Fidels East opened in Escondido in April, 1980. Green Chiles, Onion, Tomatoes and Cheese. Your choice of Cheddar Cheese/Beef & Mexican Cheese/Turkey & Mexican Cheese filled with lettuce and onion, wrapped in a soft Corn Tortilla topped with savory Mole Sauce and Cheese. The residents of Eden Gardens watch from the roadside as the cars wind their way around the potholes and up the main street. whereupon the food is taken out front to be served usually by Anglos. Martha never discussed the sale with her parents, telling herself, Im going to sell it to better myself. But in truth, she says, We were coming to nothing. I was involved, where was I going to go with my business? And when he was asked whether he could afford the purchase, Fidels reply was inevitable. . Taco (Turkey or Beef) and Enchilada (Turkey, Beef or Cheese). The restaurants interior bears witness to this amalgamation and rooms branch off rooms in a wholly haphazard fashion; every part of the restaurant has done past duty in other capacities, be it kitchen, bar, lounge, storage room, or office, and the references employees use for some sections recall functions long since discarded, such as the bedroom once Marks bedroom. I was really pleased. Tomatoes, Queso Fresco, Sour Cream, Avocado. The two drove to the appointment with their backer in silence and when the time came to sign, they announced that though the money was more than adequate, they had decided to stay with their dad. Fidel Jr.s goal in life is to get it all done by the time hes thirty or thirty-one. I bought a little plate, make something warm and Ill heat it up myself. Then, Send four bowls. Then it got bigger and bigger. After gassing up in Solana Beach, he headed out Via de la Valle toward Escondido. A crisp bowl-shaped Flour Tortilla filled with Lettuce, Turkey or Shrimp, Tomatoes, Avocado, and Hard-Boiled Egg sprinkled with Cheese. . Served with Rice and Beans. In midafternoon he would drive to Eden Gardens and work there until closing the bar at 2:00 a.m. All Fidels earnings were plowed back into his business, and when at one point his car stopped running, he hitchhiked from job to job because he couldnt afford money for repairs. Open at first only on weekends, the modest establishment could seat just 26 persons. Open at first only on weekends, the modest establishment could seat just 26 persons. Carne Asada, Fries, Salsa Fresca, Guacamole, Chipotle Sour Cream, Cheese and Frijoles de la Olla. Tonys Jacal Mexican Restaurant (5), 621 Valley Ave. (Eden Gardens), Solana Beach (858-755-2274). . Yet the abbreviated account makes it difficult to grasp fully the extent of this helping out When they were kids, remembers Mark, their presence in the restaurant was required, and time for playing with friends was the scarcest of commodities. Served with Rice, Beans & Tortillas. I didnt consider it work because I was with it all the time.. Served with sauteed vegetables and Frijoles De La Olla. And he said, Why dont you guys come over and let me read that contract before you sign? He read it and he goes, Well, I could never offer you this much. In school they have tried to maintain the same lifestyle they have been able to finance with their salaries of up to $18,000, and as the bills begin mounting, rather than economize they have always chosen to quit school and return to work at the restaurants. pineapple salasa fresca.Advertisementif(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,600],'sandiegan_com-medrectangle-4','ezslot_2',111,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-sandiegan_com-medrectangle-4-0'); Highlighting the rest of the menu are literally dozens of memorable main course selections featuring burritos, quesadillas, enchiladass, and carne asada. filled with Squash, Zucchini, Portobello Mushroom, Dine here soon. Fidels older sons have all tried going to college at one time or another, most often at MiraCosta, but each time the attempt has been short-lived. He was the youngest of four sons and seven daughters. Soft Corn Tortilla filled with lightly seasoned Shrimp and Lettuce. It wouldnt be me, it wouldnt be my dad, or Fidel Jr., or Mark; it would be Fidels Inc., which he pronounces ink, as if hed spent a lifetime on Madison Avenue. The original intention was just to serve beans, tacos, and enchiladas, but to satisfy demand they soon found themselves Fixing came asada, chili verde, chili rellenos the whole thing. Martha had even started out making tortillas by hand until she could no longer keep up with customers, who would wait to eat them as soon as they were made. But the night before we were going to sign the contract, I said, Richard, lets go talk to dad, tell him what were going to do. I always wanted to be married to a Seor. Served with Rice and Beans. Add Shredded Beef or Turkey. The menu also includes some American, entrees.The Gonzales family is proud of their cuisine and the years of, devoted service they