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The
Villa
By Michael Brown and
Pei Ling Wu Translated by Annie Liu
Photos by Alon Kleckner
482, HeTi Rd, Kaohsiung City
(07) 343-0043
Hours:10:30 am-2 am
weekends till 3 am
For fans of General Pancho's roadside
eatery here in Kaohsiung, things have gotten bigger
and better. With the opening of General Panchos The
Villa, erstwhile patrons and new customers alike are
able to enjoy the same tasty menu items that are sold
at their Minghua Road location, and savor many new additions
in a completely different environment. Now, whether
it is too hot, windy or rainy for outdoor dining, you
can visit The Villa, a two-floor, full-scale restaurant.
When into The Villa, you have a sense
that this is a soon-to-be-favorite dining and socializing
option for many. The interior is somewhat surprising
for a Kaohsiung establishment, authentically decorated
with Mexican curios such as carved masks, colorful traditional
blankets hanging on the walls, and wood-framed photos
of the famous Mexican figure Pancho Villa. Adding also
to the overall genuine feel is the paint scheme, with
brick-red and yellow adorning the upstairs walls. And,
for a nice finishing touch, owners Zeke and Erika, who
brought back many of the decorations from Mexico themselves,
put blue tile trim around the bar and tabletops.
Not to be outdone by the good vibes
and pleasant decor, the menu is brimming with new additions
and the old Mexican favorites are now accompanied by
more Western food selections. Suggestions from the owners
range from the Chicken Enchilada with Tortilla Chips
for NT$190 to the Cheeseburger with Fries or Salad for
the same price. The flavorful, yet not overpowering,
Pesto Pasta is a good deal for a very affordable NT$115.
Additionally, a new array of sandwiches and wraps, like
the superb Honey Bacon Club Wrap (NT$120), will please
many patrons. Moreover, Zeke explains that new gourmet
pizzas are coming soon, and a Monday Pasta Night, Tuesday
Mexican Night, and Wednesday Burger Night are all on
the horizon; prices on these special evenings will be
reduced 10% for the respective meals.
With all that is on offer, who can resist
frequent visits to The Villa to see why they are indeed
bigger and better?
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