Bella B.
Yelp
FIRST IMPRESSIONS and ATMOSPHERE: When we walked in, the host warmly greeted us. We asked the host if there was happy hour. She was not sure and asked the closest server who came to the front stand to inform us they did not. Then, host proceeded to take us to a high top table. She was able to honor our request to move to an open booth along the wall where all the other booths were occupied. *IMO: Hosts should know EVERYTHING, including knowing if there is happy hour; and offering booth seating over tables since most guests were seated at that time at .... A BOOTH! Isn't that interesting? Aesthetics were done well with decor indicative of the Mexican culture: long-handled bicycles, photos of luchadors, bright colors, indoor-outdoor seating open floor plan, vaulted ceilings; latino music was NOT too loud (thank you!). Restrooms were warm, clean, stocked.
EATS and DRINKS: We chose to go with the brisket enchiladas (flavorful, tender, cheesy, but refried beans were a little too dry), and the cobb salad (came with roasted corn, black beans, cotija cheese, not enough guacamole, not enough pico de gallo, and avocado cream dressing; seemed too small for the price of an entree salad). Best chips we have had at a Mexican restaurant; it seemed a higher quality tortilla, came warm, and with good homemade salsa (mild). We inhaled the first and needed a second basket. First 2 beers listed on the draft list were recommended; refreshing, delish with the meals, and worth coming back for. We may just come back for the ridiculous shakes, for dessert, we saw ordered by an adjacent table. You had to say 'WOW'. Looked amazing but we were stuffed.
SERVER and MANAGER: Helpful. Friendly. Knowledgeable. Runner delivered food QUICKLY. Manager (with red, long hair; tatooed) expitidiously took care of the VIP card issue with great care and attention. So... Nick Ritts, make sure that awesome manager gets some major appreciation and kudos. This is why I am especially writing this review. Take care of your team, so they take care of the guests. So, for that reason, we will come back.