Mmm-yoso!!! Suzy Q’s Diner (Escondido)

Suzy Q's, how are you?

(Thanks for stopping by to read mmm-yoso!!!  Cathy is writing a short post today.  Kirk got caught up in something at work and Ed — from Yuma — is also crazy busy.)

I somehow was on one of the one way streets in Escondido earlier this year, took a turn to try to find my way back to some sort of familiar landmark and was stopped at the signal light on Juniper at East 2nd and noticed this building.  Eventually, I brought The Mister here, so we could try out the food. IMG_6115This definitely is an original building spanning the block.  Now it is broken into separate storefronts: Suzy Q’s, a small Mexican Restaurant, a Mexican Bakery (Panaderia Oaxaqueña) as well as a Laundromat. I couldn’t research what it used to be, but did discover that Suzy Q’s has been open since January and is family owned.IMG_6105The decor is 50’s style with corresponding music being played overhead.  The menu is kind of kitschy, with some silly names for items (the Jed Clampett omelet, Patsy Cline, Jailhouse Rock, Milton Berle, Ricky Ricardo, Mickey Rooney, Dean Martin, Patty Page…then again, these names may not mean anything to you.  I digress)

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I had low expectations, which were quickly dashed.IMG_6095Monte Cristo (chalkboard special, so no silly name) ($11.49). Wow, this was great.  A ham and cheese sandwich on a hearty white bread, dipped in egg and fried, like French Toast, topped with some powdered sugar and served with some great blackberry preserves, fruit and a spinach salad. Quality, thick ham, quality cheese…really great.IMG_6101IMG_6104This is the ‘Bye Bye Birdie’ ($7.99).  Holes cut into two thick pieces of white toast, an egg dropped into the hole and cooked to my request (easy); all of it topped with a really great sausage gravy.  Served with Country Potatoes, and either bacon or sausage, this was another winner.  A great meal.  So glad I took the wrong turn and discovered this gem.

Suzy Q’s Diner 258 E. 2nd (at Juniper) Escondido 92025  Closed Mondays.  Open Tues-Thurs 7-3, Fri 9-9, Sat-Sun 7-3

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