Thai E-San Kitchen in Dixon May Just Have the BEST Thai Food Around!

I was looking for a restaurant to celebrate my mom's birthday at. I knew I wanted to try something new that I hadn't been to before. On a whim, I looked up placed to eat in the Dixon area. Thai E-San Kitchen came up very highly rated on Yelp. The pictures looked good and the reviews were glowing so I decided to give it a try. I AM SO GLAD I DID.

Food -
Thai E-San Kitchen has a huge menu with the gamut of Thai dishes. They have favorites like green curry and pad thai. They also have Thai soups that feature that signature spicy and sour taste that is unique to the Thai taste. You can also get delicious appetizers, desserts, and drinks as well. There is a lot to select from.

I went for my favorite - the green curry. It came with a generous portion that I knew would fill me up. In it was the meat of my choice (chicken) as well as lots and lots of vegetables to round out the dish. Having it over rice was absolutely perfect. I ended up just dumping my rice into the green curry dish and letting the rice soak up all the green goodness.

The dish was mildly hot with that amazing balance of coolness from the coconut milk in it. My mom got the green curry with salmon and enjoyed it tremendously. The salmon portion was large and meaty. She thought it was great!

The overall taste at Thai E-San kitchen is very authentic. There was less of an 'Americanized' taste to the food and the food featured a few items that I'd never seen before. One was a pork belly lettuce wrap covered with fried pieces of rice flour. It had a ton of flavor and was the most surprising dish of the night for us.

For your thirst, you can get traditional Thai iced tea, but they also have other flavored teas to select from. If you're into boba, you can add boba to your drink. To finish off your meal, try the fried banana or fried roti.

Service/Atmosphere - 
The service was the absolute best. The servers were very helpful and got us everything we needed with a friendly attitude and smile. I found them very down to earth and easy to talk to. At the end of the evening they actually boxed up our food for us in containers and had it all ready to go when we were ready to leave.

The general atmosphere isn't anything fancy, in fact, during dinner it was a little bit dark, but I think the overall presentation has its own charm.

Price -
The prices at Thai E-San Kitchen are reasonable. This place won't break the bank and is on-par with other Thai restaurants. I'd place the value here to be high for the quality and portion of food that you get.

Special Tips and Recommendations -
Fried banana is a dessert that you don't find at many places. Dessert can easily be overlooked whenever you go out to eat - especially at Asian places. If you haven't had fried banana yet, give it a shot! It's really a great meal finisher!

Bottom Line - 
I really love Thai E-San Kitchen. It's a restaurant that isn't the easiest place to find because of its location in Dixon. If you live anywhere near Dixon, it's worth the trip to have a meal here. I can't wait to come back for my next meal!

Letter Grade

A+

Love the cherries they put in the iced tea!

Tofu appetizer.

Pad See Ew dish.

Trying Jack in the Box's Loaded Mini Tacos

Food Review -
When I saw the commercial for these mini tacos, I told myself I had to get my hands on some! The concept looked really cool and it had a very nice price point. I pulled up to my local Jack in the Box and ordered up some loaded mini tacos. Here are my thoughts!

The price is really nice with these tacos. The container they come in reminds me of a Chinese take-out box. The container is stuffed with the mini tacos. For $3 or $4, it's a good amount of food. In fact, I think if you eat the entire thing yourself, you'll be pretty full and most likely will not be feeling too well. I'd say get these to share amongst a small group of friends. That's the best way to enjoy these tacos.

The tacos themselves are nice and small. They are like a round restaurant tortilla chip folded in half with some sauced up meat inside. The filling tastes just like the regular Jack in the Box tacos and the shell is crispy like them too. These do a surprisingly good job at emulating what the regular tacos are. There are no veggies or cheese inside the mini tacos. If you get the loaded tacos, then all the fixin's are included on top of the pile you get.

I thought that the taste of the tacos was decent. They really did remind me of the standard tacos, and there was flavor for days - especially the loaded tacos. My only complaint about the tacos was that they were a mess to eat. If you're on the go, it's probably a better idea to go for the non-loaded variety so that your hands don't get sauce all over them.

I don't think I'd get them again, but I'm not saying they are bad. They just aren't my cup of tea. But if you like the Jack in the Box tacos and want a pretty hearty snack, these mini tacos will knock that hunger right out of you!

