Daniela Susanne
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We tried to make a reservation in advance, but online it is only possible for parties of 10 or more. So we waited until the restaurant opened at 4 pm and called. On the phone, after asking how many we were and what time we would like to come, we said four people at 6:30 pm. The answer was just come by, it is fine, we are not too busy today. Luckily, we arrived at 6 pm, because when we got there they told us there was only one table left, otherwise it would be a 30 minute wait. When we asked why reservations are not possible in general, they explained it is because of too many cancellations. Other restaurants deal with that as well and still make it work. You could always reserve part of the dining room and keep some tables for walk ins, and then release the tables if someone does not show up. Hard to understand. Our server Gonzalo was absolutely fantastic, super helpful, friendly, and always smiling. Thank you! As for the food, I had the milanesa and was really disappointed. There was no seasoning, way more breading than meat, and the whole thing was dry and flavorless. I even ordered guacamole just to dip the meat in so I could eat it. The arugula salad also came with cilantro, which was not listed on the menu. That should definitely be mentioned, because for people like me cilantro tastes like soap and it ruined the dish. We told Gonzalo and he immediately brought us a new one without cilantro. Thanks again Gonzalo. We also had quesadillas. They were okay but nothing special. It is important to know that here they are made with taco shells. The combination of ingredients was unusual, and I would have preferred the cheese and meat together inside the shell. In our case, the cheese was only at the bottom and the meat was on top, so there was never really the taste of cheese and meat combined in one bite. Parking is tricky too, but that is not the restaurant’s fault. Just a heads up for anyone reading this, the lot right next door requires payment even on weekends after 6 pm, otherwise you will get a 70 dollar ticket. Bottom line, the atmosphere is great, service is outstanding, but the kitchen needs to step it up, at least when it comes to my dishes. I have heard the poblano is excellent, even the table next to us said so, so maybe we will give it another try and order something different next time.