Canby Asparagus Farm and Casa de Tamales facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Canby Asparagus Farm /Casa de Tamales |
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The restaurant's exterior in 2021
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| Food type | Mexican |
| Street address | 10605 Southeast Main Street |
| City | Milwaukie |
| State | Oregon |
| Country | United States |
| Coordinates | 45°26′46″N 122°38′31″W / 45.4460°N 122.6419°W |
Canby Asparagus Farm and Casa de Tamales is a family-run business in Milwaukie, Oregon, that is both a farm and a Mexican restaurant. People sometimes call it by its full name, Canby Asparagus Farm Casa de Tamales.
Food and Atmosphere
The restaurant is located at 10605 Southeast Main Street in Milwaukie. It serves many popular Mexican dishes. The menu includes burritos, chile rellenos, enchiladas, quesadillas, tacos, and tamales. For brunch, they also offer a buffet with bacon, eggs, and Mexican-style potatoes.
The inside of the restaurant is known for its fun and quirky decorations. The walls are covered with interesting items, like a large marlin fish, framed posters of Elvis Presley, and even a figure of Pee-wee Herman riding a lion.
History of the Business
The Maes family, led by Charles Maes, has owned the Canby Asparagus Farm since 1991. The business has sold its fresh produce at the Milwaukie Farmers Market and other local markets for many years. In November 2007, Charles's son, Brandon, opened the restaurant part of the business, called Casa de Tamales.
A funny event happened in 2018 when a giant boot statue was stolen from the outside of the building. The sculpture was 10 feet tall, weighed 400 pounds, and had been a landmark for a long time.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Casa de Tamales had to follow safety rules, like many other restaurants. This meant they could only serve a limited number of customers at a time to keep everyone safe.
See also
- List of Mexican restaurants
