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| - I went to El Catrin with a small group of friends to celebrate a birthday. Overall, I had a really positive experience.
Decor/Atmosphere: There is large outdoor patio and indoor dining room. Both spaces are visually really fun with a great vibe. Everything from the black light mural to the sugar skulls and massive light fixtures make for a really cool atmosphere.
Service: Service was great. Waitresses were friendly, informative and provided some helpful suggestions. Food arrived at a great pace.
Food: The food is "tapas style", so the portions are smaller for sharing. We started with the guac and chips. From there, my friends got the oyster ceviche. For the mains, friends got the Carne Asada El Catrin, Pipian Poblano, Mini Pollo Burrito, and I ordered Mini Vegetarian Burritos and Tostones Vegetarianos. we loved everything, except for the mini veg burritos. Those were a little bland and just weren't that tasty. We all tried it, and none of of liked it. The meal ended with churros on on the house for my friends birthday. They included a "Happy Birthday" chocolate, which was a nice touch. The churros were SO good.
Drink: We had 3 different cocktails: Cuban Mojito, Fuego Sandia (watermelon fire) and Hibisco Rosa (Hibiscus Rose). All were delicious and had great balance of flavours.
Price: With all the items listed above (minus the birthday churros and veg burritos - they graciously removed them from the bill since we barely ate it) , the total came to about $185 including tip.
Overall: Had a fantastic experience and would highly recommend as a friends night out or date spot. I will definitely be returning :)
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