So evidently I'm anti-cooking today because after we headed out for Saturday Excursion #2, we were easily coaxed into stopping at one of our favorite Mexican restaurants for dinner. Our youngest declared it was her "special day" since she signed up for dance class and got tap shoes, and we agreed.
La Hacienda is on Oak Heart Rd. in Myrtle Beach and has recently topped our list for tacos. It's got the same predictable menu as is found in most Mexican restaurants in North and South Carolina. A #11 is a taco, burrito and enchilada. If ever we're not sure if a restaurant is part of this "franchise" (by different names) we call and ask if the #11 is what we think it is. We're rarely surprised.
This establishment is in a strip mall anchored by Piggly Wiggly. My experience with such places is that while they may offer some great food, they don't necessarily put forth the best in atmosphere. That's not the case with La Hacienda, though. There's a beautiful mural along one whole side, a "sky" on the ceiling and fun architectural arches throughout. The tabletops appear to be granite. While it doesn't have an upscale feel, it's definitely nice. My children enjoy the fountain in the center of the seating.
To start our meal, I got a big BIG margarita, on the rocks with no salt. I later, happily, discovered that it was ordered during Happy Hour and that mother was only $2.50. Had I known that earlier, I would have ordered another!
A true love of our family's is the queso dip for the chips. It's delicious melted white cheese with very mild seasonings. The kids have never gotten a hot spot. For my entree I got the standard Quesadilla Relleno, which is a quesadilla with cheese, chicken (or beef) and refried beans. On the side is rice, lettuce, tomato, sour cream and guacamole. As usual, it was fantastic!
Hubby got...you guessed it...a #11 with a beef taco, beef burrito and cheese enchilada. For him, it's comfort food and never disappoints. He was pleased.
The ladybugs got one cheese enchilada and one chicken and cheese enchilada. There were very little leftovers.
The service at this restaurant has always been very pleasant and accurate. My only complaint tonight is that the toilet was broken, but that's never been the case before. I don't feel like it's a sign of their maintenance level. The minute I brought it to the management's attention, someone went in there to take a look.
Our total was $37 with tip.
I give this dinner a very solid momorable mention. We will return time and time again whether it be to eat in or take out!
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