In flight from the Mexican revolution, about 1914, a young couple the woman no older than sixteen or seventeen left the poor, dry mountains of their homeland in Zacatecas and crossed into Texas. share the same road but change names.So turn north and youll only be 1/2 mile from the world famous Tonys Jacal Mexican Restaurant. We never used scissors. He felt, though, that this was not really being a barber, it was just cut, cut, one way and that was it. My parents started taking me there during the Del Mar Horse show dating back like 1948 or so. Try their seafood Enchilada or Quesadilla, or shrimp with green Chiles for the bold palates. And until he loses that feeling, he probably wont relax., Fidel Montanez: I like my privacy, thats why I never moved out of Eden Gardens. He was sending a Mercedes 450 SL after us, taking us to lunch, wining and dining us, telling us he'd like to see about getting us some good suits he knew we were going to make him money. Its amazingly delicious! He would sit there and tell me about it. A few have died, the majority are in jail, the rest are either in an institution somewhere or theyre on the street in Eden Gardens. Turkey, Mayo, Lettuce between White Bread, Sliced Pressure Cooked Turkey. Served with Tortillas. Crisp flour tortilla with melted cheese, served with a side of ranchero sauce. Potato Taco or Potato Enchilada and Select One of the Following Items: Taco (Turkey or Beef), Tamale (Turkey or Pork), Taquitos (Beef or Turkey) (2), Chile Relleno, Flautas (Turkey or Beef) (2), Bean Tostada (sprinkled with Chorizo), Enchilada Verde (Chicken), Enchilada (Turkey, Beef or Cheese), Beef or Turkey Tostada . I was really into it; I didnt seek other forms of entertainment because I was content. Turkey (served with Mole) or Pork inside of Masa steamed in a corn husk. Cheddar Cheese with your choice of Meat folded between a Flour Quesadilla. Served with Guacamole, Salsa Fresca, Rice and Beans. I didnt show up for work, or oh, I was starting to take orders without yelling back, so he felt my concern for the business was no longer there. . Our Signature Pork, Cilantro & Onion served in a soft Corn Tortilla with Guacamole, Salsa Verde, Rice & Beans on the side. By far the best Mexican food on the planet. Its your childrens. Mark was twenty, Richard was twenty-two. The restaurant is continually in a state of change, walls are forever being knocked down and moved, rooms enlarged or closed off, windows relocated, traffic flows altered. At the end of the day, says Martha, if he was lucky he would bum a ride from a customer at the bar. After conferring with a carpenter working on an alteration in the bar (there was a long discussion on the appropriate size for the enlargement of a service window), Fidel traded cars and drove his Porsche back home to Solana Beach. My all-time favorite restaurant. Served with Salsa Fresca, Sour Cream, Avocado, Rice and Beans. A decaying house sat on the lot with his newly purchased garage turned barbershop, and in early 1965 Fidel moved his family into this house so he could gain some time with his family and consolidate his schedule. and Onions. Your choice of Beef, Ground Beef, Pork, Turkey or Chorizo. Editor's picks of stories Stephen Dobyns wrote for the. The Wednesday Special: Beef Soup ($15.00). If you turn left (south) then you are on Jimmy Durante Blvd. Soft rolled Corn Tortilla with Chunks of Tender Steak. A lot of the mistakes made at Norte were repeated there either identically or in reverse, and for the same reasons. Large portions, awesome margaritas and a beautiful garden but really this review is about the salsa. Were giving you this piece of property, her parents told them, but it isnt yours. Chunks of Beef, sauted in Sauce of Red Chiles and Spices. It wasnt the money, but having a business where everyone could be there. Our drinks came immediately after we ordered them. A year later Richard was back managing the Solana Beach restaurant and he started depositing funds for another expansion. Served with Avocado & Queso Fresco. And my dad was hurt, we could see that he was hurt. He has a flattened nose, closely cropped black hair, a thin moustache, and tiny black eyes capable of projecting an eviscerating glare the no-nonsense eyes of a man who believes that nobody else is going to do it for you. This bar, the first in an unending series of modifications and expansions, was built of concrete block and two-by-twelves a sturdiness made necessary because, as Martha recalls, there were so many fights and he didnt want it knocked over. Along with construction workers from Interstate 5, residents from Eden Gardens formed the bulk of this energetic clientele, though