So my first time here! I wasn't really feeling lunch but met a friend so I had to order something. I opted for the Chicken Tortilla soup in a bread bowl and a peach tea. My dining companion had the Choose 2. Her choices were the Chef Salad and the California Turkey Reuben.
When our food arrived it looked great. Soup, salad and sandwich appeared to have quality ingredients and the person that prepared it took a little pride in their work.
So why only 4 star? This is totally personal preference. I wouldn't have necessarily called my soup Chicken Tortilla. All of the tortilla soups I have encountered have tortillas sprinkled on top. This did not. And it is usually a flavorful broth with diced chicken and avocado. This was more like a thick stew. Don't get me wrong, I ate it, all of it along with the soggy inside of the bowl, it was quite tasty, it just wasn't what I was expecting. To me if was more like a Southwest Chicken or a Chicken Enchilada. The peach tea was great and they offer free refills which I gladly accepted when leaving. If I was in the PV Mall area and needed a drink I would make a special stop for the tea.
My friends salad looked great and with the half sandwich it's more food than one person could eat.
I forgot to check in or I would have gotten a free cookie, but my companion had a receipt survey from a prior visit and she got the white chocolate macadamia nut. It was 5 star.
Service was great, everyone friendly and accommodating. Dining area and rest rooms clean.
McAlister's is definitely a keeper on my lunch rotation. And I hope to return soon.