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| - One Friday afternoon when driving through Mesa, Arizona with my family, a little yellow restaurant with a glowing sign that reads "Rancho De Tia Rosa," caught my attention. As we walked towards the authentic terra cotta building, I could hear the exuberant Spanish music playing inside. Once we walked through the doorway and could smell the traditionalMexican food in the air, making us decide to give the restaurant a try. As we waited to be seated at our table, we noticed that the stone walls were filled with vivid paintings anddecorated with native musical
instruments. Our friendly hostess handed us the menu's and asked what I would like to drink. "Orchata." I said. Which is a refreshing milk, rice and cinnamon flavored drink, served over ice. She smiled and immediately worked her way through the crowded restaurant towards the kitchen, while I was left to decide which entree I would like to indulge in.
After carefully reading over the extensive menu, my mother recommended the "Plato de Chimichanga." This dish included: shredded beef served with Spanish rice and beans, topped with sour cream, guacamole, and cheese. When the waitress returned with our drinks, I gave her my order and she took the menu from me stating that would be "just a moment." As I waited, my family began to talk and I leaned back into my chair to get a better look around the room. Outside there was a patio where I could see people laughing and enjoying their meals. It reminded me so much of Mexico and everything around me made it feel as if I were far away from the place i once used to call home. As the sun began to set, there was a relatively large tree in the center of the patio that began to illuminate with bright lights which distracted me from noticing that my food had already been served. Before I could say thank you, the waitress was gone in a rush to bring more food to the other customers. I was very surprised at how quick the service was, considering it was so crowded on a late Friday afternoon. As I looked at my colorful plate filled with food, I could only imagine how much of it would be left over. To my amazement, I ate every last bit. Although I am not much of a beef person, that did not stop me from eating my entire meal. The seasoned yellow rice with beans, slow cooked savory tender beef and various other seasonings made a great and unique combination to this traditional chimichanga. The "Plato de Chimichanga" was also served with a petite side salad including crisp lettuce, ripe tomatoes and a small radish in the center. The food at Rancho de Tia Rosa is so simple with basic ingredients, yet so delicious that I would highly recommend anyone who visit's this restaurant for the first time should try this dish. The people are friendly, the service is quick and most of all the atmosphere is a perfect getaway from your everyday life.
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