Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant
(905 Los Osos Valley Rd.)
(905 Los Osos Valley Rd.)
I wanted to try out another Chinese restaurant in the area, and saw this one from the road. It shares the building and parking lot with a Mexican restaurant, which was odd to me. The first thing I did was use the bathroom, boy what a shock. It was dirty, and they wanted you to put your toilet paper in the trash can!! Perhaps that has something to do with the local sewer issues, I don't know.
Then I chose a little table and ordered. I noticed that there were some women who work in the Mexican restaurant next door dining here, so I figured it had to be good, right? Also, there was a table of folks who thanked the hostess/server and said that they love coming here once a week. So far (except for the bathroom) so good!!
I ordered chicken almond, like I always do when I try a new Chinese restaurant. It was good. I think I had the soup and perhaps an egg roll also. I enjoyed my lunch here, good food for a reasonable price. When I am in Los Osos I will probably return in the future. The service was friendly and I had just a little bit of trouble understanding the server. The other thing that always happens down here is that I have to ask for chopsticks.
Tus Amigos Mexican Restaurant
So now I know why the employees of the Mexican restaurant next to Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant eat at the Chinese restaurant rather than their own!! This place was horrible all around. The only thing good I have to say is that the aroma of meat cooking outside wafts through the air as you enter the restaurant. I was dining in the early afternoon, and was the only diner. The owner/manager/server was sitting in one of the booths doing paperwork and phoning orders in, etc. I chose a booth by the streetside windows but when the fan in the ceiling started blowing stale humid hot air my way I moved to the parking lot window booth. I ordered chicken fajitas, with a free refills soda. Unfortunately they don't have a green salad on the menu.
The chips were good, but there was not enough of them. Since the server did not check back with me during my entire meal I had to pace myself!! The salsa tasted fine, but it was an odd color and the salsa bowl was too narrow at the bottom to get a good dip.
When I drank my soda it was flat and there was a distinct taste of mold or mildew!! I had to send back my soda and get water instead. I don't know if it was the ice or the soda dispensers, but both should be cleaned with bleach periodically!! Luckily the man brought water without ice for me and that was fine, except I found it odd that the price tag was still on the base of the cup!! I hope it had at least been washed once before being used for customers!!
The chicken fajitas were dry, over-seasoned, and tasted horrible. The flour tortillas were a nice large size, but they did not stay moist in the paper wrap and the second tortilla was cracking!! The cheese on the top wasn't even melted, which was odd because the beans and rice were warm. These have to be one of the worst chicken fajitas I have ever had.
I had to ask for the bill, and when it came there was no line on the credit card reciept for the tip. I had to ask for change for a dollar so I could give the appropriately low tip. Sorry, I will not be returning to this restaurant again.
China Palace
I needed a quick lunch before heading back home yesterday and stopped at the China Palace in Los Osos. It is off the beaten track, on 9th Street, in a little strip mall. I was the only customer, probably due to the early afternoon time. I ordered the Almond Chicken "luncheon special", which included wonton soup, an egg roll, a fried wonton, the almond chicken, and a fortune cookie for only $5.50!! This is a quite reasonable price for the amount of food.
The wonton soup was hot and tasty, with slices of celery adding some flavor and texture. I almost lost my appetite, though, when a fly flew right into my soup spoon while I was cooling it off before eating. I couldn't believe it, the old "Waiter, there is a fly in my soup" joke came right back to me!! The owner/manager/server brought me a new spoon and I finished off the soup.
The egg roll was amazing, hot and crispy, and the fried won ton was even better!! However, I was not wild about the chicken almond, it was too fishy. I was also confused about the "fried rice". I had asked if they had a brown rice option, and they don't, so I ordered the fried rice. The fried rice did not have anything in it but perhaps some soy sauce and oil, I would have been better off with steamed rice.
I might return here, but won't try the Almond or Cashew Chicken because of the fishy taste of the sauce. Perhaps pot stickers, egg rolls, and wontons for dinner?? Also of note is the fact that the server didn't offer any extra anything because a fly went into my soup spoon, perhaps an extra fortune cookie or something?
On a rainy day in Los Osos I decided to try another Mexican Food restaurant. They had a nice fire in their fireplace and even in the storm the view of the Bay was nice. I had the restaurant to myself because it was mid-afternoon, so I got to choose my seat. The owner/server was polite and attentive, which I totally appreciate because so often a single diner is virtually ignored!! I ordered the chicken fajitas with a salad, and a bottomless soda.
