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| - I did a pickup order through Yelp and I think next time I'll dine in. My food was ready fairly quick and I enjoyed the traditional ambience while I waited. Everyone I encountered was very friendly. I saw a few posters advertising their happy hour and spotted their bar off to the side. It's not a very large establishment, but they've used the available space very efficiently without it looking cramped. I ordered ceviche and menudo. Let me start with the menudo. It was good, it came with the fixings one would expect (cilantro, lime, onion, Oregano, and red pepper), but there was nothing that made it stand out to what I could order from Filiberto's or any other taco stands along Main St in Mesa. It was also heavy on hominy and light on tripe. I think this is an item I would order again only if I were dining in, because then the atmosphere is what would set it apart from the rest. Now, onto the ceviche... My go to place in Mesa charges $5.99 and the serving is about the same amount, but this is a classic example of "you get what you pay for." I believe when you dine in, it served in a large cocktail glass. To go, a styrofoam cup. In any event, I found myself sipping it and using my fork while I ate. The shrimp were good sized chunks, too. I mean, all in all it was very chunky, but very delicious. While I thoroughly enjoyed this item to go, it too would be more festive to enjoy while dining in. Bottom line is that I will definitely try Rita's again.
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