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8 PM on a Saturday and we could see the place was packed as we walked past the windows - started wondering whether we should have made a reservation. However, they were able to seat us immediately, which was nice.
The interior is quite large, and subdivided into about 3 or 4 different rooms. There is smoking in a small bar area that has a few video poker machines, but the smoke doesn't travel beyond it very far.
The walls and ceiling are festooned with various pots, artwork, and miscellaneous Mexicana; it is like a Mexican T.G.I. Friday's.
Service was speedy, accurate, friendly, and didn't miss a beat. We started with the guacamole dip, which is hand-made to-order in front of your table. GF thought there was too much cilantro flavor, but I liked it.
Food portions were generous (neither of us was able to finish our meals), though I wish there had been a little more zing to it. It was good, without being great, if you follow me.
Anyway, our experience was a happy one, and if the food hadn't been missing that certain "something," it would have been 5 stars. Maybe next visit.
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