Los Arroyos Mexican Restaurant @ Camarillo Premium Outlet

I was introduced to Mexican food during my university days and I have fallen in love with it ever since. Perhaps is the fragrance refried beans or the well seasoned BBQ meat that tantalizes my taste buds every time I bite into it...

Los Arroyos which means "little rivers" in Spanish is a family owned restaurant that started in 1999 at Santa Barbara. The Arroyos's family prepares Mexican cuisine like no others using authentic recipes that have passed down over generations. 

Diners are required to order at the counter and the menu & specials are posted on the wall for easy reference

The restaurant has a salsa bar, allowing diners to taste all the different types of sauces

Mexican food would not be complete without the classic guacamole 

The quintessential Mexican delicatessen. These triangle cut tortilla chips are made fresh everyday, ready to be dip into the different types of sauces.

There are many varieties of salsa sauces to choose from at the bar. Pico de gallo, which is also known as salsa fresca are made from raw tomatoes, lime juice, chili peppers, onions and cilantro leaves. While, Salsa Negra contained dried chili, oil and garlic. 

Burrito Mojado - Los Arroyos's most popular wet burrito are filled with grilled steak, black beans topped with salsa roja. It also came with some rice, guacamole and sour cream.This burrito was wonderfully rustic with sufficient sauces to keep it moist.

Tacos al Pastor - two soft tacos served together with grilled seasoned pork, pineapple and onions on homemade corn tortillas. The meat were juicy with sufficient amount of heat.

Flavorful and filling Tortilla Soup

We were all blissfully appeased by Los Arroyos's authentic recipes.

Verdict : TOTALLY SMITTEN

Lure Fish House @ Camarillo, Los Angeles

After a whole day of shopping at Camarillo Premium Outlet, we were looking forward to our meal at Lure Fish House. The restaurant specializes in Mesquite charbroiled seafood. Mesquite is a form of hardwood, which is notable for its aromatic wood, creating a sweet and rich flavor.

This thick chowder consists of clams, potatoes, onions, all stewed together to yield a bowl delicious and traditional New England Clam Chowder

Lobster Tail Spinach Dip - This cheesy, garlicky seafood dip is truly one of its kind.

Best Calamari Ever - Fresh squids lightly battered, served together with Chupotle Aoili and Thai Chili Sauce.

Live Maine Lobster served at its very best

Charboiled Grilled Swordfish accompanied by cilantro corn salad and black bean.  

Idago Trout Almondine - Broiled with light butter and toasted almonds. Served together with pineapple  coleslaw and steamed spinach

All the appetizers we ordered was a Bang, each has it own unique flavors, setting new standard for our seafood culinary experiences in California. 

Verdict : SOMEWHAT SMITTEN