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<!--Generated by Squarespace Site Server v5.11.5 (http://www.squarespace.com/) on Fri, 30 Jul 2010 08:46:43 GMT--><feed xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"><title>Home - Blog</title><subtitle>Home - Blog</subtitle><id>http://www.tacodelmarweb.com/blog/</id><link rel="alternate" type="application/xhtml+xml" href="http://www.tacodelmarweb.com/blog/"/><link rel="self" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://www.tacodelmarweb.com/blog/atom.xml"/><updated>2010-07-13T22:10:11Z</updated><generator uri="http://www.squarespace.com/" version="Squarespace Site Server v5.11.5 (http://www.squarespace.com/)">Squarespace</generator><entry><title>Relay For Life North Clackamas</title><category term="community"/><id>http://www.tacodelmarweb.com/blog/2010/7/13/relay-for-life-north-clackamas.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.tacodelmarweb.com/blog/2010/7/13/relay-for-life-north-clackamas.html"/><author><name>Taco Del Mar - Happy Valley &amp; West Linn</name></author><published>2010-07-13T16:16:35Z</published><updated>2010-07-13T16:16:35Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-float-right ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.tacodelmarweb.com/storage/post-images/rfl.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1279038198850" alt="" /></span></span>Taco Del Mar (Happy Valley &amp; West Linn) has sponsored the <a href="http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFLFY10GW?pg=team&amp;fr_id=21935&amp;team_id=549068" target="_blank">Potwora Family Team</a> in the 2010 Relay For Life of North Clackamas.&nbsp; It's an American Cancer Society fundraising event.</p>
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<p><em><span style="font-size: 80%;">from the ACS</span></em></p>
<p><em>At the American Cancer Society Relay For Life, our team will camp out overnight and take turns walking around the track to raise money and awareness to help the American Cancer Society save more lives from cancer. By joining or donating to our team, you will be a part of a life-changing event that gives everyone in the community a chance to celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against a disease that takes too much.<br /><br />Please make a donation, or join our team and help us create a world where cancer can no longer claim another year of anyone&rsquo;s life.</em></p>
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<p><span class="full-image-float-right ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.tacodelmarweb.com/storage/post-images/rfl2.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1279039010804" alt="" /></span></span>When: July 17th &amp; 18th, 2010<br />Where: Clackamas High School</p>
<p><a href="http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFLFY10GW?pg=team&amp;fr_id=21935&amp;team_id=549068" target="_blank">Donate to the Potwora Family Team</a></p>
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<p>For questions about the event or donations, our contact is team captain Sherry Potwora.</p>
<p><a href="http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFLFY10GW?px=9176402&amp;pg=personal&amp;fr_id=21935" target="_blank">Sherry Potwora Web Page</a></p>
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<p style="text-align: left;">Let us know what you think!</p>
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<p>Our Chicken Tacos rule the day but, coming in a close second are our Baja Fish and Ground Beef tacos.</p>
<p>Mark Tuesdays on your calendar as forever Two-Fer Tuesday at Taco Del Mar!</p>
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<p>They come with your choice of two enchiladas, an enchilada / taco combo, or a meat quesadilla. &nbsp;All platters include rice, beans, sour cream, guacamole, and our freshly made pico de gallo.</p>
<p>It's a complete meal for $6.49 and the best part is that after 5pm, we offer them for 5 Bucks at the Happy Valley(157th &amp; Sunnyside) and the West Linn(22000 Willamette Drive) Taco Del Mar's!</p>
<p>disclaimer: not all locations are still running the $5 Platter promotion, please check with your local Taco Del Mar.</p>
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<p>Taco Del Mar's Baja Fish Tacos consist of two grilled corn tortillas, a lightly breaded piece of Alaskan white fish, cheese, squeeze of lime, shredded cabbage, tangy house-made white sauce, freshly made pico del gallo and your choice of house-made sauces, jalapenos and/or cilantro. &nbsp;A Delicious Combination of Fresh Ingredients!</p>
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<p>Experience our Mondo Burrito in this digital short. &nbsp;Over 1.25 Pounds of Delicious Goodness! &nbsp;See our most popular menu item be created and consumed in less than 30 seconds. &nbsp;Let us know what you think! &nbsp;~ produced by&nbsp;<a title="http://www.ipa-media.com" dir="ltr" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.ipa-media.com/" target="_blank">http://www.ipa-media.com</a></p>
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<p>The 320 Calorie Burrito can be ordered alone or as a meal as in the <a href="http://www.tacodelmarweb.com/blog/2010/1/18/the-5-mondito-combo-is-back-every-day.html">$4.99 Mondito Combo</a>.</p>
<p>It's deliciously satisfying and a great way to keep your calories in check!</p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>Alert - Mondo Mania Sweeps the Nation!</title><id>http://www.tacodelmarweb.com/blog/2010/2/1/alert-mondo-mania-sweeps-the-nation.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.tacodelmarweb.com/blog/2010/2/1/alert-mondo-mania-sweeps-the-nation.html"/><author><name>Taco Del Mar - Happy Valley &amp; West Linn</name></author><published>2010-02-01T18:49:00Z</published><updated>2010-02-01T18:49:00Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-float-right ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.tacodelmarweb.com/storage/post-images/mondo_chicken.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1265050579568" alt="" /></span></span>Taco Del Mar owners report being overwhelmed by customers pleading for Mondo burritos.&nbsp; &ldquo;I was so worried I wouldn&rsquo;t be able to get my Mondo fix,&rdquo; said Charlie Pesce.&nbsp; &ldquo;I couldn&rsquo;t survive without it - but luckily TDM stores are all locally-owned small businesses so I can continue to get my Mondo whenever I need it.&rdquo;</p>
<p>Taco Del Mar store owners report that Mondo Mania can be calmed with immediate application of a Mondo - chicken, carnitas or beef work equally well.&nbsp; Continued signs of burrito cravings brought on by the stress of daily living can only be treated with repeated and frequent Mondo consumption.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Treat your Mondo Mania now - order a Mondo Burrito today!!</p>
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<p><em>Translation for Non-Delmarians:</em></p>
<p>Taco Del Mar stores are all independently-owned locally managed small businesses.&nbsp; Taco Del Mar customers should see no difference in business operations or activity because of recently announced changes at Taco Del Mar Franchising Corp.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Support your locally-owned Taco Del Mar - order a Mondo Burrito today!</p>]]></content></entry></feed>