I have been extremely remiss my writing recently. I don’t even have an excuse. Hopefully, I will be able to put some posts together in a short time to catch up…to the deadline (that I don’t have).
Anyway, the ladies group decided to meet at a different venue. I was excited to try this newcomer to my hometown. The meeting gave me the perfect excuse.
La Choza is a cozy eatery that rose from a closed hardware/car supply/hunting store on the corner of State and Cedar in the heart of Old Croydon, PA. I was shocked to see an open, warmly welcoming room when I opened the door. The change was unbelievable. The deep red walls, open floor space and bright serapes on sparkling, clean wooden tables worked beautifully to create a Latina mood.
The menu is extensive. You can find a photo of it on the restaurant’s Facebook page. The selections are designed to cater to every taste. From hamburgers to goat stew and everything in between, there is something for every one. (Yes, even chicken fingers for the little ones). Our group was about 20 strong. They let us order off of the regular menu. Much to my amazement, our dinners came out all together, hot and nicely plated. The table sported everything from seafood pasta to burritos to tacos and frijitas.
My Loma Saltada was a thinly sliced steak cooked with onions and tomatoes in an amazing sauce. It came with rice and (surprisingly) French fries. I could’ve done without the fries but they did a good job of sopping up the delicious sauce. In all honesty, they were good on their own…crispy outside, fluffy inside. It was all I could do to keep from licking the plate. The frijitas were generously sized but came with only 3 tortillas. I imagine you could ask for more. The accompaniments were generous as well. Portions were large and prices in line with today’s dining trends.
There is no bar although there seems to be a set up for one in the back of the dining area. Perhaps that is to come. Beverages are canned and bottled for the most part, served cold with a tall glass of ice.
Dessert… was…amazing! I had the flan. Prettily plated and sweetly smooth, the flan was like heaven in a restaurant. Other desserts looked enticing as well. The tres dulce leches cake was popular and sweet.
This is the place to go to try new and flavorful menu items. The atmosphere welcomes groups, families and date nighters. Try it. I think you’ll be pleased by this little Latin gem in the heart of Croydon.