the cliquish nature of the barrio remained strong as ever. Delivery & Pickup Options - 677 reviews of Tony's Jacal "I would definitely choose this place over Fidel's. We did not have to wait and the service was amazing. Carmel custard dressed with a caramel sauce. Thick, small Corn Tortilla lightly fried, topped with Beans, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Queso Fresco, Sour Cream, Avocado. The biggest thing for my father during that time was, You dont have a day to waste in your life. He had it worked out in his mind that we would all be content doing something in his restaurant, in his world., Marthas motivations are easier to understand. Pay was fifty cents a head, and the faster you worked the more you earned. In the hills just north of the Del Mar racetrack, a tiny cluster of shacks, or jacales, began forming in the 1920s. Oaxaca Cheese, Frijoles De La Olla, Fried Chiles and Onions, Radish, Small, soft Corn Tortillas Fidel says he did take it seriously, though, when one individual mentioned that he'd give me six months before Id go broke, because hed seen it over and over. One of the most authentically local Mexican restaurants in San Diego. Whos going to take it? See all (90) youre the one. Fidel and Martha have been to cocktail parties hosted by the board of Rancho Santa Fe, or the hospital, and the differences in their backgrounds becomes suddenly apparent: they feel awkward, consequently so do other people, and consequently they dont get invited to the parties and social events in, say. Served with Tortillas. Open for lunch Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m. -2 p.m. ($10.40 - $22.95); dinner weekdays 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Fri.-Sat. So with him they did have a little more.. The civil service was not at all to his liking, particularly the monotonous, time-clock routine. Anywhere else he wasnt even sure was on the map.. You dont have an hour to waste. Chile Relleno / Good beer, & the Don Julio 1942 tequila is AWESOME!! I like what my dad's done; theres so much here, you dont have to go anywhere else to do it. When the Carlsbad restaurant opened, though, he does recall being envious because Richard and Mark were doing it on their own. The current principal is coming in on Saturday for this. Order plain or with sauce. Cheddar Cheese between a folded Flour Tortilla. Soft rolled Corn Tortilla with Chunks of Tender Steak. Served with Frijoles De La Olla and a Pineapple Salsa Fresca. Artichoke, shredded Broccoli and Carrot, Pepper Jack Cheese. Who needs it? It was not until he made all-league that he finally won the support of his father. Served with Rice and Beans. The Bluebird and Tonys vie for the honor of being Eden Gardens oldest restaurant; Tony Gonzales established his Jacal, which started as part of his house, in 1946. In other respects as well, the early days of the restaurant were not like they are now. But when Fidel first came to the Gardens, dirt roads were the only link to the outside world, and the word most commonly used to describe the place was rough., The main sources of employment were the racetrack, the local restaurants, and nearby golf courses. Fidel provided the name and the money, Mark went along with the idea, but the prime mover in the expansion was Richard; it was he who nursed along both the idea and the actual restaurant. I says, I can handle it. And I couldnt handle another payment if I had money coming from the sky. Not only was it my work, it was my life. Crisp Flour Tortilla with Beans and your choice of Beef, Turkey or Ground Beef, topped with Lettuce, Tomato, Sour Cream and Guacamole / (+$2.00 Carnitas or +$2.50 Carne Asada). They had a big Olympic-size swimming pool and we used to sneak over there and swim all the time. In the mind of the boy whose family, says a friend, had to count their tortillas at mealtime, the opulent hacienda seems to have represented the very image of wealth and splendor, and, like some Mexican Gatsby, he determined some day to own his illicit boyhood swimming hole. Best Mexican food and drink location in all of our San Diego area. All I can ask you is to stay with me. . The CalVet plan provided him with tuition and expense money, but he had to keep cutting hair at Pendleton because of some newly incurred responsibilities. But the entrepreneurial spirit is again stirring, and if things go well, he figures he might be able to duplicate it and expand to more locations. Served with Tortillas, beef, zucchini, squash, carrots, green-beans, corn cobette, cabbage, served with corn or flour tortillas, Crisp bowl shaped Flour Tortilla filled with Lettuce, Turkey, Tomatoes, Avocado, Hard Boiled