Letter Grade

B

Sweet Bird @ The Golden 1 Center

I'm heading up to the second floor of the Golden 1 Center to give Sweet Bird a try! It's a concession stand that features not only delicious fried chicken options, there are sweets to be had here as well. I gave both a try on my visit upstairs during the last Kings game.

Food -
I'm starting to find out that the places at the Golden 1 Center are BIG into tots. Now that I think about it... is there any place that I can get some actual fries here? All the places have had tots... I'm going to have to do some sleuthing the next time out.

Anyways, I ordered a chicken biscuit, but I think things got mixed up and I ended up with a chicken fingers and tots basket. No biggie. This was an excellent filling meal to get at a game. The chicken fingers were hearty and well breaded. I got my choice of sauce to dip them in. I went with BBQ sauce. The BBQ sauce at the Golden 1 Center has been great every time I've had it so that was my natural choice. The chicken fingers came with tots so I got a big mess of ketchup and went at it. It was delicious.

There are a number of desserts to purchase at Sweet Bird, but I chose to go with the churro fries because they sounded very unique and enticing. Well... as it turns out these 'fries' are just what a longer churro cut up into smaller pieces would be. These do have a more french fry consistency though as they are softer and less crunchy than many other churros I had. I personally prefer crunchy churros but this was by no means bad. I especially enjoyed the churro fries with the two dips they gave me. I had my choice of chocolate or caramel. OMG the caramel was soooooo great! I even ended up dipping some chicken fingers into it. That was a good life choice.

Service/Atmosphere - 
Ordering on the second level of Golden 1 is a bit different than the lower level. At Sweet Bird, there aren't roped off lines to form, but the area in front of the stand is large enough that ropes aren't needed. I got to the stand well before the game and had many open cashiers to visit.

Price -
Sweet Bird is your typical concession stand and so are the prices. Things aren't cheap at the Golden 1 Center, but there are certainly more expensive places to go than Sweet Bird.

Special Tips and Recommendations -
Chicken fingers and tots is probably one of the easiest and least messy things you can get to watch the game at your seat. If you're looking for ease at the game, this item may be your best bet!

Bottom Line - 
Sweet Bird brings a mix of sweet and savory to the Golden 1 Center experience. Though chicken fingers may seem like a plain item, its ability to fill you up and be very delicious makes it a winner. If you wanna pony up a bit more money, get a nice sweet finisher at this very same place.

Letter Grade

A-

Go to the upper concourse to find Sweet Bird.

Check out those churro fries right there!

Chicken tenders with tots.

Porchetta House Rotisserie @ The Golden 1 Center

You might expect to have some chicken tenders at a sports game... but legit bbq chicken? That's what Porchetta House Rotisserie serves up as its main food attraction. They also offer a loaded tots dish that is absolutely phenomenal. You can't go wrong with the food from this great concession stand!

Food -
The main item here at Porchetta is the chicken. It comes with a breast, wing, and thigh. The pieces are a generous size and are smothered in this savory sauce with just a little bit of a kick to it. The chicken comes skin on and packed with juicy flavor. In fact, the chicken was surprisingly juicy - not something that I would expect at an arena - that's for sure. The dish you must eat with a knife and fork otherwise you're going to end up with a huge mess on your hands.

Though the chicken was excellent, I was really surprised by the potatoes that it comes with. They look like big fat steak fries. They have a nice light seasoning on the outside and pillowy soft potato on the inside. Dip these in just a little bit of ketchup and you've got a winner right here. This may be a side item, but it nearly steals the show!

Another show stealer is their tot dish. It comes loaded to the max with delicious ingredients, but the main one is the pork. There are chunks of pork and pork skin with the tots. It's a combination that I'd never thought I'd have! The pork really makes the entire plate pop with extreme amounts of flavor. My only complaint about this dish is that some of the pork can be quite hard... so watch your teeth for those of you who are sensitive!

Service/Atmosphere - 
As with all the other concession stands at the Golden 1 Center, this one does of good job of getting people through the line. If you're in a hurry, get the chicken as it is easier to put together than the tots.

Price -
The price is the only part of Porchetta that stings a bit. The chicken will cost you a hefty $20 for the dish. That's a pretty big chunk of change... and that's not even with a drink yet. The loaded tots isn't as much but it's closing in on that $20 mark. Be prepared for the high costs here. Porchetta may be one of the higher priced concession stands at Golden 1.

