El Charrito is located off of the El Camino Real in San Carlos, California. The blue and white building is attractive and the marquee offers the usual selection of tacos, burritos and quesadillas. However, this does not begin to do justice to the selection of food that they offer. If you are an aficionado of Mexican food, when you look at the menu you will think you are in Heaven. The range of selections is mind-boggling. They offer chorizo, steak, chicken, beef tongue, tripe, pork, and fish tacos, as well as cerviche tostados, and crispy beef tacquitos – not your usual Mexican chain restaurant fare. Reviewers are ecstatic about this restaurant. For breakfast you can select Huevos Rancheros, a chorizo breakfast burrito, or ham and eggs, chicken and eggs, or beef and eggs. For lunch you have your choice of the many varieties of tacos, burritos, and quesadillas. The dinner selection is just as varied, offering several grilled, marinated, or breaded fish and shrimp platters, as well as carne aside, and barbequed pork. The prices are low to moderate and there is a child's menu. Non-alcoholic beverages are served, including Mexican Coke, non-alcoholic sangria, and a variety of juices.

Inside, the décor is pleasant and clean, with a number of tables in the main room. A television is provided so that patrons can view their favorite sports events. The white walls are accented with a variety of brightly colored paintings. The dining area is adjacent to the food preparation area which is essentially open to viewing, being shut off only by a low screen. There is a back room for larger groups and parties. This restaurant has been in operation for 13 years, and is loved by its regular patrons. If you love true Mexican food, you can't go wrong with El Charrito.




Rangoon Ruby is an upscale Asian fusion restaurant and bar that specializes in mouthwatering Burmese cuisine. It is located at 445 Emerson Street in downtown Palo Alto, California which establishes it as a part of the fast-paced Silicon Valley. Started in 2012, Rangoon Ruby's menu is influenced by Chinese, Indian, and Thai cooking that compliments the genuinely breathtaking Burmese menu. The restaurant is head up by chefs Win Aye and Win Tin, both who used to cook for Burma Superstars.

Rangoon Ruby has two delicious menus, one for lunch, which is between 11:30 AM and 2:30 PM, and one for dinner, which for Monday through Sunday is 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM but on Friday and Saturday is from 5:00 PM to 10:30 PM. The lunch menu is in a lot of ways similar to the dinner menu except that it's full of selections that are tailored for an overall lighter meal and it's entrees come with a complimentary serving of Jasmine rice. The dinner menu, on the other hand, has a more robust selection and has the addition of the desert menu with five exquisite choices including Sweet Sticky Rice and Coconut Pudding. 

From delectable appetizers like Salt and Pepper Calamari and Northern Fried Tofu to savory entrees like Rangoon Lemongrass Chicken and Pumpkin Salmon Stew there is enough alternatives for just about everyone to choose from. They also have a great amount of choices for those that prefer a vegetarian meal along with several noodle and rice sides.

The restaurant decor is classy and sophisticated with a marble bar, elegant chandeliers, and white tablecloths; it includes several TVs and iPads for customer's use. Even with a luxurious setting the pricing is moderate and affordable for the college set and beyond. Rangoon Ruby encourages table reservations which can be made on their website.