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| - I came here for dinner after work today because I had 2-3 hours to kill before my script run-through, and also because the book keeper at work had suggested it to me yesterday. The place looks really ghetto on the outside because of where it's located: -every other store on that side of College Street was closed and marked up with graffiti. I'm not the type to dine at such sketchy-looking establishments, had I seen pictures of the restaurant and its neighborhood, I probably would have chosen another place. However, despite its questionable exterior, it was lovely on the inside: both the food and the atmosphere.
Upon entering the restaurant, I was greeted immediately by a very friendly waiter who allowed me to sit wherever I wanted. When he presented me with the menu, he asked if it was my first time there, and gave me a brief introduction of its menu. When I told him I was vegan, he informed me that EVERY item on the menu could be made vegan and that I did not have to stick with the vegan/ vegetarian selections. He said they even have fake chicken for the items with chicken and soy cheese to replace the regular cheese. I'm not a big fan of cheese, even if it is soy cheese, so I stayed away from the items with cheese. After a lengthy deliberation, I chose from the vegan/ vegetarian list the "Tofu Borracho" -tofu sauteed in green tomatillo and tequila salsa with nopales and pico de gallo. I was very impressed with how fast the food came and how delicious it was. The entree came with rice, refried bean, and salad -which was supposed to be a coleslaw but they gave me a garden salad because of my dietary restrictions. I was also delighted that they gave us a basket of corn chips and salsa to munch on while the food came, -much more fun than the conventional basket of dinner rolls or bread sticks!
My Rancho Relaxo experience came to a happy ending with a ball of fried soy ice cream with agave nectar and sprinkled with cinnamon. It was yummy and surprisingly not too sweet, despite the agave nectar. I'm very impressed with this dessert because it's 100% Vegan Friendly -meaning no compromising or uncertainty on my part! I had a wonderful dining experience at this place. The service was good, the food was amazing, the atmosphere was casually pleasant, and they cater to vegans/ vegetarians. A great way to end the typical 9-5 day: very relaxo and very delicious.
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