Henry's serves up flavorful food

For all those who rely on their own two feet, Henry's Fresh Mexican Grill is the restaurant for them. Located just a short walk from the Santa Clara campus, Henry's offers the full platter of Mexican food from heaping nachos, chili relleno and burritos, to a savory Azteca salad. There is bound to be an item or two on their menu that suits your taste buds.

Ambiance: Heavy on the cheesy decorations and bright colors. If you're looking for a career in interior design, this might be a great place to start. On the other hand, you really can't go wrong with two televisions, giving total viewing access to the customers.

Dress code: I think they make you wear a shirt.

Bonuses you won't find on the menu: It's a great place to practice for a Spanish oral examination. They also give you a bottomless basket of tortilla chips and three kinds of salsa.

Downfalls: The mom and pop style of the restaurant guarantees a properly cooked meal. However, such a style is not adept at handling long lines of famished freshmen. If it's crowded, be prepared to wait.

Service: Some of the most amicable people that I've met in the area. Loyalty to customers is a worthy characteristic, and they certainly have it. My roommates and I have been offered free burritos and extra helpings of meats simply for our frequency of business.

I highly advise not passing up a scrumptious breakfast burrito -- or for the lighter eater, the Azteca salad. Also, the chili relleno might have the appearance of a quagmire of cheese and peppers. But is definitely a flavorful experience.

If you don't want to wait around for food to be cooked, though, go ahead and call in your order before you go. Bring your Access card, too.

Definitely make Henry's a regular option in your food consumption rotation -- you'll have no regrets.

Address: 787 Franklin St.

Phone: (408) 294-2922

Open every day from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.

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*Written by Teru Olsen