One of my favorite things to order at any Mexican restaurant is a wet burrito! El Charro Cafe in Yuma makes probably the best one I’ve had. This one is called the “Red Saddle”. Smothered with a delicious red chili con carne. They also make a green chili version called… (are you ready for this?)… the “Green Saddle”. This is one of the most stunning dishes I’ve been served in a Mexican restaurant. I felt like I had to lay down after eating only half of it.
Back in Yuma! Seems like I was just here LOL. I was determined to find some good Chinese food on this trip and I did just that. I went to Oriental House on 4th Avenue. Or as the locals call it, “The O-House”. This is a really cool restaurant with just the right amount of funky. It’s obvious this place used to be some sort of diner back in the day. I ordered the House Special Fried Rice and it was outstanding! The won ton soup I started with was some of the best I’ve had. Looking forward to coming back here.
We made another outstanding homemade Detroit Pizza! This time in lieu of red sauce, I made a white, creamy Parmesan/garlic sauce. Then topped with chunks of grilled chicken, crispy bacon and a pound of cheese!
One of my favorite taco shops in Ramona has always been La Cocina! Despite the foam plates! Here’s an outstanding combination plate with beef taco and cheese enchilada.
A week in Yuma wouldn’t be complete without at least two trips to Cracker Barrel for breakfast! This time “Uncle Herschel’s Favorite” with a big, beautiful slab of country ham.
In business since 1949, El Charro Cafe is one of my new favorite restaurants in Yuma! This place is old school, legit Mexican food. The same recipes have been passed down through the family for generations. Here’s a huge tamale smothered with an outstanding red chili sauce.
Outstanding pulled pork poutine and two smoked meat plate at Prison Hill Brewing! This place is Yuma’s only craft brewery and serves some of the finest food I’ve had in downtown Yuma.
Round two at the Barrel, this time for breakfast! I usually order the “Old Timers Breakfast”. Smoked sausage patties, hash brown casserole, hen fruit, hot biscuits & gravy, delicious grits. Always outstanding.
Outstanding fried catfish & hush puppies at Cracker Barrel in Yuma, AZ! I always choose my three favorite vegetables, mac & cheese, hash brown casserole and fried okra. It all finished off nicely with some delicious hot biscuits.
