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| - Short Version: Pretty good food. Poor service.
Long Version:
First impressions are VERY IMPORTANT. Unfortunately, La Ristra did not make a good one on me.
My husband and I arrived on a Monday afternoon for lunch. It didn't seem too busy, since the parking lot was only about a third full. We entered the lobby and saw a sign that said "Please wait to be seated". The podium was empty, so we waited. And waited. And waited. There was another patron who came in after us, so we all awkwardly waited in the lobby. The worst part is that the bartender could see us standing around aimlessly, and didn't acknowledge us. My husband was about to ask him if someone was working the front, when an employee finally came out. But instead of a friendly greeting, (maybe a, "Thanks for waiting guys" or a "Sorry! Appreciate your patience") we get a blank stare and all he says is, "Two?". We nod and follow him inside.
We ordered the Carne Adovada Ribs and Carnitas. The food was actually pretty good, and the plates come with beans, rice, and a sopapilla. There was a slight miscommunication with the waiter, and our bill was a little higher than expected. It didn't break the bank, but I don't like being unpleasantly surprised at the end of our meal.
I have yet to find a favorite Mexican or New Mexican restaurant in the East Valley. Guess I'll just have to keep looking.
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