Taylor S.
Yelp
Not often, if ever, do I take time out of my day to write a review for a place (especially if my experience was negative). But, after dropping in for a late lunch today, I feel something needs to be said. Unfortunately, I will most likely not return as a customer here, but I hope this post may positively change the experience for others.
I've come here a few times over the last two years and generally my experience has been okay. However, today was my first time coming during the day and it was blatantly apparent how dirty the restaurant was. Honestly, I was shocked and a little disgusted. We chose to sit outside because historically the music inside is so loud, you can't hold a conversation, let alone hear yourself think. We waited for awhile before we received service, which is no big deal, we were not in a rush; but it gave me time to notice the entire patio smelt like straight sewage and that the legs of our table were being balanced by dirty napkins. When I went to their restroom to wash my hands, I was even more shocked. There was urine and toilet paper all over the floor, what looked like rusty water coming out of the back of the toilet and the sink was filthy.
By the time we got our food, I was ready to leave. Again, I've come here several times and historically the tacos are phenomenal. So despite feeling a little grossed out from the mess, I was willing to stay for the food. And man did it disappoint me. I ordered the same two tacos I always get (The kimchi and the island taco) and some elote. The corn was cold and missing the seasoning that typically comes on it. My island taco was almost entirely just oil, but not horrible enough that I couldn't finish it. But to my disappointment, the kimchi taco was just outright gross. It barely held together because it was drenched in oil and the kimchi somehow tasted rotten, like it had expired. I am a really big fan of kimchi so I fully understand that it's fermented and, when stored properly, will last a surprisingly long time. So the fact that it tasted like it had spoiled, was extremely disconcerting. We paid out and when we reached the car my sister shared that her taco had also been dripping with oil and was making her stomach turn. We both felt that the quality of this place has gone way down and that it was so dirty we feel uncomfortable eating here ever again.
I will say that the service was friendly and kind and has always been when we come in. BUT, something needs to change. It is so dirty that this does not feel like a safe place to eat.