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| - We went back last night, in the lull between happy hours (happy hour ends at 7, reverse starts at 9) and had a much better experience than our first trip. We started with the boneless sweet chili garlic wings and they were very good. I ate so many of them that I was pretty full by the time our entrees showed up. He got the french dip, I got the green chili plate.
Let's start with the good:
The french dip was AMAZING. It was one of the best french dips I have ever had. The beef was flavorful and not fatty. The bread was crispy on the outside, soft on the inside. The au jus was to die for. It came with the beer battered fries, which I didn't have but he said they were very good.
The green chili plate was a bit of a disappointment. The green chili was a bit spicier than I was anticipating (I was going to get a side of sour cream but was so full from the appetizer I decided to just take the rest home) but the pork was tender and flavorful. My only beef with this dish was the rice. I wasn't even positive it was rice. It was mushy and had no texture, like it had been way overcooked. The rice was topped with black beans and tomatoes and I was able to choose flour or corn tortillas - I asked for flour and was pleasantly surprised to find that I received 4 small, tasty flour tortillas.
I really wanted to try dessert but was so full that I didn't even want to think about eating anymore.
Service was greatly improved this time, although I think our server was new as he seemed a bit nervous. He was very nice, however, and took good care of us.
We sat inside this time and I have one complaint: it is way too dark. We could barely see the menus and had to squint to read it. I think some candles at the tables would have helped. The overall ambiance was great (probably because we had just missed the rush!) and and it was a nice, relaxing and quiet dinner for the both of us.
He insists we go back again just for that amazing french dip. There were a number of things on the menu I wished to try (street taco appetizer and the pasta de parilla, particularly) so I am up for it. Plus I would really like to try dessert.
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