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| - For a group of 20ish people, we had a $40/per person quota/minimum to hit to make a reservation for Sunday brunch and we struggled (half of the group didn't drink but went along with it for convenience and to be troopers). Not sure if the reservation was entirely necessary as the place didn't seem that crowded, but when you're rolling that deep, sometimes it's better to have concrete plans rather than wing it.
We started with a couple of sweet brunch dishes for the table to share (pancakes, French toast, churros). Those seemed to be the favorites of the dining experience and maybe if we had stopped there, the meal would have been a hit. Drinks were brought out intermittently throughout our time there, but not necessarily in the order they were ordered. The staff helping the main server seemed to be more efficient in getting drinks expeditiously than when ordered directly from the server, which is odd, but you bob and weave accordingly, especially when you're trying to help tip the tab in the right direction.
When the entrees came out, I can say with all certainty that no one had a real "this is amazing" look on their face, in fact, two of the girls that ordered chicken and waffles were practically crying, as Chica's version is rotisserie chicken on top of waffles that are drenched in some kind of grilled peppers/onion concoction. Granted, that might be spelled out on the menu, so prob user error on their part, but still! I had fish tacos and they were hearty, but lacking any outstanding flavor. Another girl got ceviche and it was more like soup de ceviche. I liked it, but she was disappointed since she was expecting something more traditional.
Our server had different attitudes with us throughout the meal...sometimes he was hot, sometimes he was cold. I understand it's a big group, but I don't think we were too demanding or rowdy, so not sure why we got Jekyll & Hyde.
All in all, a decent enough experience to warrant three stars, but I don't think worth the $40/person price tag for brunch.
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