Shoot me now. The Winger curse strikes again. Jen and I had a great experience at the Garcia's in the AZ Mills mall so after a long day of running around and checking out the home show at the stadium in Glendale, Jen, my brother Bill, and I, decided to eat at the Garcia's in Glendale.
I told Jen earlier in the day that some of the littler "dive" or "mom and pop" places have some of the best food. First impression aside (mostly empty parking lot that needs an extreme makeover), we entered the lobby already occupied by a family of 7 seated and waiting. No hostess. Bartender in the other room looked at us then turned around and walked away. We sat for about 2 minutes 2nd guessing ourselves wondering what time they opened. After another 2 minutes I walked into the bar area which had 4 people. 2 customers at the bar, the bartender, and another employee eating. I stood there being ignored by the bartender and made eye contact with the hungry employee. I asked what time they opened they answered 11 am which spawned the question what we had to do to get seated. The bartender came out to the lobby and with a bewildered look counted out 2 menues. We pointed at the family of 7 stating they were here first. The bartender commented that he wasn't sure where to sit us. I worked in restaurants for just over 21 years and if the bartender doesn't know how to seat a table then they are either a poor employee or the manager is poor employeeand didn't train them well enough. Most 14 or 15 year olds can handle that job we decided to just leave at that point. I was pretty pissed off. 5 minutes may not seem like long time. Well it is. And we won't be back to this location or any other for some time.
Bill said I've now experienced his experience at this location every time he has been there.