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| - I have been here a few times, both with friends and as a "date-night" with my wife. I really want to enjoy this place, I really do. It's just that we have been here about 5 times and something almost always leaves a bit more to be desired.
The good: They have great margaritas, great happy hour and awesome patio setting. It is hip to the nines and a great place (if with a group of people) to hang out on the patio with the misters or heaters. Most of the patio booth style tables will fit 6-8 people so that is a plus. Their chips and salsa flight is good, not the best but good. At $3 oh HH it is better. I would not pay full price for them.
Their tacos are good, but not consistent. The first time we went to this place, it was one of the first weeks they were open. Their shrimp tacos were excellent. Ever since that trip, I think they changed the type of shrimp; from big and juicy cut up shrimp, to small popcorn shrimp. I understand the need to decrease food costs, but at least keep the food quality consistent. They also used to serve the tacos in a "taco holder", but the last few times, even when the restaurant was not busy, the tacos have come out on a plate without the holder. The shrimp tacos have been hit or miss for me. Carne asada, pork, chicken, fried and grilled fish tacos are decent as well. You get three (although you can not pick which one -you have to get three of one flavor) at a decent price. They also have Coronoa Light on tap!
The bad:
Service. And the primary reason for my 3 stars. Service can take a while to either greet you or get your drinks. I am not sure if this is because of the bar or because they are understaffed or just plain busy. Regardless, it tends to be slow at times. The last time we were in, it was two of us in the middle of the afternoon and was not busy at all. I will assume one of the employees was a cook and the other was a bartender. They were talking about how to maximize food costs and how they can easily portion their servings. An intriguing conversation, yes, but when you mix in conversation about your evening last night, a few F-words loud enough for the dining room to hear, and talking about how drunk you were the night before, it does not leave a good taste in my mouth.
Now, does this happen every day at this restaurant, probably not. Was a it a fluke that we were in there at this time, probably so, but these conversations should be had behind closed doors so customers can not hear. It obviously made an impression on me enough to write it down.
Above all, a decent restaurant and a viable alternative to the overpriced seafood restaurant at one end of City North and the sushi restaurant at the other end. I would recommend for HH and maybe small bites. Food is ok, not bad, but doesn't knock your socks off. Service, eh.
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