Came to visit my family and I was starving, I checked online and found this great spot.
I’m not the type of person that tries new restaurants because I’ve had bad experiences and I kind of regret because the food sucks or service was terrible.
The food was amazing, the service was top notch, everyone was checking on me every 10 min. Overall a great experience. Thanks again!
Belem Ramos
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March 11, 2025
I've visited this place a few times over the years, and it’s always a bit of a hit or miss, depending on your server. The food is consistently delicious, and it’s a great spot for large gatherings with family and friends. It's convenient, but the service could be more attentive. On a few occasions, I had to remind the staff for simple requests, like lemons for my tacos or even an item that was missed entirely from my order. While the quality of the food often justifies the price, the service doesn’t always match up to the cost. That being said, it’s still a solid choice overall, especially for group outings. Just be prepared for occasional bumps in service.
Lauren
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June 05, 2026
I rarely write reviews but feel the need to warn others from this place. By far the worst dining experience we’ve had in I cannot even remember how long. They completely forgot my kids food several times over and had to be reminded, the food for price value is absurd with the kids meals. I mean $20 a kids meal with a drink is insane for what it was. You basically get a tiny Eggo waffle, and if you add bacon, you actually only get one waffle instead of the two. And you’re paying extra for it but you get less. My breakfast burrito was not good either, and it’s pretty hard to mess those up. This place is just awful really. Bad food, crazy prices, extremely bad service and then they will stick you with a service charge because they know they’re that bad. Avoid at all costs!!! $180 for the worst meal ever.
Amanda Gates
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July 06, 2025
Absolutely EVERYTHING was delicious!😋 Definitely a hidden gem 💎Will recommend whether you want authentic Mexican food. They use quality ingredients
Alberto Rodriguez
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January 24, 2025
I had high hopes for this establishment after seeing how good the food looked online, but my first visit was absolutely terrible, and I will never return. Do yourself a favor and stay far away.
Our server was incredibly rude and unprofessional. My food, while made fresh, was not up to par. The waffles were decent, but the eggs were clearly from a liquid mix from their bright yellow color, despite their claims of using fresh ingredients. To top it off, the server messed up my order and charged me an extra $3.99 for eggs that should’ve been included. This was beyond frustrating.
My mother, who is 75, ordered a simple cheese quesadilla. Despite confirming it would be made fresh, she was served a stale, cold quesadilla that had clearly been prepared earlier in the day. When she kindly asked for a fresh one, the server became argumentative, sarcastically implying my mother didn’t know what she was talking about. When we asked to have it removed from the bill, the server outright refused and rudely stated, “That’s what you ordered.”
What made this worse was the lack of accountability. Instead of making things right, the server doubled down and insisted we had to pay for something my mother couldn’t even eat. When we asked for a manager, the server dismissively claimed they would say the same thing. It wasn’t until another staff member intervened that the quesadilla was magically removed from our bill.
As someone with over five years of hospitality experience, I found this treatment unacceptable and appalling. Respect and professionalism should be standard, especially toward elders. The server’s behavior and lack of training reflect poorly on the entire establishment.
Avoid this place at all costs. Management needs to train their staff better or risk losing more customers. I certainly won’t be returning.
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Came to visit my family and I was starving, I checked online and found this great spot. I’m not the type of person that tries new restaurants because I’ve had bad experiences and I kind of regret because the food sucks or service was terrible. The food was amazing, the service was top notch, everyone was checking on me every 10 min. Overall a great experience. Thanks again!
I've visited this place a few times over the years, and it’s always a bit of a hit or miss, depending on your server. The food is consistently delicious, and it’s a great spot for large gatherings with family and friends. It's convenient, but the service could be more attentive. On a few occasions, I had to remind the staff for simple requests, like lemons for my tacos or even an item that was missed entirely from my order. While the quality of the food often justifies the price, the service doesn’t always match up to the cost. That being said, it’s still a solid choice overall, especially for group outings. Just be prepared for occasional bumps in service.
I rarely write reviews but feel the need to warn others from this place. By far the worst dining experience we’ve had in I cannot even remember how long. They completely forgot my kids food several times over and had to be reminded, the food for price value is absurd with the kids meals. I mean $20 a kids meal with a drink is insane for what it was. You basically get a tiny Eggo waffle, and if you add bacon, you actually only get one waffle instead of the two. And you’re paying extra for it but you get less. My breakfast burrito was not good either, and it’s pretty hard to mess those up. This place is just awful really. Bad food, crazy prices, extremely bad service and then they will stick you with a service charge because they know they’re that bad. Avoid at all costs!!! $180 for the worst meal ever.
Absolutely EVERYTHING was delicious!😋 Definitely a hidden gem 💎Will recommend whether you want authentic Mexican food. They use quality ingredients
I had high hopes for this establishment after seeing how good the food looked online, but my first visit was absolutely terrible, and I will never return. Do yourself a favor and stay far away. Our server was incredibly rude and unprofessional. My food, while made fresh, was not up to par. The waffles were decent, but the eggs were clearly from a liquid mix from their bright yellow color, despite their claims of using fresh ingredients. To top it off, the server messed up my order and charged me an extra $3.99 for eggs that should’ve been included. This was beyond frustrating. My mother, who is 75, ordered a simple cheese quesadilla. Despite confirming it would be made fresh, she was served a stale, cold quesadilla that had clearly been prepared earlier in the day. When she kindly asked for a fresh one, the server became argumentative, sarcastically implying my mother didn’t know what she was talking about. When we asked to have it removed from the bill, the server outright refused and rudely stated, “That’s what you ordered.” What made this worse was the lack of accountability. Instead of making things right, the server doubled down and insisted we had to pay for something my mother couldn’t even eat. When we asked for a manager, the server dismissively claimed they would say the same thing. It wasn’t until another staff member intervened that the quesadilla was magically removed from our bill. As someone with over five years of hospitality experience, I found this treatment unacceptable and appalling. Respect and professionalism should be standard, especially toward elders. The server’s behavior and lack of training reflect poorly on the entire establishment. Avoid this place at all costs. Management needs to train their staff better or risk losing more customers. I certainly won’t be returning.