Shandee Lang
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We didn't stay to eat so beyond entering the building and waiting for our food I can't speak to the prolonged atmosphere. It was clean, empty, and didn't feel or appear cluttered unlike some Mexican eateries; in my opinion, a lot of Mexican establishments have a lot going on decorative-wise (including table & chair placement and quantity) on top of their pictorial menu all over the walls and windows making some of those establishments feel a bit grimy even if they're not.
Working were 2 youngsters and I say that as a literal description - the cashier was an 11-year-old boy and the cook didn't look older than his late teens, so I'd guesstimate his age to be no older than 21/22. Well-spoken, personable, and smiling throughout the exchange, the kid seemed to enjoy working and mentioned he'd been doing so for a year or two; by well-spoken I meant educated and in no way referencing his accent. The kid was friendly and made small talk easily while the other employee seemed shy. They worked well together!
As for the food, well... it wasn't the best Rivas I've ever had but not the worst. On its own, it holds up just fine but I was craving the specific flavoring and texture I get from my favorite location therefore I was disappointed and considered it to be lacking. So keep in mind folks, every Rivas has just minor tweaks from one location to the next, and if you're going to any location besides your favorite, be prepared for minute changes to your cravable dish.