Don Carlos Mexican Restaurant
4651 S. Jack Kultgen Frwy
I-35 and Hwy 6 in Central Texas Marketplace
Waco, TX 76701
254.662.3888
http://www.doncarlosmexicanrestaurant.com/
$$
Ramona: Margaritas (2!), Enchiladas Suizas (three chciken enchiladas with sour cream and tomatillo sauce, beans and rice, tres leches cake
Jim: Mexican Dinner (2 chicken enchiladas, 1 bean enchilada, beans, rice, soft beef taco, flan, iced tea
Those of you who read us regulalrly, know Jim is not a big fan of Mexican food. Ramona's platter was good, and Jim's agreed about the beans and rice, but the chicken in the enchiladas was dry and tasteless. I happened to have lunch on Friday at El Conquistador in Bellmead, TX. I got the chicken enchilada lunch platter, and it was outstanding.
Ramona thought the margaritas were ordinary, although I suspect the second was better than the first ;->
Deserts were a complete disappointment. Flan is one of Jim's favorite after dinner treats, but this one tasted burnt. Ramona's tres leche cake was also flat and tasteless. It did not even come close to the delicious version served at El Siete Mares.
We will give the Don a second chance, but not anytime soon. A much better meal with all the same items can be had at La Fiesta, for 2/3s the price of this meal.
-Jim
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Dinner -- 10/24/08
Mama Baris
904 N Valley Mills Dr
Waco, TX 76710
254-772-2900
5:45 -6:30 PM
$
Ramona: Mama Baris' Sampler (lasagna, spaghetti, manicotti), iced tea
Jim: Chicken parmigiana with spaghetti, iced tea
Shared: Small Baris salad
We were planning a big dinner for Saturday night, since it was the 300th consecutive Saturday night we have spent together, so we went out light for Friday. Mama Baris' is the closest we can get to authentic Philly salads, hoagies (she calls them "subs" based on her origins in New York),
pizza, and Italian dishes.
Unfortunately, I bit a little too hard on my fork and broke a crown. So we delayed our special dinner at Cheeve's Brothers Steakhouse in Temple. We will get back there as soon as I can get to a dentist. After all, how often do we get to celebrate 300 consecutive Saturday nights?
The food here is perfect and more than reasonably priced. Tonight was no exception.
-Jim
904 N Valley Mills Dr
Waco, TX 76710
254-772-2900
5:45 -6:30 PM
$
Ramona: Mama Baris' Sampler (lasagna, spaghetti, manicotti), iced tea
Jim: Chicken parmigiana with spaghetti, iced tea
Shared: Small Baris salad
We were planning a big dinner for Saturday night, since it was the 300th consecutive Saturday night we have spent together, so we went out light for Friday. Mama Baris' is the closest we can get to authentic Philly salads, hoagies (she calls them "subs" based on her origins in New York),
pizza, and Italian dishes.
Unfortunately, I bit a little too hard on my fork and broke a crown. So we delayed our special dinner at Cheeve's Brothers Steakhouse in Temple. We will get back there as soon as I can get to a dentist. After all, how often do we get to celebrate 300 consecutive Saturday nights?
The food here is perfect and more than reasonably priced. Tonight was no exception.
-Jim
Dinner -- 10/22/08
Magic China
221 Jack Kultgen Fwy (I-35)
Waco, TX 76710
254.776.1072
6:45 - 7:35 PM
$$ (low end -- pu-pu platter pushed it up a level)
Ramona: Egg drop soup, egg roll, Happy Family (chicken, pork, shrimp, scallops, Chinese vegetables), fried rice, iced tea
Jim: Won ton soup, egg roll, mu shu pork, hot tea
Shared: Pu-Pu Platter (2 fried shrimp, 2 egg rolls, 2 wings, 2 fried won tons, 2 chicken sticks
Outstanding meal! I spent the afternoon as an on-air "personality" for KWBU, our local NPR station during its Fall fund raiser. While I am on the subject, support your local NPR station with a pledge. It can be done on-line for most stations.
I haven't had mu shu pork in a while, and the thing I like about Magic China's version of this dish is they make the wraps before serving. Much neater, and the ingredients are spread more evenly among the four pancakes. The plum sauce was great, too. Ramona's usual dish is really amazing. Lots of delicious chicken, roast pork, shrimp, and scallops. I tasted a few items, and she still brought some home for lunch the next day. She also ate one of my wraps.
