A special Mexican dinner!

 

Yesterday evening we had a lovely Mexican dinner at Daniella's restaurant.  She is our friend Raphael's daughter.  Frank/Sandi, Marilyn/Dennis and Eric and I have been having group dinners since 2020 and this week it was Frank and Sandi's turn.  For something different he decided to treat us to dinner at Daniella's.  We met for happy hour at Frank and Sandi's along with Marilyn and Dennis at 4pm.  Sandi couldn't join us as she is still battling bronchial pneumonia.  She's on new meds, at home and getting better.  We missed her at dinner.  Frank had Raphael arrange an auriga or red truck to transport us to the restaurant and Rafael rode along with us as he was finished work and lives in the same area as Daniella and her husband.    

You can see our route here. 

A quick look at part of the menu. 

Rafael and Dennis. The truck was moving and it was dark so...the pictures aren't that great.  A nice warm evening and we're always surprised to see how many people are out and about. 

We're at Daniella's house and Raphael brought us inside where his whole family was ready to great us.  His youngest daughter Regina was quick to wrap her arms around her daddy! 

I think Dennis is showing Eric where we are.  A couple of people from the RV park were eating when we got there and a few more have come here as well.  At this point the restaurant is open on Saturday's and Sundays but Raphael said she is opening on Wednesday as well. In house dining or take out in her area. 

Raphael gave us a taste of a potato and pork dish that was part of a dish called Asado Sinaloense which had small chopped potatoes and pork which was well spiced and tasty.  I was confused with the menu so he took me into the kitchen where his wife Karina, Daniella and Paulette were preparing food.  That helped!  That's Raphael's wife Karina. 

Frank started with Asado Sinaloense which had the potato and pork mix with salad on top.  There were spicy sauces and hot and medium chilies on the side.  Very good. 

Raphael brought and extra table for four so Dennis and Eric sat there. 

Out of focus but these are Eric's enchiladas.  He started with three and then had two more!  

Marilyn is smiling again...she's getting good at it!  We both had gorditas or small, round thick tortillas with the asado sinaloense and salad on top.  Delicious! She especially liked the green chili sauce.  Flavorful and not too hot. 

Frank had a second dish and....I don't remember what it was. 

Frank is checking to make sure the guys were getting enough to eat!

For dessert we had a sweet, corn based square that Karina's sister made.  Yummy.  

When we finished eating Raphael's wife Karina and the girls came out to see us.  As usual we all struggle with our lack of Spanish but they knew that we were all happy to be there. Lots of smiling and hugs! We have all met Raphael's family at the RV park Christmas dinners in the past and we also attended Daniella's wedding. They are a lovely family who work hard and deserve to do well.  The food was excellent and we would all return to eat again.   

Thanks Frank and Sandi!