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12 THE PALM BEACH POST WEDNESDAY, JUNE 2, 2004 IG OUT Roberto's provides ideal nacho platter Take An Additional 10 OFF Rugs In Stock Roberto's Taco Shop Address: The Plaza at Delray, 1530 S. Federal Delray Beach Hours: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. 9 a.m. to p.m.

F-Sat Our favorite food: Nacho platter with guacamole Price: $3 Note: Post staffers will anonymously visit a restaurant in your neighborhood each week in search of the best menu item. They'll tell you about that item and why they liked it In this spot each week. Custom Area Rugs 1 I guacamole to my order. It was a big gamble, but it paid off. The bottom layer of chips stayed relatively dry with a drop of guacamole or cheese here and there.

And the top layer of chips, exposed to the brunt of the guacamole onslaught, stayed relatively crisp. I was so impressed I ate a whole platter for lunch all by myself. Ifs enough for one person's entree, or for a group to share as an appetizer. Roberto's other offerings also are cheap and delicious. A co-worker pronounced the chorizo plate "tasty as all get-out!" You can eat in at one of the tables, each equipped with roll of paper towels, or take out Either way, the service is quick and friendly.

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Roberto's Taco Shop has found the right mix. Its standard nacho platter has as its first layer just a sprinkling of melted shredded cheese, enough to create a thin barrier between the juicy diced tomatoes on top. I risked upsetting the balance by adding globs of RESTAURANTS Continued from PAGE 11 Cincinnati Red burger; price range: 13.95. Plnky's Hot Dogs-Burgers -1313 W. Boynton Beach 734-5513; M-Th.

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