The pu-pu platter was good, except the fried won tons were lacking in taste this time, but the chicken sticks were much better than last time. They seemed to be more tasty and more tender than we remember. A must visit for all Chinese food fans in Waco!
Ramona's fortune: "Be prepared to receive something special"
Jim's fortune: "You have the ability to plan a practical course for yourself and follow through."
-Jim
221 Jack Kultgen Fwy (I-35)
Waco, TX 76710
254.776.1072
6:45 - 7:35 PM
$$ (low end -- pu-pu platter pushed it up a level)
Ramona: Egg drop soup, egg roll, Happy Family (chicken, pork, shrimp, scallops, Chinese vegetables), fried rice, iced tea
Jim: Won ton soup, egg roll, mu shu pork, hot tea
Shared: Pu-Pu Platter (2 fried shrimp, 2 egg rolls, 2 wings, 2 fried won tons, 2 chicken sticks
Outstanding meal! I spent the afternoon as an on-air "personality" for KWBU, our local NPR station during its Fall fund raiser. While I am on the subject, support your local NPR station with a pledge. It can be done on-line for most stations.
I haven't had mu shu pork in a while, and the thing I like about Magic China's version of this dish is they make the wraps before serving. Much neater, and the ingredients are spread more evenly among the four pancakes. The plum sauce was great, too. Ramona's usual dish is really amazing. Lots of delicious chicken, roast pork, shrimp, and scallops. I tasted a few items, and she still brought some home for lunch the next day. She also ate one of my wraps.
The pu-pu platter was good, except the fried won tons were lacking in taste this time, but the chicken sticks were much better than last time. They seemed to be more tasty and more tender than we remember. A must visit for all Chinese food fans in Waco!
Ramona's fortune: "Be prepared to receive something special"
Jim's fortune: "You have the ability to plan a practical course for yourself and follow through."
-Jim
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Lunch -- 10/19/08
Jason's Deli #41 Waco
4302 West Waco Drive
Waco, TX 76710
254-772-6611
Fax: 254-772-6219
http://www.jasonsdeli.com/
1:10 - 2:00 PM
$
Ramona: Grilled Reuben, chips, pickle, diet Coke
Jim: Reuben, chips, pickle, iced tea
Excellent sandwiches for a quick bite after some shopping. Hard to believe this is the first time we have been at Jason's since the blog began.
The bread was fresh, and they piled on the meat. Good pickles. Jim stole a gingerbread muffin from the buffet. Don't tell anyone!
-Jim
4302 West Waco Drive
Waco, TX 76710
254-772-6611
Fax: 254-772-6219
http://www.jasonsdeli.com/
1:10 - 2:00 PM
$
Ramona: Grilled Reuben, chips, pickle, diet Coke
Jim: Reuben, chips, pickle, iced tea
Excellent sandwiches for a quick bite after some shopping. Hard to believe this is the first time we have been at Jason's since the blog began.
The bread was fresh, and they piled on the meat. Good pickles. Jim stole a gingerbread muffin from the buffet. Don't tell anyone!
-Jim
Dinner -- 10/18/08
Buzzard Billy's
100 N. I-35
Waco, TX 76704
254.753.2778
http://www.buzzardbillys.com/
7:10 to 8:10 PM
$$
Ramona: Fried combo (catfish, shrimp, oysters), cole slaw, french fries, hush puppies, iced tea
Jim: Trout czarina (fried fillets with grilled shrimp and brown sauce), red potatoes, steamed veggies, iced tea
After a couple of hours working at our local NPR on-air fund drive (hint: support your local NPR station. Most are having fund drives this week) we decided for something a little different. BB's was on the way home, and we haven't been there in quite a while.
Ramona's platter was excellent, except for the fried oysters, which seemed a little over-cooked. The hush puppies were great (not Bridge's in Shelby, NC, great, but definitely Waco great). They had a slightly sweet flavor and were not fried to golf ball consistency.
Jim's trout was delicious, and so was the sauce. He could have done without the string beans, but there were plenty of carrots, peppers, and broccoli, so no harm was done.
