Esther C.
Yelp
Came to Fritas shortly after it opened on a Friday. It was fairly quiet and I think at that point they were still trying to grease the wheels, which I think is fair, so waiting to order and service was very slow. I've been to the Fritas in Ann Arbor before and that restaurant runs like a well oiled machine, so I think as Frita gets up and operating in a rhythm it will be A-ok!
I ordered the loaded plantains and pork rice bowl. I enjoyed both of them, but definitely a bit of sticker shock that the two items combined together if you include tip is over $40. I think the disconnect in my brain is when I went to Fritas it didn't feel like a full-service restaurant, it felt closer to one step up from fast casual. It's hard to pay full service restaurant prices and fees when you're served in paper/compostable bowls and cups. I also understand that having a space in Domino Park is $$$$, so I'm not surprised by the higher prices. Eating at Fritas in Brooklyn feels like a "luxury" experience, while in AA it was more casual.
The staff bring you your food and periodically come by to check on you, so the service is good but at times felt not very practical. One area of suggestion, a self-service utensil station with a trash can, so you can easily grab another fork or spoon if needed or throw trash away at your own leisure if you'd like. I felt weird when I wanted to throw out a tissue and the only way was to hand it to the staff.
Overall, it was a good experience, but a pricey one.