I have been to this place three times now. The first time- it just opened and they did not have their alcohol in stock yet. But the waiters were very enthusiastic and of course wanted our business so they even offered that we can bring in a bottle of wine and drink it with our foods.
We were already kinda tipsy so we just opt for the food. It tasted good then but almost anything is good after "drinking".
The second time I was here I was with someone who did not eat certain foods and I was kinda full to begin with. So we shared the EMPANADA. From what I could remembert...it was not memorable.
This time...I wanted to give it one more shot. I brought my son with me this time hoping he would like it and he would be able to give me honest "TASTE BUDS OPINIONS"
We got there before dinner rush and there was only one couple in the whole place. The host/waiter dude was in the back. Maybe he did not hear us but maybe there should be a bell or something to let him know there are customers. I had to go towards the back to find him and ask if we should sit ourselves.
We chose a booth which the bench was lower than the table. (just an observation) My son had to get our menus since no one was really helping us.
So on the quickness for your reading...
Waiter- not very talkative, ok for attentiveness, easy on the eyes but not warm.
Atmosphere- the walls were black and ok "so-called Spanish" decorations. Lots of TV's and there was a full bar.
*House Salad- too vinegary, the sliced apples tasted as if they used an apple that was old
*Calamari-bland, needed salt and seemed rushed out of the fryer since the batter was not fully crisp. But at least the tentacles were there.
*Son's Sliders- he was sad there was no cheese (LOL). My son was not too happy and said he'd rather have McDo's. So I had to take a bite since most kids would rather have McDo's. The burger was dry and tasted like ground beef with the Lipton Onion Soup Mix. He actually said he'd rather have home-made burgers. hahahhaha
and the french fries that came with it...he said it's like those fries you get in a can....bwahahahaha.
*Some sliced Steak thingy with mashed potatoes. It was not hard and chewy but it was very salty.
My son even tried to dip his dry-ass burger in the sauce of the steak...but it did not help.
***White Sangria-tasted just like cheap white wine with diced apple in it. (To make good Sangria...it must be made overnight and have the flavors marry each other)-NO I will not share my special recipe which I promise will beat the SANGRIA @ CHA CHA CHA'S in the Haight in San Francisco. I assure you that.
Anyways....I think this place is only staying in business because of the full bar and all the promos they run.
I THINK....they should close the place and I can take over running it as a Filipinasian Karaoke Bar and Restaurant....
Whadda you think?????
SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS need some new flavor and some excitement.
-Firefly is and will be better....sorry Barcelona.