Loved our lunch at Brasa! Not only is this place pretty healthy and does great with dietary restrictions, but the food does taste really, really good. I split a chicken plate and the vegan bowl (plus a side of yuca) with my partner. I can't eat dairy, and it was easy finding items that fit my needs. The vegan bowl was to die for, I loved the mix of curry and pineapple (the best fruit, BTW), it all came together so well. The chicken plate as good too, especially the plantains, the rice and beans, and the sauce. The fried yuca was great too! Our server was great, super attentive. Prices are mid-range, it's not cheap, but the food is worth it. They have a small patio and a larger indoor dining room. All in all, a great spot in NE Minneapolis! read more

Brasa Rotisserie - Vegan Bowl - Southern Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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I used to work nearby and would come here for lunch often. They're small restaurant in the corner, with a nice patio. The food was always made quick and delicious. I was down the street and decided to pick up some dinner. Restaurant still looks the same. Small dining area and patio on the side. Small parking lot as well, if it's full then you will have to circle around the neighborhood for street parking. Order at the counter and they'll call you once the food is ready. If you're dining in, they'll give you a number to put on your table. Server will bring the food to your table. read more

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I've not eaten at Brasa Rotisserie, but I have had their food catered to a number of meetings I've attended. Each time, I am impressed by their unique flavor profiles. I would suggest that their menu is an epicurean's delight! The chicken is my favorite menu item thus far! read more

I've driven by so many times and finally tried! I was cooking and am a notorious ingredient household. I needed a protein to go with our potatoes and salad and was in the area, so decided to pick up a full rotisserie chicken! At $34, a rotisserie chicken here is no small fee (especially compared to the $5 one we get at Costco). However, it was super well seasoned and delicious! All the reviews raved about the green sauce that comes with us: can confirm that is delicious. It's like a green goddess dressing. I got takeout and it was easy to pick up inside. I'll have to try a plate with sides next time! read more

Brasa Rotisserie - Southern Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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We went for takeout, and I am glad we did, because there was a wait for tables on a Saturday evening! I am obsessed with their Yucca fries and green sauce- order extra of it! I would go back just for those things. We also tried the classic chicken plate (Pulled Rotisserie in Cream Gravy) and the Roasted pork bowl (The Original Yellow rice, over-easy egg, spicy creamed spinach, crispy onions and red sauce). I felt the classic was super bland and not very exciting. I expected there to be more gravy and for it to be more flavorful. I loved the coleslaw and wished there was more of it, as that help balance each bite. I definitely thought the pork bowl was the better dish- very flavorful and lots of great textures. The inside was set up for a casual dining experience. Parking in the lot is limited. Would go back! read more

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Known for their green sauce, Brasa is a staple! My favorite dish is the vegetable and chickpea curry -- there's so much flavor and it's not spicy. The pulled pork paired with their green sauce is delicious. I also like their cornbread drizzled with honey. Portions are generous and I had plenty of leftovers to take home. If you didn't get your fill of green sauce, you can bring a bottle home with you for $8.50. The bottle of sauce I got needs to be refrigerated and has a shelf life of around 2 months. At this location, there's a small parking lot and a couple indoor tables, along with an outdoor patio. The staff were kind and friendly. I catered Brasa for my wedding, served buffet style, and our guests loved it! The food traveled well and I loved the variety. The curry was the first dish to run out! Brasa's team was great to work with and everything went smoothly. I also catered boxes from Brasa for a party. They dropped off the boxes, set them up for us on a table, and provided utensils. Would definitely recommend Brasa for any events! read more

Brasa Rotisserie - Menu - Southern Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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I am surprised I have not written a review of this place. The latin food outside of Mexican food is hard to find. Brasa makes food you would find in NYC or Miami. The rotisserie chicken, the fried yucca, the beans and rice. It is all so darn good. Consistently good across the board. Their fried yucca is world class, IMO. It gives us that little taste of home. While eating there is good, the service is fine, what jumps out to me is that the food stands up to the takeout test and is equally as good at home. I also like doing takeout because parking is really tight onsite. read more

Absolutely love Brasa Rotisserie! Their flavors are always delicious. I'm obsessed with their green sauce as it is so good! They sell full bottles of their sauces to take home which is a nice option if you like it as much as I do. I've been to a couple of their locations and each has had good service and is a casual dining experience. I also catered an event with them and they were very easy to work with and professional. I would recommend trying this restaurant for a good meal or utilizing their catering services as their food and customer service speaks for itself! read more

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If you're looking for amazing roasted meats, this is the spot. The Smothered Pulled Chicken sandwich is flavorful and filling. I also tried the Rotisserie Chicken Bowl, and it was fresh and delicious. Huge portions and great value. Perfect for a quick, satisfying meal with friends! read more

