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| - I have been here about 5 times over 18 months - here are some of my impressions of the place.
This is my place to go to for wonderful margaritas! Pricey, yes, but I don't think there is any other place nearby that you can get such well made and unique flavored margaritas. Plus, you can get them half price during happy hour (Sunday-Thursday). I never thought I would get a Hibiscus margarita in Cleveland.
As for service - it can be a little too attentive at times. There was one time the owner or manager visited our table 3 times to check in. But, I can appreciate that he is concerned with customer service. My favorite server is Terry. He is very considerate and excellent at what he does. A wonderful guy! The hosts have never been haughty to me, as other commenters have experienced. They all are pretty young, but friendly. I am not a fan of the valet, and think it is kind of funny. But, you know what, I just don't use it. I park across the street in the garage. If someone wants that kind of high end valet experience, they can have it.
Foodwise, I like the place, but it does not knock my socks off, especially at the price point. BUT, lets face it, Cleveland is not THE place for Mexican/Tex Mex food. As for me, I love Mexican/Tex Mex street food and have had the fortune of living where the good stuff is. DO NOT come to Lopez if you expect authentic Mexican street food. Lopez offers a more inventive approach to this cuisine. I would even say that they offer food to a more bland palette, which, in my experience, is consistent with the clientele of the area.
I enjoy their calamari as it is very well seasoned and not fried. I enjoy most of their tacos too, although often they are underseasoned. The lobster taco was just ok. Again, it just wasn't seasoned enough, so it tastes like nothing. I appreciate their flavor combos of their tacos, just wish their were better seasoned. Their enchiladas are good too. Again, my socks are not knocked off, but it is the best I have found in the region.
So, while this place is a little spendy, you get wonderful drinks, a nice ambiance (bathrooms need an overhaul, though), attentive and copious staff, and good unique food. And, if you want, you don't even have to park your car. A solid place in the neighborhood for me.
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