The restaurant is very dark inside. We had to eat upstairs, and the black-painted steps and garland on rails made it difficult to hold onto the rail, so walking down we used one of the table lamps to light our way down. The restaurant is not very ADA compliant. Had to change one of our orders since they did not have any plablonos. Overall, the waitress was awesome and very attentive, food was great tasting, and so much, and great margaritas, which was $8 for 6 oz. Rate it 4 🌟 $$ for food, $$$ for cocktails. Again, the waitress made it a great birthday evening.
Isabella Leano
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January 02, 2026
My server was KJ and she was such a kind bartender. Very sweet and polite, made the atmosphere fun and comfortable. She made us fun drinks since there was no lemonade, honestly better than regular lemonade. Whole place was beautiful and clean. Food was amazing. Definitely will come again.
D “Zea”
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November 21, 2025
I am writing to share my feedback on a recent dining experience at your establishment.
Atmosphere and Service: Exceptional
The overall experience in terms of atmosphere and service was truly outstanding:
Atmosphere: I would rate the atmosphere a perfect 10/10. The beautiful paintings and the presence of live music created a truly lovely setting.
Staff: The people working there were super nice and accommodating.
Service: The service was also a perfect 10/10—super nice and kind.
The Food: Needs Improvement
When charging the prices you do, the expectation is for the food to be great. Unfortunately, I encountered a few specific issues:
My steak was burnt.
The chicken was dry.
The corn tortillas were notably poor
Mojitos were okay are they worth 15 dollars I don't know.
Conclusion
While the ambiance and hospitality were top-tier, the quality of the main dishes did not meet the standard expected for the price point.
I am willing to give your restaurant a second chance in the future, but as for now, this is my honest review.
Kyana Schrack
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September 09, 2025
The kindest and warmest staff!! We were doing a photoshoot and the staff kindly let us into the restaurant to escape the heat! They were incredibly kind and warm!! I can't wait to go back! :) The aesthetic was so amazing too!! :)
Joshua Hoff
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December 09, 2025
Food is amazing, had the AUCE tacos they do on Tuesdays choose from beef, pork, or chicken they were all very delicious worth the $20. The bartender KJ was very attentive and kept up with reorders and drinks. Very friendly and inviting. Meg was a big help with questions when KJ was busy. Would highly recommend.
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The restaurant is very dark inside. We had to eat upstairs, and the black-painted steps and garland on rails made it difficult to hold onto the rail, so walking down we used one of the table lamps to light our way down. The restaurant is not very ADA compliant. Had to change one of our orders since they did not have any plablonos. Overall, the waitress was awesome and very attentive, food was great tasting, and so much, and great margaritas, which was $8 for 6 oz. Rate it 4 🌟 $$ for food, $$$ for cocktails. Again, the waitress made it a great birthday evening.
My server was KJ and she was such a kind bartender. Very sweet and polite, made the atmosphere fun and comfortable. She made us fun drinks since there was no lemonade, honestly better than regular lemonade. Whole place was beautiful and clean. Food was amazing. Definitely will come again.
I am writing to share my feedback on a recent dining experience at your establishment. Atmosphere and Service: Exceptional The overall experience in terms of atmosphere and service was truly outstanding: Atmosphere: I would rate the atmosphere a perfect 10/10. The beautiful paintings and the presence of live music created a truly lovely setting. Staff: The people working there were super nice and accommodating. Service: The service was also a perfect 10/10—super nice and kind. The Food: Needs Improvement When charging the prices you do, the expectation is for the food to be great. Unfortunately, I encountered a few specific issues: My steak was burnt. The chicken was dry. The corn tortillas were notably poor Mojitos were okay are they worth 15 dollars I don't know. Conclusion While the ambiance and hospitality were top-tier, the quality of the main dishes did not meet the standard expected for the price point. I am willing to give your restaurant a second chance in the future, but as for now, this is my honest review.
The kindest and warmest staff!! We were doing a photoshoot and the staff kindly let us into the restaurant to escape the heat! They were incredibly kind and warm!! I can't wait to go back! :) The aesthetic was so amazing too!! :)
Food is amazing, had the AUCE tacos they do on Tuesdays choose from beef, pork, or chicken they were all very delicious worth the $20. The bartender KJ was very attentive and kept up with reorders and drinks. Very friendly and inviting. Meg was a big help with questions when KJ was busy. Would highly recommend.