Special Tips and Recommendations -
If you have Apple Pay, you can find a special line that is usually not very long to get into rather than the full line. As the game was beginning, the line at Porchetta was looking pretty long. I saw the Apple Pay line with just two people in it. Score!

Bottom Line - 
Porchetta House Rotisserie is a slam dunk when it comes to the quality of food. It's one of my favorite places to eat whenever I go to the Golden 1 Center. Just watch out for the price as you may get sticker shock!

Letter Grade

A-

This is a LOADED tot dish!

Porchetta House Rotisserie is easy to find inside the Golden 1 Center.

High quality food here for sure.

Getting these two together will cost you a pretty penny.

This tot item is excellent - maybe too crunchy at times.

These star of the entire place might be these potatoes!

Selland's @ The Golden 1 Center

Arco Arena featured Pizza Guys pizza slices when it was open and operating. They definitely did the job, but now that Sacramento has the Golden 1 Center, the pizza selection's bar has been raised. Selland's is one of the places you can go to find a slice of pizza pie. They are located on the main concourse at Golden 1 Center and should be very easy to find.

Food -
Selland's offers up two types of pizza slices - pepperoni or margherita. As a big meat fan, I opted for the pepperoni, but it's nice that there is a vegetarian option in the margherita slice that isn't just plain cheese. And guess what? They have a gluten free crust option as well! So plenty of nice options for all types of eaters here at this concession stand.

The slices here at Selland's are of the thin variety. The slice is very thin and very flat. The crust of the pizza has a crunchy texture to it. If you're a fan of thin crust pizzas, this may be the pizza slice for you! The pepperoni on my slice had a nice salty flavor. The edges of the pepperoni slightly edge upward - a popular version of pepperoni nowadays. Overall the slice is excellent tasting - especially if you get a really fresh one. Perhaps because of the thinness, but slices that have been out for a while can have cheese that gets a bit hard.

If you want to feed the entire family, whole pizzas are available. And if you're into a salad, they also have that on the menu. I have yet to try the salad, so I'll be sure to put that on a future order of mine!

Service/Atmosphere - 
The concession stands at Golden 1 Center are very modern. They large ones like Selland's look more like something you'd find at a mall rather than those housed within the walls of the concourse at an older stadium. Because the main concourse level at Golden 1 Center is pretty large, there is a lot of room to line up and wait for a cashier. Thankfully, I've never had to wait too long to order. There are also ample cashiers to help expedite food service.

Price -
Slices of pizza at Selland's are $10 each. If you'd like an entire pizza pie, it's $50. That's certainly a lot of money for pizza, but again, you'll always pay a premium at arenas such as these. If you'd like the salad option, it'll be $12.

Special Tips and Recommendations -
I definitely suggest eating this slice of pizza right away! When I filmed my video for this review, I left my slice sitting around for a while and the cheese lost its nice gooeyness. Sad day!

Bottom Line - 
If you're in the mood for pizza at a Kings game, Selland's is a good option - especially if you're into thin slices. Sure, it's a bit expensive, but it is on par with other items found at the Golden 1 Center.

Letter Grade

B+

Who's ready for some pizza?

You'll find Selland's on the plaza level of Golden 1 Center.

Check out the thinness of this slice of pizza!

El Jefe @ The Golden 1 Center

If you think about your typical arena nachos, the chips and the goopy cheese come to mind. Well... that's all in the past! If you're in the mood for nachos, prepared for them to be loaded with fresh and tasty ingredients that would give any Mexican restaurant a run for its money! El Jefe in the Golden 1 Center has an absolutely killer nacho entree. Go and get it!

Food -
At El Jefe, you can get Mexi-dogs, burritos, and nachos. For me, nachos is one of the best things you can get while watching sports. It comes in a convenient container, the chips are nice and crunchy, and you can get a variety of flavors mixed together depending on how you load up your chip. It's really a great choice if I do say so myself.

If you decided to go for the nachos at El Jefe, you can see exactly what they are putting into them as they create your entree. I was happy to see that they don't skimp when it comes to piling on the ingredients. The nachos are probably good enough for 2 to share, 3 if it's just going to be a little snack.

The nachos are really delicious. The star of it all is the meat that you choose. I chose to go with carnitas in my nachos... and I feel like I made a good life choice. The carnitas were very flavorful and tender. They worked extremely well with the cheese, sour cream, and guac. If you want to get some heat in your dish, make sure you add in some jalapenos as well!

