Ventura, California is a beautiful coastal community that has worked for many years to attract more tourism. Located just south of California’s 101 Freeway, Ventura is about 90 miles from Los Angeles. Although it has grown over the years, the city of San Buena Ventura, with its endless history, retains an irresistible charm. Home to […]
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If you’ve read Top Barbecue Restaurants in Lockhart, Texas, you might have the feeling that Lockhart, a small town southeast of Austin, has little more to offer visitors than smoked slabs of meat. Not true, I say. There are Mexican food restaurants, too. (See Top Mexican Food Restaurants in Lockhart, Texas.) But seriously, Lockhart offers […]
As a Houstonian, one type of food that is particularly prevalent is Mexican. There are Mexican food restaurants all over the city from the elegant, upscale restaurant to the hole in the wall, dive, mom and pop establishment. Houstonians throughout the city love Mexican food. We choose it when we go out to eat and […]
The Santa Barbara Zoo is located in Santa Barbara, California. The Santa Barbara Zoo is approximately 90 miles north of Los Angeles, 25 minutes north of Ventura, and 40 miles south of Solvang. From south on US 11: Heat Springs / Cabrillo Boulevard exit. Turn left on Cabrillo and continue to the first stop light. […]
Not too long ago I discovered a Mexican drink called Horchata. For those who are unfamiliar with Horchata, it is a Mexican drink traditionally made from ground almonds, rice, barley or tigrenula. Horchata is typically available at Mexican food restaurants, convenience stores, and taquerias. While until recently I was only able to have this delicious […]