. Served with flavored Tostadas. Served with Rice, Beans & Tortillas. Your choice of Beef, Crispy Taco, filled with semi-mashed seasoned Potatoes, Lettuce, Tomato, Avocado, Cotija Cheese and Avocado Salsa on the side. Both Valley Blvd. Aficionados of Mexican food know that Valley Blvd runs right through Eden Gardens where the oldest and best Mexican Restaurant is located. Hours: I says, I can handle it. And I couldnt handle another payment if I had money coming from the sky. In 1978 Gildred, now chairman of the board of Torrey Pines Bank, was serving on the board of directors of Rancho Santa Fe Savings and Loan and he was asked if he knew of any Mexican-Americans who would be interested in joining the board. The houses exterior is white stucco and red tile to match the restaurant, and it is surrounded by parking lots front and back to provide room for Marthas Cadillac, Fidels Porsche, and the constantly changing fleet of cars owned by the kids a trend initiated by the new Thunderbird Fidel Jr. received at sixteen. The early development of the business was funded exclusively in this manner (one of the first expansions was paid for with money hoarded away over a seven-year period and stashed in a cardboard jewelry box, a coffee can, and a Mexican piggy bank). Ranchero Sauce $0.50 extra, Crisp Corn Tortilla toped with Beans, Onion, Lettuce, Tomato, Mexican Cheese and your sprinkled with Chorizo. Sauce & Cheese $1.00 extra, Red Chile Con Carne (Beef), Beef and Bean, Ground Beef, Green Chile Con Carne (Pork), Turkey, Machaca Burrito; with Sauce & Cheese $1.00 extra, Crisp Corn Tortilla toped with Beans, Onions, Lettuce, Tomato, Mexican Cheese and sprinkled with Chorizo, Your choice of Turkey/Beef/Carne Asada/Shrimp with Cheddar Cheese, Green Chiles, Onions and Tomatoes between a folded Flour Tortilla. Carinitas, Guacamole and Salsa Verde served with Rice & Beans. The margaritas were delicious and the chips and salsa hit the spot. The environment, portion size, authentic taste and quality Tony's is hard to beat. One early customer told Martha he was sure their walls were on wheels and he asked. Not very many., Fidel Jr., now twenty-four, became a full-time manager when he graduated from high school, and life changed for him from that day on. Choose any One, Two or Three of the following items: Taco, Enchilada, Tamale, Flautas, Taquitos, Chile Relleno, Bean Tostada, Beef or Turkey Tostada add $1.00; and served with Rice & Beans. Carmel custard dressed with a caramel sauce. I think I have two or three left that I knew, that 1 still know. Crisp flour tortilla with melted cheese, served with a side of ranchero sauce. Fidel bought the building, which was once a coffee shop, and remodeled it to resemble his original restaurant white stucco, red tile, a dark interior partitioned into rooms hung with serapes and bullfight posters. I'm okay, and if I do bad, Im okay. THANK YOU TONY J'S!!!!! We got the world by the tail. In reference to his fathers dream, Richard says most successful professionals are intrigued or hooked by some interest in their occupation and after they get out there they make a lot of money. John Doe can get a loan and Ill tell you why. Cheddar Cheese, Green Chiles, Onion and Tomatoes between a folded Flour Tortilla. Sauza tequila, Kahla, coffee and whipped cream, Baileys Irish Cream, coffee and whipped cream, Kahla, Brandy, dark crme de cacao, coffee and whipped cream, Horchata flavored Caribbean Cream Rum, coffee and whipped cream, Cheddar, jack cheese, jalapeos, chorizo (beef), guacamole and sour cream. Shredded Beef with Scrambled Eggs, Onions and Yellow Chiles. There was no future; it was just something to get ahead. Fidel started going to school to get a license and become a real barber. . Crisp Flour Tortilla with Beans and your choice of Beef, Turkey or It was, in any case, surrounded by weeds. Served with Frijoles De La Olla, Tortillas. Served with Beans, Rice, Tortillas, Guacamole, and Salsa Fresca, Prepared with Guacamole and Salsa Fresca inside / Served with Rice and Beans / Sauce and Cheese $1.00 Extra. Fidel never