Extreme Disappointment

I did this one a month or so ago, but I think it's appropriate to add.

Being from Chula Vista, I have had the privilege of being exposed to great mexican food. Since I left CV 5 years ago there have been places that come close to what I have grown to love from home. The noteables from Fresno, Arsenio's which used to be Albertos on Blackstone and Herndon or Alberto's, the one on Cedar and Dakota and to a lesser degree Robertito's. Those places made Fresno that much more tolerable. Another thing that made these places stand out, hours of availability!!! When it's 2 A.M. and you just left ROE or you're leaving a T.I.U. event (Shout's to Ed and Marc) there was nothing better than mexican food on the way home to devour in your drunken hunger. Which brings me to the point of all of this... SAN JOSE HAS LET ME DOWNYou would expect that, with the population of Mexican's in the area, there would be decent mexican spots to hit up during those late nights, or even during the day when you're in a hurry. I know I've only been up here for a year, but that is copius time to find somewhere to quench my thirst. Now, the people up here that I've met know 2 spots basically, La Victoria's, more commonly known as La Vic's, and Iguanas(you may have seen it on an episode of Man vs. Food). Not bad places to eat, La Vic's is a little more authentic, good burritos and enchiladas. My main beef when it comes to the food is with Iguanas. Now one of my favorite things from mexican fast food joints are Carne Asada Fries. Granted, these are more of an Mexican/American love child, however it is a staple in fresno and CV. I had yet to find one in San Jose until this Saturday, I heard from a friend that Iguanas have them, needless to say, I was juiced. Here enlies the disappointment. I should have known right away not to order them when I asked what they put on them: Fries, Carne Asada, Guacamole, Sour Cream and Cheese "SAUCE!!!!" Red flag went up, but I went against my better judgement and reluctantly ordered them. #1 YOU DON'T PUT CHEESE SAUCE ON MEXICAN FOOD!!! Even the nachos, we're not at a baseball game. #2 This was the size on a large cheese fries at your local little league field. When you're in CV, go to Moss and 3rd and visit Los Panchos or(even though they sold out a little) hit up Lolita's. Those are as big as large pizzas FOR THE SAME PRICE! I was so upset I LOST MY APPETITE. Those who know me, know this doesn't happen easily. That's about enough on Iguanas. Now on a grander scale, the biggest problem with mexican food in San Jose.There are no drive through mexican spots! I'm sorry, Taco Bell is good sometimes, but that can't compare to a Carne Asada Burrito after a long night. If anyone knows where I can find good Mexican food with a drive through in San Jose, PLEASE LET ME KNOW! So, all you Fresno and Chula folks. Don't take these luxuries for granted! You have been blessed with mexican that is A) Delicious B) Fairly Priced C) Accessible so take advantage. Please frequent (if you're in Fresno) Robertito's, Alberto's, Arsenio's and any other O's you may find. And while in CV stop by Los Panchos, Asada's, Lolita's, ROBERTO'S and although it does not have a drive through, but the quality makes up for it - Tacos El Gordo. I'm glad I got this off my chest.