Their chips were warm and tasty, and their salsa is an amazing color red and is most likely freshly made. The salsa was spicy, at least my Anglo tongue thought so!!
The salad was nice, even though it was healthy "weeds" it was crunchy. The blue cheese dressing was slightly different from the one that most of the restaurants use around here.
The chicken fajitas came to my table sizzling hot, check out the steam rising in the picture!! The chunks of chicken were nice and large. It could be the fact that I had eaten Cap'n Crunch recently (which may have removed some of my taste buds) but I found that the flavor was a bit bland. They were moist, and hot, but I think I will try ordering something else next time. The flour tortillas were home-made and stayed moist during the meal.
I was pleased to see that there was sour cream, and yummy guacamole on the extras plate. Their rice seems a better quality than that I get at other Mexican restaurants, and their beans are a bit different also. I dipped the chips in the guacamole!! I wish there was more iceberg lettuce on the plate for my fajitas, but all tasted great.
This is a Mexican restaurant that I would definitely visit again, perhaps while my parents are in town this weekend. The only thing that would have made it better would have been some free treat because I had to wait due to the Health Department inspecting while I was there!! I like to support local family businesses, so I will make it a point to visit when I am in Los Osos again.
Taco Roco
So now I know why the employees of the Mexican restaurant next to Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant eat at the Chinese restaurant rather than their own!! This place was horrible all around. The only thing good I have to say is that the aroma of meat cooking outside wafts through the air as you enter the restaurant. I was dining in the early afternoon, and was the only diner. The owner/manager/server was sitting in one of the booths doing paperwork and phoning orders in, etc. I chose a booth by the streetside windows but when the fan in the ceiling started blowing stale humid hot air my way I moved to the parking lot window booth. I ordered chicken fajitas, with a free refills soda. Unfortunately they don't have a green salad on the menu.
The chips were good, but there was not enough of them. Since the server did not check back with me during my entire meal I had to pace myself!! The salsa tasted fine, but it was an odd color and the salsa bowl was too narrow at the bottom to get a good dip.
When I drank my soda it was flat and there was a distinct taste of mold or mildew!! I had to send back my soda and get water instead. I don't know if it was the ice or the soda dispensers, but both should be cleaned with bleach periodically!! Luckily the man brought water without ice for me and that was fine, except I found it odd that the price tag was still on the base of the cup!! I hope it had at least been washed once before being used for customers!!
The chicken fajitas were dry, over-seasoned, and tasted horrible. The flour tortillas were a nice large size, but they did not stay moist in the paper wrap and the second tortilla was cracking!! The cheese on the top wasn't even melted, which was odd because the beans and rice were warm. These have to be one of the worst chicken fajitas I have ever had.I had to ask for the bill, and when it came there was no line on the credit card reciept for the tip. I had to ask for change for a dollar so I could give the appropriately low tip. Sorry, I will not be returning to this restaurant again.
China Palace
I needed a quick lunch before heading back home yesterday and stopped at the China Palace in Los Osos. It is off the beaten track, on 9th Street, in a little strip mall. I was the only customer, probably due to the early afternoon time. I ordered the Almond Chicken "luncheon special", which included wonton soup, an egg roll, a fried wonton, the almond chicken, and a fortune cookie for only $5.50!! This is a quite reasonable price for the amount of food.
The wonton soup was hot and tasty, with slices of celery adding some flavor and texture. I almost lost my appetite, though, when a fly flew right into my soup spoon while I was cooling it off before eating. I couldn't believe it, the old "Waiter, there is a fly in my soup" joke came right back to me!! The owner/manager/server brought me a new spoon and I finished off the soup.
The egg roll was amazing, hot and crispy, and the fried won ton was even better!! However, I was not wild about the chicken almond, it was too fishy. I was also confused about the "fried rice". I had asked if they had a brown rice option, and they don't, so I ordered the fried rice. The fried rice did not have anything in it but perhaps some soy sauce and oil, I would have been better off with steamed rice.I might return here, but won't try the Almond or Cashew Chicken because of the fishy taste of the sauce. Perhaps pot stickers, egg rolls, and wontons for dinner?? Also of note is the fact that the server didn't offer any extra anything because a fly went into my soup spoon, perhaps an extra fortune cookie or something?
