Hawaiian Pancakes at The Original Pancake House

Pancakes.. You can't go wrong with pancakes!

Someone mentioned this place to me years ago and I'm thinking to myself, yea, whatever. I've driven past by this place (which is by the way, attached to a Motel 6 that was built back in the 1960's or 70's), numerous times during the weekends and the parking lot is always jammed pack.. Always! 

Curiosity got the best of me, finally caved in and had the OPH experience. The place has a southwest vibe to it with the pastel desert decor. I sat by the window on my first visit, where you can see the pool, what an attraction that was!

There were so many food items to chose from.. Pancakes, waffles, crepes, omelettes and much, much more. I opted for the short-stack Hawaiian Pancakes: fresh buttermilk pancakes filled with crushed pineapple and topped with coconut, served with whipped butter and hot tropical syrup. They were light and fluffy, like little heaven pillows of goodness.

Hawaiian Pancakes - guestimating between $5 to $10, can't be more than $10. THIS IS A CASH ONLY PLACE!

Spicy Seafood Linguine at The Parlor Pizzeria

NOW YOU SEE IT...

NOW, YOU DON'T...

So... It's the second day of fall, and it's still warm and toasty in the desert. I wanted something light & refreshing, like a salad.. But there were two other items on the menu that caught my eye.. Tuna Melt or Spicy Seafood Linguine.. Knowing that servers know best, I asked Tony which he'd recommend, he said linguine.

I came, I ordered and I devoured! Good thing it was half order. With it, I had their iced pressed coffee.. So good!

The ingredients are squid, shrimp, clams with their pasta made fresh, in house. I didn't think I'd be able to finish it, but I just kept eating till it's all gone.

Spicy Seafood Linguine - 13 clams