Service/Atmosphere - 
I've really only had good experiences with the cashiers at the Golden 1 Center so far. They have been very engaging and positive whenever I've seen them. Sometimes it can be confusing where to go to start your order, but the fine folks behind the counter are great at directing you to where you need to be!

El Jefe is found in the upper concourse of Golden 1 Center - opposite of where the Sierra Nevada bar is. It's part of a larger eating area where you'll find plenty of space to walk around and find table to eat at if you don't want to get back to your seat right away.

Price -
As large as this nacho entree is, the price is quite large as well. You'll be paying around $15 for this tasty dish. As value goes, it's about the average price you're going to pay when eating at the arena. Unfortunately, prices are just going to be higher here.

Special Tips and Recommendations -
If you are not into heat, I'd advise you to just skip the jalapenos. The jalapenos at El Jefe are quite spicy and may catch you off guard if you're expecting something that doesn't have much of a bite.

Bottom Line - 
The nachos at El Jefe are an excellent choice if you want something to munch on while watching the Sacramento Kings play. It'll cost you about $15, but at least this meal will last a bit longer than some of the other options that cost the same amount.

Letter Grade

B+

Up close and personal with the nachos.

This may just be worth the price.

Star Ginger @ The Golden 1 Center

Going to a sporting event at an arena meant that your food items would be limited to choices like nachos, pizza, and hotdogs. Nowadays, areas try to outdo each other by having the best food options available. Today I'm reviewing Star Ginger inside the Golden 1 Center. It's definitely not the type of food you'd immediately think of when watching some basketball!

Food -
Star Ginger offers up rice bowls with an Asian flare. These rice bowls are filled with rice (of course!), a protein, and a good helping of various vegetables. It's certainly a cleaner and healthier option than a loaded helmet full of nachos and cheese!

You can pick from three varieties of bowls - chicken, beef, or tofu. In my opinion all three are good choices if you'd like a nice meal during the game. Load up the bowl with purple cabbage, edamame, pickled carrots alongside your protein and you're good to go! The sauce for bowl goes on the side so you can choose just how much of it you'd like on your food.

As a primarily Asian taste experience, the flavors will be savory, but also sweet and tangy as well. Folks who are used to Asian tastes will find a lot of familiarity here. For those not accustomed to Asian flavors, get ready for a different way of experiencing food.

The bowl is easy to carry around back to your seat or to bring to a table to eat on the concourse. It's compact and perfect as something that won't make a big mess.

Service/Atmosphere - 
The cashiers at the Golden 1 Center are friendly and will help and direct you on where you need to go. When coming to Star Ginger, you have to go to the bowl creating station before you pay. The friendly workers there let me know exactly what I needed to do to get my food.

The Golden 1 Center seats can be quite crowded. Having a bowl to eat out of is really nice as it keeps your hands clean. Overall this is a great way to eat at the arena.

Price -
Arena pricing is no joke and bowls like this are upwards of $15. That is quite steep in comparison to something you could find at a regular restaurant in town, but keep in mind this is a sporting arena and food prices will be elevated. It's definitely not ideal, but it's just kinda the way it is.

Special Tips and Recommendations -
If you're a vegetarian, getting the tofu bowl is a perfect option for you. There are so many meat options around the arena, it's nice that you can find alternative dishes at places like Star Ginger.

Bottom Line - 
The prices are steep, but having a choice like fresh rice bowls at the arena is great. A few years ago you'd never think that this kind of food would be readily available while watching your favorite team. The future is here!

Letter Grade

B

Enjoying my bowl at a table on the concourse.

I have one lone bean on my chicken. Now that you see it, you can't unsee it.

Crepeland in Woodland

I really love how diverse the food options are becoming in Woodland. Crepeland adds to the diversity by offering crepes! They serve up both the sweet and the savory variety. The menu has a number of different varieties of crepes to select from with some offering unique ingredients like curry and gyro.

Food -
Crepes are typically eaten for breakfast or lunch, but they can make a nice dessert as well. The crepes here are made pretty well. The crepes themselves have a good texture, but they have some room to be a bit lighter. On my visit I went for a savory crepe. I got the Main Street which comes with cheddar, lettuce, special sauce, as well as some avocado on the top. It was pretty good crepe save for the lettuce. I just felt that it didn't belong with the mouthfeel that crepes usually have.

