Lauriol Plaza is not the place to go on friday night without a reservation -- the wait can sometimes come in hour increments -- but for good reason. Their food is delicious (I'm particularly fond of some of their seafood entrees), their margaritas are strong, and the people-watching is great. They have a fabulous roof-porch as well. As an ex-Californian, this place doesn't deliver authentic Tex-mex, but keep an open mind and you won't be disappointed.
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