Favorite Finds: Restaurants

Shanghai has become my go to place for Chinese food here in Richmond and Vinny's is great for a slice of pizza on a lunch break.

R&R Taqueria has the best, most authentic tacos in the area. They're just like the ones I used to eat when I lived in Mexico City. It's just off 95 in Elkridge, MD, so I get them everytime I head north and on my way back.

Official site of R&R Taqueria, Mexican food, tacos, enchiladas, sopas in Elkridge Maryland (http://www.rrtaqueria.com/)

R&R Taqueria has the best, most authentic tacos in the area. They're just like the ones I used to eat when I lived in Mexico City. It's just off 95 in Elkridge, MD, so I get them everytime I head north and on my way back.

Official site of R&R Taqueria, Mexican food, tacos, enchiladas, sopas in Elkridge Maryland (http://www.rrtaqueria.com/)how's the horchata?

Here's my list of good eats.

Melting Pot Pizza - Front Royal, VA
Thin crust, great sauce, and at times a pretty rough crowd. What's not to love? I grew up on this pizza, so I may be a bit biased. It's not everyone's cup of tea.

Skinny's Place - Anna Maria Island, FL
Burgers and fries. Walk right in off the beach. Don't worry about shoes or covering up. Anna Maria Island has become our go to vacation spot. This has become one of our go to food spots on the Island.

Duffy's Tavern - Anna Maria Island, FL
See Skinny's Place description.

Hula Hut - Austin, TX
I was in Austin for a few days back in the Spring, and this place was great. The beautiful weather probably has something to do with how I'm remembering this place. Available outdoor seating right on the lake.

Buz and Neds Real Barbeque - Richmond, VA
Conveniently located just down the road from where the Richmond Flying Squirrels play. Best pulled pork sandwich I've ever had. We stop in any time we are in/near/around Richmond. Admittedly, it's pretty well known now, but it's not a chain, and it's great.

Lucky 12 Tavern - Nags Head, NC
Good little hole in the wall bar/restaurant at the beach. Good place for sports. Good food.

Cosmo's Pizzeria - Southern Shores, NC
Best pizza on the OBX, in my opinion. Lots of locals in here, which is always a good sign.

BBQ Exchange - Gordonsville, VA
Very nice BBQ joint. Very clean and new. Good BBQ and great sauces. Can get crowded on the weekend.

Man, you get around.

R&R Taqueria has the best, most authentic tacos in the area. They're just like the ones I used to eat when I lived in Mexico City. It's just off 95 in Elkridge, MD, so I get them everytime I head north and on my way back.

Official site of R&R Taqueria, Mexican food, tacos, enchiladas, sopas in Elkridge Maryland (http://www.rrtaqueria.com/)

Interesting they are in the White Marsh Mall's eatery now. I always just skipped it think it was trashy mall food. Must try now.

Man, you get around.

I try. This country has so much to see.

I try. This country has so much to see.

Have you tired middle of no where PA?

on the mexican note, this place is locally regarded as the most authentic mexican food.

clarksville, md
El Azteca - Fine Mexican Cuisine (http://www.elaztecamaryland.com/)

i didn't know any better until i took my gf there. when she asked for horchata and was told that they don't have it, she knew they weren't legit. she pointed out several other things throughout the meal. my gf is from sonora, so that's the style she was comparing it to.

all that being said, the food is good, just not authentic mexican. we've never come across an authentic mexican restaurant that didn't serve horchata in addition to other types of agua frescas, and never came across one in hoard county.

the city i live in is 80% latino

Have you tired middle of no where PA?not quite middle of nowhere, but best pizza i've ever had.

exton, pa
Sal's Ristorante and Pizzeria - Exton, PA (http://www.salsofexton.com/)