The savory crepes come with a side of potatoes and salad. Both sides do the job, but are about average in terms of presentation and quality. I found the potatoes to be slightly mushy, but they tasted just fine.

If you need something to drink, Crepeland offers freshly squeezed orange juice. It truly is fresh as you can see them pick out the oranges to squeeze.

Service/Atmosphere - 
The staff at Crepeland is friendly and attentive, but I felt that the dining room could have used a bit more polish. The restaurant that had this space before was trendy with some really nice accent colors. Crepeland is a bit rough around the edges. They've kept some of the former restaurant's decor and added a few of their own - it's a bit out of place.

Price -
Crepes will be around the eight to ten dollar mark. It's certainly not unreasonable pricing here. What was expensive, however, were their drinks. The fresh orange juice was over four dollars and a bottle of Snapple was about five! Wow, that's a pricy Snapple!

Special Tips and Recommendations -
I think they make their own hot sauce here at Crepeland. If you're a fan of heat, give their hot sauce a try. I think you'll enjoy it!

Bottom Line - 
If you're in Woodland and really want a crepe, Crepeland will do. It's about average when it comes to restaurants in Woodland. It's a great idea, but overall they could use a little extra to really make the restaurant a place to visit.

Letter Grade

C

The menu.

Up close with a crepe.

Jollibee on Mack Road

I've been wanting to try Jollibee for a while now, and I just happened to be doing a job and saw it across the street - what luck! Jollibee is a Filipino based fast food restaurant known for its fried chicken. Though chicken is what Jollibee is known for, they have a variety of food items on the menu such as spaghetti, hamburgers, and hotdogs!

Food -
When talking about Jollibee you have to talk about the chicken. Fried chicken is one of my favorite foods and Jollibee does it right! The chicken is hand breaded and fried to a perfect light crunch crisp. The skin is absolutely perfect and it isn't very greasy feeling. It definitely has its own signature feel that makes it unique. Interestingly, Jollibee only offers dark meat pieces of chicken like drums and thighs. Asian tastes tend toward dark meat as it contains more flavor, but I'm more of a white meat guy. Man... I would love to try their fried version of wings and breasts! Maybe one day!

I got a two piece chicken meal with two sides and a drink. I chose the adobo rice and corn. The corn was your typical kernel variety. It was good and exactly as it should be, but nothing special. The adobo rice, however, was excellent. It had a delicious savory flavor that kept me wanting to come back for more. I combined with the the gravy they give you and it was a match made in heaven!

To get it all down I chose their pineapple drink. This was totally better than getting a soda. The pineapple flavor was balanced very well and went down smooth. There wasn't a hint of tartness to the drink which I find occurs too often in westernized flavors. If you want this, they give it to you in a special cup different than that used for fountain drinks. They also have it behind the counter rather than at the soda machines.

For dessert I had the peach mango pie. This is a must get in my opinion. The peach mango pie is like the type you would find at McDonalds, but it's fried more crispy. The filling is similar to the pineapple drink in that it has a very smooth, well-balanced flavor. I could eat 2 or 3 of these with no problem. I actually left the restaurant wanting to buy more. I just didn't want to wait in the line.

Also on the menu is spaghetti. The spaghetti seems like a pretty popular item as I saw many people ordering it. I would like to try this on my next visit. From what I've heard, the spaghetti here has a sweet taste that is different that what you'd expect. I'm intrigued!

Service/Atmosphere - 
I found the service at Jollibee to be excellent. It was my first time at the restaurant and the cashiers were very friendly and patient. They helped me navigate the menu. I found it cute that they inserted the word "Jolli" into their speech. I guess this is part of how this chain does things. I liked it!

As far as atmosphere goes, the restaurant was crowded! Jollibee is a popular place to eat and the line seemed to continuously fill up. I even had a hard time finding a seat as just about the entire restaurant was full.

Price -
Being a fast food restaurant, Jollibee doesn't break the bank. The prices are reasonable here and are about what you'd expect to pay going to a place like KFC or Popeye's. I ordered some extra food and my bill only came out to a little over eleven dollars.

Special Tips and Recommendations -
The gravy here at Jollibee is really good. I'd suggest using it not only for the chicken, but any other savory items you have. It makes a great sauce and dip!

Bottom Line - 
I'm so happy that I had the chance to finally try out Jollibee. The fried chicken is top notch and reasonably priced! My only wish is that they had white meat options as well.

Letter Grade

A

Drumstick and thigh two piece combo.