did finish high school but he came to feel the military was a place where you could self-educate yourself you go in and theres nobody to baby you. He also got to see the world beyond Carlsbad for the first time. House specialties include Carne Asada, turkey, beef or fish tacos, Carnitas, Chiles Rellenos and the fantastic Tostadas. Soft rolled Flour Tortilla filled with Carnitas, Guacamole and Salsa Verde. Try their seafood Enchilada or Quesadilla, or shrimp with green Chiles for the bold palates. Semi-Mashed Seasoned Potatoes rolled in a Flour Tortilla, fried and topped with Lettuce, Guacamole, Sour Cream and Mexican Cheese. ALL SPECIALS. They dont want me, they dont need me. A lot of the mistakes made at Norte were repeated there either identically or in reverse, and for the same reasons. But a lot of times those people are hungry when they go in after it. The population was not only small, it was also very closed. Pieces of Corn Tortilla fried with Scrambled Eggs, Hot Sauce, Tomatoes,Green Onions and Cheese. Dine here soon. Stewed Boneless Chicken Breast, either the traditional savory Sauce of Mexican chocolate Chiles and Spices or a Sauce of Tomatillos, Chiles, Peanuts and Spices. He had it worked out in his mind that we would all be content doing something in his restaurant, in his world., Marthas motivations are easier to understand. Whos going to take it? Monday Special: Chicken Soup ($13.50), order before we sell out! Add Rice (contains Lard) inside $13.50, Thick, small Corn Tortilla lightly fried, topped with Beans, Lettuce, He does continue to work in the restaurant, though when not visiting his cabin in Washington State or playing the horses at Del Mar. You put up with the arguments. It proved impossible to reassemble a staff, however, and in the end Fidel Jr. and his employees got the day off while his father lost money. Credit Cards: AE, MC, VISA, Discover. Claimed. The only reason they put me on the board, besides the image of an established, successful, family man and contributor to the community, is because Im brown, because they dont have a Mexican on the board. Mark and Richard were put in charge and Mark says their father opened the checkbook to them. Plus, they have enough parking spaces to park over 100 cars. You can have your choice of one of (5) main incredients consisting of (beef, pork, turkey, ground beef or chorizo). the family moved in the spring of 1975 to a house two doors away after doing substantial remodeling; they tripled the floorspace and added a pool, Jacuzzi, and gym. Served with Guacamole, Salsa Fresca, Rice and Beans. The cozy booths, low lights , and inviting outdoor patio add to the mystique. I could go to Rancho, but who the hell wants to be living up there with all those highlights?". Whos going to be in the lead? Carne Asada, Fries, Salsa Fresca, Guacamole, Chipotle Sour Cream, Cheese and Frijoles de la Olla. Served with Rice & Beans. The story, as Martha tells it, has the smooth gloss of numerous repetitions. It was probably the biggest letdown hed had in life, that we went out. I wanted it so bad, he says. This childhood spent at the tail end of a family much older than he a family he watched splinter apart as its members grew up and went their separate ways seems to have had a profound effect on Fidel, and because of it, says one of his sons, he would become preoccupied with preserving a feeling of unity for his own family. Book a banquet or catering for any special occasion. It was in horrible condition, but Fidel says, We'll work with it. , The first improvement was a paint job surplus army-green paint put on in one night. Martha worked for a carnation grower during this time, and continued to have babies Mark, Duke, Jay, and York, in that order, followed Fidel Jr.; in 1964 a girl, Tracy, was born. Shortly after opening his barbershop in Eden Gardens, Fidel bought the shop of a deceased South Oceanside barber; he and an employee cut hair there in the daytime, and evenings Fidel worked alone in Eden Gardens. Served with a Special Oil and Vinegar dressing. Continual work has kept Fidel lean all his life, but at forty-six, and with the success of his business, he is beginning to show the first signs of a paunch. Exact time and place TBD, but we are leaning toward Tony's Jacal or Fidel's. On Saturday, June 27th, we have scheduled a tour of St James Academy. Add Soup (Turkey Broth) or Salad (Mexican Cabbage) for $2.00 extra. My all-time favorite restaurant. Martha never discussed the sale with her parents, telling herself, Im going to sell it to better myself. But in truth, she says, We were coming to nothing. , It was a chancy place to start a business, admits Fidel. 