Well, I originally was going to have 4 categories of Mexican Food ranging from the simplest junk food chains up to what I feel is pretty much the real thing. After careful consideration and feedback I’ve decided that my Mexican Food #103’s are really about the same as my #102 picks taste wise. The main difference seems to be that these restaurants like to pretty up their plates with a lot of sauce, cheese, sour cream, and sometimes a dollop of Guacamole. For some reason there is a need to put the Tostada’s in a huge fried flour tortilla as well! YES IT”S PRETTY BUT….. I do not enjoy eating dry chicken hunks, wet beans and a soggy tortilla just because of the fancy presentation!!!! They usually offer Margaritas, beer and wine as well.Seating is booths as well as tables and  most have a lower lighting environment. There is usually chips and salsa served as well but overall the flavors are no more authentic then Mexican Food #102’s!  These eating establishments include all the fancier restaurants like El Chaparral, El Torito, Dario’s, Betitos, and everything in between so I would recommend them if you want  more of a feeling “of eating out”, especially on Friday night date night!

Here are a few I will note for different reasons, they include:

GOOD HARD TACOS/ CHILE RELLENOS:

BETITO’S:

18902 Soledad Cyn Rd.  (661) 251-0557

GOOD PORTIONS/ CHEESY WEEKEND ENTERTAINMENT/ BAR:

DARIO’S:

24523 Newhall Ave    (661)255-6868

GOOD FAJITAS AS WELL AS OVERALL MENU /BEANS / DECENT BAR:

LA COCINA BAR AND GRILL;

*28022 Seco Cyn Rd            (661) 297-4546

*28076 Bouquet Cyn Rd        (661) 513-0142

HOUSE SPECIALTIES/NOPALES SALAD/ FRIENDLY OWNERS/ FRESH FOOD:

*NOTE! THIS  WAS ALMOST ONE OF MY #104 PICKS!

LA TRADICION:

18236 Soledad Cyn Rd     (661) 296-8960

GOOD SUNDAY BRUNCH BUFFET:

MARGARITA’S MEXICAN GRILL:

23320 Valencia Blvd.     (661)255-1136