Tasty Thursday-El Pollo Loco #HoustonWeHaveAPollo

***Disclosure-I received an invitation to sample the menu.  All opinions stated are my own based on my personal experience.

El Pollo Loco is coming to the Houston area.  There are 3 locations set to open this year:

Sugar Land - October 2014
Copperfield - Fall 2014
Katy - Winter 2014

And even more locations to come in 2015.

But whose of us who have never heard of El Pollo Loco, see below:

Ok, now that I have your attention let me tell you about my tasting experience.  El Pollo Loco got started in California but it is growing in popularity.  They marinate fresh, whole chickens in a citrus marinade. They cook the whole chicken right in front of you on open flame grills.

Then are hand-cut, and served.  Everything is made from scratch even all the salsas, guacamole, and cilantro dressings.

And no worries if you are watching your calories, there is the 5 under 500 calories.  But even the family meal can be proportioned for each individual, below is my plate which included broccoli.

Next we tried the Poblano Avocado Burrito - Can you see the chicken, avocado, rice, pinto beans, corn, cilantro, diced onions, cheese, and Poblano salsa?

The burritos were cut in half and that was a big serving so this could also be shared with a family member.  After this, like if I had room, we tried the Tostada.  I added cilantro salsa, yummy.  This is not your typical tostada that you are use to.

The tostada is like a salad served in a bowl.  The bowl is the crunch for those of us that need a crunch.

On a budget, try the Pollo bowl.  It is only $5 and comes with tortillas, and a small drink.

(this is a sample size not actual serving size for tasting purposes only)

Dessert anyone?

We love Churros!

The menu offered a variety of options for everyone to enjoy.  I like that it is all fresh. I can't wait to take the family to check their menu out!



   

Fruit Vines Review

***Disclosure-Sample product was received for review.  All opinions stated are my own based on my personal experience.

The Maker of Red Vines is launching a new soft, chewy, fruit candy called Fruit Vines.

They are bite sized candies packed with a delicious fruit flavor.  It comes in Strawberry or Cherry.  They are low fat and made with no preservatives. 

Strawberry
Ingredients: Corn Syrup, Sugar, Wheat Flour, Modified Corn Starch, Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Artificial Flavor, Malic Acid, Glyceryl Monostearate, Sunflower Lecithin, Glycerin, Salt, Artifical Color (Red #40). Allergen Information: Contains Wheat

Cherry
Ingredients: Corn Syrup, Sugar, Wheat Flour, Modified Corn Starch, Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Artificial Flavor, Malic Acid, Glyceryl Monostearate, Sunflower Lecithin, Glycerin, Salt, Artifical Color (Red #40, Yellow #5, Blue #1). Allergen Information: Contains Wheat Allergen Information: Contains Wheat

My daughter loved these.  My husband thought they looked like little Mickey Mouse ears.  With Halloween right around the corner, don't forget to add fruit snacks for the kiddos trick or treat bags.

Pines Wheat Grass Review

***Disclosure-Sample product was received for review.  All opinions stated are my own based on my personal experience.

According to WedMD, Wheatgrass is a kind of grass. The above-ground parts, roots, and rhizome are used to make medicine. Wheatgrass is primarily used as a concentrated source of nutrients. It contains vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin E, iron, calcium, magnesium, and amino acids.

 Pines Wheat Grass is a gluten-free, dark green, leafy vegetable.  It is certified organically grown.  Pines has done its research from the way it is grown to the way it is bottled.  You can take them as tablets or as powder.  See below:

Pines Wheat Grass powder comes with this cup that tells you the instructions on your daily intake. 

If you are trying to add more vegetables to your diet, but don't like eating them - this could be a way for you.  You can mix it in a glass of juice, a smoothie, sprinkle on your food. 

Makeup Monday-Soft Pretty Lips

***Disclosure-Sample products were received to review.  All opinions stated are my own based on my personal experience.  All other information is for informational purposes only.

It is Back to School time.  My first lesson on make up, and anything like this came from girls at school.  Now a days our kids are always on the internet for personal reasons or for school work.

I will sharing with you a series of beauty tutorial videos brought to you by Neutrogena for back to school.

Stay tuned next Monday for Bright Eyes.

Tasty Thursday-Whataburger Monterey Melt

***Disclosure-I received an invitation to one of our local Whataburger's.  This is part of a compensated (food and giveaways) campaign with Hahn Public Communications and Whataburger. However, all opinions expressed are my own.

Whataburger is to Texas as cowboys are to a Rodeo.  I was so excited when I received a special invitation to join fellow Houston blogueros/as:

@JuanofWords
@laurie
@DearPolia
@SandraSays
@PalomaCruz
@hispanichou
@LuvFoodAndMedia
@RolandoRodJr
@Marco4rmHouston
@gu_heffner
@mikethemovieguy
@MelissaDarragh
@MadameMariposa6

to try the newest addition to the All Time Favorites Menu, The Monterey Melt. Back by popular demand, the Monterey Melt kicks it up. 

This Monterey Melt is so good.  The flavors, what a great combination of ingredients.

Monterey Jack Cheese

American Cheese

Grilled Onions

Grilled Peppers

Jalapeno Ranch Sauce

The jalapeno ranch sauce is to melt for...get it!  

But we also got to get our custom orders in, and in case you are wondering:

Wheat buns

lettuce 

tomatoes

light mayo

mustard

cheese

loaded with pickles

you can't forget the Spicy Ketchup for the onion rings

Sweet Tea

Did you know Whataburger has lemon pies?  not just apple pies but lemon pies too!!