Egg, sprinkled with Cheese and served with a special Oil and, Crisp bowl shaped Flour Tortilla filled with Lettuce, Shrimp, Tomatoes, Avocado, Hard Boiled Egg, sprinkled with Cheese and served with a special Oil and. Charming building, friendly service, amazing food, and tasty marguaritas! Ranchero Sauce $0.50 extra, Crisp Corn Tortilla toped with Beans, Onion, Lettuce, Tomato, Mexican Cheese and your sprinkled with Chorizo. Chunks of Beef sauted in Sauce of Red Chiles and Spices. and Garlic. I think he trusts me a little bit more., Nevertheless, Fidel Jr. says his father is obsessed with figuring out which of his sons is going to do what, how theyre going to do it, and whether or not theyd like to keep expanding. He also began cutting hair regularly at the old San Diego Military Academy, located in the hills above the barrio, and in 1962, as if he hadnt enough to do already, Fidel put a beer bar in the Eden Gardens barbershop. and Valley Blvd. Before, everybody wanted it. Catalina did the cooking and Tony helped serve. Soft Flour Tortilla filled with baja style battered fish, cabbage, lettuce, tomatoes, chipotle sour cream, topped with an avocado dressing, salsa and chipotle sour cream. How many people get a good job offered to them, given to you? Loved it. . It wasnt only going to be Fidel, I wasn't going to be satisfied with that. . Highly recommended!! You stuck with me. Martha Rodriguez was a Carlsbad girl who had known Fidel all her life. A picturesque history of the business on the restaurants current menu mentions that from the very beginning the whole family helped out in one way or another. But a lot of times those people are hungry when they go in after it. Fidels East opened in Escondido in April, 1980. Share. Shrimp, cucumber, tomato, serrano chile, onion, cilantro marinated in lime juice. This show stopper sits on a flat corn tortilla topped with savory beans, shredded lettuce, tomatoes, queso fresco, sour cream, avocado and tantalizing jalapenos. If I'm in a bind, my dadll help me, and if I mess up at work, itll be over with youre still Fidels son so youre picked up on your feet. The environment, portion size, authentic taste and quality Tony's is hard to beat. Chicken, tortilla strips, green chiles, served with avocado and queso fresco. When an order for one comes in, a fried flour tortilla is smeared with refried beans, heaped with shredded meat chicken or beef then passed on to be covered with lettuce, scoops of sour cream and guacamole, deftly sprinkled with handfuls of green onions, tomatoes, and, finally, topped with crumbled Jalisco cheese. Thick, small Corn Tortilla lightly fried, topped with Beans, Lettuce, Have a hot Mexican Chocolate (which includes a big Mexican Cookie) with their four amazing chocolate churros topped with whipped cream. Semi-Mashed Seasoned Potatoes rolled in a Flour Tortilla, fried and topped with Lettuce, Guacamole, Sour Cream and Mexican Cheese. But I says, I can, 1 will handle it, and the familys budget was again tightened to finance the business. We were in heaven., Their sojourn lasted eight months. . Served with corn or flour tortillas. In school they have tried to maintain the same lifestyle they have been able to finance with their salaries of up to $18,000, and as the bills begin mounting, rather than economize they have always chosen to quit school and return to work at the restaurants. Shredded Beef with Scrambled Eggs, Onions and Yellow Chiles. Diced Cactus Pads Scrambled with Eggs, Chiles, and Onions. There are five businesses along Valley Avenue: Baker Iron Works and four Mexican restaurants. He wants us to leave, then we leave and hes not happy., Much of the freedom Fidel now enjoys has come about as his children have grown old enough to assume the duties of managing the restaurants, which has meant anywhere from age sixteen on; and in North County, where the Montanez children have become virtual celebrities at the center of an ever-changing swarm of young rich kids from the coastal communities, managing at Fidels has a potent appeal. That same year the Eden Gardens property was put up for sale and Fidel was offered first chance to buy. The residents of Eden Gardens watch from the roadside as the cars wind their way around the potholes and up the main street. I'm okay, and if I do bad, Im okay. The story, as Martha tells it, has the smooth gloss of numerous repetitions. Ive never used my fur coat I have a little fur that I never use Im not afraid itll get stolen. Served with Beans, Rice, and Tortillas. Yellow and Red Bell Peppers, Corn, Onions Prepared with Guacamole and Salsa Verde inside. Small soft corn tortilla filled with Pork Chiles and Spices. Sauza