Cactus Ya Ya

07/25/08

Over-Rated

by TreeMonkey at Citysearch

Tried this place several times, different times of the year. Not impressed. The menu is eclectic, but doesn't deliver. The spring rolls were soggy, the tortilla soup was bland - even added chicken in another visit. The main bartender (Sherry?) is awesome, the other bartender is definitely lacking personality. Nice decor, but can get really loud because it is rather small. They're not the only game in town.

• Pros: outside seating
• Cons: attitude

11/05/07

Whoo Hoo for Ya Ya's

by calibigdaddy at Citysearch

I guess after all the years it's been open, Ya Ya's is no longer a secret. You might drive by and never see it on Mill Plain with all the other chains that have opened up. You may even have driven by and wondered why all the cars are in that little parking lot.

The food here defies being categorized. It's not Mexican, but they have Mexican style food. It's not Thai, but they have killer chicken peanut rolls and skewers. It's not a burger place, but the half pounder on the menu will kick you butt if you add pepper jack cheese.

The best way to describe this place is great food, killer drinks and HOT wait staff. Could it be an accident that so many attractive blondes work there? It's like the owner planned it that way. Even the guys that work there make the girls swoon.

Get there from 4-6 and after 9 for the best happy hour food in the 'Couv. No drink deals during happy hour, but you don't get cheated on the free poured drinks, unless you tick off the bartender.

It definitely has a neighborhood feel, and sitting outside by the gas fireplace on a cool night is a rare treat. My recommendation on the happy hour menu - chicken or beef Ya Ya rolls or the fish taco.

Great place for a pre-function dinner or late snack, but not too late. They close at 11pm Sun-Thur and midnight on Fri-Sat.

• Pros: Great drinks, excellant food and a fun place to hang out
• Cons: pretty noisy when it's busy

10/10/07

Best Mexican in Vancouver

by boobizzle at Citysearch

Best Mexican food in this area, not the usual "american style boring mexican". The peanut ya ya rolls are awesome. Great value, great food. Decor and atmosphere is great. It can get a little too noisy when it is busy. Only negative, the margaritas are good, but too small!

• Pros: food
• Cons: noisy