I tried these spots yesterday at lunch. All to go. The first two are at the East End Market. The third is next to Jeff's Bagel Run on North Orange. In a strip mall near North Orlando (17-92). The last is on 436 near Rachel's. It was two pho places before this. Plan a was to be Parea in Maitland. They will only be open for dinner.
Papi's Burritos - In the rear. Open for a month. Only three breakfast ones to this point. I had the chorizo for $10. It came with scambled eggs (egg beaters?), potato cubes and maybe cheese. Not terribly large. Ungrilled flour tortilla. Yet, still tasty. Lots of chorizo. The liquid elements melded into a satisfying melange. Reminded me of this chicken burrito I used to love at Topp's in Altadena. I was picking at it and ended up finishing it of. Ate it in a weird way. Peeled back the outside flap. Picked at the mushy inside flap with a fork. Picked out the insides with little pieces of the tortilla. It may become my thing. The other burritos were similar. Without the chorizo. No M. 8a-3p.
Rion Poke - In the middle. They will have a sit down adjunct called Kyu Katsu Rose soon. They have around ten types of poke. I had the two scoops poke for $18. Good. I had the Hawaiian Ahi and Spicy Garlic Ono (wahoo). Ahi was very fresh. Onions and kukui nuts. The ono was firm. Hard to taste the flavor with all that sauce. Firm. They also had versions of shrimp, salmon and crab. Rice was a bit stale. They may have had some other things than poke. Seemed popular. Open for a month? One scoop was $16. I like that they close when they are out of stock. Sign of freshness. May be a Fav. No word back on if it is named for Chanel Rion.
Yummii 2 Go - Open for a week. Still in a soft opening. 11am-11pm. Very Spartan. Two kiosks. One delivery window. Many glass pick up boxes/lockers. White paint. I had the Kung Pao Chicken for $13. Big chunks of veg. Thin strips of chicken. Hot oil was in a separate container. Nothing to write home about. Fried v white rice was no price difference. Small menu. Maybe eight entrees (ie black pepper chicken), four specials, four apps (ie chicken egg rolls). A one off.
Zocalo 436 - Open for four months. Kind of gringo Mexican fare. Tacos, burritos, quesadillas, enchiladas, chimichangas, nachos, soups, etc. Some kind of beyond basic dishes like Xcaret (chicken with sausage) Chicken. One dish claimed Colombian influence. Fajitas seemed expensive at $23+. I had the Crash tacos (3) for $13. I chose hard shell and they let me do two chicken and one ground beef. Ground beef had that weird Mexican taste. Like cumin, etc. Chicken was shredded. Dry. Average size. Very little sour cream. Tomato. Lettuce. Sides of beans and rice. Rice had a soapy taste. Cilantro? Everything was too salty. Unfortunately, I learned later that the had a two taco lunch special (6 in all) for $10. They tossed in chips and salsa. I believe they painted a tree/leaf mural on one wall. Re-painted. Some kind of suspended structure (with a beam) in the middle of the ceiling. Looks a little nicer.
*I noticed that a Poblanos is replacing that Vegan Diner near Buffalo Wild Wings (near Zocalo 436). Same as Maitland? Across the street there was a Japanese Burger place that closed down a while ago. It seemed like it may be open again. The new strip mall closer to I-4 on 436 will just have fast food.
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