Don Marcos to open Monday
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Lots of luck to Don Marcos, the Mexican restaurant set to open Jan. 19 on 10276 Foothill Blvd. Owner Mark Alan, right, and General Manager Juan De La O are optimistic despite restaurants all around them shuttering. They believe the closings of Zendejas, Bobby Bajas, Los Campanas and others have left Mexican food fans hungry.
I studied the Don Marcos menu and it looks like standard Mexican fare with several creative, regional dishes thrown in. Few things on the fairly extensive menu were more than $15. A typical meal might look like this: nachos ($6.99), albondigas soup ($5.99), picadillo burrito ($7.99), carne asada con camarones ($16.99, it's the most expensive dish on the menu), a slice of Mexican cheesecakes ($3.99) and soft drinks ($2.49). There's also a kid's menu with six items including the typical tacos and quesadillas for $4.99. In the near future, Alan wants to start a Sunday champagne brunch buffet costing in the $15 range.
Judging from the prices, would you eat here?
Prices seem pretty high and people are looking for meals that won't break the bank. A family meal that's going to cost as much as $70 when you can go to Rubio's or Chipotle isn't going to fly unless there's a special occasion. If they make outstanding tasting dishes, then word will circulate. I wish them all the luck on their new restaurant.
It'll be good to have a sit-down Mexican restaurant, and in that sense the prices aren't out of line.
But if soft drinks are $2.49, I'll offset the meal prices by ordering water.
Sounds like I will continue to frequent Salsitas Mexican Restaurant up the street. Plus, Salsitas has kids meals for free during the week with the purchase of a combo meal.
If they go with the flow and start doing a "taco tuesday" special, I may stop by and try.
went there opening day had the chicken mole with hand made tortillas and it was good not to many mexican restaurants have traditional food good luck..