La Palapa
On a rainy day in Los Osos I decided to try another Mexican Food restaurant. They had a nice fire in their fireplace and even in the storm the view of the Bay was nice. I had the restaurant to myself because it was mid-afternoon, so I got to choose my seat. The owner/server was polite and attentive, which I totally appreciate because so often a single diner is virtually ignored!! I ordered the chicken fajitas with a salad, and a bottomless soda.
Their chips were warm and tasty, and their salsa is an amazing color red and is most likely freshly made. The salsa was spicy, at least my Anglo tongue thought so!!
The salad was nice, even though it was healthy "weeds" it was crunchy. The blue cheese dressing was slightly different from the one that most of the restaurants use around here.
The chicken fajitas came to my table sizzling hot, check out the steam rising in the picture!! The chunks of chicken were nice and large. It could be the fact that I had eaten Cap'n Crunch recently (which may have removed some of my taste buds) but I found that the flavor was a bit bland. They were moist, and hot, but I think I will try ordering something else next time. The flour tortillas were home-made and stayed moist during the meal.
I was pleased to see that there was sour cream, and yummy guacamole on the extras plate. Their rice seems a better quality than that I get at other Mexican restaurants, and their beans are a bit different also. I dipped the chips in the guacamole!! I wish there was more iceberg lettuce on the plate for my fajitas, but all tasted great.This is a Mexican restaurant that I would definitely visit again, perhaps while my parents are in town this weekend. The only thing that would have made it better would have been some free treat because I had to wait due to the Health Department inspecting while I was there!! I like to support local family businesses, so I will make it a point to visit when I am in Los Osos again.
Taco Roco
I had driven by this restaurant for years and finally decided to stop in on my way back from a long hike. I was exhausted, and was hungry, so I ordered a "grab bag" of items so I could test them out. I was surprised to see that this was a sit-down restaurant, I knew it was a chain and I thought it was a walk-up fast-food type of restaurant. They have a salsa bar in the back so you can refill your chips and salsa while you are dining in the restaurant.
I ordered a grilled chicken burrito, with "the works", but was disappointed that I couldn't find "the works" inside!! There was supposed to be some sour cream, some guacamole, etc. It was a bit too spicy for my tongue, as well. So much for my search for the perfect "Mission" style burrito on the Central Coast.
I ordered a chicken enchilada, light on the sauce. It was good, but a bit spicy.
I enjoyed the chicken tamale, but it was supposed to be on sale and I think I was charged the regular price.
I am always on the lookout for good chicken fajitas, these were not good chicken fajitas. As far as I could tell they were made from thigh meat, not breast. They neglected to include the flour tortillas I ordered with them, and so I ended up making nachos later with the bag of chips I bought.
The chips were good, and I really liked the salsa. I bought a bag of chips and some salsa to-go. I ended up making nachos with the fajita chicken and some cheese and sour cream.
I probably won't be eating here again, unless I am with a group who wants to dine here. The woman was quite friendly, and I spent A LOT of money there. She said folks order from her and come from Morro Bay to pick their meal up, so she definitely has some followers. I thought the prices were too high for the quality of the food.
I ordered a grilled chicken burrito, with "the works", but was disappointed that I couldn't find "the works" inside!! There was supposed to be some sour cream, some guacamole, etc. It was a bit too spicy for my tongue, as well. So much for my search for the perfect "Mission" style burrito on the Central Coast.
I ordered a chicken enchilada, light on the sauce. It was good, but a bit spicy.
I enjoyed the chicken tamale, but it was supposed to be on sale and I think I was charged the regular price.
I am always on the lookout for good chicken fajitas, these were not good chicken fajitas. As far as I could tell they were made from thigh meat, not breast. They neglected to include the flour tortillas I ordered with them, and so I ended up making nachos later with the bag of chips I bought.
The chips were good, and I really liked the salsa. I bought a bag of chips and some salsa to-go. I ended up making nachos with the fajita chicken and some cheese and sour cream.I probably won't be eating here again, unless I am with a group who wants to dine here. The woman was quite friendly, and I spent A LOT of money there. She said folks order from her and come from Morro Bay to pick their meal up, so she definitely has some followers. I thought the prices were too high for the quality of the food.
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