LeShea B.
Yelp
For my initial review of this restaurant, it will be a solid 3.
Sunday
5:30ish
No reservations.
Parking: there is a small parking lot beside the restaurant. You can also park on the street. Free parking.
Our server was sweet. The hostess, though, who greeted us at the door, had a rude persona. Not verbally rude, but more of a body language - like irritable. I will presume positively and say she was having a bad day. We have all had those.
We requested a booth, which had to be cleaned, and there was a comment made by what seemed like the boss. I didn't hear, but there was something said....
I just felt that our presence as customers wasn't as well received as other patrons, who were greeted with smiles. I really want to say that this wasn't the BEST day. Again, presuming positivity. If I return, and observe the same, the rating will not stay at a 3.
One complaint I have is that it was HOT IN THERE. Eventually, my friend felt air, but I would've rather sat outside for a breeze.
Drinks: I read in a review here the guava margarita was good. They don't have it. The margarita flavors are limited. We got 4 mango margaritas. Strong and GOOD. $10. I would definitely recommend. Takin on the rim. Chef's kiss.
Appetizer: queso fundido. It is served with tortillas, not tortilla chips. I ordered tortilla chips ($3.99) thinking this cheese was regular (runny) queso-- it was thicker. It was good, but I wouldn't order again. I ordered red salsa "for the chips" and my server brought out to ramekins of salsa (one green, one orangish). This was free, but I think he misunderstood. It was okay, though, because the orangish salsa (the same one that comes with the birrias) was awesome.
The tortilla chips are Authenticcccc. See review for pictures.
Food: Cali burrito (chicken) $10 and birria tacos ($14). The burrito was damn good. Seasoned and filling. It was big, too, and full of meat. Full of everything. Nothing was lacking. The birria tacos, I am disappointed in. The reviews raved about them, and I was excited to try, but they lacked flavor and they were dry.
If I do return, I will sit outside and order drinks, regular queso, and try something else from the menu. I won't return anytime soon.