A San Diego Restaurant Review Blog

in which the author chronicles her efforts to indulge her foodie inclinations amidst her working-mom-of-a-toddler lifestyle



(with some reviews for with toddlers, others for date night, and others for a delicious solo lunch on the run, plus occasional quick-notes on SD theater!)

Friday, May 4, 2012

Kotija Jr. Taco Shop (Del Mar): Yum! + Alborz (Del Mar)

Kotija is a great addition to the Del Mar/CV dining scene. It replaces Mucho Gusto - and is much yummier and cheaper (though maybe not healthier).  It is located far away from the craziness of the Del Mar Highlands Shopping Center, in the lovely and relaxed Del Mar Heights Shopping Center just west of the 5 (where Golden Spoon, Alborz, and Von's are).

Super Boy and I did takeout from there this evening, while CH was working late.
We got:
--vegetarian burrito (delish! it's really a fajita burrito: yummy sauteed green peppers and onions, along with veg. whole pinto beans, and rice - I didn't ask if the rice was really veg. though): ENORMOUS, flavorful and under $4; I ate only half and there's plenty left

--fish taco: they claim the have the best in SD. It's not a grilled kind, but it's pan-fried rather than deep-fried, and I found it very yummy.  SB tried it too - first time he tried a fish taco. He liked it. There was lots of slaw, some kind of sauce, and a tasty corn tortilla.  Not sure if it's the absolute best, but they are certainly not off-base in hyping it this way.

--his quesadilla was very tasty

--we also got sides of whole pintos and rice, each was $1.50ish and very large. Ditto the guacamole - enormous side portion for about $1.75

Definitely happy we tried it. It will go into the regular takeout rotation!!

(I should also give some love to Alborz, which we eat from so often I don't bother to blog. LOVE the gheimeh bademjan and the eggplant stew both....Must haves every few weeks or so! And they're super friendly there, and the boys love the chicken-lemon soup)

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