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I enjoy making connections. I know people who make connections for personal gain, e.g., someone who can help them achieve a personal success. That’s a good thing. I like meeting people to hear their stories and perhaps build a friendship. Well, the day I went to a Mexican restaurant with a friend having a connection paid off for me.. Remember, this is San Antonio and the Mexican food is fantastic. I don’t think I’ve met a Mexican or Tex Mex restaurant I did’t like.
My friend and I were seated at our table, before we could open our menus someone brought us chips and salsa. I used all my self discipline to hold off on the chips, if I eat one, I’m done. I’ll go through a basket of those tantalizing devils. The waiters comes to our table. I know this guy. He works out at my gym and we chat when we are working out near each other. We’re on a first name basis.
Miguel asks for our orders. When it’s my turn I ordered parrillada de vegetales. It came with rice and borracho beans. I asked my Miguel to sub a second small bowl of borracho beans for the rice. When my order came, the veggies were overflowing, I got a side of guacamole I didn’t expect and a bowl of borracho beans large enough to swim in.. It pays to have a connection with a waiter.