Adobo rice as a side.

Pineapple drink comes in this clear cup.

Peach mango pies is a MUST GET!

Polanco Cantina at DOCO

Polanco Cantina is a Mexican restaurant right across from the Golden 1 Center. It occupies a prime location that features a gorgeous view of the arena. They feature a full bar as well as some very refined Mexican dishes. If you're looking for a place to spend a night on the town, Polanco Cantina would be a great choice!

Food -
The food is excellent at Polanco Cantina. Mexican food is great as is, but the chefs here really elevate it. Some of the heaviness that you might feel when having Mexican food has somehow been taken out, but all the amazing flavors remain.

The menu at Polanco Cantina is full of choices. I was in more of a snacking mood so I chose to order the Polanco nachos with a side dish of Mexican street corn. The nachos were packed with flavor and came with a relatively large portion. It could definitely act as a main course or a fun app to share between everyone at the table. I chose pork to top my nachos and it was a really good decision as the pork was very tender and flavorful. The green salsa on the nachos had a mild kick to it - nothing that would really burn you!

The street corn was tremendous. It came in a bowl and I was told to stir the ingredients together before eating. I dutifully did my job and had my first bite. Ohhhh, it was smooth and creamy. Typically this type of corn gets heavy really fast. That didn't happen with this dish. I kept going back for more and never felt weighed down.

Jenn had the 2 taco plate with rice and beans. She chose carne asada and gave me a taste. Again, there was just so much flavor there. Though tacos can be relatively small when it comes to an entree, the flavor really gave the tacos some oomph that help them to fill you up.

Service/Atmosphere - 
Our service at Polanco Cantina was slightly above average I'd say. It was a slower night and when we entered, there wasn't anyone at the hosts station. We had to poke our heads around the divider before anyone really got to us. It was a bit laster than usual for dinner, but there shouldn't that long of a wait.

As for the atmosphere, it's just plain awesome. The colors are vibrant and pop. The bar is beautiful and the entire restaurant gives its patrons a relaxing atmosphere to enjoy some great Mexican food.

Price -
For just the two of us, the bill was about fifty dollars before tip. Polanco Cantina is restaurant that does charge more than your typical Mexican restaurant.

Special Tips and Recommendations -
As with all restaurants at DOCO, be sure to park and get your slip validated. It's nice to get some free parking once in a while!

Bottom Line - 
Polanco Cantina is a restaurant that I'd love to come to over and over again. It has a beautiful atmosphere with delicious food. It may be best for special occasions as meals here aren't cheap!

Letter Grade

A

Enter through here!

The menu.

Cozy interior.

Excellent bar area to hang out in.

Polanco Nachos.

Street corn.

A great place for Mexican food!

Las Brasas Brings the Flavor in Woodland

There are so many great Mexican restaurants in Woodland... it's going to take me a while to cover all of them! One of my personal favs is Las Brasas. This taco shop sits in the middle of Woodland's downtown. It's a well-liked restaurant by the community as they serve up delicious tacos, burritos, tortas, and other Mexican dishes!

Food -
I'd say the star food item at Las Brasas are their tacos. Their tacos show off their well-seasoned meats extremely well. Tacos are simple and give the meat a chance to shine. You have the option of getting regular tacos or a super taco. Super tacos add stuff like guacamole and tomatoes. If you like your tacos with a little more on them, then the super version is the one to go for.

On my visit today I tried their super nachos. Let me tell you... this item was HUGE! It was an entire styrofoam to-go box full of nachos and toppings. It was stunning to look at. It's more than enough for a couple of people to share. On it is your choice of meat, nacho cheese, guacamole, fresh salsa, and beans. I loved it, but in all honesty it could have used a bit more nacho cheese. I can never have enough nacho cheese!

This isn't my first time at Las Brasas and I can recommend their quesadillas. Oh my goodness, Las Brasas has amazing, gooey, quesadillas. The cheese stretches out wonderfully as you start tearing into it. It is one of my favorite quesadillas that I've ever had. This is certainly a top pick of mine if I come here.

To wash it all down you can get some soda or a variety of Mexican drinks. I am a huge fan of horchata so I usually go for that!

Service/Atmosphere - 
The atmosphere at Las Brasas isn't fancy or modern. It's your standard taco place. It is well kept and orderly. There is a salsa bar for customers to get salsa and other condiments. Everything is functional - and that's about all you really need.

