QUICK BITE: Taco & Tequila Fort Myers

Some tasty and very unique tacos and fantastic elotes for a late lunch/early dinner!! 

 The elotes were the best I have ever had!! Sweet, well grilled and topped with paprika, mayo and cocita cheese.    Also went with three tacos.  Chicken Pancake (a twist on chicken and waffles), Cheeseburger (all the standard fixings) and Firecracker Shrimp (needed more firecracker!!). 

When you're in Fort Myers and craVing a different kind of Mexican cuisine, give this a try.  

Dinner at Aldo's Italian in Fort Myers

A great Italian meal at Aldo's!!  Some wonderful bread.   Warm, soft with a crispy crust.  Didn't really need butter, but why not?   

Then a savory lasagna with three types of cheese. And I added the homemade Bolognese sauce which simply made it indulgent.  Along with a meatball on the side.  

Also tried the chicken parmigiana. A thin pounded cutlet which has been lightly breaded and fried.  It was served with a sauce that was more like a ragout.  And the penne was served with a delicious marinara.   Had never seen a dish like this served with two different red sauces.  

Jollibee - How's the signature food at this popular Asian fast food restaurant?

Jollibee is an acclaimed fast food restaurant in Asia and has quite a following in the Philippines.  There was a location in St Petersburg Florida where I was staying.   I could try this place without using my passport. 

You're greeted by Jollibee him or herself!! Would I "get it"?

Decent fried chicken.  Crispy and moist.  I got the two piece  original recipe and there wasn't any seasoning I could detect other than salt and pepper.  If that is all it is supposed to have them it was a success.  But fried chicken should have some additional seasonings in the coating.  If I returned, I would try the "spicy" version.

The Jolly Spaghetti was okay but reminded me too much of the canned Franco American spaghetti I had growing up.  Right down to the sweet sauce and sliced miniature hot dogs.  Again it needed some sort of seasoning.  

The chicken was served with a pretty good chicken gravy which I used for dipping.  First time I had seen that served with fried chicken that didn't come with mashed potatoes.  

Glad I tried this place since I have only read about it's popularity in Asia - specifically the Philippines.  The food was good but not sure I need to return.  I didn't "get it".