some times you want to go where everybody knows your name...

and for us that is AMIGOS. a friend of mine told me about this little mexican resturant in our neighborhood 3 years ago. mark and i gave it a try and we have been going at least once a week since then. the food is great, but the people are the best!! it is a precious hispanic family that owns and operates it. somehow they are all related, at least i think so! we are always greeted by name, with a smile, and never have to place a drink order because they all just know! olivia has literally grown up there. going there was her "first outing" as a 7 day old infant. i figured it was safe since it is small and they are like family. the waiters love olivia and try and teach her spanish. she is actually learning. she now says, "gracias" and "de nada." i think dora the explorer and diego might be helping too! jack too made his first visit at 7 days old. did i mention the food is great!! i thought i might list the bowlin top 10 most ordered items (margaritas not included):

#10- Adrian's Plate
#9- Tex-Mex Platter
#8- Crispy Tacos
#7- Carnitas Tacos
#6- Carmones Diablo
#5- Pasta Pablano
#4- Tamales
#3- Amigos Pancakes (brunch on saturday and sunday)
#2- kid's chicken taco
#1- homade ranch dressing

oh, i also should say that the salsa is homemade and they give you this yummy tostada FREE before your meal. they even make a special one for the kids.

i thank you julie w. for introducing me to the best mexican resturant around. i love the people, the location, the patio on nice evenings, and the fact that they do all the cooking and cleaning for me at least once a week!