On a super-hot Wednesday afternoon, I was really craving some cold refreshment. The images of iced…read moredrinks, fresh fruit and smoothies on the face of this café caught my attention, and I immediately pulled into the front parking lot.
Los Manzaneros is on Rock Island Road, a block south of the Sellers Bridge in East Wenatchee. With off-street parking--access is easy.
In spite of a huge selection of cold desserts and drinks, several hot sandwich style options are also on the wall menu. I ordered the "Bionico Fresa" which is a sliced strawberry salad with a creamy almost lemony dressing. It was cold and absolutely delicious!
I watched Marie, the owner, cut all the fruit to order and dress the salad. We spoke in Spanish and I asked if how long the store has been here in Wenatchee? "Dos Años!" She's an experienced restauranteur and it shows in her equipment and kitchen layout. Her operation is in full view and it's all clean, well organized, and well lighted...obviously not her first rodeo (but enough of that).
Los Manzaneros serves a selection of fruit and vegetable flavors common to both North and Central America, in the form of Juices, Smoothies, iced soft drinks and shaved ices - Mango, Jicama, Cucumber, Pineapple, Banana, Watermelon, Papaya, Spinach, Tajin, Celery, Beets, Lemon, Chamoy, and Tamarind.
Marie also serves apples (that's an inside joke for locals).
But I'm coming back for:
- Shrimp Cocktails
- Ceviches
- Pork, Ham, Turkey Sandwiches
- Quesadillas- Ham, Turkey
5-Stars !!!
(See you tomorrow, Marie!)