Hoges in WA wrote:
> "Serene Vannoy" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Hoges in WA wrote:
>>> > wrote in message
>>> ...

>>> Didn't have time for
>>> the old town Mexican Cantina but it looked really good and my mate has
>>> just come back from three weeks in the area and said it was superb - he
>>> went three times with his family.
>> Most of the restaurants in Old Town are quite good. We favor Casa de
>> Nopales.
>
> Maybe that's the one? - I typed Mexican Cantina but didn't mean it as a
> place name - it's a mostly open air affair with a garden area and a stage
> plus an outdoor oven.

Sounds like either Casa de Nopales or Casa de Bandini, but there are a
lot of Casa des around there, all quite good. I like Casa de Pedrorena, too.

>
>> Serene
>
> If you live in those parts you are certainly in a great part of the world.

I did for most of my life, but I moved to Oakland a few years ago.

> We were supposed to be going to SF until the January storms hit and changed
> to SD - what a great city, apart from the driving hassles. It doesn't seem
> to get the big wrap that other places seem to get re attractions etc (apart
> from SeaWorld/Zoo) We were amazed at Balboa Park and the harbour area. Of
> course, you have to tolerate those Chargers but that's a small price to pay.

Hee! Well, I like the town, and glad you had a good time.

Serene