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Garibaldi Mexican Restaurant

Published on February 1, 2011 in Mexican. 0 Comments Tags: Mexican.

Food Quality: 7/10
Food Quantity: 8/10
Cleanliness: 7/10
Atmosphere: 6/10
Service: 7/10
Price: $8-$12

Garibaldi Mexican restaurant serves up authentic Mexican cuisine, as well as a variety of Tex-Mex offerings. The food is good and they provide generous portions. The staff was friendly and attentive. My only complaint would be with the size of the restaurant, and their desire to fit as many tables in the small area they have. The tables are practically on top of each other, and you will probably bump into your neighbors once or twice, and vice versa. It wouldn’t say it is a total deal breaker, just try to go there off peak hours.

Chili Daddy

Published on January 28, 2011 in American, Mexican and Soups. 0 Comments Tags: cash only, chili, mom and pop, tacos.

Food Quality: 8/10
Food Quantity: 7/10
Cleanliness: 8/10
Atmosphere: 7/10
Service: 8/10
Price: $4-$8

Chili Daddy specializes in chili, but is not limited to just that. While I was only able to try a couple items, everything looked and smelled delicious. Each day they offer a couple different varieties of chili. I tried the traditional Texas style chili on a hot dog with shredded cheddar cheese. It was excellent, the hot dog was Boars Head, the chili had a great flavor, and wasn’t too spicy. I also had a couple of their tacos. The flavors offered are in line with the chili they offer that day, so I had the mango habanero chicken tacos. I honestly liked the tacos more than the chili. These things were excellent, mango and habanero is such a great combination with the spicy and sweet. While the tacos were great, I’m sure I would like the mango habanero chili equally as much. Rather than just eating a bowl of chili, you can get it over rice or pasta. I’ve had chili over pasta at home before, and it’s a nice way to stretch out a bowl of chili.

The service is great, taking your order, making your food promptly, and bringing it out to your table. The place is on the small side, with only about 10 tables, but it’s not meant to be a hangout. It’s a great place to eat some great food and get on with your day. Chili Daddy is currently cash only, so make sure you plan ahead if you normally use your debit or credit card. My only gripe with them would be that I didn’t feel like I got enough food for my money. But, I will say that the food itself is great, and would definitely recommend going here, as I would gladly visit them again.

Maria Bonita

Published on December 30, 2010 in Mexican. 2 Comments Tags: Cuban, Mexican.

Food Quality: 8/10
Food Quantity: 9/10
Cleanliness: 7/10
Atmosphere: 7/10
Service: 7/10
Price: $8-$10

Maria Bonita offers a great variety of Mexican and Cuban food. Their portions are large, but at a reasonable price. They have great drink specials, offering $2 margaritas for happy hour.

Gift Card Bonuses 2010

Published on November 22, 2010 in Bar and Grill, Barbecue, Burgers and Fries, Deals and Coupons, Dessert, Mexican, Steakhouse, Subs and Sandwiches and Wings. 0 Comments Tags: coupons, deals, giftcards.

Here’s the 2010 round up for restaurants offering bonus gift cards with purchases. If you know of any I missed, leave a comment, and I’ll add it to the list. Keep checking this page for updates as well.

Texas de Brazil: purchase $60 and get a $10 bonus, or purchase $100 and get a $25 bonus. Use code HOLIDAY214. Extended through December 24.
Taco Bell: get a free large drink with the purchase of a gift card.
Outback Steakhouse offers a $20 bonus card for every $100 purchased.
Sonny’s Bar-B-Q offers $10 in bonus cards (looks like they give you two $5 cards) free with a $50 gift card purchase.
Carrabba’s: get a $20 bonus card for every $100 gift card purchase.
Applebee’s: get a $10 bonus card with a $50 gift card purchase.
Charley’s Steakhouse: get a $50 bottle of wine with a $100 gift card purchase.
Del Taco
- Buy a $10 gift card, get 2 regular tacos free.
- Buy a $15 gift card, get 2 chicken soft tacos free.
- Buy a $20 gift card, get 1 free menu item.
Fuddruckers: purchase a $25 gift card and get a bonus $5 gift card
Jeremiah’s Italian Ice: Black Friday, November 26th only, get a free small item voucher with every $10 gift card purchase
Arby’s: get a free combo meal with a $20 gift card purchase.
Denny’s: get a free $5 gift card with the purchase of a $25 gift card, online or in the restaurant.
Smokey Bones: buy a $25 gift card, get a $5 bonus card, make it a $10 bonus card if you are a Bones Club member. Bonus cards only good between certain dates, details here.
Chipotle: buy $25 in gift cards, and get a free burrito, bowl, salad, or order of tacos.
Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse: get 10% back in holiday bonus cards with every gift card purchase of $250 or more
Tijuana Flats: purchase a $25 gift card, and get a bonus $5 gift card.
Friendly’s: get a $5 bonus card for every $25 gift card purchase, must be purchased in store.
Buffalo Wild Wings: buy a $25 gift card, get a $5 bonus card. Bonus card good from January 1, 2001 – February 28, 2011.
Jason’s Deli: purchase a $50 gift card, get a $5 bonus card.
Panera Bread: purchase a $100 gift card, get a $10 bonus card.
Logan’s Roadhouse: get $10 in Logan’s Bucks for every $30 gift card you purchase.
Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza: get 10% for yourself with gift card purchase of $100 or more.

While I do try to include any of the fine print details I can find, you should pay close attention to the deals listed here and elsewhere. Bonus gift cards often are only good between certain dates, have a minimum purchase necessary, or cannot be used with other gift cards.

California Burrito Express

Published on October 26, 2010 in Mexican. 0 Comments Tags: burritos, Mexican, tacos.

Food Quality: 6/10
Food Quantity: 10/10
Cleanliness: 6/10
Atmosphere: 6/10
Service: 8/10
Price: $6-$8

California Burrito Express offers a variety of authentic Mexican food. Their portions are more than enough to satisfy your appetite and they are reasonably priced. I was surprised at how bland the food was considering their more authentic offerings compared to Taco Bell and other chains. The food isn’t bad, but it’s not great either. I’d go someplace else in town, since there are so many choices for Mexican food in Orlando. California Burrito Express has a few things going for it though, it is open 24 hours (a rare sight in Orlando), and they have great service. Their staff is courteous and eager to serve you.