My partner and I had an early dinner here today. I had heard good things about this restaurant so I really wanted to check it out. We almost walked right past it, it was so well blended in with its surroundings. I'm giving it 4 stars, however, it is a reluctant 4 as I feel like today it should have been 3, but I have to acknowledge its 5 star potential. Confused enough yet?
Let me explain:
- HOT SAUCE GAME IS ON POINT. There were 2 different hot sauces at our table and 2 different jars of chilli. For those who like spice, you will be in heaven!
- The salsa appetizer with daily made tortillas was an excellent appetizer to share - although I usually prefer my salsa ingredients diced rather than blended, it was still very good.
- We had originally ordered the ceviche but the server forgot to put in our order and we only realized once our mains were served with no sign of the ceviche - thought it would be odd to eat ceviche with our burritos so asked for salsa and tortillas instead. The salsa and tortillas was then comped for us, so we were satisfied
- I ordered the playa burrito with ancho-braised steak - the portion was massive, could not finish it and brought some home with me. While it was delicious, it was served to me lukewarm... I hate when my food is lukewarm... I just didn't want to send it back when we already dealt with the appetizer issue.
- The restaurant is very small - seating is a little cramped and without resos you may be given a time that you need to be finished by.
Despite some errors, I do intend to go back - I have a feeling that I went on an off day and want to give this restaurant another shot. There are also many other items from the menu that I would like to douse with their hot sauces!