"Return of the Sizzle"

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LOS FELIZ, CA-Some two dozen patrons at Malo Cantina were reportedly transfixed Tuesday when a sizzling order of chicken fajitas was carried from the kitchen across the dining room to a waiting customer, sources said.

According to witnesses, the fajitas - a staple of the popular restaurant's menu- sizzled for all 14 seconds of the of the plate's transport across the room, and continued to sizzle for up to ten seconds after being placed in front of a party of five seated near the restaurants patio area. Though most dinner conversations reportedly ceased the moment fascinated patrons caught sight of the hissing, $12.00 entree, (steak $15.00) several customers were overheard to say, "That looks good," "Ooh," and "I think those are fajitas."
An enchanting trail of steam emanating from the black skillet on with the meat and vegetables continued to sear was also observed at the time.

"Usually sizzling is reserved for the kitchen, so it was intoxicating to witness something out in the open like that," said diner Nathan Cabrerra, 32, who reported experiencing a "temporary hypnosis" triggered by the combination of meat-fat, air, moisture, and vegetable oil. "I kind of wish I had ordered the fajitas now"

Sources confirmed that the overall level of awe and wonder among the customers reached its height as the fajitas drew closer to their destination. A number of onlookers reportedly sat up in their seats and strained their necks in an attempt to discern which diner would be receiving the scorching Mexican specialty.

Though the natural transference of energy across two bodies of varying thermal density eventually reduced the fajitas' initial sizzling to a quiet simmer, witnesses continued to speculate as to the overall temperature and flavor of the dish.

"I don't know if those were chicken or steak fajitas, but when a meal sizzles like that, chances are it is delicious," 29-year-old-patron Shannon Halfhill said. "And I know that skillet was burning up because I explicitly heard the waitress say to the man, "Be careful.
This plate is really hot."

Malo staff members later reported a correlation between the public display of sizzling fajitas and a spike in fajitas sales. According to analysis of time stamped receipts, four additional fajitas orders were placed within the first seven minutes after the original dish appeared.
"I don't actually like fajitas that much" said 26-year-old- Lisa Tufano, who was among those to order the fajitas. "They can be a hassle because you have to worry about not putting too much meat and vegetables in one tortilla so that you have enough for the other one, and they almost always fall apart so you end up eating them with your fork anyway."

"But it's definitely worth it if they are going to sizzle like that," Tufano added.

According to Server Sarah, one customer requested that his order be changed from the Beef and pickle tacos to the Steak Fajitas after Tufano confirmed that the Beef and pickle tacos would not sizzle at any point during their delivery to his table.

"what can I say?" Malo manager said. "People really like it when their food comes out sizzling."

Marcia Hillend, the 34-year-old budget manager who ordered the captivating fajitas, told reporters they tasted fine.

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