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mmm-yoso!!! is a blog about meals where Kirk, ed (from Yuma), Cathy and a few others record memories. You are reading the blog. Today, it's Cathy doing the writing (or talking if you'd like to think of it that way).
Hi. If you didn't already know it, The Mister and I have birthdays exactly seven days apart. It is our tradition to have Him choose what and/or where to eat the first three days (and I can't say "no") and then we have to mutually agree on the middle two days and then I get to choose the last three days. This year, our birthdays fell on Saturday. Difficult to go out to dinner that night of the week. So we did lunch.
As you can see, a sunny day. Indoors.
The Mister ordered a Modelo Negro ($3.50) and we were served the standard chips, bowl of limes and fresh salsa.
Oh, this is El Titanic, I know I just posted on it not long ago. It is part of our "rotation" and The Mister wanted lobster…
And he got it- half a grilled Mexican spiny lobster, filled with shrimp sauce and served with three breaded (standard, from the freezer, butterflied) shrimp, rice, beans and salad ($16).
The lobster was a bit overcooked and dry, but still had flavor. Butter would have helped. The shrimp in the buttery sauce were excellent as were the rice and beans.
We shared the fish ceviche tostada ($3.50) We really like the fish ceviche rather than shrimp. It tastes so fresh. Topped with fresh slices of avocado. Just perfect.
I got exactly what I craved- the marlin chile relleños plate ($9). Yes, they are this large. I apologize for the photos which do not show the abundance of this fish. Two anaheim chiles stuffed with wonderful, flaky, smoked marlin then egg batter dipped and fried and topped with cheese, served with rice, beans and salad. Excellent. Perfect. Wonderful.
An extremely nice birthday feast.
El Titanic Mariscos
1771 N 2nd El Cajon 92021 (619)593-0637
Hey Cathy – A hearty, if belated Happy B-Day to the both of you!
Happy B-Day! My mouth is watering…
Happy birthday! What a cute tradition! Boyfriend and I have birthdays that are exactly 8 days apart. I’m going to suggest to him that we do this. =)
Nice custom. And some of that food looks very tasty. Happy birthdays!
Happy Birthday to you and the Mister!! Hope you’re feeling better.
Those dishes look really good and it’s almost lunch. Don’t think I’ll have time to drive down there for lunch today but now I want Mexican food. 🙂
Thanks, Kirk 🙂
Thank you too Bill. I crave smoked fish anyhow, and having it in a chile is so perfect. The photos did not do justice. Huge, heavy portions.
Yes, Kirbie, start a tradition. It’s fun. The “bad/sad” part is by the time it is my birthday, I am tired of going out so much and just want something home cooked…
The seafood is wonderful here, ed. It is closer to home also…
There must be a taco shop nearby, Carol.
happy bday to both of you. i look forward to the next 7 posts from you =) ceviche looks great
I have passed this place 100 times and always wanted to go in. Now i will. Used to eat at the roadside El titanico restaurant right outside the gates of the Fox studios in Baja all the time.
Happy B-day!!
The fish ceviche here is the best, Sawyer. Thanks.
Oh Michael, yes stop in. It is easy to pass by with only the one entrance/exit, but so worth it. Closer than Mexico also…
Happy Birthday to you both! what a great way to celebrate. I’ve never had marlin, looks delicious.
Thanks, FH. It is fun every year. Marlin is the type of fish you only eat smoked…and I do crave smoked fish…