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The Undercover Chef: Que Pasa Mexican Cafe

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The Undercover Chef: Que Pasa Mexican Cafe

By: Allison Tomasi, Undercover Chef

Description: There are many Mexican restaurants here in Bakersfield , but I believe Que Pasa Mexican CafÃ© to be one of the more authentic.

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There are many Mexican restaurants here in Bakersfield, but I believe Que Pasa Mexican Café to be one of the more authentic. While much of their menu caters to American taste buds, Que Pasa offers the genuine flavors of Mexican cuisine. I’ve come to the conclusion that you can judge a Mexican café by something as sm all as its chips and salsa, and Que Pasa has some of the freshest and best tasting salsa I’ve ever had. My companion and I visited the Olive Drive Que Pasa on Feb. 3. Being that it was a Friday night, the restaurant was packed and yet we had great service from the wait staff. Everyone was upbeat, friendly and alert. We were asked by more than one person if they could get us anything even after we had been served. What amazed us was the manager coming around making sure everything was to our satisfaction. Let’s face it, you don’t get that kind of service every day. My companion ordered camarones rancheros, which is shrimp sautéed in a ranchero sauce with vegetables and bacon, and then served it with Spanish rice and refried beans for $13.50. I ordered chicken fajitas, which comes with Spanish rice, refried beans and tortillas for $12.50. The portions, which arrived on hot plates, were very generous. My companion was thoroughly satisfied with his selection, and I would definitely recommend the fajitas. Personally, I like the way Que Pasa is organized — there’s a patio, which is completely separated from the restaurant, for outdoor dining, as well as a large dining room. For those of you over 21, there is also a full service bar, which proudly displays a selection of over 50 tequilas. Que Pasa is a fun, inviting place for both family and friends. I enjoyed the fact that it had a very casual atmosphere and we were not rushed. I am definitely adding Que Pasa to my “most favorite” list of restaurants.

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