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Mangy Moose Caf
Where everybody knows your name
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Mangy Moose Caf owner Oscar Quiroz and daughter Sandra welcome customers with identical toothy smiles. - photo by ROSE ALBANO RISSO
There’s nothing mangy about the Mangy Moose Café in Manteca.That’s the very first thing that strikes you when you come in either from the Yosemite Avenue entrance, or from the back door if you prefer to come in from the parking lot in the back. You notice that difference right away once you hear the hearty laughter from owner Oscar Quiroz, or the friendly giggles from his daughter Sandra. Further dispelling the mangy-ness of the place are the friendly chatters from Sandra’s sister, Gabi, and the rest of the equally amiable workers that include cook Evelyn Arroyo who is fondly referred to as “Mom” by both staff and loyal customers, and quick-to-please Aaron Botelho.A visit to the small and cozy café – a long and narrow dining destination sandwiched between Sadie’s Beauty Salon and a bridal shoppe – is like going over to Mom or Grandma’s kitchen where everybody knows your name and where you are always greeted by smiles and a warm hello by Quiroz and his family of workers.
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