Rachel S.
Yelp
Came here for the first time for brunch on a Sunday. Friend and I ordered the Rancheros Cucamonga and the chili tots. Total came out to less than $30.
What's Hot
- Quality. Pretty delicious. The Ranchoeros Cucamonga had avocado and mashed black beans with their tots. It was delicious and I finished the entire dish.
- Menu. Pretty good variety. They have veggie options and a few vegan, as well. I was impressed with their Seoul Mate option, especially since they have pork belly. Their menu is pretty simple and straightforward, which is nice.
- Service. Pretty nice. My friend and I asked their staff member if he has any recommendations, which he did, and was certainly helpful. When I asked him about the spice level for the chili tots, he was also honest with me, which I totally appreciated. He helped give me a realistic expectation, haha....
- Price and portions. Given the value for money, it's pretty good, especially given the quality.
- Seating. There's indoor and outdoor seating, which is helpful. Their indoor seating is small and doesn't seat more than a group of 4. While my friend and I liked the layout of their indoor seating, it wasn't conducive for conversation, because they play loud music, which isn't helpful.
What's Not
- Spiciness. Their chili tots are listed as spicy, which they most certainly are not. To be fair, everyone's tolerance is different. Mine is pretty high and I didn't taste any spice. Their seasoning was good, but nothing to write home about. In general, I don't recommend their cracked tots, especially because it's basically tater tots with a drizzle of seasoning you may or may not be able to taste.
- Parking. This particular area of DC isn't so bad, because it's not single lanes going in each direction. There is untimed parking certain days and time of the week. However, it may still be hard to find. Another factor to keep in mind is that you can find parking in the nearby neighborhoods, which is what I did. Be prepared to walk in those circumstances.
- Sitting outdoors. What's great is that they have an outdoor seating section. What sucks is you need to be prepared for being bitten by bugs when sitting outside. To be fair, this isn't anything the restaurant has any control over. However, it is a factor to keep in consideration when coming here. Just be aware.
- Health and safety. None of their staff wore face masks. During this time of the pandemic, I certainly find it reassuring when businesses that interact with the public, take extra precautions.
Final Answer
Willing to come back here, but not a first choice, especially depending on the day of the week and time of day of when to come here.