I just had dinner from the Pupuseria/”Restaurante El Salvador” and it made me think of how much I love a couple of my favorite holes in the wall in Provo. The first is the aforementioned El Salvadorian wonder. It’s a good way to get full on some good food on the cheap. For example, if you walk in and get a couple pupusas to go, you’re shelling out $3.20 +tax and you will be beyond full when you’re done eating them. Plus, it doesn’t have the negative “outcomes” that eating Beto’s gives me. Anyway. Good stuff.
The other is a little Chinese/Vietnamese place called “Saigon Cafe.” The owner’s 14-year-old mans the cash register and often waits the tables. It’s a complete mom-and-pop (though I’ve never seen a “pop,” just the mom and her kids) establishment. My wife and I would often spend $4.25 (after tax, even!) on the combo plate special of the day, split it between the two of us, and leave full. Again, you’re not giving up good food to eat at this budget either. Bite for bite, I’d take it over Panda Express or any of the other chains.
I decided to include some maps to the 2 places and, again, recommend any Provo residents or visitors to stop by some time.
February 19th, 2007 at 12:52 pm
You never see the Dad huh? Sounds more like a Pop and exploited family slave joint. :baaaah dum cshhhhhhh!
February 23rd, 2007 at 4:47 pm
There are relatively few things I miss since leaving Provo. 1st is the plethora of cute girls. But a close 2nd is Saigon Cafe. That kid was so great, and the Egg Drop soup is to die for.
February 23rd, 2007 at 4:49 pm
Amen Sorensen. I believe I owe Saigon to you, right?
April 3rd, 2007 at 6:44 pm
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