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La Taqueria
We weren't expecting much from a place that sells 99-cent tacos, but La Taqueria serves up a variety of Mexican dishes with an eye for presentation.
The dishes are drizzled with decorative strings of sour cream or chili sauce even though they're served on disposable plates. The result is an excellent meal for a small price. La Taqueria serves favorites such as enchiladas, burritos and tacos, but also serves sopes, huaraches and gorditas if you're feeling like something new. Most main dishes are between $2 and $5.
-- 934 N. State St., Orem, 765-7601
Fusion Asian Grill
This Korean restaurant is full of smells -- ones you'll like but not necessarily ones you'll recognize.
Korean food includes some ingredients and dishes that might not be familiar to the casual diner, such as kimchee (made from cabbage) and doenjang (fermented soybean paste). But during our visit, several parties came in and ordered their food in Korean, so you know it's authentic.
We liked the BiBimBop and BolGoGi, both traditional Korean meat dishes. Main entrees are around $9 and there are several tasty ice creams available for dessert, including apricot, plum and green tea.
-- 1700 N. State St., Provo, 375-0818
Max & Cheese
Finally, a place where Mom and friends can go to lunch, a real lunch, without getting a sitter. There's a play area in the middle of the restaurant so you can keep an eye on the kids while catching up with friends.
It's not a jungle gym like at the fast food places -- there are trains, puzzles and other simple things to keep them occupied for the duration of your meal. There's a kids menu with things such as grilled cheese and hot dogs, but on our trip the kids were more interested in the play space than the food.
Adult dishes include several tasty salads, pastas, wraps and sandwiches, costing between $7 and $9. It's a small price to pay for busy kids and adult conversation.
-- 1631 N. State St., Orem, 225-7390 |
