Yeah man, they are good. Dana is from Texas so she knows good Mexican food. She was never happy with any of the places around here until we found Hacienda El Paso. Her coworker (also a Texan) loves it too. So it must be good.

Ok, so I'm starting a running list of the places we have been talking about. On ZCarMan's suggestion, I think it would be a good idea for us to choose something off of this list for lunch at least once (twice - one columbia, one fairfax) a month. More can be added as we discuss food, but we should always try to cross one off each month.

Columbia

The Ale House
Clyde's
Iron Bridge Wine Company
Little Spice Thai
Sushi King

Fairfax

Hacienda El Paso
Tequila Grande
Madigan's Waterfront
Fuddrucker's
Blue Ridge Seafood

If I missed something or if you want something added, let me know.

I think silver diner is what its called, the one down the road from the ffx meets? Id like to try that out.

Silver Diner is alright, but they are so busy and actual table space is so limited I doubt they would be able to accommodate us.

Good point.

I actually had a good experience at Joe's crab shack thgere. Never had their seafood but its a pretty big place with good parking. The burgers were great.

Haha yeah I don't think Joe's seafood is really any good.

Build your own burger!

Tim's river shore,its in dumfries, may be a bit of a hike but its really worth it. If its a nice enough day itd be fun I think.

Tim's Rivershore

Think they have enough parking to accommodate us?

I hear there is parking in the rear. :rolleyes:

blue ridge seafood, its literally right next to my townhouse and theres tons of parking. Very good seafood at very reasonable prices.

Blue Ridge Seafood - Gainesville, VA

I'm with Shado, Kloby's has some pretty solid bbq style food, great beer (draft) selection too

A little more upscale is right next door. Facci's, which is an italian spot, has amazing woodfire pizza, decent wine bar too

Once it gets warmer, Lakefront restaurants would be cool, Tomato Palace or Clydes for some outdoor seating overlooking a lake

Clydes in Rockville is one of my favorite hidden spots. Their raw bar is the best.

hidden is a good way to describe it haha but overall a pretty fun place, it's a maze lol