Darrin Rumph
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Birthday dinner for 4
As we approached the restaurant, we noticed a huge parking lot—which, believe it or not, was free. We quickly found a spot and made the short walk to the restaurant. We entered and Wifey confirmed our reservation for four and, of course, we requested outdoor seating. The host led us to a comfortable table on the great open air patio where our server immediately brought waters, complimentary chips, and a variety of salsas. We decided to add a bowl of queso, and the chips kept coming—our server made sure the basket was never empty. We all reviewed the massive food and drink menu—it was the size of an old encyclopedia volume. My daughters both went for the Dragon Fruit Zero mocktail, Wifey ordered the Strawberry Limeade mocktail, and I opted for a Scofflaw Basement IPA. While we snacked on chips, salsa, and queso, the mocktails arrived first, in some tall great-looking glasses. They sparked a debate: were these souvenir glasses included or was there an extra charge? When it came to entrées, my youngest kept it classic with two barbacoa tacos. My wife ordered the Street Skillet but asked for shrimp only instead of the usual mix of chicken, beef, and shrimp. My oldest chose the salmon with cilantro rice, spinach, and roasted cauliflower, while I went with the grilled chicken chimichanga served with black beans and rice. The only hiccup was the timing—ideally, the dishes would have arrived together, but they came out in stages. My youngest's tacos came out first, while my oldest’s salmon took a little longer (a couple of reminders to our server were needed) and arrived last. Still, everything was hot, fresh, and flavorful. Everyone but my youngest had enough left over to bring home. The mocktails were such a hit that at least two other guests stopped by to ask what my daughters had ordered. Since we were celebrating my birthday, the staff came by to sing “Happy Birthday.” While there wasn’t a complimentary dessert, we ordered a Tres Leches cake to share, which turned out to be the perfect way to wrap up the meal. All in all, our first visit left a great impression. The food, drinks, and service were spot-on, and our server was extremely attentive. We’d definitely come back the next time we’re on this side of town. Also, the ladies ended up walking out with their glasses, so I guess they were included. 4.5 Rating
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