Castillo’s Mexican Restaurant is in the historic downtown of Mariposa, CA.  It opened in 1955 and serves traditional Mexican fare with tons of combination plates.  There are a few outdoor tables as well as ones in the small place with a few dedicated parking spots and otherwise street parking.  It serves cocktails, beer and wine for lunch and dinner.  Service was quick, friendly even offering to bring more chips and salsa.   The walls were filled with decorations with even more added for Halloween.  Some of the good sized wood tables were painted with colorful illustrations and windows were open to the street.  It was a pleasant place to sit and the food was pretty good.  So if you’re in the area stop by for a Mexican fix and then hit the California State Mineral Museum before going to Yosemite. Continue reading →