15 WINTER TEXAN TIMES www.wintertexantimes.com DECEMBER 8, 2021 FREE CONE OR DISH WITH PURCHASE OF ANY COMBO MEAL Not valid with any other offers. Limited to one single cone or dish per guest. Additional toppings and/or waffle cone available at an additional cost. Must present coupon to redeem. Dine-in-only. VALID AT PHARR, MCALLEN, HARLINGEN AND BROWNSVILLE, TX LOCATIONS ONLY. EXPIRES 04/30/2022 Mission 409 N. Bryan RD. STE 104 • Mission, TX 78572 • 956-205-2940 Weslaco 1015 S. Inter. Blvd. • Weslaco, TX 78596 • 956-520-8783 WINTER TEXAN SPECIAL FREE FRIES 1/2 Basket With Park Badge © 2021 DFO, LLC. Printed in the U.S.A. At participating restaurants for a limited time only. Selection and prices may vary. While supplies last. © 2020 DFO, LLC. Printed in the U.S.A. At participating restaurants for a limited time only. Selection and prices may vary. While supplies last. 20% OFF ENTIRE GUEST CHECK One coupon, per table, per visit . Not valid on national holidays, with the 2468 Value Menu®, Super Slam™, AARP or any other coupons or promotional offers. This offer can be redeemed only once by the original recipient . Coupon has no cash value. No change returned. Taxes and gratuity not included. Alcoholic beverages not included. Selection and prices may vary. Photocopied and Internet printed or purchased coupons are not valid. No substitutions. Offer valid for dine in only. Not valid for online orders. Restrictions apply. © 2021 DFO, LLC. Offer ends 12.31.2021 *88880716* 88880716 (956) 423 - 6749 • Mon - Sat: 11am - 9pm 1101 W. Harlingen Ave • Harlingen, TX 78550 Las Vegas Cafe Since 1964 Try Our Famous Enchiladas Christmas Buffet December 25th • 11:00AM - 2:00PM (956) 782- 3200 600 Kingston Way • Donna, TX Adults $19.95 Tickets Sold at Hotel Lobby Salads, Main Course, Sides, Desserts Family-Oriented Atmosphere Full Service Bar Live Entertainment Available for Large Parties or Private Events Affordable Fresh Seafood, Sandwiches, Salads, and much more! FAMOUS FOR THE FUN KNOWN FOR THE FOOD A Real Dining Over the Water Experience OPEN DAILY FOR LUNCH AND DINNER AT 11:00 AM Located at the Foot of the Causeway in Port Isabel’s Lighthouse District 956-943-FOOD (3663) • www.PiratesLandingRestaurant.com OPEN DAILY FOR BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND DINNER AT 7:00 AM 1 Padre Blvd., South Padre Island (From Causeway Turn Right, Drive Through KOA) 956-761-PIER (7437) • www.Pier19.us I’m not a fan of lunch specials. I believe that you don’t get the same portion – or a large enough – portion. And, as y’all know, I like big portions. I, however, went against my longterm – and stubborn – belief and decided to check out one of the lunch specials at the Las Vegas Café. This long-time and highly popular restaurant in Harlingen now has me believing I’ve been wrong all these years. As I sat at the counter and ordered my plate, which included two cheese enchiladas and a pair of tacos – one beef fajita and the other carne guisada – I couldn’t help but notice the line still out front at 2 p.m. on a weekday. About six to eight people were patiently waiting for a table. But the line wasn’t stagnant as the host and servers kept people moving like a factory, but without the stressful feeling. It was a work of art. When my plate arrived, topped with fresh onions, rice and a jalapeño, and a couple cups of salsa, I was highly impressed. The plate was large and the contents on it left no white space to be seen – just food, and more food. The enchiladas were delicious. Then I bit into my fajita taco – and the tortilla as I’ve known it forever changed. I’m the guy who doesn’t understand why people wait so long in lines for tortillas. Before this day I rarely noticed any difference other than soft, or doughy or crispy. Something about these two tortillas though was clearly…special. I asked one of the kind ladies working about their tortillas. She said, “they’re the best, and they are homemade.” I humbled myself. I didn’t know what made these tortillas so special. Usually, I’m focused more on the contents, and trying to not spill them. And while the beef fajita and the carne guisada were delicious, there was something about the tortillas that made me start thinking about their value as more than just a place-holder for the food. On this day, it seemed that the tortillas enhanced the flavor of the food and vice versa. I left there happily full and contemplating what just happened. My beliefs about lunch specials had been changed, and my ignorance of tortillas had been challenged. Great lunch specials at Las Vegas Cafe
RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy MTczOTk5Mg==