This one's for the Pachecos

Yes, we have now worshiped at the altar of Charlie's Tacos! And we fully enjoyed the culinary experience, as well as the step back in time.

It's funny, in order to find it, we had to Google it...and most of the hits we got were other people's blog entries and You Tube videos about their visits to this famous icon. By piecing together all these tidbits (while being entertained by some of the old coots lamenting over the fact that Gate 2 street has been "cleaned up"..."what a &@%# shame!") we were able to find our way over there. It's funny because we use Gate 2 street all the time, and have been all around that area...but we had never turned up Park Ave. It's a scary looking one-way alley...and probably half of the shops are closed now.

At one time it was THEE happening place...but now with the gorgeous "American Village" down by the water, it is less of the hub that it used to be.

Patrick was down with the "Okinawan Crud" so he had to miss...but the rest of us (with the exception of Jake...who can never pass up pasta if it's on the menu)

got the triple combo...one beef, one chicken and one tuna. I was thinking tuna like Rubio's...but it's tuna like tuna salad...and it was yummy!






This "A" sign meant it was approved, back in the post-war era, for GI's to patronize.


I LOVE this sign...I adore all things retro. I would so love to be able to step back in time and see this place back in the day.


Just some of the local color:

These 3 guys came in wearing matching, hot pink slickers. "Touch Me" was the only English we could make out...so we're not sure why they wanted to be touched. Sorry I couldn't get a better shot...but I was not feeling very brave that day, so I had to be stealthy.

Thanks, Janette (and family) for this recommendation. We had a great time, enjoyed delicious food and we were also able to check off our weekly "eat at a new restaurant" line item!