tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14277482.post1272647325400146364..comments2024-03-05T13:50:56.913+08:00Comments on a hungry girl's guide to taipei: CLOSED! american/new in town: i strongly recommend YUMA SOUTHWESTERN GRILLjoanhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17843619464189692369noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14277482.post-68009584562794034292011-05-23T22:37:58.057+08:002011-05-23T22:37:58.057+08:00As far as I know, Yuma is now closed (5/23/11). I ...As far as I know, Yuma is now closed (5/23/11). I heard that now there is a pub there, but I haven't been around the area myself to find out.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14277482.post-48858236566785859472010-08-07T20:12:56.017+08:002010-08-07T20:12:56.017+08:00Yuma Grill... well I was excited when I saw the re...Yuma Grill... well I was excited when I saw the reviews but how can so many people be wrong? Maybe the management has not been around enough. I ordered the fajitas (beef) - the steak was tough and chewy... and cold when I received it. The tortillas were also hard. I found myself looking across the street and wondering if I should've gone there instead. Sorry to say that I won't be back unless one of my friends drag me there. Please tell me I'm wrong...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14277482.post-77992025633164669612009-08-23T22:02:15.431+08:002009-08-23T22:02:15.431+08:00Visited tonight with friends from Taipei. Place wa...Visited tonight with friends from Taipei. Place was EMPTY on a Sunday night. We ordered trio (wings, french fries, calamari), full rack of ribs (dry rub), and a Santa Fe salad. How bad was it? Well, first, the salad was extremely sour. Next, the ribs came out. Ribs were dry (I guess that's what a dry rub is, huh?). Cole slaw was not good. Rice was very dry. Chicken wings were not crispy with sauce, just soggy. Fries were ok. Calamari was ok. Sauces with the trio were unidentifiable. Is the BBQ? Peri-peri? Mayo? Garlic? Not sure. Had to ask for ketchup. Overall, very disappointed. Should have been able to tell from the empty place.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14277482.post-16972588853697404652009-03-01T23:01:00.000+08:002009-03-01T23:01:00.000+08:00Went to Yuma this evening - good tex/mex! Our ser...Went to Yuma this evening - good tex/mex! Our server (Shane) was very nice, and the service was extremely speedy (almost too speedy - I had to choose between letting the cheese on the nachos or my ribs cool while enjoying the other).<BR/><BR/>Overall - quite tasty with plenty of seasoning that makes it stand out among the (admittedly limited) pack in Taipei. Definitely worth a visit to give it a try. Also, their Margaritas are quite potent!Jake E.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12126757131768423653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14277482.post-41064216808464569322009-01-05T11:43:00.000+08:002009-01-05T11:43:00.000+08:00Went to Yuma mid-Nov - Cranb/honey ribs, coleslaw,...Went to Yuma mid-Nov - Cranb/honey ribs, coleslaw, and Roasted Pumpkin soup pretty much rocked our world. <BR/><BR/>Spinach wrap was a bust, but we were told they were workin'on it. <BR/><BR/>Regardless, triple thumbs up on the food, love the decor and feel of the place - great addition to TPE eating scene. Thanks!!Sleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13481023106451137920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14277482.post-71267341479008807062008-12-24T00:11:00.000+08:002008-12-24T00:11:00.000+08:00richard: cool.. let me know what you end up pickin...richard: cool.. let me know what you end up picking as your favorite Beef Noodle Soup. you have to try the Shan Xi Dao Xiao Mien (previously reviewed) and Eddy's Cantina and let me know what you think<BR/><BR/>alan: that's so nice!<BR/><BR/>tina: cool! i'm so glad!<BR/><BR/>billy: yay! glad you got to make it and my track record is going strong! :) i think their water cups are a bit small too- makes for lots of refills if you drink a lot of water.joanhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17843619464189692369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14277482.post-17974784293699636962008-12-23T10:30:00.000+08:002008-12-23T10:30:00.000+08:00Your review and pictures looked so good I had to t...Your review and pictures looked so good I had to try it. I wasn't disappointed. Delicious food, big portions, reasonable prices. My only complaint is that the sodas are served up in tiny bottles. They should get a soda fountain so we can get refills. But overall, great new restaurant.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14277482.post-67188119658760100632008-12-22T00:59:00.000+08:002008-12-22T00:59:00.000+08:00My colleagues and I went today for a work lunch be...My colleagues and I went today for a work lunch because it was recommended by you, and it was sooo good. And surprisingly cheap too!Tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03388764114316948255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14277482.post-17797599644371856872008-12-18T20:53:00.000+08:002008-12-18T20:53:00.000+08:00Wow! This place looks great. Can't wait to try it....Wow! This place looks great. Can't wait to try it. More convenient than Eddy's Cantina but the next time I'm in Danshui I'll give him a try too. <BR/><BR/>Thanks Joan.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14277482.post-54059801145687550702008-12-11T16:05:00.000+08:002008-12-11T16:05:00.000+08:00Hi RichardSorry about your last experience. As wit...Hi Richard<BR/><BR/>Sorry about your last experience. As with all new restaurants consistency takes time, and we are hard at work at keeping our quality up!