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MEXICAN Known throughout Mountain View for its authentic Mexican cuisine, Fiesta del Mar takes the prize again this year. Enjoy unique Mexican camarones (shrimp) dishes and select from 200 tequilas. Its margaritas are said to be unsurpassed. Online take-out ordering is newly available through the restaurant’s website. A close second in this category is Taqueria Los Charros. 1005 N Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View; Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m., 5 p.m.-9 p.m.; Fri. 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m., 5 p.m.-9:30 p.m.; Sat. noon9:30 p.m.; Sun. noon-9 p.m.; 965-9354
MIDDLE EASTERN Offering traditional Turkish food since 2005, Cafè Baklava wins the best Middle Eastern cuisine again. With many traditional Middle Eastern/ Mediterrean classics like Doner Kebap and Moussaka, Cafe Baklava embodies authenticity. Diners can drink Turkish beer and smoke hookahs in an elegant setting; it’s no wonder Cafe Baklava has customers returning again and again. 341 Castro St., Mountain View; Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m.; Sun. noon-9:30 p.m.; 969-3835
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NOODLES Toru Hagiwara, store manager, says Maru Ichi is proud of its “Japanese traditional noodles.” Customers appreciate the noodle house for the steaming bowls of tasty ramen in rich broth, as well as the low prices, quick service and casual atmosphere. 368 Castro St. Mountain View; Mon.-Fri. 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and 5 p.m.-10 p.m., Sat. 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun. 11:30 a.m.-9 pm.; 564-9931
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■ MOUNTAIN VIEW VOICE ■ AUGUST 27, 2010
PEARL TEA Few drink venues offer as much variety as Tapioca Express, affectionately known as TapEx. In addition to selling the ubiquitous pearl milk