Entertain Your Latino Significant Other

Wednesday, 07 April 2010 22:26

 Among the many challenges that come along with dating someone from a different culture, the most difficult is comes near the beginning of the relationship: the dating part. Where do you go? What do you do? Below are several suggestions to entertain your Latino significant other without either boring them or insulting their heritage.

Catalina State Park:

Take your Latino lover on a romantic and casual hike around the Santa Catalina Mountains in Tucson. With over 5,500 acres and nearly 5,000 Saguaro cacti, you are sure to keep busy. There are several different hike trails ranging from easy to difficult that you can venture out on your own. Be sure to bring a basket filled with some "homemade" chips and guacamole (just pour the store-bought variety into a tupperware container and fake it) followed by some margaritas.

If you're not sure about the trails, then go on a casual guided hike and learn about the history of the mountains, the geology and the local plants and critters.

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Casa Molina:

Impress your "amante" with an authentic dining experience at Casa Molina. If you passed a replica of "El Toro, the brave black bull," you've gone too far! Casa Molina has been around since the late '40s and continues to make delicious Mexican food that keeps their customers coming back for more. It's fine Mexican dining without the "uppity environment" of a fancy restaurant, so you will never feel under-dressed or out of place. The other upside is the food is moderately priced, so you won't break the bank trying to feed your date.

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Saguaro National Park:

Slather on the SPF and take your sweetheart through an adventure around the Saguaro National Park. Take in the beautiful wildlife and the gorgeous sunset. Here you can take a wilderness hike overnight and backpack through the desert. These amazing Saguaro cacti are only seen in a small portion of the United States; definitely a site to see!

The entire park is open daily from seven a.m. to sunset and the visitor center is open from nine a.m. to five p.m.

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El Guero Canelo:

Take your hunny to a restaurant that just recently became famous! Featured on Man vs. Food on the Food Network, El Guero Canelo serves some of the best and yummiest Mexican hot dogs in Tucson. You will be sure to impress your date with your Mexican culinary expertise after this dining experience. Oh, and don't forget to try all the different salsas! What was once a simple taco stand starting in 1993 has turned into a phenomenon of good food at great prices.

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Guadalajara Grill:

If hot dogs aren't your lover's style, then Guadalajara Grill will certainly spark their taste buds. Not only is the atmosphere of this place totally romantic and alluring, but the food is just as good. The best part is the tableside salsa that is made literally right before your eyes. The salsa lady comes around with all her different salsa ingredients and asks how you prefer your salsa. Medium? Mild? Spicy? Oh, and don't forget to tip her!

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The Arizona State Museum:

Not only is this way convenient if you're a student at The University of Arizona, but it is also sometimes overlooked! The Arizona State Museum is one of those best kept secrets that needs to be told. Educate your date on the history of the Ice Age and the preservation of the Naco Mammoth. This is just one of the many examples of the different things the museum has to offer. There are tons of lectures and day trips that you can take your darling on or take a random stroll through the exhibits. Either way, this is one that will make a totally exciting and unconventional date!

Salsa Dancing at El Parador:

So your lover thinks you don't have any moves? Prove them wrong! Every Friday night, El Parador holds salsa dancing open to all! Show some of your moves on the dance floor and fall in love all over again. The stage and dance floor are surrounded by a tropical garden to really set the mood while you move your hips to the rhythm of the live music. And if the music isn't enough to get you going, there are two full service bars that can give you some of that liquid courage!

Cuisine Classique of Tucson:

Immerse yourself in the art of cooking with the many cooking classes Cuisine Classique has to offer. From the gourmet basics, to wine, to Southwest cuisine and many more, your date is sure to learn something about your culture as well as their own. The price of the classes range anywhere from $60 to $130 per person. Consider this a little treat for your loved Latino! Look at the classes they are offering right now and enroll today!

Anita Street Market:

Head on over to Anita Street Market and make your lovey a home cooked meal. This place is so old school, they don't even have an official website. That's how you know it's good! Anita makes all their tortilla's daily by hand and they are always fresh. Everything else they sell is also made in-house and is fresh daily. Pick up some tortillas and make your boo this simple street taco recipe.

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