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| - I had been to El Dorado once about 12 years ago, and recently re-visted it for Restaurant Week 2012. I have to say, the reviews I have read here that complain about a bad atmosphere, overpriced food, and poor waitstaff must've had a very different experience than I did. First, we were seated quickly, even though we were about 15 minutes early for our reservation. We were waited on quickly, and our food came out in the same manner. I understand why some might complain about overpriced food, as some of the entrees are almost $20.00. However, I like to think of myself as a thrifty consumer, and I believe you can easily come here and get an appetizer and entree for two people and be easily sated. Just don't order too much food and you won't pay too much. Simple.
Disclosure: I. Love. Nachos.
The pork nachos were out of this world. Priced just under $8.00, they were plenty for two or three people to share as an appetizer. They were a bit messy, but I'm not above finger/plate licking when it comes to delicious food.
My dining partner ordered all vegetarian food, and she was VERY pleased with, a.) their accommodation and b.) how tasty the alternatives were. Great place to go if you're a meat-eater and your dining companion is a vegetarian. Some of her food looked better than mine!
All in all, they had out of this world pork on each pork-centric dish I ordered. The smoked pulled pork was fantastic, and I could barely finish half of the serving. It comes with an unusual 4 sides (coleslaw, chipotle potato salad, pinto beans, and a light corn pancake). Who thought this wasn't enough food?? I had two meals after taking home more than half of my plate.
The atmosphere was unpretentious, lively, and a great place to just have a chat with a friend. Visit El Dorado soon if you haven't been there already.
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