This Brasa is our go-to location. Our favorite server, Jacob, is usually working here and it's always such a joy to see him! You can order takeout or dine in, and service is typically shockingly fast. My favorite thing about the menu is that there are plenty of sides to add to your main dish and you can create your own adventure. This location is pretty small, so probably not ideal for large groups--but they do offer catering! read more

Food is soo delicious. Smothered green chilie chicken with added green sauce!!!! So so delicious read more

Brasa Rotisserie - Smothered Pulled Chicken Plate with Half Macaroni & Cheese. Mac was perfectly made. - Southern Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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I had a cute date at Brasa, the service was wonderful, personable, and warm. The atmosphere is a bit loud for me but beautiful decor, not super big space inside, and the outside patio is also nice. Their outside patio is self serve so if you plan to eat outside keep that in mind. Overall the food their is delicious! We both had catfish sandwiches one was the orginal version and the other was a po'boy version with tortilla chips. Those grits though! Yummy it has a nice different flare to it, like slight jalapeño flavor to it not sure whats in it but its so good... and the grits has lots of sharp cheddar cheese. It's honestly one of my fav's right now in additon to the catfish sandwich and the corn bread is also good too. They have other options on the menu that caters has vegan options, delicious sides, and good Vibes. read more

Brasa Rotisserie - The catfish sandwhich and chips - Southern Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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When I used to live by Brasa, I frequented it often and they've never disappointed. The food is always fresh and flavorful. The service is always quick and friendly. It's not the biggest restaurant inside but it has a cozy feel to it. My go-tos are the catfish and Mac and cheese. If you haven't been, definitely check them out! read more

Brasa Rotisserie - Fried Fish Plate, Half Macaroni & Cheese, Sweet Corn-Cornbread - Southern Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Solid food at a good price point. Met some friends for dinner and was able to be seated right away. The parking lot is pretty small, but you can usually find spots on the street. So many good options to choose from! Most of us ordered the rotisserie chicken plate. You get a ton of food for just $15. The chicken is excellent and you get your choice of sides. The crispy yuca is always my go-to. read more

I absolutely, whole-heartedly, recommend Brasa!! My great niece was up from Louisiana, so we chose Brasa. The grits and cornbread got a thumbs up from her. I had a chicken bowl with creamed spinach, and an over easy egg on top with crunchy onions, too. My first bite was reminiscent of the restaurant scene in "When Harry Met Sally." Enuf said, TRY IT and you'll be hooked. Yes, the building was a KFC, but we still had enough space for my wheelchair. I'll definitely be back!! read more

The food here is actually really good the burgers were juicy and full of flavor. However, we had to wait about 40 minutes for our order, even though the restaurant wasn't very crowded. It's a nice place if you are not in a rush read more

Brasa Rotisserie is fantastic!The smothered chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the sides were fresh and tasty. Great service and a cozy spot - definitely worth visiting! read more

This is my husbands go to restaurant. The food is always good and fresh. This is the one place he has found that he likes the greens. We normally get chicken but this time we tried the special and the pulled pork was delicious. We go here often and the service is always fast and very friendly and attentive. The place is small but we have never felt crowded or cramped. I for sure recommend this place! read more

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Had a really good meal at Brasa Rotisserie in Northeast Minneapolis. The rotisserie chicken was tender and flavorful, and the sides were just as impressive, especially the rice and roasted vegetables. Everything tasted fresh and thoughtfully prepared. The space felt welcoming and relaxed, and service was friendly and efficient. A great neighborhood spot for a satisfying and comforting meal. read more

Tried Brasa for the first time yesterday with some friends. We got the family special with pulled pork, and it also came with salad, rice, sauce, beans, and chips. The pork was tender and both sauces were great! You definitely get a lot of food for what you pay. The service and ambiance were good as well. The only downside was the cornbread which I had heard good things about, but personally I thought it was a little stale and dry. They have a small parking lot but it fills up fast -- not to worry though, there's plenty of street parking nearby. read more

Brasa Rotisserie - Family meal with pork, mixed salad, rice, chips + sauces - Southern Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

I visited Brasa for the first time in a few years and was impressed with all the menu updates! There are now 6 great main entrees for vegetarians and 3 for vegans, not to mention all the sides like yams, plaintains, yucca, and veggies. I had the chimichurri tofu sandwich, which comes with black beans, lettuce, and tomato on a ciabatta. It was very messy but tasted delicious and full of flavor from the sauce. I also ordered cornbread that was perfectly sweet. It was hard to only eat one! The other people in my party said their meat plates (pork bowl, smothered chicken) were delicious as usual. In particular, we had a very positive service experience. Our waiter (Jacob, I believe) really made us feel welcome, offered some great recommendations without being pushy, and let us sit at our table for several hours. The music playing in the restaurant was a fun playlist too! read more

