Readers’ Choice
#BOSV2016
CLASSICS
Greg Ramar
Gold Awards
MARCH 30-APRIL 5, 2016 | metrosiliconvalley.com | sanjose.com | metroactive.com
Food & Drink
LA VICTORIA’S ORANGE SAUCE The cultish condiment synonymous with South Bay taquerias was created in 1998, at the original La Victoria’s on East San Carlos in downtown San Jose. Marcelino Barrita experimented for months to create a sauce outside the traditional red or green box, when he hit on an orange-colored variety that tasted nothing like the fruit. The spicy concoction is a family secret that’s become so popular La Vic’s now has six locations. Marcelino’s son, Nicandro, says orders for bottles of orange sauce come in from across the country, and occasionally even overseas.
Best Cajun Restaurant
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POOR HOUSE BISTRO
ORIGINAL JOE’S
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MAGGIANO’S
91 S Autumn St, San Jose
1290 Coleman Ave, Santa Clara
NOLA’S
535 Ramona St, Palo Alto
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301 S 1st St, San Jose
3055 Olin Ave, San Jose
ALDO’S
14109 Winchester Blvd, Los Gatos
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