Looking for a great place to eat while you're in the central Florida area? Surprisingly, Kissimmee, Florida has Garibaldi Mexican Cuisine, which happens to have the best Mexican food at the best prices. "Surprisingly" I say because Kissimmee, and central Florida in general, is not widely known for great culinary ventures. But this hole-in-the-wall gem of a Mexican fare will be a welcome treat to both the locals - who have yet to be entranced by the mouth-watering flavors listed on the menu - and visitors from afar who need a break from the high prices that plague the eateries in the surrounding theme parks.

There are actually two Garibaldi locations in central Florida that are quite easy to get to from the main roads: 1) near the landmark Florida Mall; and 2) on West Vine Street (aka Highway 192) in Kissimmee. I frequent the Kissimmee one more often, but either location is great for a quick bite to go or a satisfying dine-in meal.

At each location, you're greeted with a friendly smile, a warm basket of tortilla chips and a small bowl of homemade salsa. The Garibaldi location in Kissimmee is set up in an old Kenny Rogers fast food building but has since been remodeled to best suit a Mexican dining experience. And for those cooler romantic Florida nights, both Garibaldi locations offer outdoor seating.

Do you like live entertainment with your Tex-Mex chow? Head on over to the Kissimmee Garibaldi location on the weekend and you can request your favorite Mexican tune to be played by the in house mariachi band. Just remember to give them a tip for their efforts.

What should you eat? If you like steak, try the steak tampiquena - a great ribeye dish served with a tasty cheese enchilada, fresh guacamole, a side of rice, and refried beans. I order mine medium rare and the meat practically melts in your mouth.

Other great traditional Mexican bites include the burrito ranchero, the enchilada dishes, and for fajita lovers try the Texas style fajitas which includes savory steak, chicken, and shrimp.

What I really like about Garibaldi is the service from the friendly staff. They are very courteous, never pushy, and quick to make recommendations. And it doesn't hurt that the food is the best Tex-Mex in the area at very inexpensive prices!

Other bits that may interest you: the bathrooms are relatively clean even during peak business hours, the parking lot is well lit at night, and wait times during peak business hours are usually no more than a few minutes. For those that get cold easily, bring a sweater; the place is kept at a comfortable temperature, but sometimes sitting under or near a vent can interfere with the dining experience.

For more info you can visit Garibaldi's on the web here.

Randy Yniguez is a retired psychotherapist, registered nurse, and budding entrepreneur.

Wait a minute - what is Ceviche?

Ceviche - or as it is sometimes known as - Seviche, or Cebiche, is an old South American recipe with possible older origins in Arabia. This dish has been around! Its more recent origins claim to be somewhere between Peru and Ecuador. But it is popular throughout all of Latin America, South America, the Caribbean, and of course Mexico. I knew there was a reason I always wanted to go to South America! Anyway, Ceviche as it is normally spelled is basically fish or shellfish (shrimp, scallops, crab meat, or lobster) prepared with the acidic juices of citrus juice instead of heat.

I say it is shellfish with salsa (my two favorite foods mixed together, what could be better!), well I call it salsa, but it's a concoction that contains everything from exotic fruits, including lemons and tangerines, to vegetables, such as onions and of course tomatoes, the main ingredients usually include lemons, onions and tomatoes, as well as celery, cucumbers, topped with avocado, sometimes garlic, and pepper and oregano. These are all very healthy foods by the way as well! According to Linda Stradley from the website What's Cooking America, who also wrote the cookbook I'll Have What They're Having - Legendary Local Cuisine, the making and consuming of ceviche is akin to a religious experience in parts of Mexico, Central, and South America, I can fully understand. If you are ready to indulge in the epicurean religion of ceviche, here are the top five places you can go in Las Vegas:

1. The Wynn Buffet - if you're willing to shell out up to $40 (no pun intended), then the Wynn Buffet is your ticket to some of the best ceviche around sure to please even the most refined palate. Have up to five different kinds of the most succulent ceviche around! Including: Rock Shrimp Ceviche, Octopus Ceviche, and my personal favorite - Salmon Ceviche. Did I mention that the price was worth it?
2. The Café at the Wynn - if the Wynn Buffet is not to your taste at the time - try the deli there as well, simply called The Café. They also have a similar kind of ceviche with a cocktail-like sauce available for your convenient epicurean delight.
3. Blue Agave at the Palms - they have a special kind of ceviche - Ceviche en Tequila Blanca made with tequila which lends a unique taste. If you're concerned about any residual alcohol taste, don't worry - it simply lends a special savor to the dish contributing to a taste that lingers long after you leave the restaurant and leaves you wanting more.
4. Don Miguels at the Orleans - I have gone here many a time to get my ceviche fix. Besides that, they give you three kinds of salsa (another one of my favorite dishes by the way), including red salsa, a more spicy ‘dark' salsa and a hot bean dip. Yum!
5. The Agave Lounge - last, but not least - this happening lounge/restaurant on West Charleston is open late at night if you're having one of those late-night ceviche cravings like I have sometimes.. just go to the bar, order your ceviche, it comes in a beautiful bag and the service is friendly and prompt. Their particular brand of ceviche is quite citrusy. Perfect for that late-night refreshing snack!

If your experiences with ceviche don't please you, let me know, or if you find any other spectacular places to sample the succulence of ceviche, certainly let me know! Also, if you end up going to any of these places, be sure to tell them about this article! Thanks!