With Baylor out of town -- losing to Oklahoma State -- the restaurant was not crowded, and we had a pleasant dinner.
-Jim
100 N. I-35
Waco, TX 76704
254.753.2778
http://www.buzzardbillys.com/
7:10 to 8:10 PM
$$
Ramona: Fried combo (catfish, shrimp, oysters), cole slaw, french fries, hush puppies, iced tea
Jim: Trout czarina (fried fillets with grilled shrimp and brown sauce), red potatoes, steamed veggies, iced tea
After a couple of hours working at our local NPR on-air fund drive (hint: support your local NPR station. Most are having fund drives this week) we decided for something a little different. BB's was on the way home, and we haven't been there in quite a while.
Ramona's platter was excellent, except for the fried oysters, which seemed a little over-cooked. The hush puppies were great (not Bridge's in Shelby, NC, great, but definitely Waco great). They had a slightly sweet flavor and were not fried to golf ball consistency.
Jim's trout was delicious, and so was the sauce. He could have done without the string beans, but there were plenty of carrots, peppers, and broccoli, so no harm was done.
With Baylor out of town -- losing to Oklahoma State -- the restaurant was not crowded, and we had a pleasant dinner.
-Jim
Dinner -- 10/17/08
Cheddar's Waco
4208 Franklin Ave
Waco, TX 76710
254.741.1411
http://www.cheddars.com/
5:30 -- 6:20 PM
$
Jim: Oriental Salad with Grilled Chicken and Shrimp, croissant, iced tea
Ramona: Oriental Salad with Grilled Chicken and Shrimp, croissant, iced tea
Neither of us was very hungry tonight, so we settled for the lovely (and filling) Oriental salad with grilled chicken and shrimp. This is a very tasty salad that I have had several times. Jim enjoyed it as much as I. The buttery croissant is a nice touch.
Regular followers of Jim & Ramona's Restaurant Journey may have noticed that we've been focusing more lately on the $-$$ restaurants. We're watching our budget these days as well as trying to watch our weight. So be prepared for more of these kinds of postings and fewer excursions with desserts!
Ramona
4208 Franklin Ave
Waco, TX 76710
254.741.1411
http://www.cheddars.com/
5:30 -- 6:20 PM
$
Jim: Oriental Salad with Grilled Chicken and Shrimp, croissant, iced tea
Ramona: Oriental Salad with Grilled Chicken and Shrimp, croissant, iced tea
Neither of us was very hungry tonight, so we settled for the lovely (and filling) Oriental salad with grilled chicken and shrimp. This is a very tasty salad that I have had several times. Jim enjoyed it as much as I. The buttery croissant is a nice touch.
Regular followers of Jim & Ramona's Restaurant Journey may have noticed that we've been focusing more lately on the $-$$ restaurants. We're watching our budget these days as well as trying to watch our weight. So be prepared for more of these kinds of postings and fewer excursions with desserts!
Ramona
Dinner -- 10/14/08
Happy Wok Restaurant
1910 Park Lake Dr.
Waco, TX 76708
254.875.9800
6:00 - 6:30 p.m.
$
Ramona: Roast pork with Chinese vegetables, egg roll, fried rice, iced tea
Jim: Seafood delight (crab, shrimp, scallops, lobster, vegetables, white sauce), egg roll, white rice, iced tea
A quick dinner after attending One Book, One Waco event at MCC. This is not our favorite Chinese restaurant by any means, but the food is good and it's on the way home.
Jim's fortune: An unexpected event will soon make your life more exciting.
Ramona's fortune: You could prosper in the field of medicine.
Ramona
1910 Park Lake Dr.
Waco, TX 76708
254.875.9800
6:00 - 6:30 p.m.
$
Ramona: Roast pork with Chinese vegetables, egg roll, fried rice, iced tea
Jim: Seafood delight (crab, shrimp, scallops, lobster, vegetables, white sauce), egg roll, white rice, iced tea
A quick dinner after attending One Book, One Waco event at MCC. This is not our favorite Chinese restaurant by any means, but the food is good and it's on the way home.
Jim's fortune: An unexpected event will soon make your life more exciting.
Ramona's fortune: You could prosper in the field of medicine.
Ramona
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