have given their customers, many of whom return. He was underage, but overcoming that obstacle was easily managed; his father neither read nor wrote English, so the son was accustomed to signing all paperwork. The metal, steam, and hot sauce dregs can produce fumes strong as ammonia, but if the man is macho, he will affect as unperturbed a manner as possible though bursting with sweat and ready to swoon. T-Bone Steak covered with Green and Yellow Chiles, Onions and Tomatoes. Norte was to be only the first of fifteen or sixteen. Its amazingly delicious! Freed from any responsibility for the restaurants, he began playing the racket of being a Montanez in North County fun, dates, all the things you would like to be able to do. But something, he says, is not right in his life. Our drinks came immediately after we ordered them. Because this is bullshit back and forth, we don't know whos the manager, whos going to be head manager and who's not. . This decision was made with considerable anguish as it entailed selling the Encinitas home, which was covered not only by the understanding with Marthas parents, but also by a Cal Vet loan with payments of only seventy-two dollars a month. Served with Rice, Beans & Tortillas. People laughed when they saw what we did. The paint turned black, Fidel winces, because the wood was so dry. But when Fidel first came to the Gardens, dirt roads were the only link to the outside world, and the word most commonly used to describe the place was rough., The main sources of employment were the racetrack, the local restaurants, and nearby golf courses. And any of the others, they wouldnt. He has six years before hes thirty-one; discounting his sister and younger brothers entirely, he figures that Richard has already decided to leave. The ones that worked got the benefits and the ones that didnt got taken care of but didn't get all the mashed potatoes and gravy. But after the Escondido restaurant opened, Richard realized thats just not the way its going to be right now. add $1.00 / Served with Rice or Beans or Split of Each, Tender Chunks of Pork / Served with Rice & Beans, Tortillas, Salsa Verde and Guacamole, Served with Rice, Beans, Tortillas, Guacamole, and Salsa Fresca. Hes not sure what would make him happy, says Jay. 5 p.m. 10 p.m.; Sun. Sauce & Cheese $1.00 extra. Then one day he came home and he said, Im so tired of cold food. Served with Rice and Beans / Sauce and Cheese $1.00 Extra, Two Flat Cheese Enchiladas topped with a Fried Egg and covered with Sauce Not very many., Fidel Jr., now twenty-four, became a full-time manager when he graduated from high school, and life changed for him from that day on. Four Mini Items - Taco, Enchilada, Chile Relleno, Tamale served with Rice & Beans. He didnt have enough money to buy that type of inventory and hold it in hopes that it would turn over. . Squash, zucchini, potato, green beans, carrots and corn, served with tortillas. Vanilla ice cream in a homemade coating of vanilla wafer, coconut, cocoa and nuts, topped with chocolate sauce and whipped cream. But I says, I can, 1 will handle it, and the familys budget was again tightened to finance the business. . I had nothing to lose. He discounted the warnings from old-timers about the difficulties faced by outsiders, but that his intrusion into the barrio really didnt matter because theyd starved other barbers before. To keep all these business endeavors running, Fidel left his house in Encinitas at five-thirty or six in the morning and headed first up to Oceanside. Richards dream was a corporate empire in which everyone in the family had an opportunity to participate. Then I guess the health inspector came out and said, Fidel, you cant do this. And Fidel said, Im not selling it. Soft Corn Tortilla filled with Squash, Zucchini, Portobello Mushrooms, Artichoke, shredded Broccoli and Carrot, Pepper Jack Cheese. Lightly seasoned Grilled Salmon atop a Green Lettuce Mix, chunks of Fresh Mango, Red Bell Pepper and your choice of Honey Mustard Dressing or Pear Vinaigrette served on the side. Served with Rice, Beans & Tortillas. Aficionados of Mexican food know that Valley Blvd runs right through Eden Gardens where the oldest and best Mexican Restaurant is located. Prepared with Guacamole and Salsa Verde inside. Your choice of Beef, Ground Beef, Pork, Turkey or Chorizo. Good beer, & the Don Julio 1942 tequila is AWESOME!! So dining here is not just to have some Mexican food, its a passionate affair of the heart. Ole. Pieces of Corn Tortilla fried with Scrambled Eggs, Hot Sauce, Tomatoes, Green Onions and Cheese. But what can you do?, With all the running around, Fidel was only seeing his children a few spare hours per week. I think he trusts me a little bit more., Nevertheless, Fidel Jr. says his father is obsessed with figuring out which of his sons is going to do what, how theyre going to do it, and whether or not theyd like to keep expanding. He