San Francisco Bay Area Vegetarian

I remember the first time I saw Vicky’s. I was looking for some shop in San Jose and hadn’t eaten dinner. I was with my friend Brian and we were always ready to eat somewhere new. Vicky’s had a flashing sign that made it  look like a used car lot, how could we pass up such an opportunity.

Vicky’s specializes in Salvadorian cuisine and we ordered everything. I’ve been a loyal Vicky-ite since the first bite.

There are several must-try dishes at Vicky’s. They have a fruit salad drink, horchata insalada, which features finely minced apples, oranges and other fruits in a sweet water. You’ll drink it with a spoon to get all of the fruit.

They also specialize in pupusas, which are stuffed corn cakes. There are several vegetarian varieties, I like the bean and cheese, zucchini, and vegetarian pupusas. You’ll also want to try the fried plaintains with sour cream and beans.

Vicki’s now features a vegetarian plate. This includes a pupusa, corn tamale, and a rice/beans combination.  Frankly, I’m not impressed with the tamale, so I would recommend ordering a la carte.

That’s Entertainment

While Vicky’s is a great restaurant any day of the week, you don’t want to miss karaoke night on Fridays. You’ll enjoy the crooning attempts by local friends and aspiring Julio Iglesias crooners. The MC fills in the quiet moments and keeps the party going. I have not sung myself, but I do enjoy the show.

Vicky’s is located near the Falafel Drive-in. You may find it hard to pass this landmark but Vicky’s is worth driving a few extra blocks.