tequila, Kahla, coffee and whipped cream, Baileys Irish Cream, coffee and whipped cream, Kahla, Brandy, dark crme de cacao, coffee and whipped cream, Horchata flavored Caribbean Cream Rum, coffee and whipped cream, Cheddar, jack cheese, jalapeos, chorizo (beef), guacamole and sour cream. Sauce & Cheese $1.00 extra. Choice of Fajitas, Guacamole, Sour Cream, Pepper Jack Cheese. Tender Calamari, breaded and fried. A warm Mexican Bun with your choice of Carne Asada/Carnitas/Turkey/Red Chile Beef/Chicken/Grilled Chorizo & Oaxaca Cheese with Tomato, Lettuce, Avocado served with Rice, Beans & Jalapeos, Two Flat Cheese Enchiladas topped with a Fried Egg and covered with Sauce and Cheese. Loved it. Onion, Tomatoes and rice. Inside, they laid Mexican tile floors and built fireplaces and brick archways between rooms; the kitchen is now stocked with gleaming appliances and huge polished copper pans; throughout the house doors are left wide open to allow for a constant flow of children, friends, and helpers from the restaurant who come to work as maids. It was a very old home, decrepit when you were sitting in the bathroom you could see outside through cracks in the wall. Your choice of shredded turkey, shredded beef or ground beef folded in a crisp corn tortilla with lettuce, onion, and Mexican cheese. Don Julio Reposado, Kahla, Orange Curacao, Bitters. He never was able to go fishing with us or to a baseball game, or any of that kind of stuff. If it was the restaurants fault, okay, but, he shrugged, if its nature. The metal, steam, and hot sauce dregs can produce fumes strong as ammonia, but if the man is macho, he will affect as unperturbed a manner as possible though bursting with sweat and ready to swoon. Soft Corn Tortilla filled with Squash, Zucchini, Portobello Mushrooms, Artichokes, shredded Broccoli and Carrot, Pepper Jack Cheese served with Frijoles de la olla and a large helping of Cabbage Salad. I always have a customer there that I hate to eat my lunch and he watches me. So I always packed an extra sandwich or an extra burrito. We gave the kids each a brush, says Martha. Plus, they have enough parking spaces to park over 100 cars. Cheddar Cheese (may request Oaxaca or Jack Cheese) between a folded Corn Tortilla. Served with Beans and Rice or Split of each. You put up with the arguments. It proved impossible to reassemble a staff, however, and in the end Fidel Jr. and his employees got the day off while his father lost money. Squash, Zucchini, Potato, Green Beans, Carrots and Corn. Something's missing. Served with Rice and Beans. Wednesday March 1st. Open at first only on weekends, the modest establishment could seat just 26 persons. Served with Rice, Beans & Tortillas. Were talking about $2000 or some arguments. Served with hand-cut French Fries and Corn. And any of the others, they wouldnt. Fidel's Escondido restaurant is on Escondido Boulevard just north of Washington. Tony is up here and theres nobody that can climb. Tony died in 1974, but not before Fidel and Martha learned some of the little rules. Because in the position Im in, if I do good. Mark recalls that the first time he got fired, it was for something in the wind. One visit and youll know why Tonys Jacal is a very special place to dine. Add Rice (contains Lard) inside $13.50, Thick, small Corn Tortilla lightly fried, topped with Beans, Lettuce, I can promise you growth, but I cant promise you a contract like this, with this sum. So good it will make a Mexican homesick. This childhood spent at the tail end of a family much older than he a family he watched splinter apart as its members grew up and went their separate ways seems to have had a profound effect on Fidel, and because of it, says one of his sons, he would become preoccupied with preserving a feeling of unity for his own family. A crisp bowl-shaped Flour Tortilla filled with Lettuce, Turkey or Shrimp, Tomatoes, Avocado, and Hard-Boiled Egg sprinkled with Cheese. It was into this environment that Fidel interjected himself with an almost frantic urgency. Fidel simply had no other source of money, as he learned when the original owner of his property, to whom he made payments, died and Fidel had the opportunity to pay off his mortgage at a substantial discount except that he couldnt borrow against his shoestring operation. Jack Cheese, Guacamole, Sour Cream, Salsa Fresca, Rice, Beans & Tortillas, Your choice of Fajitas with Guacamole, Sour Cream, Pepper Jack Cheese. Our drinks came immediately after we ordered them. . Select One, Two or three of the Following Items: Taco (Turkey or Beef), Tamale (Turkey or Pork), Taquitos (Beef or Turkey) (2), Chile Relleno, Flautas (Turkey or Beef) (2), Bean