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Old 09-23-2025, 09:16 AM
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Originally Posted by McClendons View Post
One place I'd like to see from CA, and the only after living there for 3 years, is El Burrito Jr. Incredible food at inexpensive prices.

We have in and out now, they operate as Burger King.....no thanks, 5 Guys so much better.

Rubios Fish Taco would be a good add, but they do not seem to do well in Fl.
Where, exactly, do "We have in and out now," ? They're still building in TN, and the furthest In-&-Out so far to date is in Texas.

Rubio's was okay, but I preferred Baja Fresh. Even the fast food Mexican food in California is far better than any "restaurant" Mexican food I've found on the east coast so far - even though they think they're all that - they ain't. Give me some Avila's El Ranchito's chicken tamales with green sauce or Cielito Lindo (Olvera Street) taquitos with avocado sauce all day any day.

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Del Taco is lousy. Vince’s Spaghetti is my ex-wife’s family’s favorite place to eat, so I ate there dozens of times. They advertise how many MILES of spaghetti they’ve served. But it’s terrible spaghetti. We already have the most famous California restaurant born in California here in The Villages: McDonalds. I don’t eat there, either.
Didn't think anyone would be familiar with Vince's - it's VERY regional. It's a love-it or hate-it kind of place. Similar to your Ex's family, we loved it. Generous portions and good value pricing. the unique flavor, the amazing soup, the garlic and cheese bread! We went regularly, and on birthdays.
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