California

Any good restaurants in Pacifica/Half Moon Bay?

3 posts · Aug 11, 1992 to Aug 14, 1992

Vivian A.TOSHIBA America MRI, South San Francisco, CAAug 11, 1992

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James J.Sun Microsystems, Mt. View, Ca.Aug 11, 1992

Vivian A. wrote:
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>OK, back in HMB, there's a fair Mexican Restaurant called "Tres Amigos"
>on Highway 1 and Kelly Ave.  Casual, and reasonably priced.  Look for
>combination plates in the $7-10 range.

As I remember it, Tres Amigos is mainly just a taqueria, although it's been a couple of years and they may have added some dishes.  As I recall, they had okay burritos and tacos, and good steak and chicken plates. I used to stop here on evening drives from San Francisco to Santa Cruz.

Until I discovered that the decrepit, run-down drive-in restaurant right next door to Tres Amigos served _really great_ burritos (sorry, can't remember the name).   Then I stopped going to Tres Amigos.  This other place looks like you could pick up ptomaine just by breathing the air, but I never had any problems and the burritos, as stated earlier, were superior.

Sharen R.Lockheed Missiles and Space Co.Aug 14, 1992

Vivian A. wrote:
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>My favorite spot to eat in the area is the Shorebird Restaurant in
>Princeton-by-the-Sea, about 5 miles north of HMB.

they also have a _great_ brunch on sundays - the ladies get a flower

>Further north, one comes to the Moss Beach Distillery.  Perched on
>the edge of a cliff overlooking the water, Moss Beach serves up a
>variety of seafood.

check on their opening times - they have a nice bar area too that serves up quick foods and appetisers - note: the place used to be known as a rum-runners stop - it has some great history
>
>In Montara, another 5 minutes or so up from Moss Beach, the ever-
>popular Chart House stands guard over the south end of Montara State
>Beach.

mixed emotions about this place - personnally think its overrated
>
>San Benito House, right on Main St. in HMB.

food is good - San benito is the old name for HMB
>limited seating.  The clam chowder is decent.
>