The thing about trying to get seated on the patio at a popular Mexican restaurant on a Friday night when the weather is sublime and the wind is practically whispering "Margarita!" in your ear is that I really, really just don't recommend it.
I don't recall if the wait had been more or less than an hour by the time we got seated at El Porton, but when we finally claimed our table on the patio a little after 8, our stomachs were so very empty that just one jumbo margarita each and we were pretty much drunk. Don't worry, though, we didn't drive. We spent some time giggling over nudey books in the adult section at BookStar to sober up. Because we're adults.
On Sunday, after returning from our camping adventures in the Natural State (tales to come soon!) we headed to Dan McGuinness for some grub. It was actually the first time I'd been there, and I liked the place except for the picturesque view of a Target and a SuperLo Foods. The burger was the bomb dot com, though, pretty scenery or not.
After Mr. RB snapped this photo of me with my beverage, he commented that he likes his photographic evidence of Project: Patio the best, because he's always sure to get a little cleavage in the shot.
El Porton
What I Loved: One of the things I missed most when I lived in England was Mexican food. Good Mexican is like a religious experience. Cheese and sour cream as far as the eye can see, AND you're going to give me a margarita!? So yes, my answer to this question is simply: Mexican food. Because I love it. So there.
Why You Should Get Drunk There: The 'ritas at El Porton are SO tasty. Like any Mexican restaurant, they are not going to eff around with you on that tequila. They're gonna do right by you, and that means tipping up the Cuervo in your honor and lettin' it flow.
Dan McGuinness
What I Loved: Though I enjoyed a Harp with my burger, I'm pretty partial to places with Guinness on draft. (Mr. RB enjoyed a pint of the black stuff for me.)
Why You Should Get Drunk There: Beer selection AND you're right next to the SuperLo in case you need to pick up some snacks once you're messy!
cheers,
elizabeth
I don't recall if the wait had been more or less than an hour by the time we got seated at El Porton, but when we finally claimed our table on the patio a little after 8, our stomachs were so very empty that just one jumbo margarita each and we were pretty much drunk. Don't worry, though, we didn't drive. We spent some time giggling over nudey books in the adult section at BookStar to sober up. Because we're adults.
On Sunday, after returning from our camping adventures in the Natural State (tales to come soon!) we headed to Dan McGuinness for some grub. It was actually the first time I'd been there, and I liked the place except for the picturesque view of a Target and a SuperLo Foods. The burger was the bomb dot com, though, pretty scenery or not.
After Mr. RB snapped this photo of me with my beverage, he commented that he likes his photographic evidence of Project: Patio the best, because he's always sure to get a little cleavage in the shot.
El Porton
What I Loved: One of the things I missed most when I lived in England was Mexican food. Good Mexican is like a religious experience. Cheese and sour cream as far as the eye can see, AND you're going to give me a margarita!? So yes, my answer to this question is simply: Mexican food. Because I love it. So there.
Why You Should Get Drunk There: The 'ritas at El Porton are SO tasty. Like any Mexican restaurant, they are not going to eff around with you on that tequila. They're gonna do right by you, and that means tipping up the Cuervo in your honor and lettin' it flow.
Dan McGuinness
What I Loved: Though I enjoyed a Harp with my burger, I'm pretty partial to places with Guinness on draft. (Mr. RB enjoyed a pint of the black stuff for me.)
Why You Should Get Drunk There: Beer selection AND you're right next to the SuperLo in case you need to pick up some snacks once you're messy!
cheers,
elizabeth
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