Mario Cuellar
Google
Disappointed with Recent Visit – Poor Service and Incorrect Order
I've been to Sardi's many times to order lunch, and most of the time I've received the correct takeout order without issues. However, this past Friday was a completely different and disappointing experience.
When I arrived, I was assisted by two male staff members—one was handling the chicken, and the other was serving the sides. I politely asked if they could put the rice and beans in a separate container so they wouldn’t get mixed with the chicken. The man immediately said no. I asked again, nicely, and instead of helping, they spoke to each other in a dismissive tone and gave me a very small portion of rice and beans in a tiny white plastic container—something more suited for a dipping sauce or a child's side, definitely not for a regular meal.
When I got to the register, the cashier looked surprised when she saw how small the container was. She glanced over at the two male employees but said nothing. It was clear she knew something wasn’t right. She should have corrected the issue right there but chose not to. Only as I was walking out did I hear her ask the two men why they had done that.
It’s disappointing that they didn’t serve the order correctly, especially when I ordered in Spanish—what would have happened if I had ordered in English? This experience really left a bad impression, and sadly, I think I’ll be staying away from this Sardi’s location. I’ll be looking for another rotisserie chicken place that actually respects the customer's request and serves the order right. Comment coming soon