I knew it’d still be raining today, so when trying to decide on the restaurant for a blogger lunch, I had one request: easy parking!
Ameena suggested the Century City Mall and Deb recommended Pink Taco as a meeting point.
Ya can’t miss it!
Decided not to make any additional wet steps and headed right inside.
Loved the fun and kitschy decor!
The gorgeous, tank-topped waitress (this place is reminiscent of Hooters in that way) seated us in a HUGE booth…
…and plopped down a PAIL of freshly fried corn chips, which I promptly sunk my hand in.
Grilled Farmers Market Vegetable Burrito ($12)
Stuffed with peppers, rice, beans, squash…even without cheese, it was really flavorful!
Came with a side salad of mixed greens, avocado, red peppers + onion, roasted pepita seeds
I packed half the burrito to bring back to Abe, and filled up on chips n salsa – probably about 3 or 4 handfuls worth?
They brought gifts! Bloggers are so thoughtful 
Deb picked some fresh citrus from her trees, and gave us each a reusable bag
Ameena and her daughter Maya baked Magic Bars
I asked 4x what was in them and I’ve forgotten once again. Butter, sugar, chocolate, and ???
I DO know they’re gluten-free!
And DELICIOUS! Sorry, Pink Taco, no dessert menu necessary!
Totally worth braving the rain for lunch with these lovely ladies. Not only are they proficient bloggers, but amazing people in general. If you’re looking for a good Christmas gift, please consider the Blogger Calender Deb put together, benefiting cancer research.
The babes on it are just as hot as the ones at Pink Taco!
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LOVE the decor!! Fun meet up.
Sounds like a great time! Those bars look insanely delicious!
That burrito looks F-A-B-U-L-O-U-S!! And so does this lunch with amazing ladies. I would LOVE some of those Magic bars. How thoughtful and delicious.
Ameena always discredits her baking skills. I have absolutely no idea why. Those magic bars look fantastic!
I’m glad you girls had a good time! Although the weather looks less than stellar…
Pllleeeeease get Ameena’s recipe! They look sooo delish!!!
I made magic bars for the first time last night! They were delicious, but confirmed a suspected coconut allergy — my legs, arms, and throat itched for several hours after I ate them!
When are you going to have a blogger meet up in Chicago already?!?
i know!!! i have gotta get my ass there…..definitely when it’s warm there!
So jealous that you frequently get to do lunch with Ameena! I need to get that recipe from her cause they look sooo good.
Um…so what’s with the name of this place? Pretty funny, if you ask me.
yes – it caused quite a controversy in scottsdale!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pink_Taco#Name_controversy
Thanks for the link! If I ever go there, I am ordering The Hole Enchilada!
(*Straightens tie*) Thank you! Good night!
Ha- walking E has a point- remember the “euphemism” I used in referring to the name Pink Taco? I won’t repeat it on this rated PG blog.
Her other ingredient was coconut- that actually is the MAGIC ingredient- I told her the bars are worthy of their own post- they’ll go viral like Mrs Peas balls
And finally thank you so much for a wonderful lunchdate- I always enjoy talking to you two. You’re both so easy-going and fun and real. And thank you ever so much for the calendar shout out! I still have a few that people can order!
By the way, your camera is FIERCE- those closeups are really gorgeous. And yes, you’re right about the Hooteresque waitresses
i’d love the recipe for those gluten free magic bars!
I went to the one in Scottsdale and we spent pretty much the whole time making dirty jokes…
I LOVE the decor of that place. The controversy is actually hilarious- I think that it’s just clever and kind of sensational!
Haha, I feel like I could get in trouble for reading this post at work. For being a hooters-type restaurant though, the food sounds really good! I love a veggie burrito.
I remember reading a lot about this restaurant when Lindsay Lohan was dating the owner
Looks yummy!
Awww, looks like so much fun!!! I need to go to California more so I can see you guys
Also, I don’t think I’m mature enough to go to a Pink Taco without laughing incessantly.
always had good food there, but the service was the worst restaurant service i ever had IN. MY. LIFE. last time, so alas it’s been awhile
chips + salsa sound soooo perfect for this weather!
i read ameena’s blog + she better cough up that recipe!
they seemed to have improved a lot – she was very compensating!
She sure was with my “is there oil in that? Sauce on the side. Cheese on the side. bla bla bla” routine.
She was great.
I went to a restaurant by the same name in Las Vegas … is it a chain?
yes! i believe they do have a vegas location.
Please !!the recipe for the magic bars!!!is it the one with the condensed milk???if so then booo for me, I cannot do dairy like that anymore.too rich, but I was hoping for a Christmas miricle on a different recipe.But I will still make them for my kids:)))))Share share!!
PS…pink taco???what a name !!
the magic bars recipe is on the post following this one: http://theactorsdiet.wordpress.com/2010/12/21/pied-piper/
Muahahahah! Ameena shared the recipe with me muahahahah!. And yes, it’s condensed milk. If you are really really nice to her, perhaps she’ll share it with you guys!
And PS I tried to ‘Debify’ it aka make it healthier. Huge fail. Needs to be high in fat and calories to be THAT good.
i need to move to LA so i can do things like this with people like you!
yes, please move to LA!!! or at least come visit