I hope this works. I'm emailing from my phone to update my blog about this breaking news story. The attached picture is the last BBQ plate of the night at Casa Blanca in Winslow! It's no wonder that they ran out, as it's the best smoked eats we've found in town! We come almost every time it's on special.

You just can't beat the price, amount of food, and flavor. For $10.95 you get 2 ribs, 3 or 4 slices of brisket, and a couple prices of smoked sausage, all smoked right there by owners Gabe Ribera and his mom Helen. You also get a salad and your choice of two sides, including potato wedges, whole pinto beans, and cole slaw. We always bring about half of our food home! The bbq sauce on the brisket is tangy, yet sweet with a little spice.

Brianna is our usual evening server. She's been working there with her mom, Vera, since she was really young. She does it all-waits tables, busses tables, cooks, dishes up plates, and has probably had to do dishes a time or two.

On this busy evening, Brianna was helping the servers, Anissa and Vera. She proudly brought me my plate, saying she "made it herself, so it should be good". She didn't disappoint! I understand the delicate balance involved in reheating smoked meats. If you heat it too fast or keep it in a warmer, it gets too dry, tough, and over cooked. Yet, you can't serve cold food. My meat tonight wasn't as warm as it could have been; but hey,  I was lucky to get it and I'm not complaining!

Casa Blanca's BBQ plate is a welcome reprieve from the usual all you can eat fish Friday night special (which they also offer), usually found at all Winslow restaurants. I highly recommend that you come early (we got there before 6:30)!

Casa Blanca Mexican restaurant is located at 1201 E. 2nd St., Winslow, AZ. 928-289-4191. Open 7 days a week at 11 am.

Katie J