Tostada (sprinkled with Chorizo), Enchilada Verde (Chicken), Enchilada (Turkey, Beef or Cheese). Why go out in the cold?, That question is the greatest source of frustration and unhappiness in Fidels life. ALL SPECIALS. Soon the word about their chiles rellenos, turkey tacos and other tasty food spread throughout the area and even as far north as Los Angeles. SPECIALS. Theres no Next year Im going to take this course or Next year Im going to get offered a better job. Thats it. Fidel Jr. shows no signs of making an effort to start a restaurant on his own but he has a very clear notion of how the second alternative can be achieved. I felt bad for them, because they were getting themselves involved, but at the same time he was praising me. Diced Jalapeos are optional. Your choice of Beef, Ground Beef, Pork, Turkey or Chorizo), Small -(4) Mini Taquitos, Flour Quesadilla, Salsa Fresca / Reg. Up until he was seventeen he never got to see anywhere but Tijuana and Los Angeles, says one of his sons. Served with Pepper Jack Cheese, Guacamole, They were making almost $700 a week, they bought a condominium overlooking the Del Mar racetrack, they both bought new cars Mark a Porsche worth about $28,000. I was involved, where was I going to go with my business? And when he was asked whether he could afford the purchase, Fidels reply was inevitable. Website design, Social Media marketing and Email marketing provided by SpotHopper. Im just afraid that people would like it and they cant afford it. But Fidel wears a solid-gold Rolex these days. We went there last night after a day at the beach. This house was, in part, a wedding gift from Martha's parents and it would later prove a problem because it came with a stem injunction never to sell it. Mark once tried working at Rancho Santa Fe Country Club but quickly discovered that he preferred the opposite side of the fence. On their own, without their father. Sometimes standing on boxes. Richard visited his father regularly as a child and he grew up a full-fledged member of both families, never thinking of himself as illegitimate; illegitimacy, he says, conveys the notion of being unwanted, whereas the love and affection and the caring from all the people I feel are important, its there parents, godparents, grandparents., Richard may have received his fathers love and acknowledgment, but something almost as important was withheld him. Served with Rice or Beans or Split of Each. It took about a minute. Somebody needs to fill that office, his time, his money, his decisions. And according to Fidel Jr.'s analysis, when it comes to making decisions about the business, Mark feels he dont have to ask nobody, and Richard wants to make sure hes not going to hurt anybody. One early customer told Martha he was sure their walls were on wheels and he asked. Select One of the Following: Burrito ~ Beef Chile Colorado, Beef and Bea, Pork Chile Verde, Turkey, Machaca, Bean, Carnitas add $1.50, Carne Asada add $1.50 / Sauce and Cheese on Burritos $1.00 Extra ///// AND Select One of the Following Items: Taco (Turkey or Beef), Tamale (Turkey or Pork . I studied it, I dreamt about it: this is going to happen, this is going to happen, were going to expand here, and every six months well revise according to income. Tony's Jacal "El Campesino" Combination. include Rice, Beans, and Tortillas. He wanted to open four restaurants in one shot. Soft rolled Flour Tortilla filled with Carnitas, Guacamole and Salsa Verde. Served with Frijoles De La Olla, Tortillas. Turkey or Beef, Lettuce, Onion and Mexican Cheese in a Corn Tortilla Fried (may request Soft). add $1.00 / Served with Rice or Beans or Split of Each, Soft Taco de Carnitas and Select One of the Following Items: Taco (Turkey or Beef), Tamale (Turkey or Pork), Taquito (Turkey or Beef) (2), Chile Relleno, Flautas (Turkey or Beef) (2) , Bean Tostada (sprinkled with Chorizo), Enchilada (Turkey, Beef or Cheese), Turkey or Beef Tostada . You can have your choice of one of (5) main incredients consisting of (beef, pork, turkey, ground beef or chorizo). Crisp Corn Tortilla toped with Beans, Onions, Lettuce, Tomato, Mexican Cheese and your choice or Beef/Turkey/Ground Beef. Refried Beans and Cheddar Cheese served in a Flour Tortilla, Your choice of Red Chile Con Carne (Beef), Beef and Bean, Ground Beef, Green Chile Con Carne (Pork), Turkey, or Machaca Burrito; and with Sauce and Cheese $1.00 extra, Prepared with Guacamole and Salsa Fresca inside. sauted Vegetables and Rice, Lightly seasoned Grilled Salmon atop a Green Lettuce Mix, chunks of Spicy Mexican Sausage scrambled with Eggs. Ypolito never spoke a word of English, nor did he attend a day of school; he came to