Must start off by saying that the decoration and atmosphere are incredible. The restaurant owners were able to snag a prime old Distillery District building, featuring an extra large open space with extraordinarily high ceilings and a nice looking patio with fire pits for chilly evenings. Day of the Dead and other handmade Mexican decorations throughout are gorgeous, as is the colorful night lightning and fun tropical music that beckons you right in.
This would probably be a great spot for drinks with friends. But since I went for dinner, the food must be evaluated first and foremost, and it sadly did not live up to the promise of its vibrant surroungings.
Started with the guacamole, which was served with a very small portion of chips. There was no flavor to it besides pure avocado. I tried to add one of the house salsas, but both the green and red versions lacked heat.
The ceviche verde was served in a tiny glass, and lacked the palate-pleasing tangy/spicy components that help make ceviche great. The pulpo a la diabla did, thankfully, pack a flavor punch, but was not properly balanced with the delicacy of the octopus (plus for the price, the portion was again unexpectedly miniscule). I'm a dessert fan, but was so disappointed by the food thus far that I just wasn't motivated to go on.
Would consider returning with out of towners for drinks only.