We visited on Saturday for dinner. They were booked for reservations but had several places at the bar to sit, which is always a good option for two especially if you like chatting it up with the bartenders, who were great on this visit.
Renovation of the old Penguin was well done. We liked the wide windows facing the neighborhood. The new enclosed, open roof patio opens in April and looks cool. The fact that they kept the old Penguin sign was a nice touch to keep the history.
The drinks were great. The jalapeƱo margarita was a winner. We went the small plate route for food. Nachos, tacos, octopus. The nachos are not your typical nachos .... rich flavors ... a must. The tacos and octopus were good, but pricey. Next visit we will try the main dishes.
I love the new blood in the Plaza Midwood neighborhood. I suspect the menu will change as time goes on to reach a balancing point where the portions match a reasonable price point. Comida needs to turn the price down a notch in order to gain some traction after the initial buzz dies down. It has a lot of potential and we look forward to our next visit to try the mains on the outdoor patio.