure.
ReplyDeleteWilma:
DeleteStylish was not one of the words that came to mind... but it was fun.
Good looking snacks, even though I'm avoiding them these days.
ReplyDeleteStephen:
DeleteWell, I'm really proud of San Geraldo. We still have half a package of Double Stuff and an unopened packages of Original Oreos.
That is definitely a meal to share ... among many people.
ReplyDeleteThe bartender? I'll have him by myself.
Bob:
DeleteThe chochopo was recommended for two to share. The bartender... one or more.
Looks like fun in more than one way!
ReplyDeleteTravel:
DeleteJust look what having a car has given us!
Hello, Mitchell. Stopping by after reading your row with Rachel on her blog. She does not understand the Trump victory at all. I wonder if non-Americans can really grasp what a total political outlier he is.
ReplyDeleteI'll be back.
Shawn:
DeleteThanks so much for stopping by. That was a sad exchange. I don't care where one is from, ignoring the racism, xenophobia, misogyny, homophobia, and selfishness (to name just a few) of Trump and his supporters shows a cruelty and intolerance that I find unacceptable. And there I go again! Anyway, I really appreciate your visit!
I am always marveling at your good eats.
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