one of our family whom we haven’t seen in over a year. They were in town and called to see if we would like to meet up for lunch. We happily said yes and had a delightful time catching up. We met at this place, all looking for something informal where we could sit around talking for a few hours, without anyone kicking us out for wanting our table. We called on our expert (our son) who recommended Senor Ramon’s Taqueria in Reston (Virginia). It was the perfect place.
Top, middle and bottom right were at the Mexican restaurant (we order at the counter and food is brought to us. It was perfect weather for sitting on their patio). Middle left was one of the Aztec designs on the wall of the restaurant. Top and bottom left is a different shopping area, the Reston Town Center which is very close just down the road.
There are no photos of food this time and not sure what everyone ordered, but we enjoyed it. I do remember Gregg ordered tortilla chips and salsa for everyone to share. I had a sandwich (a bun loaded with roasted shredded vegetables - not too highly spiced - it came with excellent French Fries (they didn’t overload the plate and left you wanting more but I was very satisfied at the portion size.) There were also very tasty empanadas, again not too big or highly spiced, which I was happy about. We took those home and had them for supper. I don’t remember anything else, what their orders were. I guess we were too busy enjoying chatting.
It really was a lovely time and we are looking forward to getting together at a half-way point next time, now that the weather is warming up.
That’s all for today.
I hope your week is going well,
Thanks for stopping by.
It was a lovely get-together after such a long time. What a great Mexican restaurant!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful day. Hugs, Elke
It was indeed. Thank you Elke and you have a wonderful day also. Hugs, Denise :)
DeleteWhat a lovely visit. And this place looks like such fun!
ReplyDeleteIt was on both counts. Thanks Ginny :)
DeleteGood to catchup with people and go out for a meal, Denise. Sounds nice food,
ReplyDeleteI agree and thank you Margaret :)
DeleteGlad you had such a good time and the restaurant was ideal for the occasion.
ReplyDeleteThank you David, everything was lovely :)
DeleteSpending time with family and enjoying their company is way more important than getting pictures. I'm glad you had a good time.
ReplyDeleteVery true Ann and thank you :)
DeleteWhat a fun time! I really enjoyed reading about it.
ReplyDeleteMakes me happy you enjoyed Jenn, thank you :)
DeleteSounds wonderful to get together like that after a year!
ReplyDeleteIt was indeed, thanks Christine :)
DeleteThat sounds like a fantastic day. Its so easy to let time go by and not meet up, isn't it?
ReplyDeleteThank you Erika, it was :) and time just flies without even realizing it. It was a bit of a shock when I realized what our older family and friends had been telling us all these years, the older you get the more time flies.
DeleteOh what a fun surprise to have a meet up and lunch.
ReplyDeleteHugs cecilia
Sometimes these surprises can be the best kind :) Hugs, Denise
DeleteHave a nice day.
ReplyDeleteThank you Anne, you too :)
DeleteSounds like a fun time with family, it is always nice to try new restaurants.
ReplyDeleteTake care, enjoy your day and the week ahead.
It was and is :) thanks Eileen and I wish you the same.
DeleteI quite like Mexican but need mild! Not so good with spicy food. :-D
ReplyDeleteI found that I have developed a taste for hot food 🥵:) never used to be that way.
DeleteSeñor Ramon’s Taqueria looks like a fantastic recommendation from your son, and being able to sit out on the patio in beautiful weather makes catching up even better. I completely agree with your food philosophy, when you're so deeply caught up in good conversation and laughter, remembering what everyone ordered takes a back seat anyway. It’s so lovely that you're already planning a half-way meet-up for next time, and those leftover empanadas must have been a delicious bonus for supper!
ReplyDeleteThank you Melody, much appreciate your kind words :)
DeleteNice that you got to catch up.
ReplyDeleteThank you Hena :)
DeleteIt sounds thoroughly enjoyable, and definitely an occasion to repeat.
ReplyDeleteVery much so, thank you Janice :)
DeleteYou are so lucky to have family to meet up with. I am an only child and both my parents were only children, We have no children so I am the last of the line :-(( Sounds like you had a good day. Take care, Diane
ReplyDeleteThank you Diane and so good to see you posting again. This is my husband’s side of our family. I look forward to seeing more photographs of your African wildlife :) you take care too, Denise
DeleteThis day sounds like yesterday. We went out to dinner with our granddaughters, their mom and their other grandparent. It was our granddaughters’ 14th birthday. I meant to take pictures. Did I? No. We were too busy chatting g and eating for picture taking.
ReplyDeleteHi Linda and how wonderful that must have been. Happy Birthday to the twins on their 14th birthday. Our memories were and are the first photograph :)
DeleteThis looks like a wonderful restaurant and a great spot to connect with your family (or friends!) What a treat!
ReplyDeleteThank you Jeanie and yes, it was a real treat :)
DeleteSounds a lovely meet-up ... you can now look forward to the next one :)
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
Very much, thank you Jan :) and we will definitely look forward to the next one. All the best to you too, Denise
DeleteReston, VA I remember it well. I'm sure all the restaurants have changed over. I think there was a Ruby Tuesdays there but I'm not sure that chain exists anymore.
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful you have memories of Reston Marcia :) I asked our son and he says they did close that particular Ruby Tuesday. We used to have one near us, but that was closed too.
DeleteI love Mexican food too, but live in an area where it is a far drive to find anything good! Sounds like you had a good time visiting.
ReplyDeleteWe certainly did and our area is pretty built up so has many restaurants to choose from. We don’t make use of them that often :)
DeleteNow, I'm hungry for Mexican! I really like cheese dip and chips!
ReplyDeleteThat sounds so good Kay, need to remember cheese dip next time :)
DeleteThat was a super family reunion and the perfect place for it too!!!!!!! I love it.
ReplyDeleteThanks Sandie, we loved our time there and will no doubt be going again sometime :)
Deletesounds like you had a lovely time. Many years ago when visiting the U.S., we stayed with friends in Reston!!
ReplyDeletecheers
sherry
We did thank you, it was wonderful! That is a delightful coincidence about your friends and staying in Reston. Cheers to you to Sherry :)
DeleteHow nice to be able to meet up with family and catch up!
ReplyDeleteIt was wonderful! Thanks Ellen :)
DeleteGood company and great food. Glad you were able to catch up with some of your family.
ReplyDeleteThank you Beverley :) it certainly was a wonderful get together.
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