would never say, Yeah, give my raza a loan. If they deserved it, they got it; if not, they didnt. What did help, says Gildred, was the increased access; it helps tremendously if a board member can personally vouch for a borrower. After that, he says, It was no more whos who and whats what, what you study or what you do. Add Soup (Turkey Broth) or Salad (Mexican Cabbage) for $2.00 extra. The early development of the business was funded exclusively in this manner (one of the first expansions was paid for with money hoarded away over a seven-year period and stashed in a cardboard jewelry box, a coffee can, and a Mexican piggy bank). Loved it. Served with Rice, Beans and Tortillas. Grilled Pork Chorizo, Sliced and Mixed with Sauteed Seasoned Zucchini, The tortilla soup is AMAZING. . Life was characterized by a self-perpetuating cycle which exists to this day. Served with Guacamole, Salsa Fresca, Rice and Beans. Served with a Special Oil and Vinegar dressing. All his mind was business, business, business. How can you move them? (Sour Cream is optional). After conferring with a carpenter working on an alteration in the bar (there was a long discussion on the appropriate size for the enlargement of a service window), Fidel traded cars and drove his Porsche back home to Solana Beach. I am celebrating another b day tomorrow and hope friends take be there again. Ypolito was a hard worker and the earnings from the seasonal pickings were bolstered by the proceeds from a regular job and the sale of flowers and vegetables he grew for the L.A. markets. I'm willing to follow through what hed like to see done. Some lady, he told his father, was sitting in the patio and a bird shit all over her. Fidel simply had no other source of money, as he learned when the original owner of his property, to whom he made payments, died and Fidel had the opportunity to pay off his mortgage at a substantial discount except that he couldnt borrow against his shoestring operation. Don Julio Reposado, Kahla, Orange Curacao, Bitters. Potato Taco or Potato Enchilada and Select One of the Following Items: Taco (Turkey or Beef), Tamale (Turkey or Pork), Taquitos (Beef or Turkey) (2), Chile Relleno, Flautas (Turkey or Beef) (2), Bean Tostada (sprinkled with Chorizo), Enchilada Verde (Chicken), Enchilada (Turkey, Beef or Cheese), Beef or Turkey Tostada . Share. You can have your choice of one of (5) main incredients consisting of (beef, pork, turkey, ground beef or chorizo). }, Today much of the character of the old barrio is disappearing. Served with hand-cut French Fries and Corn. Their Tortilla soup is one of (5) memorable soupos served by the bowel or by the cup. A very large bowl of A large bowl of beef, zucchini, squash, carrots, green-beans, corn cobette, cabbage, served with corn or flour tortillas. Whos going to be in the lead? Skinless, boneless, Chicken breast lightly seasoned and grilled. We gave the kids each a brush, says Martha. . The year was 1964. And thats life, thats it. May request lightly fried or not fried. Served with Rice or Beans or Split of Each. Sauza tequila, Kahla, coffee and whipped cream, Baileys Irish Cream, coffee and whipped cream, Kahla, Brandy, dark crme de cacao, coffee and whipped cream, Horchata flavored Caribbean Cream Rum, coffee and whipped cream, Cheddar, jack cheese, jalapeos, chorizo (beef), guacamole and sour cream. I says, Ah shit as long as it holds up for a while. . Add Soup (Turkey Broth) or Salad (Mexican Cabbage) for $2.00 extra. . Shrimp, cucumber, onion, tomatoes, serranos, cilantro, served with tostada shells. Open now : 07:00 AM - 3:00 PM. You and I, together. Always, thats the way its always been. If I'm in a bind, my dadll help me, and if I mess up at work, itll be over with youre still Fidels son so youre picked up on your feet. Deep fried, battered Pollack with cabbage, salsa fresca, mayonnaise, all in a soft flour tortilla and garnished with a lemon wedge. There they put the finishing touches on the family started back in Mexico and in April of 1935, when Ypolito was fifty, Antonia gave birth to a boy they named Fidel. House specialties include Carne Asada, turkey, beef or fish tacos, Carnitas, Chiles Rellenos and the fantastic Tostadas. Served with frijoles de olla (boiled beans) and a large portion of cabbage salad. 