Week 103 Blogging from NJ: Blue Moon Mexican Cafe

Hello readers. :) Welcome back! I am finally back in Vegas from almost a month straight of nonstop traveling. I think I was actually here a week combined within the past month, so it is time to get caught up on blogging. 

Yes, we have been busy traveling, but we also are happy to announce if you haven't heard already that we are expecting our first child on January 14, 2014 and could not be happier! 

Remember, you can always find our blog through our Facebook page and if you haven't already, check it out at: https://www.facebook.com/thenewlywedsguidetovegasrestaurants

What Teray Says...

So this week for the blog I am reviewing a restaurant in Englewood, New Jersey. Why Englewood, NJ? Well, two reasons, one I am from NJ and two that is where the NJ Patty's Closet is located. As you guys know my Patty's Closet outfit of the week is a huge part of this blog, so I figured if you are going to be visiting the NJ store and live in the tri-state area, why not give you a fabulous place to eat while doing so. 

We chose Blue Moon because it was recommended by the girls working at Patty's, plus I was craving Mexican food that week of my pregnancy, so this was perfect. Blue Moon is a restaurant and bar that reminds me of a place you could do anything from hang with friends to go on a date. If I lived there, it would definitely be somewhere I would frequent, just because of the of the vibe there. 

At Blue Moon we sat outside because the weather was beautiful. Our waitress greeted us right away and brought us chips and salsa, which were delicious. For our meals I ordered the burrito lunch special. My sister ordered a salad and so did my mom. Speaking for my lunch special it came with rice and beans as well and was absolutely wonderful. It was some of the best Mexican food that I had in a long time. 

The prices were amazing too. The three of us had lunch for under $30, pretty good deal. Our waitress was friendly and helpful and the food came quickly. There were so many choices on the menu, so there is something for everyone. Also, the sangria is supposed to be amazing but being I was preggo, my mom doesn't drink, and my sister is gluten free, we didn't have any alcohol. 

Overall, I loved Blue Moon. I would recommend it to anyone in the NJ or NY area being the drive is not far for either. I definitely rate Blue Moon 5 out of 5 because it was top notch. 

Patty's Closet Outfit of the Week
Thank you to Patty and Juan from Patty's Closet for providing me with my outfit of the week this week.  This week my outfit is from the Englewood, NJ store. Check out my outfit of the week provided by Patty's Closet Fashion Boutique.  Don't you love this maxi? Not only is animal print a Jersey staple, but maxi dresses are the perfect thing to wear in the heat and humidity. I love the material because it is so comfortable I feel like I am wearing pajamas.

If you haven't been to Patty's you can check out items from all of their stores on their Facebook page which is linked above. They post pictures of all of the new shipment items on Tuesdays and Fridays and each store has different items. If you aren't lucky enough to have a PC near you, you can shop online at shop.ilovepattyscloset.com. 

Until next time, cheers to our expanding family! xoxo 

Week 102 Roberto's Taco Shop

Hi Everyone, yes, we are back. With a few weeks of traveling around the USA, Brett switching shifts, and exciting life events, we have been go, go, go. We have reviews to write because we have been going on blog dates, but we haven't gotten to post until now. Thanks for sticking with us.

Just a reminder, I always post my outfits of the week provided by Patty's Closet in the same week we do our date. This is so that you guys can get the outfit in the store from the same week's shipment. You can find those on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/thenewlywedsguidetovegasrestaurants

What Teray Says...

When it comes to a busy week there is nothing like take out which will allow us to enjoy the weekend together away from the busy places and just relax. This particular week was one of those and the scorching temps were the icing on the cake, I just didn't feel like going out. On all the tv shows I had watched that day everyone was eating Mexican for some reason. When I think of amazing Mexican and take out, I think Roberto's Taco Shop.

Luckily, we live by a Roberto's and it is only a couple of streets up. I decided to order the two tacos combination with rice and beans. I personally feel like anything you get there is always pretty good. When we do Roberto's take out, I normally eat half and then save half, this time wasn't an exception. I did the same. 

I know some people think and just by seeing the picture that this is messy slop. Yes, it is messy, but it is truly perfect if you are in the mood for a cheat meal and something so crappy for you. I wish these meals had no calories because I would eat them more often. Next time we go back there, I will definitely order the same thing though because it was delicious, broken into two meals and under $7.00, you just can't go wrong. On that note, I still prefer a Chipotle, Qdoba, or Baja Fresh over here. You have to be in the mood for junk. 

Overall, this review is short and sweet, but we did do take out. I rate Roberto's 3.5 out of 5 for take out Mexican food. 

What Brett Says...

Once again Teray and I are super busy and it doesn't even seem as though we have time to sit down at a restaurant and eat a meal.  It's times like these we resort to take out, usually a hit or miss.  This week we decided to let you all know what we thought of "Roberto's."  We have gotten a few small things here in the past, we have even stopped by late night.  But this was our first time getting in completely sober and during normal hours.

This will be fairly quick since it was take out.  Before I get into what I ordered you should all known that they have a salsa and kind of a salad bar; spicy carrots, onions, and peppers.  This is one aspect of Roberto's that I really like, I filled  couple bags, I personally love the carrots.  I ordered the beef burrito and beef enchilada plate.  Having worked at a Mexican restaurant I am pretty tough on Mexican food.  I personally don't like the rice and beans, they are pretty bland and aren't even warm.  Considering we live 2 minutes from Roberto's I know it isn't that we waited to long to eat.  The enchilada was awesome but the burrito was decent.  I'm not a fan of burritos loaded with sauce, plus it was difficult to cut and eat.  I ended up just turning it into a burrito salad type thing.  

Overall I think I am going to stick to Roberto's when I am drunk, sober I might go for their quesadilla or nachos.  I just can't imagine eating this sober again.

Rating (sober): 2.5 out of 5

Rating (drunk): 5 out of 5

Patty's Closet Outfit of the Week
Check out my outfit of the week provided by Patty's Closet Fashion Boutique. I literally go bananas over palazzo pants. I love them because not only are they comfortable, but they can be dressed up or down. I always feel pulled together when I wear them, and they can be worn through all of the seasons. This pair has such a bold pattern with tons of colors that the combo of tops you can pair them with is endless. To get this look head over to the Rainbow PC location.

Remember, you can find out about all the new shipment items by checking the PC Facebook page which I linked above. Each store has different looks and there are always new items being posted. If you aren't lucky enough to have a Patty's near you, you can shop online at shop.ilovepattyscloset.com 

Until next time, cheers to little miracles. xo