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| - We came here on a Saturday night. The restaurant is huge, but fairly empty. I remember coming to this place when I was younger and the chips and salsa were excellent. They still are.
Service
The busser was very attentive and kept our salsa, chips and water filled. Our server probably could've used a little more personality (he just seemed tired), but really he was doing his job and didn't mess anything up - so no problem here.
Menu
The guacamole was excellent, although a little overpriced.
They offer an a la carte menu as well if you don't want sides, which I think is fair.
Our food came out quickly and it was tasty - we ordered chimichangas. I don't eat food with lard in it (i.e. the refried beans), so I had a side of whole beans which were flavorful.
We left feeling full and satisfied.
Atmosphere
Like a time we came here recently, it took us a while to get seated. There wasn't anyone actually standing at the host/hostess stand when we came in, and it felt a bit awkward. We waited about five minutes until we were acknowledged and seated.
The restaurant is huge - and feels a little uneasy when you walk in to a room full of empty chairs. There were probably 3 other families in our section and we felt like we had the room to ourselves - at dinnertime on a Saturday night. Unfortunately this might make people feel uneasy that it isn't a good restaurant - but really- the food - at least the food we've had- is excellent.
My advice: section off the restaurant and only seat patrons in one or two areas. I think that'll help make the atmosphere feel fuller and more welcoming.
Finally, the mariachi band was lovely. There's a nice little stage in the middle of the dining area where they play.
I think this place would be great for large groups, families with kids, older couples.
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