Michael R.
Yelp
Nice concept, but poor execution all around
We had high hopes for this venue. We pulled in and found a packed parking lot and the outdoor restaurant looked like it would be lots of fun. Many different styles of seating to choose from, cornhole, firepits, etc... And of course, a view of the sun about to set looking west. Looked like we were in for a good time at a beach bar.
Unfortunately all down hill from there. It took some time for our waiter to arrive, but the place was hopping and almost everybody is short staffed. We placed our drink order and cocktails finally arrived. They were tasty, but frankly they were weak and the cups were largely ice.
We were very specific about our order, and chose the empanadas from the "To Start" portion of the menu, and said we would have those to start, and then for our dinner, we would have the Fish tacos and Vieja bowl, listed in the "Mains" portion of the menu.
I was surprised that a runner quickly appeared minutes later with all of our food, dropped everything and rushed off. Clearly, our waiter fired the entire order at once. I'm always bothered by this because you have to choose to enjoy your appetizer and let your meal get cold, or eat your dinner and let your app get cold.
Our waiter walked by a few times, seemed to notice but did not stop to check, and I finally made it a point to get his attention. I explained that I did not expect appetizers and entrees to be served at the same time. He then said "We do not course meals here". OK, well it would have been nice if that was mentioned when I ordered, and I would have coursed my own meal. Secondly if the restaurant will not course your food, then that should be explained on the menu and it should not be divided into sections labeled "To start", when that is not how the food will be served.
We were then ignored for the rest of our dinner. Our server brought the check and said he removed the appetizer from the menu, a nice gesture but I rather pay for my meal and have proper service.
I can't comment on the empanadas, as I did not eat them and chose to eat my dinner instead. The Rioja bowl was bland with a moderate amount of meat and I can't be sure, but the rice seemed to be instant/converted rice, not real rice. The fish taco had a nice crisp coating, but was a very small portion. Overall very underwhelming food.
I get the whole pandemic thing, but it is becoming an overused excuse for bad service and poor management. Although a fun looking venue, unfortunately I can't recommend. If you do go, I recommend sticking with a bottled beer, skip the food, enjoy the view and then go to a restaurant that knows how to serve food properly.