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My daughter%26#39;s graduation will be at the Von Braun on May 9th. We will be staying at the Holiday Inn across the street from the Von Braun. I know there is Lofton%26#39;s in the motel and Ruth Chris at the Embassy. After looking at Huntsville.org I have a list of restaurants that are located on University Drive and Memorial P%26#39;way. I am trying to find something close to the motel. I have found...

Beauregard%26#39;s-Memorial P%26#39;way,Applebee%26#39;s-Memorial P%26#39;way,O%26#39;Charley%26#39;s-University Drive, Olive Garden-University Drive,Chili%26#39;s Grill and Bar-University, Romano%26#39;s Macaroni Grill-University Drive,Rosie%26#39;s Mexican Cantina-University Drive, La Alamedia Mexican Restaurant-University Drive, Logan%26#39;s Roadhouse -University Drive, Lone Star Steakhuse and Saloon-University Drive.This is for a party of 10-15 people including at least two children. So I am looking for something that would be family oriented and not just a burger place. My daughter likes mexican food and I want it to be her choice so we are lending towards Rosie%26#39;s and La Alamedia. If anyone can give me info on these places it would be greatly appreciated.Thanks

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Sadly there is not much downtown kid friendly. If you are looking for Mexican, I would recommend the South Parkway Rosie%26#39;s. It is as close as the one on University (especially considering traffic) and less crowded. I think the food at Rosie%26#39;s is fine, not great, but a lot of people here LOVE it. It is a fun atmosphere though, very accomodating of big groups and children.

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Another suggestion is El Palacio%26#39;s on Memorial Parkway - an oldie but a goodie. Downtown is also Paulie%26#39;s Chop House which is supposed to be pretty good.

I would not recommend El Palacio for children if they do not like dark places, it can be very dark in there (there are no windows past the entrance)

Rosie%26#39;s food is average mexican (by that I mean Americanized), but they have the capability to handle groups faily easily and the service there is usually above average, even with groups. I have not had good luck with groups at Applebee%26#39;s or Chili%26#39;s. I would probably put Logan%26#39;s on University a close second to Rosie%26#39;s on handling groups.

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Phil Sandovals would be a great choice. It is on University Drive and Research Park Blvd. across from the Walmart. It is owned by the same people as Rosie%26#39;s, but with a different menu and great atmosphere. It just opened about 2 weeks ago and we have eaten there several times. It is locally owned and very family-friendly. I think your family will enjoy it.

Rosie%26#39;s is also a good choice. Actually the two restaurants are the same owners.

I just ate at Phil Sandovals mexican restaurant. Really BAD! Do not recommend it to anyone. Sausa tasted like they opened a can and then burned it in a pan heating it up. I ordered a Chicken Buritto. They took a char grilled chicken breast, cut it into 5 or 6 thick pieces, spread a little dry beans on a tortilla and wraped it up. It tasted like grilled chicken. Tried the white chese sause too but it was bland. Un-eatable dinner for 6 = $100.00

If you want good mexican food, try La Placita at 401 Hughes Rd in Madison. It is across from Hollywood videos and Kroger%26#39;s. This is a small cozy authentic restaurant with reasonable prices and great food. PS, they also make killer Margaritas. Very good family restaurant. They usually have a sports game on TV from their spanish cable network in one room and music in the other.