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.; Sun. One visit and youll know why Tonys Jacal is a very special place to dine. Their father used to buy them a lot of cars, says Mark. Richard is now twenty-five, and when he talks of the future he once envisioned for Fidels, the infectious, passionate enthusiasm of the entrepreneur is unmistakable. Mark and Richard were put in charge and Mark says their father opened the checkbook to them. It wasnt the money, but having a business where everyone could be there. There were sharply defined rules of acceptance and exclusion, and newcomers definitely were not welcomed. You have to go. Served with Salsa Verde, Guacamole, Rice and Beans. Served with Rice & Beans. The kitchen crew is almost I entirely Mexican and they prepare enormous quantities of food in a marvel of unmechanized labor. Shredded Beef with Scrambled Eggs, Onions and Yellow Chiles. It made me furious. Chile Relleno / Tender Calamari, breaded and fried. Jack Cheese, Guacamole, Sour Cream, Salsa Fresca, Rice, Beans & Tortillas, Your choice of Fajitas with Guacamole, Sour Cream, Pepper Jack Cheese. Cheddar Cheese, Green Chiles, Onions and Tomatoes between a folded Flour Tortilla. Cheddar Cheese, Green Chiles, Cheese, Tomatoes, Onions folded between a Flour Tortilla. Id go out [socially] and what did I end up talking about? Open for lunch Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m. -2 p.m. ($10.40 - $22.95); dinner weekdays 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Fri.-Sat. Chunks of Pork, sauted with Green & Yellow Chiles, Onions and Tomatoes. But the entrepreneurial spirit is again stirring, and if things go well, he figures he might be able to duplicate it and expand to more locations. I can promise you growth, but I cant promise you a contract like this, with this sum. Fidel hadnt known what their decision would be, and on returning to Solana Beach they could see, says Mark, that he was real let down. You dont have an hour to waste. Fidel started looking for a business site while he was cutting hair in Del Mar. Dough-pastry, fried, rolled in Cinnamon and Sugar (Four per order) ($7.50 with Ice Cream). We never felt as though we were being rushed out to get more people in. He won't die for a long time. Offered as both an appetizer or a main course is called a Sopes. I like what my dad's done; theres so much here, you dont have to go anywhere else to do it. When the Carlsbad restaurant opened, though, he does recall being envious because Richard and Mark were doing it on their own. Banana, Mexican chocolate and cinnamon rolled inside four mini flour tortillas, fried and adorned with chocolate syrup and whipped cream. SPECIALS. I tried all over, night and day, he says. It used to be a private home, he remembers. The tortilla soup is AMAZING. Charming building, friendly service, amazing food, and tasty marguaritas! Served with Tortillas. Beef, Pork, Turkey, Ground Beef or Bean. Stewed Boneless Chicken Breast in a Savory Sauce of Mexican Chocolate, Chiles & Spices. Real Crab meat and Jack Cheese, folded into a Corn Tortilla / Served with Rice and Beans. It wasnt only going to be Fidel, I wasn't going to be satisfied with that. Loved it. Lightly breaded jalapeos stuffed with cream cheese, deep-fried, served with a dipping sauce. Semi-Mashed Seasoned Potatoes rolled in a Corn Tortilla, fried and topped with Lettuce, Guacamole, Sour Cream and Mexican Cheese. The prestige you get from this place is a lot of fun, says Fidel Jr. Its fun to be a manager, with good wages and days off. .We can loan him money! The Bluebird and Tony's vie for the honor of being Eden Gardens' oldest restaurant; Tony Gonzales established his Jacal, which started as part of his house, in 1946. (858) 755-2274. The CalVet plan provided him with tuition and expense money, but he had to keep cutting hair at Pendleton because of some newly incurred responsibilities. Add $2.50 for Carne Asada. Stewed Boneless Chicken Breast in a Sauce of Tomatillos, Chiles, Peanuts & Spices. and Jimmy Durante Blvd. Business began floundering Mark had to sell his Porsche and Fidel finally was forced to intercede. The Bluebird and Tonys vie for the honor of being Eden Gardens oldest restaurant; Tony Gonzales established his Jacal, which started as part of his house, in 1946. Served with Rice, Beans and Tortillas. He also began cutting hair regularly at the old San Diego Military Academy, located in the hills above the barrio, and in 1962, as if he hadnt enough to do already, Fidel put a beer bar in the Eden Gardens barbershop. Salsa Fresca, Sliced Avocado, Tortillas. Whos going to take it? Select One of the Following: Burrito ~ Beef Chile Colorado, Beef and Bea, Pork Chile Verde, Turkey, Machaca, Bean, Carnitas add $1.50, Carne Asada add $1.50 / Sauce and Cheese on Burritos $1.00 Extra ///// AND Select One of the Following Items: Taco (Turkey or Beef), Tamale (Turkey or Pork . As Fidel Jr. remembers it, it happened almost overnight, and he dates the transformation at the fall of 1973 when, instead of tapering off as usual after a busy summer business just kept on going. Refried Beans & Cheddar Cheese served in a Flour Tortilla, Your choice of either Carne Asada (Beef) or Carnitas (Pork) served in a Flour Tortilla. Filled with Imitation Crab (white fish) & diced Onion covered with Tomatillo Sauce and Jack Cheese, garnished with Tomato and Avocado. But an even stronger factor has worked to prevent Fidels children from getting an education: they havent seen a need for it. Even when Im down he goes. They have a huge