South Valley Magazine August 28 - September 3, 2020

THE LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE OF MORGAN HILL, GILROY & SAN MARTIN

AUGUST 28, 2020

A supplement to the Gilroy Dispatch & Morgan Hill Times

TACO TRAIL New campaign attracts diners to local taquerias P2

REAL ESTATE SPOTLIGHT P4 | HOME OF THE WEEK P6 | REAL ESTATE LISTINGS P7

Tasty trails

New campaign highlights Gilroy’s extensive taqueria offerings

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BY ERIK CHALHOUB

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ilroy is typically associated with garlic, thanks to its world-famous Garlic Festival and being home to one of the largest garlic producers in the country with Christopher Ranch.

But nearly 30 taquerias in town want the world to know that Gilroy is more than just garlic.

The Gilroy Taco Trail, a new campaign hosted by Visit Gilroy and the Gilroy Chamber of Commerce, spotlights the many different restaurants in the city to find tacos and more.

Visitors who are hungry for tacos, burritos, enchiladas and other Mexican fare can look for Gilroy Taco Trail decals in shop windows or pick up a Gilroy Taco Trail map to plan their taco tasting tour. Taco Trail stops include casual taquerias and sit-down restaurants located in downtown Gilroy, First Street and other areas in the city.

There is the enticing aroma coming from Tacos Ameca’s outdoor grill on the corner of 10th and Monterey streets, cooking the meat for its expansive menu, including its gigantic Burrito Ameca, which could likely fill a family of four.

Victoria’s Mexican Restaurant at 757 First St. has been open since 1983, serving Albondigas soup on Wednesdays and menudo on the weekends. Cielito Lindo, at 7460 Monterey St., is known for its fajitas and chile verde.

There are plenty of other options around town, with most establishments clustered around downtown and First Street.

“People usually associate Gilroy with garlic, but we also have some amazing Mexican restaurants that are extremely popular with local residents and visitors alike,” said Jane Howard, executive director of Visit Gilroy. “We are proud to partner with the Gilroy Chamber of Commerce to spotlight some of these long-established local businesses.”

Gilroy Taco Trail maps are sponsored by Arteaga’s Food Center and are available at the California Welcome Center Gilroy (located in Gilroy Premium Outlets Building A, near Forever 21), the Gilroy Chamber of Commerce and participating restaurants.

Given the current public health restrictions, indoor dining is not allowed. The taquerias instead are offering takeout and delivery, with some allowing for outdoor dining.

For information, visit www.VisitGilroy.com/ tacotrail.

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GILROY TACO TRAIL PARTICIPATING RESTAURANTS

LUNCH HOUR Outdoor dining is popular at

Los Pericos Taqueria in downtown Gilroy.

Los Cuates Buffet

Tacos Ameca (Location 2)

6906 Automall Parkway | 408.847.7542 Outdoor Dining | Takeout and Delivery

7950 Arroyo Circle | 408.767.2166 Takeout Only

9305 Monterey St. | 408.842.2889 Takeout and Delivery

Cardenas

Los Pericos Taqueria

Tacos Del Guero

20 Fifth St. | 408.848.0270 Outdoor Dining | Takeout and Delivery

40 Hornlein Court | 408.560.4898 Outdoor Dining | Takeout

Mariscos Puerto Vallarta

Tacos El Grullense (Location 1)

7121 Monterey St. | 408.848.9700 Outdoor Dining by Reservation | Takeout

251 First St. | 408.842.7749 Takeout Only

Mi Gusto Es Mexican Restaurant

Tacos El Grullense (Location 2)

433 First St. | 669.327.5447 Outdoor Dining | Takeout and Delivery

8401 Church St., Suite 1 | 408.767.2382 Takeout Only

Ruffles Taqueria & Marisqueria

Tacos El Jalisciense

168 West 10th St.

Station 55 Seafood & Mexican Cocina

353 East 10th St. | 408.848.3204 Takeout Only

55 Fifth St. | 408.842.0440 Outdoor Dining | Takeout and Delivery

Taqueria & Mariscos Chapala 303 First St. | 408.842.8925

Super Taqueria (Location 1)

Taqueria Cancun

6966 Chestnut St. | 408.842.5877 Outdoor Dining | Takeout and Delivery

401 10th St. | 408.848.8543 Temporarily Closed

890 Renz Lane, Suite 105 | 408.846.8285 Takeout Only

Gaeta’s Taqueria

Super Taqueria (Location 2)

Taqueria los Costeñitos

7820 Monterey St. | 408.767.2422 Takeout and Delivery

6951 Monterey St. | 408.847.2505 Outdoor Dining | Takeout Only

195 Welburn Ave. B | 408.848.1794 Takeout and Delivery

La Hacienda

Tacos Ameca (Location 1)

