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regarded with a certain degree of suspicion. That said, you might see the odd red-starred
beret in here tucking into
churrasco
and
parrillada
(grilled, marinated steak), or veal chops
with a kind of revolutionary zeal. Generally considered to be the best Argentinean food
around, Che's is popular with
sanjuaneros
and expats of all political persuasions, who al-
low themselves to be united momentarily by a bloody good steak.
La B de Burro
MEXICAN $
( 2000 McLeary; dishes $4-10; 11am-10pm, to 9pm Sun)
You don't need a mask,
tights and cape to sample the best burritos in the Caribbean, but you'd fit right in. A popular
hangout pumping out hearty chimichangas, a cool soundtrack and Old Harbor brew on
tap, this funky
lucha libre
(free wrestling)-themed
taqueria
(taco shop) sports a purple
wrestling-ring patio, Mexican altars and a ceiling full of
papel picado
streamers. Local kids
plant and tend seedlings outside.
Café Mam
VEGETARIAN $
( 1958 McLeary, Suite 103; dishes $4-7; 10am-7pm Mon-Sat; )
Inside the
post office parking lot beside Kasalta's, the welcoming community center and cafe of
Mujeres Ayudando Madres (Women Helping Mothers) offers tasty and affordable options
to support healthy families and pregnant women. Let the little ones run and play while you
recharge with freshly made juices, coconut milk shakes, and hearty vegetarian (and vegan)
dishes such as a 'fruity burger' - a lentil burger topped with mango sauce, avocado and
papaya - or a tofu and hummus wrap.
ISLA VERDE
Metropol
SPANISH $$
( Av Isla Verde; dishes $11-27; dinner)
You can't miss this place - it's right next to
the cockfighting arena. It's a neighborhood favorite well known for the plentiful portions
and simple (but not plain) Spanish fare. Wandering tourists are sometimes lured out of their
upscale resorts and into its inviting fold.
