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La Cocina De Ricardo

La Cocina De Ricardo

23532 El Toro Rd #11, Lake Forest, CA 92630, United States

Kids • Soup • Mexican • Seafood


"We have been to this restaurant numerous times over the last five years but probably at least six months since our last. The place was less than half full and we seated ourselves as indicated by the sign in the front. The ambiance is good as other times as I recall. One of the waiters came by promptly to see what we wanted to drink. She brought us some fresh chips and salsa which was good as always. However, I never recall the chips to be so flaky that they break when I tried to spoon salsa into it. They tasted good but the salsa was a little less spicy than I remember. I asked for an order of guacamole which took quite a bit of time to be served. However, it seemed to have been freshly made with a lot less salt and spicy as I was expecting in the past. I am okay with less salt but a little spice would have been nice either in the salsa or the guacamole. So, that was a bit disappointing. We had to wait for a while to order the entrees as the waiter (switched from the waitress) did not show up what seemed to be a long time. The waiter did not take away the plates we used for the appetizers and I had to prompt them twice to do it. We ordered shrimp fajitas, a beef and a chicken enchilada and a combination plate of chicken enchilada and taco. The shrimp fajitas tasted fine but the waiter took a long pause before brining out the tortillas that went with it. The beef and chicken enchiladas were nice, warm and tasted well. However, the beef and chicken inside the enchiladas tasted way more dry than it should’ve been. The combination plate was nice and warm as well but the tortilla in it seemed to fall apart as picked it up. We finished up ordering a flan that we shared. This turned out to be totally disappointing as it tasted way watered down. It was not what it should have tasted like. Overall, my impression was that they must have changed the cook as the food was much inferior in quality as I remembered from my past trips. Starting from the appetizer to the entrees to the desert, all was a bit under par. The biggest disappointment, however, was the service; I don’t know what the issue was but the waiter was not doing the job. He made us unnecessarily wait at every step including when I was paying. I resorted to going to the front to pay! I recall that I like this restaurant a lot but they really went down in food quality and service. Is that because there is new staff or owner; who knows. I may visit them again in four to six months again to check if things have improved. Stay tuned!"

Good Earth

Good Earth

3460 W 70th St, Edina, MN 55435, United States

Soup • Fast Food • Breakfast • Vegetarian


"Came here for a Friday night dinner. Had a reservation for 6:45 pm and we were there on the dot and promptly seated. We noticed a booth empty and we asked if we could be seated there instead of the table. And the hostess said that only people with reservations had a choice of seating and despite having one we couldn’t be seated there. I really didn’t know what that meant especially because two old women who came right after us were seated in that booth. I found that annoying because how is a first timer supposed to know they have booths that can be specified during reservation. But other than that, our food was very good and service was quick, and attentive. I am kind of in-between about docking off a star but decided not to because we had a good rest of our experience especially by our server. We ordered a hibiscus mimosa, the asparagus cream soup, veggie nachos and a wok seared vegetables. It was a good amount of food for two, but we actually finished off everything between the two of us. The food felt fresh and despite feeling full, didn’t feel bloated or uncomfortable. The salsa and the guacamole for the Nachos were especially nice. It wasn’t greasy and had a good mix of cheese, vegetables and the beans and was also seasoned well. The asparagus soup could have done with a little more salt but it wasn’t a big deal as we just added it ourselves. I would definitely recommend going here if you’re in the neighborhood or are at the mall. Seems like reservations would help especially on weekend nights and if you’re a first timer don’t forget to put that booth request in the reservation if you want one."

Kavas Pancake House

Kavas Pancake House

100 Muldoon Rd, Anchorage, AK 99504, USA, United States

Food • Store • Creperies • Sandwiches


"I had an outstanding breakfast experience! The eggs benedict were the best I've had in Anchorage in a long time. It featured a generous serving of smoked ham (which, while not traditional Canadian bacon, was even better), perfectly poached eggs, a nicely toasted English muffin, crispy hash browns, and a light, flavorful hollandaise sauce with just the right hint of lemon to elevate the dish. It truly was exceptional. Two out of the three in our group ordered the eggs benedict, and we both polished our plates clean. It was that delicious! If I had more room, I definitely would have ordered a second plate as dessert. Despite being quite busy and having a server in training, the service was timely, accurate, and delivered with a cheerful attitude and smile. Great job, Kava! --- On a different occasion, I visited for a mid-morning Saturday breakfast that was decent but not exceptional in quality, although the portions were substantial. If you enjoy average diner breakfasts, you won't be disappointed, especially when your server brings out a massive steak platter with omelet or eggs, hash browns, breakfast meat, and a side of three pancakes. There were plenty of options to choose from; our server recommended the breakfast fried rice and the Reuben omelet, but I opted for the reindeer sausage instead. The eggs in my omelet (made with at least four) were slightly overcooked, but the hash browns were crispy, and the reindeer sausage was generous. The highlight of the meal was our server—bright, energetic, and very competent. She efficiently managed four different orders and quickly corrected one mistake. I look forward to coming back to try the lunch menu!"