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| - Que Onda is the type of place I go to when I'm looking for a quick dinner or a cheap lunch. I came here on two separate occasions so I'm basing my rating off the average of the two experiences.
The ambiance:
Cute, very modern, and clean. Cute star lights hanging from the ceiling, a homey Spanish speaking staff, and a man who seems to be the owner or manager making his rounds to make sure everyone is having a good experience. Good, lively Spanish music at just the right volume that you can hear your dinner partner.
First time around, I ordered the horchata and the three taco combo of Baja shrimp, beef, and fish. The shrimp was by far my favorite. Citrusy flavors that cut into the mild flavors of the shrimp. The horchata was good--yummy cinnamon flavors and the nuttiness of the rice. A little bit more ice than I liked, because by the end, my horchata was diluted and tasted like nutty. (3.5/5 for this meal) Not bad.
Second time around, I ordered the enchilada mole ($15). It was okay. The mole sauce had a hint of cocoa (which is what I was looking for), but other than that, the dish was bland and fell flat. The rice was some sort of fried rice stir-fried in carrots and peas, and the refried beans were more liquified than thick. Both the rice and the beans weren't phenomenal, nor did they have any distinct flavors. BUT I have to give it to them, the presentation was very good. (2/5 for the enchilada mole)
The star of the show are the chips and salsa. They came out hot and were accompanied by this smoky, earthy salsa that I devoured. I think I ate more of the chips than my meals. (4/5)
I really want this place to thrive, because the owner does a great job making sure you're accounted for. The staff is really friendly, (and you can tell that they enjoy being around each other), and one of the owners that I met was so nice and chatted with me about the different hot sauces that Que Onda has for those that are looking for a nice 'kick.' I really want to root for this place. I will come back because I want to see Que Onda thrive.
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