Jordan Neustadter
Google
Stepping into this place feels like a trip back in time with its Tex-Mex vibe, 90s rock music, and black ceiling. Although there are a few too many tables that were mostly empty, the centerpiece is an impressive hot bar featuring 12 hot sauces that steal the show. The decor is busy but leans into its Hollywood roots with a full-wall poster of vacationing, lizards and the Hard Rock.
Tatiana, the waitress, was friendly, knowledgeable, and welcoming (she literally greets and says goodbye to everyone). The menu is lively and keeps it young and hip with playful, spicy-themed language and stickers. Tatiana recommended a “special “ of shrimp burrito, strawberry lemonade, and chips with guac for like $8 (13 with guac and tax) which arrived within five minutes, served on a tray with a Southern touch.
The hot sauces really elevated the experience, with the ‘Smack My Ass and Call Me Sally’ jalapeño sauce packing the biggest punch. The chips were crispy, not fresh from the fryer but definitely not stale, with a peppery guacamole hinting at lime and balanced cilantro. The burrito itself was wrapped tightly, heavy on the rice but offset nicely by the sour cream. The grilled shrimp was flavorful, though unevenly distributed, as one half of the burrito held most of it. The corn tortilla was just right—soft but sturdy enough to hold everything together. I missed the salsa that usually adds a bit of wetness, but the sauces filled that gap well.
As a bonus, my receipt included a survey with the incentive of a free taco. I appreciate the old-fashioned customer feedback