Cilantro's Kicks Off Santa Cruz Restaurant Week

Ok, so maybe it's not as affordable as fast food. But every once in a while it's worth treating yourself and a loved one to a memorable dinner prepared by someone who is not you. 

If you're frugal and rarely dine out, Santa Cruz Restaurant Week is the week to do to it, and it just started last night.

Santa Cruz County has 33 restaurants offering bang up meals at cut rate prices, every night through Oct. 10.

These restaurants offer a price-fixed menu for $25 and they are showing off their finest meals, complete with appetizers, entrees and desserts.

You cannot go wrong, unless you try to eat in all 33 in one week. Hmm. I see a possible first-person story here...Find the menus here and make your choices and reservations.

Local highlight: Cilantro's in Watsonville will be serving:

Appetizers: Baby Green Salad, Chicken Tortilla Soup or Panchos Con Ceviche (pictured in this article)

Entrees: Snapper el Palomar, Rib-Eye Steak, Seafood Relleno

Dessert: Ice Cream Cake or Flan.

Yum!

Check them out, and give Patch your reviews. What was the best meal you ate during the week?