621 Valley Ave, Solana Beach Mix & Match Any Two Half-Orders of the following Specialty Items: Carnitas (Includes Guacamole, Salsa Verde), Pork Chile Verde (Green), Carne Asada (Includes Guacamole, Salsa Fresca), Beef Chile Colorado (Red), Chicken Mole, Camarones (Shrimp) en Mole add $1.00, Nopalitos con Pork Chile Verde add $1.00, Carne Guisada, Enchilada Verde (chicken) and Select One of the Following Items: Taco (Turkey or Beef), Tamale (Turkey or Pork), Taquito (Turkey or Beef) (2), Chile Relleno, Flautas (Turkey or Beef) (2) , Bean Tostada (sprinkled with Chorizo), Enchilada (Turkey, Beef or Cheese), Turkey or Beef Tostada . Cheddar cheese, green chiles, tomatoes and onions. Grilled Pork Chorizo, Sliced and Mixed with Sauteed Seasoned Zucchini, Beef, Pork, Turkey, Ground Beef or Chorizo, A Sauce of Green Chiles, Onions, Tomato, served Hot, Mexican Braised Beef with Potatoes, cooked in a sauce of Mild Green Chile and Tomatoes, Two Eggs covered with mild Green and Yellow Chiles, Onions and Tomatoes. Anywhere else he wasnt even sure was on the map.. Richard is now twenty-five, and when he talks of the future he once envisioned for Fidels, the infectious, passionate enthusiasm of the entrepreneur is unmistakable. (Sour Cream is optional), Portobello Mushrooms, Zucchini, Squash, Red, Green, Yellow Bell Peppers, Condominiums are springing up on all sides, and at twilight the lush vegetation, the streets without sidewalks, the mothers and children strolling along Valley Avenue, and the groups of young men conversing in the evening air can combine to give visitors an impression of idyllic tranquility. Oaxaca Cheese, Frijoles De La Olla, Fried Chiles and Onions, Radish, I can't support you.' $1.00 extra, Select One of the Following: Burrito ~ Beef Chile Colorado, Beef and Bea, Pork Chile Verde, Turkey, Machaca, Bean, Carnitas add $1.50, Carne Asada add $1.50 / Sauce and Cheese on Burritos $1.00 Extra ///// AND Select One of the Following Items: Taco (Turkey or Beef), Tamale (Turkey or Pork), Taquitos (Beef or Turkey) (2), Chile Relleno, Flautas (Turkey or Beef) (2), Bean Tostada (sprinkled with Chorizo), Enchilada (Turkey, Beef or Cheese), Beef or Turkey Tostada add $1.00 / Served with Rice or Beans or Split of Each. Great food, excellent service, family atmosphere." Loved it. Diced Cactus Pads and Pork cooked in Chile Verde sauce. I wanted for people to look up to him and say, Seor Fidel. But she also wanted a house with a swimming pool, a Cadillac, a diamond ring, and the ability to travel all over the world. Ive never used my fur coat I have a little fur that I never use Im not afraid itll get stolen. Real Crab meat and Jack Cheese, folded into a Corn Tortilla / Served with Rice and Beans. I used to think about it a lot. These streets either dead-end into the massive bulwark of 1-5 (completed in 1966 and forever curtailing the barrios expansion), or they curve through the hills and connect with each other, as have the families that gave the streets their names. Served with Tortillas. Refried Beans and Cheddar Cheese served in a Flour Tortilla, Your choice of Red Chile Con Carne (Beef), Beef and Bean, Ground Beef, Green Chile Con Carne (Pork), Turkey, or Machaca Burrito; and with Sauce and Cheese $1.00 extra, Prepared with Guacamole and Salsa Fresca inside. Your choice of Beef, Ground Beef, Pork, Turkey or Chorizo. To tell people were out of beans, were out of rice, or were out of everything it was frequent. 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