ON THE BORDER:) Restaraunt review!!!

Fiesta en el Boca
Spicy Salsa, cheesy enchiladas, hot rice, and the combination of meat, lettuce and cheese melting ion tortilla shell are a staple to the Mexican food. Fresh, delicious Mexican food is a challenge to find in Michigan. Although we have Mexican Town, many people have to travel a distance to get there. On The Border, Mexican Bar and Cantina is a restaurant not only found in Novi, but has other locations in MI as well. The address is 21091 Haggerty Road, and you can make reservations at (248) 449-6114. The location in Novi, is close to my home, therefore I dined at On The Border and enjoyed it very much. The restaurant is located on top a hill on Haggerty Road. It is a terrific location because it is by many stores, which gives them steady service. Being placed on top of a hill, gives them a dominate appearance, for all to see. The look of the buildings architecture is attention grabbing. The path leading up to the building is lined with benches, flowers, and the Mexican music. The stripped awnings and large purple sign gave the essence of the bright exciting environment that we may be entering. After grabbing the large wooden doors, the colors on the inside are loud, and shocking.

The atmosphere inside is like a fiesta. Music is blaring, people are conversing and I automatically felt as if this would be a fun place. The walls were a bright blue, contrasting with all the Mexican decor on the walls. All the walls were filled with colorful plates, tiles, maracas and Mexican tools and metal works. The restaurant was filled with tables and booths, some lined with tiles others were large wooden tables. The environment was fun and inviting. The decorations may have been over exaggerated in an attempt to catch the Mexican flavor, but that is why my eyes were always interested. Along with the decor the spacing of the tables and placement was perfect. There was only a small smoking section, which I took notice too, and the bar was separate from the main dining area. All of these components made me love the place even more. Along with the splendid atmosphere came the wonderful service. The service has never been an issue at On The Border. They are always friendly, and patient to all the customers. The waiter and waitresses always the perfect spicy attitude. They are easy going and are accommodating to what the customer wants or if they want to substitute items. The food has always been fresh, with no raw or undercooked items. The cooks get the meals cooked at an efficient rate, and there is minimal wait. The menu is full of delicious choices for all types of Mexican cuisine.

Although I am not a fan of Mexican food, I always enjoy the quesadillas at On The Border. My favorite type would be the simple cheese and chicken quesadilla. The chicken I get is always fresh and never dry. There is always the right amount so I can taste it in every bite. The amount of cheese the cook puts on is always to the customers liking, never too much or lacking. You also receive a side plate with guacamole on it and another side dish of your choosing. The meal is like a fiesta, with every flavor and color. The plate I had may have had a not so spicy meal,
but was still colorul, and tasty.

Starting with the appetizers, which include over ten items, not including the soups and salads. The menu then dives into the everyday meals which consist of the tacos, fajitas, and enchiladas. The menus is filled with other options of meats, meals, drinks and lunch options which are smaller portions. Prices of the food varies depending upon your order, however On the Border always has specials. When I went there the special going on, make your own combo meal. This consisted of picking a soup or salad, with an enchilada, taco, or the classics all for only $7. After the meal is the best part, dessert. On the Border has a variety of choices for all tastes. The selection of sides, was tremendous and I could not believe how many choices they had. It ranged from beans, chips, rice, corn, corn bread, and many more. By seeing this I realized that the restaurant wants to have something for everyone. The children’s menu is offered and does not contain just Mexican food, but a variety of American food as well. The desserts are well priced too and come in large portions. Also located on the menu are nutritional and allergen info. I believe the most helpful part of the menu is where they put stars to show the favorites, the menu was filled with stars which showed me exactly what I needed to know. The restaurant offers road side take out, and will walk your order out to your car. I would recommend everyone try out this delicious Mexican dining.

Ratings (1Bad-5 Great)
Price- $ $ $ $ 4
Service- * * * * * 5
Food- ! ! ! ! . 4 1/2


http://www.ontheborder.com/

http://www.ontheborder.com/menu/default.asp?Unit_ID=0010170044&state=MI

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restaraunt review...

So i went to my restaraunt over break that i wanted to do for my review, now i have to start it!!! Im having alittle trouble starting it off and putting links on the blog so if anyone could be of assistance that would be great!!! thanks a bunch:):)

break

So this thanksgiving break went awesome!!!! My friends came back form college so i got tos pend alot of time with them!!!! It was great catching up and being together finally after a long time of seperation. Thats what is great about holidays is that it gives everyone a chance to come together!! The one downfall about this break is that I was so distracted and procrastinated that im waiting till the last minute to do my homeowrk..... so i gotta go get started:)

THANKSGIVING

yesterday was thanksgiving!! the start to the holiday season :) every year me and my sibling watch the parade on our TV and just relax in the morning. This year along wiht most years thanksgiving is celebrated at our house, which i love. It was ooo fun this year. Me andmy family had agreat dance party where we tought the adults the dances us teens would do like the cupid shuffle & what not. While they showed us "the bump" haha W ealso love to play cards so we had a great game of euchre going and intense game of spoons!! Our food was delicious, but for us we end up getting more excited about the dessert choices than the real meal. We had about 5 differnt choices of desserts just in pies/ cakes. No wonder you gain 10lbs over this break:)

class??

Today I had class.... the day before thanksgiving!!!! I remember in high school we would have like the week off. I fortunatly only had one class today but I know others who had more. Thankfully it is the break now, however I know it will not feel lkie one. I have alot of homework and projects due all in the same week. I will be working hard all this break on homework and what not so i do not have to do it all at once. Now that thanksgiving is tomorrow I will be able to listen to christmas music without feeling weird. It is now close enouhg to the holiday:)

santas!

So today I read in my newfeed that the Santas at the mall are wanting approval to get he H1N1 shot. Theya re scared that with all the children this year, hand sanitizer will not be enough. I mean i understand their fear and think they probably should. My issue with this is if a parent knows their kid is sick or has the swime lu, why on earth would they take them out anyway. Especially to a public place like the mall. going to see santa were there will be tons more kids. I juts hope this holiday season doesnt make anything worse.

behind:(

So i relaized after class today that I was alittle behind on my blogs, and need to catch up so I can get a good grade:) This past week however has been so stressful and emotional for me. On Thursday my grandma had a heart attck. Ann almost passed, and the following day my dad had on!!! how unlucky is that, and it was the week of Friday the 13 haha, but i dont believe in that so it doesnt matter. They are both perfectly well now and home safe:) But this is a new week and im starting over and getting everything under control!!

HOLIDAYS!!

I'm so exicted thta 100.3 is finally playing christamas music. MAny people think it is weird that I listen to the christmas music before its actually thankgiving. However I dont agree, I do not listne to everyday, but it just makes me happy to hear it so i will listen everyonce and while. This time of year is my favorite!. I drive down Hines Drive to get to school and now all the Lights are up for their annual show they hold each year. Where they line the roads wiht all differnt light scenes and set ups for miles and you bring your car through and look at all of them :) ITS THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR

behind...

SO i hav not writtne on my blog in a while. I have just been so busy with everything going on. I am now an official part of Delta Phi Epsilon and am soo excited. This commitment has me always busy and doing someting. I also have been babaysitting alot lately for this family and am super happy about it. I get payed really well and the kids are terrific. On top of all that i got school, which is killing me. I have papers and projects due in my classes all at the same time. The holidays are coming up soon though which makes ,me supper excited!! My birthday was last weeek and it was an awesome day!! i spent it with my family and got alot of great gifts:)