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| - The atmosphere of this place is incredible - not a Mexican connoisseur here, but I definitely felt that this Playa Cabana-owned joint had an authentic feel. It's a cozy location housed in a fairly residential area - I don't imagine I would have noticed it at all had I not come to hear of Playa Cabana from friends and ventured to give it a try. Tip - I would come here with one friend or two, but likely not more as the place attracts a decent crowd and I wouldn't think it'd be comfortable for a larger group.
Food was certainly pricey for what you get - lunch for one can be $15+ if you get a side along with your entrée, and the food itself was by no means exceptional. I haven't gone to some of the staples for Mexican in the city yet (La Carnita, El Caballito, etc.) but compared to where I have been recently (Mi Taco Taqueria) I didn't find it to be very special. I tried the Chile Rellenos ($12), Tostadas Fritas (potentially the Tostadas Horneadas which are oven-baked but I think it was the fritas, which are fried) and Tostadas de Nopal ($12). The Chile is essentially a stuffed pepper with mostly cheese. The Tostadas are more or less bean tacos. Your order should come with the Tostadas Fritas (these are round and fairly small tortillas) and a medley of sauces (some of these are delicious!) so I wouldn't order an extra set unless you need to :) The food was just alright and I might say a bit plain compared to what flavourful Mexican fare typically comprises - more importantly, I felt kind of sick after, as did my friends who I came here with.
While the food is just okay, the service could really, really be improved - for a crowd of ~15 between the patio and indoor sites, there were two servers who definitely seemed to be struggling to keep up with their orders. The wait for the menu and the bill were very, very long.
Overall, great vibe but an okay experience.
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