Carlsbad without money or land, yet before he died he had come to own half a city block. License in hand, he then moved to a shop in downtown San Diego, from there to Pacific Beach, then to Del Mar. pineapple salasa fresca.Advertisementif(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,600],'sandiegan_com-medrectangle-4','ezslot_2',111,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-sandiegan_com-medrectangle-4-0'); Highlighting the rest of the menu are literally dozens of memorable main course selections featuring burritos, quesadillas, enchiladass, and carne asada. They set up a line of credit and Fidel proceeded to obtain a lease on the site selected by the boys: the Carlsbad Royal Palms. . San Diego Magazine: "In North County, Tony's Jacal is legend. A very large bowl of A large bowl of beef, zucchini, squash, carrots, green-beans, corn cobette, cabbage, served with corn or flour tortillas. The early development of the business was funded exclusively in this manner (one of the first expansions was paid for with money hoarded away over a seven-year period and stashed in a cardboard jewelry box, a coffee can, and a Mexican piggy bank). To the greatest extent possible, all earnings were put aside for the purpose of a shop; everything else waited. . Lightly seasoned Grilled Salmon served with Fresh Mango Salsa, Sauteed Vegetables & Rice. Like Fidel, though, she had picked up English and spoke both languages fluently. include Rice, Beans, and Tortillas. Dine here soon. 2023 San Diego Reader. .We can loan him money! He did it, says Jay, because if the restaurant was there, we would all be there with him. Gets very crowded & sells out for bigger names so buy your tickets in advance." Add Soup (Turkey Broth) or Salad (Mexican Cabbage) for $2.00 extra. . Martha says she lost as little time as possible to childbearing. The restaurant was a . So they feed their two purposes, not only their mind they satisfy that appetite but also the human need of having material things and money to do things. Suggest an Edit, Cuisines: Caterers, Mexican, Take Out, Latin American, Fidel's Little Mexico - 607 Valley Ave, Solana Beach, Rudy's Taco Shop - 524 Stevens Ave, Solana Beach, Panera Bread - 667 San Rodolfo Dr Suite 130, Solana Beach, Bongiorno's New York Pizzeria - 524 Stevens Ave Suite 10, Urban Plates Support Center - 420 Stevens Ave Ste 150. Dough-pastry, fried, rolled in Cinnamon and Sugar (Four per order) ($7.50 with Ice Cream). (6) Mini Taquitos, 2 Flour Quesadillas, Salsa Fresca, Nachos with Stuffed Jalapeos or Texas Ts, Nachos with stuffed Jalapeos and Texas T's. I turned fifteen and he got me a car. The kitchen crew is almost I entirely Mexican and they prepare enormous quantities of food in a marvel of unmechanized labor. I wanted for people to look up to him and say, Seor Fidel. But she also wanted a house with a swimming pool, a Cadillac, a diamond ring, and the ability to travel all over the world. People laughed when they saw what we did. The paint turned black, Fidel winces, because the wood was so dry. Housed in a stunning Adobe inspired building is part of the charm of Tony Jacals lies in the comfortable atmosphere, with its high beamed ceiling and arched stained glass windows. It is a difference not lost on them; as regards the business, he says, they all feel hes a part of it, a big part of itand I think my dad feels I'm a big part., Fidel cut hair at Pendleton two or three years until switching to Miramar. She had a white blouse and she said, This is not going to come out. She had it all over her hair and she was making a scene. The woman wanted a new blouse but Mark told her theyd take care of the cleaning and that was it. Credit Cards: AE, MC, VISA, Discover. I lost most of the kids that were going to school with me to that drug. - (6) Mini Taquitos, 2 Flour Quesadillas, Salsa Fresca, Nachos with Stuffed Jalapeos and Texas Ts, Chicken, Tortilla Strips, Green Chiles. He saw me become something in it, so I guess he didn't think it was just a waste. . And he said, Why dont you guys come over and let me read that contract before you sign? He read it and he goes, Well, I could never offer you this much. I like my privacy, thats why I never moved out of Eden Gardens. Soft Corn Tortilla Tonys Jacal is less than a 1/2 mile from the Del Mar Racetrack measured from the intersection of Via de La Valle and Jimmy Durante Blvd. After yielding addition upon addition to the restaurant. Only a 1/2 mile from the Del Mar Ractrack. Beef/TurkeyCarne Asada/Shrimp served with Rice & Beans. Four Mini Items - Taco, Enchilada, Chile Relleno, Tamale served with Rice & Beans. 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