Service is quick and friendly as well. This is a family owned restaurant and I can feel that there is pride in serving you.

Price -
Las Brasas isn't your cheap taco truck. The prices here are a bit higher than your run of the mill place. For example, my super tacos were about three dollars each. If you're not careful, you can end up spending a lot more than you thought you were going to spend! You'll end up being happy and satisfied, but your wallet will be a bit thinner.

Special Tips and Recommendations -
If you're into crunchy items, give the vampiros a try. I would liken it to a cross between a tostada and a taco. Not many places offer it, but you'll find them at Las Brasas!

Bottom Line - 
Las Brasas is a tasty and satisfying Mexican food experience. It certainly stand out in a town that has a lot of Mexican restaurants around. I've been there many times and I'd happy keep coming back as their food is packed with delicious flavors!

Letter Grade

A

The restaurant is on Main Street in the heart of Woodland.

Super tacos.

Nachos with beef.

Thai Farm House BBQ and Bistro on Broadway

Finding new Thai places in town is a lot of fun. Thai food is delicious, and I love comparing how the different restaurants around town do their dishes. I initially found out about Thai Farm House BBQ and Bistro from a Yelp search. It caught my attention because it had a 4.5 star rating with over 350 reviews at the time. With a rating that good, I just had to find out for myself what the fuss was all about!

Food -
The menu at Thai Farm is full of traditional Thai favorites. Most of the dishes here you'll find at other Thai places. If you're looking to satisfy your craving for pad thai or pad see ew, they have it here and it should give you exactly what your'e looking for. When I go to a Thai place for the first time I usually try their pad thai out first because I personally feel it is a good indicator of the food in general at the restaurant. While I did enjoy the pad thai, I felt that it was a little too zingy for me at times. Having flavor that pops is one thing, but the pad thai here was a bit much in terms of flavor. I still enjoyed it, but I think toning it down just a little would be even better.

The pad see ew was absolutely perfect. It came out piping hot and the savory balance of flavors in the dish was spot on. It was my favorite thing that I had there during my visit. A third entree that we ordered was a BBQ beef dish for my son. I got this because my kid loves meat, and also because I wanted to try out some of the non-traditional dishes. The word BBQ is also in the name of the restaurant so I thought I'd better get something from this category of food!

The BBQ beef was good - it had some nice grill marks on it and came in strips. The real star of the dish were the sauces. The sweet and sour sauce was especially a hit with the kid. He loved it and kept wanting more and more of it. My only complaint about his dish were the veggies that came with it. I prefer nicely cooked through veggies so that they are softer and tender. The veg in the traditional Thai dishes were just that way. These, however, were less cooked so that they had a more crunchy texture to them. I suppose that's the idea of the dish, but I would have preferred them cooked longer.

The Thai iced tea was excellent. It had a sweet taste, but with tea flavor shining through it. It wasn't as orang-y as some other Thai iced teas that I've had. It also wasn't as heavy tasting, which I appreciated. Overall it was one of the better Thai iced teas that I've ever had. It's definitely worth getting. Check out the recommendation section for a special tip about ordering it!

Service/Atmosphere - 
The atmosphere at Thai Farm BBQ and Bistro is relaxed. The decor has nice wood tones to them and everything is clean. The dining area definitely presents a pleasant atmosphere for dining in.

I also found the service here to be excellent. The servers were very friendly, helpful, and patient. We got everything we needed quickly, and I noticed that they treated all their customers in the same way as they were ordering. There isn't much more you can ask for in both service and atmosphere!

Price -
Prices at Thai Farm BBQ and Bistro are moderate. Entree dishes come in the ten to twelve dollar range. I'd say that portions are decent, but nothing that you would say is large.

Special Tips and Recommendations -
Here's a nice tip for you! If you check in on Yelp, there is currently a special offer for a free Thai iced tea with a purchase of a meal. This is a great way to add this delicious drink to your lunch or dinner! You're welcome!

Bottom Line - 
Thai Farm BBQ and Bistro is a fine addition to the Thai restaurants around town. The prices here are comparable to other Thai places with some great choices on the menu to enjoy. I'd certainly love to visit this restaurant frequently as the food, service, and atmosphere are quite good!

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This is a nice little chalkboard in front of the entrance.

The pad see ew was excellent!

Beef dish with some crunch veggies.

The Thai iced tea. Check out how un-orange it is!

Someone is satisfied with their meal!