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  • Overpriced, overrated, cramped space, crappy service

I had high expectations walking in based on the good ratings across the board, but I left feeling ripped off. It IS grossly overpriced. I knew it'd be expensive—I don't mind pricey meals if the value is there—but the experience just didn't warrant the price tags. Our starter was an $11 plate of plantain chips with an avocado dip of sorts, which our waiter had told us would be swapped out for salsa to keep it vegan. That didn't happen. I opted for the mole enchilada ($29) as my main. It was average at best. The tortilla was tough on the bottom, possibly from having been stuck to the pan. The mole wasn't bad, but the veggie/tofu filling was as bland as can be. Seemed to me the cooks had no idea how to properly prepare tofu. The ramekin of jícama slaw on the side was unmemorable. Only saving grace was the little pile of cilantro rice. (Side note: their three-tined fork was impractical in that the tines had wide spacing in between and could hardly pick up the julienned jícama.) My partner ordered the filet mignon with mashed potatoes (~$40) and a piece of cornbread (not vegan) from my dish. He was equally unimpressed. Service was subpar. Hostess was snooty when we showed up at 6 to see if they had anything available even though we had a reservation at 7. She retorted "it's six"—as if we didn't know we were early—and a flat "no" when the place was almost half empty. Fine. Our waiter was curt and impatient. He didn't appear interested in explaining any vegan options and walked away mid-conversation. I asked if a dish could be made vegan, he just stressed that it wouldn't taste as good sans cheese. He also didn't replace the avocado dip with salsa as I mentioned earlier. Throughout our meal we weren't checked on even once. What's more, the dining space was so cramped that it took away from any ambiance they might try to create. To be fair, that's probably much more so because we were seated at the oval "community table", where they tried to squash in as many people as possible. Our end didn't have so much as elbow/leg room, while our tablemates down the other end were sitting comfortably apart. Either they were clueless or didn't care, but ultimately the staff should act proactively in a situation like this. They didn't bother. This meal set us back $100. Totally NOT worth it. I wouldn't even classify this place as vegan-friendly to begin with. Just a couple of token, veganizable dishes are not gonna cut it in this day and age. TLDR: Avoid this tourist trap.


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