Victoria’s Mexican Restaurant

7001 Monterey St. | 408.337.5451 Takeout and Delivery

757 First St. | 408.848.1052 Outdoor Dining | Takeout

727 First St. | 408.493.0113 Takeout Only

Carnitas Michoacan 7484 Monterey St. | 408.847.8812 Takeout and Delivery

Chipotle Mexican Grill 6955 Camino Arroyo #70 | 408.848.4079 Takeout and Delivery

Cielito Lindo 7460 Monterey St. | 408.842.7724 Outdoor Dining | Takeout and Delivery

El Charrito Market 7638 Monterey St. | 408.842.3659 Takeout and Delivery

El Michoacano Restaurant

1160 First St. | 408.840.2465 Outdoor Dining | Takeout and Delivery

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Arteaga’s Taqueria

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REAL ESTATE SPOTLIGHT Pamala Steps Right In “We met Pamala at an Open House. John had been transferred and we had not sold our house on the East Coast yet, so we were out on a house hunting trip thinking that it would be 6 to 9 months before our house would sell. Knowing that Pamala was still eager to take us on a Grand Tour of Morgan Hill and surrounding areas so that we could better understand the area and start to plan our move. Little did we know that within 45 days our house would sell and one of the conditions was that we needed to vacate quickly. Pamala stepped right in, found us several different homes that would work for us and was very supportive throughout the difficult selection process.

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Both gentlemen began their real estate careers in Bolivia and are bilingual. They joined EXIT Realty Keystone after moving their families to the Bay Area in order to grow their business and have access to high tech tools. At EXIT Realty Keystone they consistently earn top production awards and have increased their business year to year.

When asked why they’d chosen real estate, the unanimous answer was that they enjoy the process of working with families, friends and clients to find their perfect home, while helping them to grow their wealth through real estate investments. Philanthropy is key to this team as they donate part of their commissions to non-profits, while mentoring and sponsoring youth soccer in the area.

Edgar and Juan Carlos stay on top of regional market trends and are neighborhood experts from San Jose to Hollister and beyond. They utilize their strong negotiation skills to work for all sellers, buyers and investors, and do not stop working until their client’s needs are exceeded.

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As a Realtor I love my job and working with great people. I have always put my clients first in every transaction. It is my goal to exceed my client’s expectations every time. I am a full service Realtor®, which means I assist with staging, photography, inspections, marketing and so much more. What I have found is that my clients express their appreciation of my negotiation skills the most. All clients want to get the best financial results from the purchase or sale of their home and I work hard to make that happen. I advocate on your behalf!

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HOME OF THE WEEK

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BADGER PASS This Morgan Hill home is located at the end of a cul-de-sac.

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Modernized executive home Separate casita, pool, outdoor kitchen part of property’s amenities

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his updated Morgan Hill home sits at the end of a cul-de-sac near Llagas Creek.

Located at 14606 Badger Pass Road, the 3,694-square-foot home includes five bedrooms and four bathrooms.

The kitchen was updated with quartz counters, marble backsplash, hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances and a large center island. The adjoining great-room

showcases a floor-to-ceiling slate fireplace, hardwood floors and vaulted ceilings.

The backyard is outfitted with a saltwater pool, kitchen and hot tub. A separate casita built in 2016 features vaulted ceilings, modern concrete flooring, full kitchen, outdoor garden space and its own parking spot.

The home, built in 1977, is listed at $1,599,999 by Intero Real Estate Services. For information, visit tinyurl.com/yydsonz5.

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xisting-home sales soared 24.7 percent in July throughout the nation, outpacing their growth of 20.7 percent in June, when the nation’s economic reopening ignited homebuying activity, the National Association of Realtors reported Aug. 21.

In Santa Clara County, home sales are continuing their upward trend.

According to the Santa Clara County Association of Realtors, 1,004 single-family residences sold in July, representing a 17.2 percent increase over June and nearly 12 percent more compared to July 2019.

Gilroy saw a slight drop, with 62 sales of single-family residences in July compared to 69 in June. Morgan Hill had a bump in sales, with 58 in July, compared to 50 in June.

After only two sales in June, nine homes sold in July in San Martin, according to SCCAOR data.

San Benito County’s real estate market is also experiencing a sharp rise in growth, even when comparing it to last year.

According to data by MLS Listings, 78 units sold in July, compared to 53 in June and 57 in July 2019. Hollister had 60 units sell in July, 15 more than the previous month. San Juan Bautista, meanwhile, saw 15 sales in July, tripling last month’s number.

According to online real estate database Zillow, low mortgage rates have continued to draw buyers throughout the pandemic. However, this means buyers are competing over a dwindling amount of new listings.

“The flow of new listings has recovered somewhat, but not fast enough to replace all the recent sales, so inventory continues to plumb new record lows,” an August market snapshot by Zillow reported.

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