11/08/08

Disappointing - Bad value for so-so food

by PhillyLardo

If you want innovative Mexican food, good service, or a good meal at a decent price, you'd be advised to miss Xochitl. The food: decent, but I found other reviewers were over-emphatic with their praise. We were a group of 4 and got the mixed grill, a fish special, and the rabbit. Mixed grill was OK, the fish was tasteless (frozen for sure), and the rabbit was delicious. The service: we had a snobby young guy with short hair. While he thought he was pretty cool, we thought he was slow as hell, kept forgetting drink orders, and spent just a bit too much time staring at the women in our party. The price for 4 people: $210 for food & drink (incl. 8 margaritas) + $15 tax + $40 tip = $265 for dinner. I eat out a lot and I eat at good restaurants, but these guys are charging way too much for mediocre food. Give it a miss and head over to Tequila's for better food, drinks, and value. Or get down and dirty, grab a six-pack, and go to Taqueria Veracruzana.

• Pros: Good margaritas
• Cons: Service, prices

09/26/08

Poor Attitudes

by airos4

We had a reservation for 6:30. There was an accident in front of us on the way there, so when it became apparent we were going to be late I called the restaurant. The hostess said "Not a problem - I can't give you your original table, but we have a nice hightop table in the bar that will seat you when you get here." Ok.

So we get there, approx 20 min late for our reservation. There are three tables in the place with people eating, and SIX that are empty. The girl at the desk states that the wait will be 1.5 hours, because "those tables are for people with scheduled reservations." When I mentioned the hightop in the bar - which I could SEE and was empty - she said "No, you'll just have to wait." We left, and found much nicer climes around the corner at Core de Rome. I'm sorry, granted I was late, but you'd choose to have six empty tables besides seating a party that's there and complete?

09/03/08

Marvelous Margaritas!

by pammyroo

I've been here for dinner a few times and visit the happy hour on occasion. Great upscale Mexican food. Happy Hour deals are great. Order the guacamole and they mix it right at your table. Waitstaff is very friendly and have great recommendations. Cozy decor; can be a little too loud.

• Pros: happy hour deals, margaritas