Darrin R.
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As we approached I noticed they have a small shared parking lot and that immediate lot was full. We crossed the street to the overflow parking and quickly found an available spot. This lot had the usual scan and pay, with very reasonable prices about $7 for 3 hours. After the short walk over to the restaurant, I went inside and put my name on the list. I had called ahead to try to make a reservation, but since they were so busy during the holiday season they were not taking reservations because of the holiday pop up. I was surprised and happy when they told me the wait was only about 30 minutes. While we waited, we wandered around checking out some of the holiday decorations. We then walked up the stairs, and the BeltLine was right there. Our daughters stepped out onto the BeltLine and, of course, looked for a good spot for a photo op. About 30 minutes later, I checked back in with the hostess, and she said it would be just a few more minutes, but our table was basically ready. That hostess was doing everything. She was checking in new guests, answering the phone, handling delivery pickups, and still keeping a great attitude. She even led us to our table and provided menus. That is a lot to juggle. We reviewed the extensive menu. We have been to Rreal Taco before, just not this location. Everyone was ready with their drink and food orders, by the time our server arrived. We started with the Trio appetizer, which is the perfect Rreal Taco starter. A small scoop of queso, guacamole, and salsa. Wifey ordered a strawberry margarita and the carnitas burrito bowl. I ordered three tacos, el pastor, chicken, and carnitas, with a side of black beans and a Creature Comforts Tropicalia. My youngest ordered The Rudolph, which is basically a spiked eggnog, along with a couple birria tacos. My oldest ordered a mango and pineapple mocktail, the chicken birria, and an order of plantains, but they were out of plantains and did not have them at that time. Wifey went to the restroom and said she had to report it to the hostess because it was extremely nasty inside. She informed her she would let the manager know. The Trio came out fast and it was very good. Everybody especially loved the queso. Wifey’s carnitas burrito bowl came out right after the Trio, even before the drinks. Everything was coming out of sequence, and we had to ask our server to check on our drinks. Also we realized we were seated at a strange table for four. One seat had its back to a huge pillar that blocked the view of the holiday decorations. The seat opposite the pillar, where I was sitting, was right in a high traffic aisle. About every 5th person bumped my chair as they walked by. It was annoying, but I soldiered through it. Eventually, all the food and drinks made it to the table, and we dug in. My oldest was surprised that her chicken birria only came with one taco, but she said it was large and filling enough. I enjoyed my trio of tacos, the flavor was good on all of them. My youngest and Wifey both enjoyed their meals, and Wifey even had enough left to take home. Before we headed out, Wifey and my oldest added a couple of tres leches cakes to go. The visit was kind of a mixed bag, but overall we enjoyed ourselves. I am sure I will be back.
Rating 3.5
