Cool fresh modern mex neighborhood food. Always a great spot for a cheap, hip dinner or pickup. Many of the ingredients are very fresh & organic making the dishes revolve around the natural flavors. Great food for vegetarians or vegans too.
My favorites are the steak quesadilla big plate, the fried rice (with chicken or shrimp) & the Lo mein. Be sure to give all of them a try. Typically I'll go very hungry & get the big plate + split the fried rice or Lo mein with my date. The big plate comes with a side of rice, fresh bean of the day, vinegar slaw, & a grilled banana. All portions are pretty good size. Definitely get the firey life sauce to top the rice with. It's not too hot but adds a tart flavorful kick.
Taco Tuesday is fun here too. Used to be $1 tacos but recently upped to $2. I'm not vegetarian or vegan but still enjoy the black bean tacos.
Johnny Mangos' drinks are probably its staple, with freshly made juices, margaritas, mojitos, & sangria. They do a solid brunch too with a twist on some of their Mexican items adding in eggs, chorizo & cornbread. Coffee served in all kinds of cool mugs too.
My only complaint would be that the service can get lackadaisical on occasion. I've had 2 bad experiences & another time where a waiter wouldn't stop talking about his personal life. The most recent time they forgot my order & said it would be right up, but took another 10-15 minutes once everyone was done and they still charged for it. I can understand a mistake, but once realizing it the mistake should be resolved asap. Not cool if you ask me but unfortunately for me the food is so good that I can look past it.