<BR/><BR/>On your next visit, I'm willing to cover your tab should you not think out Lime and Rosemary Chicken is not the "to-die-for" dish you had on your first visit.<BR/><BR/>Regards,<BR/><BR/>AlanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14277482.post-36015291314849853542008-12-10T12:58:00.000+08:002008-12-10T12:58:00.000+08:00To answer your question, I'm out here in Taiwan wo...To answer your question, I'm out here in Taiwan working...I was here almost 3 years ago when I was hired, then transferred to our Shanghai office for a year. I've been back in Taiwan for a little over a year now. I was referred to your page from a high school friend of mine that has been working in Taiwan ever since he graduated (Roughly 4 years). <BR/><BR/>There are actually a few people from UCSD working out here. And unsurprisingly, Mexican food is the food that we all crave the most. When I was in Shanghai, aside from my quest for good Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup, my search for good authentic Mexican food was at the top of my list. Fortunately after many failed attempts, I was able to find a decent source for both. <BR/><BR/>Keep up the good work on you blog, we're all counting on it!! <BR/><BR/>Also..I recently re-visit Yuma..and the Rosemary Chicken ended up being very dry and hard...a lot different than the first time I went. Quite a different experience..hopefully it was a one time ordeal.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13791967701355172449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14277482.post-83391130583634742022008-12-06T23:25:00.000+08:002008-12-06T23:25:00.000+08:00richard: i will try the rosemary lime chicken next...richard: i will try the rosemary lime chicken next time! i tend to order a lot for two as well! :) at least you could pack the leftovers for later? are u back here for work or family or fun?<BR/><BR/>alisa: thanks for commenting! any other recs for that area?joanhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04929132028327934282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14277482.post-76545406157374394252008-12-06T11:37:00.000+08:002008-12-06T11:37:00.000+08:00I love Yuma!! It's right near my house and everyti...I love Yuma!! It's right near my house and everytime I go there I enjoy it more and more. Alan is so nice and all the stuff has been very helpful and nice. I was also surprised at how fast the food came out, but I will not complain about that :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14277482.post-89498060841580315952008-12-05T17:15:00.000+08:002008-12-05T17:15:00.000+08:00You should have tried the roasted rosemary chicken...You should have tried the roasted rosemary chicken with lime! <BR/><BR/>Absolutely to die for! And yes..the nachos are huge! When I went I got over overzealous and I ordered the same soup and salad, but different nachos (road runner I think), and rosemary chicken....for two people!! The portions are not small and what I think be priced very fairly.<BR/><BR/>Btw I'm living out here in Taiwan and graduated from UCSD as well!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13791967701355172449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14277482.post-63484613204811481662008-12-02T22:51:00.000+08:002008-12-02T22:51:00.000+08:00Alan: Thanks for a welcome addition to the Taipei ...Alan: Thanks for a welcome addition to the Taipei food scene.. can't wait to see what restaurant you open up next! Also, please let me know if Yuma ever has any events/promos/new menu you'd like to let readers know about!joanhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17843619464189692369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14277482.post-87647238220698145252008-12-01T18:56:00.000+08:002008-12-01T18:56:00.000+08:00Hi JoanThanks for your kind review. It is much app...Hi Joan<BR/><BR/>Thanks for your kind review. It is much appreciated. We are working on making our prawns a better value option.<BR/><BR/>Thanks again,<BR/><BR/>AlanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14277482.post-5349738229289506342008-12-01T17:25:00.000+08:002008-12-01T17:25:00.000+08:00anonymous: thanks for reading and the reinforcemen...anonymous: thanks for reading and the reinforcement on the opinion!<BR/><BR/>leslie: let me know what you think if you make it there!<BR/><BR/>alicesg: i'm happy that it's here! are you in singapore or taipei?joanhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17843619464189692369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14277482.post-23853883234094911122008-12-01T13:36:00.000+08:002008-12-01T13:36:00.000+08:00Looked so good and yummy. Good information on the ...Looked so good and yummy. Good information on the whereabouts.alicesghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08093018474724459190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14277482.post-52958522994906306382008-11-28T20:49:00.000+08:002008-11-28T20:49:00.000+08:00gawd, I'm sold. Can't wait to order those nachos.....gawd, I'm sold. Can't wait to order those nachos...something I've definitely been cravingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14277482.post-16123511908200696622008-11-28T12:44:00.000+08:002008-11-28T12:44:00.000+08:00Ya a tasty joint and a nice addition to the city.A...Ya a tasty joint and a nice addition to the city.<BR/><BR/>And you are right...stay away from the shrimp and stick with the chicken and ribs!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com