In this crazy world, it's always good to have your reliables - the restaurants that make you feel good, especially when you go with the people who make you feel good. I have several restaurants around town like this: West Bank Cafe, Beacon, Lombardi's, Croton Reservoir. I love trying new restaurants, but, sometimes, you just want to go to a favorite. It's like a warm hug. With food. And what's the common denomonator? Going with friends. :)
Top of my ever-reliable list is Arriba Arriba. I believe I had my first-ever margarita there and was hooked from the first sip. Of course, this was also where I first got drunk on tequila (it was not pretty), but at least I learned my lesson and now stop after one drink. They're pretty big.
Not only are the margaritas fantastic, but I also really like Arriba Arriba's food. It's warm, tasty, cheesy and doesn't use too much cilantro. And in the same way that I choose going to the same restaurants, I always choose the same dishes. Call me boring. I like to start with guacamole, then either get a shrimp quesadilla or the enchiladas. Last night was a cheese enchilada night. Well, beans and cheese. Actually, I think this was the first time I got the vegetarian option. I used to get the chicken. Next time, I might ask to get black beans on the side, since there were refried beans inside the enchilada and on the side. That's a lot of refried beans.
Another enjoyable part of Arriba Arriba is their service. Their servers are always a lot of fun (and generally really good looking). Plus, they don't rush you to try to turn over the table. I like that in a restaurant (though we try to be mindful to not overstay our welcome if there are a lot of people waiting to get in). I'll say that last night's server was a tad on the slow side. They were busy, yes, but still. After all that cheesy deliciousness, I am always WAY too full to get dessert - I want to try it someday, though. Flan is always a good thing. Flan is a reason not to be a vegan anymore...
But even if I didn't like the food, the best part about going to Arriba Arriba is that I always go with a bunch of friends. I love my friends. And I love them even more every time I see them. My heart just swells. We always have such a good time together. There's nothing better than sitting outside, enjoying beautiful weather, drinking a tasty margarita and laughing hard with your friends. Nights like that make boring days seem like a distant memory. Let's raise a glass to the faithfuls - to food, to restaurants, to cocktails and to dear friends.
Top of my ever-reliable list is Arriba Arriba. I believe I had my first-ever margarita there and was hooked from the first sip. Of course, this was also where I first got drunk on tequila (it was not pretty), but at least I learned my lesson and now stop after one drink. They're pretty big. 
Not only are the margaritas fantastic, but I also really like Arriba Arriba's food. It's warm, tasty, cheesy and doesn't use too much cilantro. And in the same way that I choose going to the same restaurants, I always choose the same dishes. Call me boring. I like to start with guacamole, then either get a shrimp quesadilla or the enchiladas. Last night was a cheese enchilada night. Well, beans and cheese. Actually, I think this was the first time I got the vegetarian option. I used to get the chicken. Next time, I might ask to get black beans on the side, since there were refried beans inside the enchilada and on the side. That's a lot of refried beans. 
Another enjoyable part of Arriba Arriba is their service. Their servers are always a lot of fun (and generally really good looking). Plus, they don't rush you to try to turn over the table. I like that in a restaurant (though we try to be mindful to not overstay our welcome if there are a lot of people waiting to get in). I'll say that last night's server was a tad on the slow side. They were busy, yes, but still. After all that cheesy deliciousness, I am always WAY too full to get dessert - I want to try it someday, though. Flan is always a good thing. Flan is a reason not to be a vegan anymore...
But even if I didn't like the food, the best part about going to Arriba Arriba is that I always go with a bunch of friends. I love my friends. And I love them even more every time I see them. My heart just swells. We always have such a good time together. There's nothing better than sitting outside, enjoying beautiful weather, drinking a tasty margarita and laughing hard with your friends. Nights like that make boring days seem like a distant memory. Let's raise a glass to the faithfuls - to food, to restaurants, to cocktails and to dear friends. 
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