If you are looking for ambiance, this is definitely a place to go for it. A Spanish style patio filled with lush, tropical greenery adorned the outskirts of the restaurant, blocking your view of the outside world and keeping you captivated in a relaxing atmosphere. It was quite hot out that day, however, there were mister which kept a slight spray, keeping you quite cozy and comfortable. This was one of my best dinners I have had in a long time.
The hostess wasn't super enthusiastic, welcoming, nor had any smile on her face, extremely bland and transactional in her approach to seat me. The server, on the other hand, was completely opposite. She was extremely kind and engaging, had a huge smile, and kept an eye on me all night to make sure I was tended to. She made me feel extremely warm, welcomed, and cared for.
I started my meal off with the watermelon gazpacho. It was absolutely perfect for a hot summer evening. It was so refreshing with a great balance of sweet, savory, and spiciness. The cool, creamy avocado added a little bit of richness to balance the lightness of the soup.
For my meal, I had 2 carnitas tacos and a side of calabacitas. I get a little leery when I go to an upscale Mexican food restaurant, as I tend to leavr disappointed with sub par, non authentic food that I can often find in a small family owned, hole in the wall place. I was totally surprised. The tacos were absolutely amazing. The meat was shredded, tender pork that was trimmed and lean with no fat. The flavors were so mouth-watering, with again, a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and spice. It was so juicy that it dripped on your plate with every bite. The calabacitas had a great mixture of summer squash, tomato, carrots, and cheese. The squash wasn't overcooked and mushy but served just right.
