We came back to De La Cruz after wonderful experiences last year...awesome foodie food, creative cocktails and great atmosphere...always came here for dinner after shows at the Arts Center.
However, I guess all good things must come to an end.
The good:
- service was excellent and friendly
- decor still great...Tuscan
The bad...we won't be back:
- Buffet? Really? I only eat buffet food at weddings and conferences
- menu online is no longer what they serve..no chef inspired risotto of the day, no herbed rack of lamb, no escargot....what you get is standard uninteresting options...pork chop, steak and mash, etc.
- the one item that sounded tasty was the Quatro Formaggio Penne...nope...literally a few sprinkles of cheese over penne doused in a thick pesto creme...not good.
- menus were dirty and crumpled
- if you did want to go for the buffet, it's backyard BBQ fare...brisket, corn, etc.
Really wish the old owner was still in charge...used to love this place!