Carmina is traveling to the United States to spend time with her family. My dad planned a family gathering for Mother's Day at their favorite Pinoy restaurant . Since reservations aren’t possible, we arrived an hour early to ensure we could get a table for twelve before everyone else showed up. As my dad approached Isla Grand , the branch we visited in Pleasant Hills, California , the host at the door said they could prepare a table for twelve at five o'clock. Later, the server called my dad's name and guided us to our table. The place was bustling with people enjoying meals and celebrating Mother's Day. On our first visit to Isla Grand, I was captivated by the décor, noticing many native items that gave the place a fancy yet authentic Filipino feel. They usually have a live band, but unfortunately, there was no entertainment the night we went. My family had spoken highly of Isla Grand and encouraged us to try the Filipino dishes we’ve been missing from back home. Lech...
Carmina was craving for Mexican food. She decided to purchase from La Carnita Modern Mexican Cantina since she had some tortilla at home. I had ordered their La Comida B includes Meat of choice plus rice and 1 side dish. My order was Grilled Chicken with Burrito Rice and Grilled Elotes (corn) for PHP 309.00 ($5.33). Not recommended to get their Burrito Wrap because it is small there is no way you'll get full. Probably need to add something else with your order for PHP 299.00 ($5.16). Yet it is best to get the Chimichanga Grande choice of Beef and Ala Bomba for PHP 339.00 ($8.84). Carmina had shared her food with the family member who had the Burrito Wrap made our own taco/buritto by using our tortillas at our home. This was my first time trying grilled chicken from a Mexican restaurant yet it wholesome good smelling up your home with soft and juicy and what more adding the Grilled Elotes sauces (salsa, hot sauce, white sauce with pesto and sour cream) that came with it....