banquet room or you could rent out the entire restaurant. I think I have two or three left that I knew, that 1 still know. or Pear Vinaigrette served on the side. Only a 1/2 mile from the Del Mar Ractrack. Seafood Enchilada and Fish Taco.Served with Rice or Beans or Split of Each $21.40. This bar, the first in an unending series of modifications and expansions, was built of concrete block and two-by-twelves a sturdiness made necessary because, as Martha recalls, there were so many fights and he didnt want it knocked over. Along with construction workers from Interstate 5, residents from Eden Gardens formed the bulk of this energetic clientele, though the cliquish nature of the barrio remained strong as ever. Thus, each of its over 100 entrees is exceptionally delicious as these recipies have been handed down from generation to generation with love. Tonys Jacal, or old building, was enlarged several times during the intervening years and the present six-day week was established. Served with Frijoles De La Olla, Tortillas. His father at first said no, recalls Mark, because it would leave him too tired to work. He would sit there and tell me about it. Not only was it my work, it was my life. Tony had just returned from military service and Catalina, who had contented herself with staying at home while Tony was away, persuaded him to allow her to open a Mexican restaurant right in his parents home. Richard decided while he was still living with his mother in San Marcos that he didnt want to go to college just for the sake of going, because that was the thing to do. I studied it, I dreamt about it: this is going to happen, this is going to happen, were going to expand here, and every six months well revise according to income. Carmel custard dressed with a caramel sauce. The tortilla soup is AMAZING. Antonia and Ypolito Montanez wound their way through New Mexico, Colorado, and Kansas before finally coming to California and settling in Carlsbad. Chunks of Beef sauted in Sauce of Red Chiles and Spices. Add shredded beef or Turkey: small: $18.35, medium: $25.10, large: $35.25. add $1.00 / Served with Rice or Beans or Split of Each, Soft Taco de Carnitas and Select One of the Following Items: Taco (Turkey or Beef), Tamale (Turkey or Pork), Taquito (Turkey or Beef) (2), Chile Relleno, Flautas (Turkey or Beef) (2) , Bean Tostada (sprinkled with Chorizo), Enchilada (Turkey, Beef or Cheese), Turkey or Beef Tostada . For those of you so inclined . And Ive been fortunate that the doors been open every time. But with one stipulation: Its always going to be his [Fidels] way. This incredible entree is made with savory strips of chicken accented with green chiles along with strips of tortillas, topped with savory avocados and ueso Fresco in a incredibly delicious chicken broth. Raw Shrimp cured in a marinade of Lime juice, Chile and Cilantro, dressed with Cucumber, Red Onion, Avocado and Serrano Chile. Fresh Mango, Red Bell Pepper and your choice of Honey Mustard Dressing Served with Rice, Beans & Tortillas. Soft Corn Tortilla I didnt want to be on that side anymore. Mayo, Lettuce / Add Avocado, Tomato $6.25, Adult (large cuts of hand-cut french fries/Child (frozen variety), Banana, Mexican Chocolate and Cinnamon, rolled inside Four mini Flour Tortillas, fried and covered with Chocolate Sauce and Whipped Cream (with Ice Cream $9.50), Vanilla Ice Cream in a Homemade coating of Vanilla Wafer, Coconut, Coco and Nuts, topped with Chocolate Sauce and Whipped Cream, Dough-pastry, fried, rolled in Cinnamon and Sugar (Four per order) ($10.00 with Ice Cream), Flour-dough, cut into bite-sized pieces and fried until golden brown and puffy; served with Honey, Flour Tortilla, deep-fried, powdered with Cinnamon and Sugar (with Ice Cream $5.25). San Diego Magazine: "In North County, Tony's Jacal is legend. Plus, the Mexican cuisine has stood the test of time for being the best of the best. Great food, excellent service, family atmosphere." 621 Valley Ave, Solana Beach, CA 92075 In a recent two-month period, one son returned to work after waiting out a two-month leave of absence for incurring Fidels displeasure, another was fired for three weeks for misconduct at home, and a third quit for one night. include Rice, Beans, and Tortillas. The food was really fantastic. If theyre going to leave, theyre going to leave for a while. (However, an employee at Tonys says they dont have much to do with the people at Fidels or the Market Cafe, which opened in 1970.) But there would be no favoritism. This show stopper sits on a flat corn tortilla topped with savory beans, shredded lettuce, tomatoes, queso fresco, sour cream, avocado and tantalizing jalapenos. Reprieves from this schedule were a hard-won affair, as Mark discovered when he wanted to play high school football. The environment, portion size, authentic taste and quality Tony's is hard to beat. 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