Reviews from June 2010

Xooro

Submitted by cathytran on Fri, 06/25/2010 - 4:28pm

Xooro...  premium Spanish fritters?  Sorry, but I disagree.  This little shop recently opened at the Westfield Shopping Center in Mission Valley.  While I was looking at their "products" on their website, I wanted to try one of their treats.  Each looked delicious.  When we got to their store, we discovered that some of the treats were already made.  I was expecting them to make it when I placed my order.  To me, it should have been warm, but instead, I got a cold Xooro.  The Triple Chocolate ($4.40) consisted of a chocolate filled regular

Senor Mango's

Submitted by cathytran on Tue, 06/15/2010 - 10:20am

One of my favorite Taste of Adams Avenue stops was Senor Mango's.  (They're actually located on 30th Street.)  We tried the Pineapple Juice and Watermelon Juice.  Both were cold and refreshing.  Absolutely delicious!

They also offer smoothies, fruit salads, yogurt, cottage cheese, acai, and even tortas.  There is a second location in Escondido.  The weather is heating up, so stop by for a cooling treat!

Pineapple & Watermelon Juices

Viva Pops

Submitted by cathytran on Mon, 06/14/2010 - 12:09pm

While standing in line for Lestat's last month, I noticed Viva Pops across the street and wondered if they were any good.  So I was quite excited to find out that they were part of Taste of Adams Avenue.  Lavender Lemonade sounded different and it certainly was...  a little funky.  Strawberry Basil was absolutely delicious!  Even though I didn't really notice the basil, this treat was full of strawberries and is a must try!  Their pops are $2.50 each (I think we received smaller sized pops to try), are organic, and come in a variety of unique flav