I've been to Distrito twice now... once for a grand opening party and once for breakfast. Both times I was super impressed. I'm a huge fan of the modern decor, bright colors, moderate prices, and friendly staff. And I was super impressed with the food as well!
I met Chef Jose Garces (yes - the distinguished Iron Chef) at the grand opening party, and while I don't follow the chef scene too closely outside of Arizona, it was an honor to see him in action! A couple of glasses of their sangria made the experience even more fun!
When I returned recently for breakfast, I had a lovely experience dining outside on the patio overlooking the park. The (Garces Trading Co) coffee was fabulous, as was my order... the Huevos Rancheros. Service from Manny was spot-on as well.
My husband is a frequent luncher at Distrito; he finds the $15 lunch deal to be quite a bargain. Maybe one of these days I'll get lucky and he'll take me back on a lunch date!
While Distrito may not be top of mind when it comes to choosing a restaurant in Old Town, I hope it does well. But not well enough that I can't get a table when I choose to return! (I kid, I kid... kind of!)