CORRALITOS, CALIFORNIA
is a community located within Santa Cruz County, and approximately 2500 people live there. There are several residents who have celebrity status, including Petra Merz, the famous spelunker, and Jack Tremail, the CEO of Atari. Some of the area attractions are located in nearby Watsonville, and they include the beautiful Spring Hills Golf Course, the Manresa Uplands Campground, and the Mount Madonna County Park, among many others. Should you be visiting Corralitos, its zip code of 95076, or its surrounding cities anytime soon, these are our absolute favorite restaurants, diners, bars, and lounges in the area. Enjoy!
♦ The Green Valley Grill ♦
The Green Valley Grill is a truly superb seafood restaurant. It would be very hard to find a Californian style seafood dining establishment better than this one! Many of the locals simply know it as GVG. We love coming in for a hearty calimari steak sandwich, and a nice fresh salad. The chefs at this restaurant really know how to season everything to perfection. There isn't a single item on the menu that we wouldn't recommend to you, and you can trust that we've tried them all! You can find The Green Valley Grill on Penny Lane between South Green Valley Road and Aspen Way in nearby Watsonville.
♦ Cilantros ♦
Cilantros is a very nice Mexican restaurant that we've come to rely on for fabulous shrimp and seafood dishes, generously sized burritos and enchiladas, and great sauces and cheeses smothering everything! It's irresistible! They start off your meal with a big bowl of warm chips and flavorful salsa, and we can vouch for the fact that they're the best around. We really love the fresh margaritas here. And dining in such a nicely decorated and clean atmosphere is always a pleasure. You can find this wonderful Mexican restaurant on Main Street near the intersection with South Green Valley Road, in nearby Watsonville.
♦ Miyuki Restaurant ♦
Miyuki Restaurant has captured our attention because they've got the freshest and best prepared sushi in town! We'd put this one up against any Japanese restaurant in the Santa Cruz area and we're certain they'd win. The ambiance is very comfortable and elegant, and it's kept very clean and sparkling. The bento boxes are a great deal and they're also a very generous portion, and we also love the sashimi dishes, and of course all the traditional sushi rolls. Watching the sushi chefs create our meal is a true pleasure. You can find Miyuki Restaurant on East Lake Avenue between Brewington Avenue and Beck Street, in nearby Watsonville.
♦ Jalisco Restaurant ♦
Jalisco Restaurant has been one of our favorite Mexican restaurants for quite some time now, and this location in Watsonville is really wonderful. If you're seeking traditional Mexican food, this isn't the place for it, as this is more of a California style Mexican fare. Our favorite things on the menu are the chiles rellenos, the cheese enchiladas, and the chicken and beef fajitas! They've also got some of the most flavorful guacamole that you'll ever try. We really love the casual atmosphere, but they've got a great fireplace too! You can find Jalisco Restaurant on Main Street near the intersection with West 5th Street, in nearby Watsonville.
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♦ Red Apple Cafe ♦
Red Apple Cafe is one of our favorite breakfast stops in Corralitos. They've got fabulous Eggs Benedict, and also a wide array of omelettes that will really please your tastebuds. They've got some really great pancakes and potatoes here too! If you love large portions, you'll be very happy with the amount that they serve you here. And did we mention how good the coffee is? It's superb. We highly recommend this place for breakfast! You can find Red Apple Cafe on Auto Center Drive near Arthur Road, in Watsonville.
♦ Round Table Pizza ♦
How could we not mention Round Table Pizza? These places are a true Californian tradition, and we love this one in Watsonville. It's very family friendly and great for the kids, and best of all they've got the kind of old fashioned pizza that everybody loves. The dough is completely made from scratch on the premises, and they've got a supreme blend of cheddar, provolone, and mozzarella that is just perfect. You can find this Round Table Pizza location on Main Street near the intersection with South Green Valley Road in Watsonville.
♦ Sushi Garden ♦
Sushi Garden is one of the most affordable, and also one of the best, sushi restaurants that you'll ever come across. It's tucked away in a shopping center, but don't let that exterior fool you. The food is simply fantastic. We love the variety of the rolls, and they're very generously sized too. The baked rolls are so good, and their tempura is done very well too. You really get a lot of food for your money, especially during your lunch hour. Our highest recommendations would be the Midori Michi and the Bamboo Curtain. You can find Sushi Garden on Main Street near the intersection with Pennsylvania Drive, in Watsonville.
♦ Jack in the Box ♦
Jack in the Box is a California tradition, and we love the fact that you can just stop in to the drive-thru for a really quick snack or lunch during a really busy day. There's nothing faster than this out there, and of course the burgers and fries are really great! We love their Jumbo Jack best of all. The staff at this location is always very friendly and they put a little extra care into making great burgers and fast food fare. You can find this Jack in the Box location on South Green Valley Road between California 152 and Green Meadow Drive in Watsonville.
♦ Erik's DeliCafe ♦
Erik's DeliCafe is one of the cutest and kitschiest restaurants that you'll find in thee Corralitos-Watsonville area. We love the farm style decor, the Americana vibe, and best of all the old fashioned service that really makes you feel like you're an appreciated customer. They've got wonderful sandwiches and soups here, and we love stopping in for lunch any day of the week! You can find Erik's DeliCafe on South Green Valley Road between Green Meadow Drive and California 152, in nearby Watsonville.
♦ Togo's ♦
Togo's is indeed a chain restaurant, but we just love it. It's of course centered around their delicious sandwiches, and there's just nothing better than stopping into Togo's during a hard working day for your lunch hour, and choosing your breads, your meats, your veggies, your sauces... watching them craft the perfect sandwich for you... and then sitting down and knowing that you're continuing the tradition that began back in 1968! This place is a taste of the past, with the quality of the past too, and we just love it. You can find Togo's on Main Street near the intersection with South Green Valley Road, in nearby Watsonville!
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