Brasa Rotisserie - Chimichurri Tofu Sandwich - Southern Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Closer to a 4.5 in terms of rating: All the stars go to the entrées which are some of the best I have had anywhere in the Twin Cities, while the sides can be a hit or miss depending on what one chooses to get. But because the entrées are just too good, I will give a 5 regardless since I can't do a 4.5 here. I have been coming to Brasa for more than 7 years, and I think they are excellent in every way. This is the first time I have returned since the pandemic and unfortunately the quality of the side dishes have decreased, along with some of the desserts. I have tried rotisserie chicken, smothered chicken, and pulled pork before. They are all simply amazing. The meat is tender, flavorful, and juicy. No matter what you pair the meat up with, it is always a hit. My personal favorite is yellow rice and black beans, along with a piece of cornbread on the side. I must say, the cornbread I had this time was tiny, as opposed to 5 years ago when it was much bigger and more buttery. What used to look as large as my fist now looks like almost just a quarter of my fist, and it tasted very plain. Nowadays they also have bowl options, which is amazing! The smothered chicken bowl was very tasty, and in some ways even more flavorful than the plate since all flavors were combined together. As for the side, the fried plantains tasted good. The greens were a bit bland even if I tried digging from the bottom, the part that had the most juice. The grits were good but not spectacular and I think more cheese melted inside instead of just on the top would help. The mac & cheese was solid, but maybe more cheese on the top would be better. The candied yam was still as amazing as I remembered, as I dipped the yam in the juice at the bottom. Overall the sides were a hit or miss depending on what I had gotten, but at least the prices were still decent. I forgot to take a photo of the coconut-vanilla pudding but that was a pretty good dessert. Not too sweet, and contained all the flavors I was expecting. The chocolate devil's food cake was very basic and tasted like it came from a box from a grocery store. It was hard and old, unfortunately. I am hoping this was an exception and not representative of the general trend of how it tastes like. Generally, still a solid establishment after this many years and I still give a 5 even if I normally would have given a 4 due since I round down my .5 ratings. But based on the quality decrease I have observed, I would love to see Brasa step up again to position itself as an even more extraordinary food spot. read more

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I've heard so many good things about this place but I was a bit disappointed. The location is cute and the patio is nice. The service was prompt and pleasant. The miss for me was sadly the food. It took me a while to decide on something that sounded good and what we did pick was mediocre. I can't put my finger on it but something was off with the flavor. read more

Brasa Rotisserie - Rotisserie Chicken plate and Arroz con pollo - Southern Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Went here for the first time and it was amazing! Some of our favorites were the catfish sandwich, grits, and cornbread. So good. They also had great vegan options as well. The staff were very friendly. They have seating options both inside and outside. The parking is Very limited at the northeast location but we found some street parking less than a block away for free. If you sit inside, the waiters will take your order but if you sit outside you have to order from the QR code. So if ordering from your phone is not for you, sit inside It was a great place and we would definitely visit again! read more

Tried Brasa for the second time after not super loving it the first time I went and enjoyed it much more this time. I got the rotisserie chicken bowl and really enjoyed it. Shout-out to our server who recommended I add an egg! Service was great, I wish I got our server's name but they were so fabulous and friendly, I wanted to chat with them all night. We went on an early Friday evening and it was busy but not too packed. It has a small parking lot but plenty of street parking around. read more

Brasa Rotisserie - Southern Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

I have been wanting to try this place for awhile and was excited when a couple of my coworkers wanted to go try it too! Unfortunately we had a very disappointing experience. There is very little parking, so you will probably end up parking in the street. This is not a very large location and it fills up quickly! If you are wanting to sit around and chat with people for awhile, this is not the place. Because it is so busy and small, you really need to eat and then leave. With it being so busy, you would assume the food is beyond amazing but that was not what we experienced. The service was very friendly and everyone was super nice! We went around 5 and we were able to get a table right away! They do not do reservations, so get there early if you don't want to wait in a line. The food... the fried yuca and fried plantains were soooo dry! Luckily they serve both with a green sauce that was tasty! I saw another review suggest they should serve their plantains with a sweet sauce like a Carmel and I agree! The pulled pork was tender but very greasy! It was hard to enjoy with all the grease. My friends said the rotisserie chicken sandwich was good, but nothing special. She also found it weird that it was served with Tortilla chips but no dipping sauce for the chips. My other friend got the fried fish bowl with cheesy grits. Again this was fine but nothing to write home about. Overall I won't be back. I truly wanted to like this place and given all the exceptional reviews, may be we just had a bad experience. Give it a try and see for yourself read more

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This location is small so there might be a wait. Service is outstanding! The menu options were great. I got the Catfish bowl, collard greens and a salad. The Catfish was delicious in the bowl! The macaroni and cheese lacked seasoning so I had to add salt and pepper..the coleslaw was good but the yams/sweet potatoes were horrible.Our table didn't like them at all. The collard greens were ok. Also the food was not hot minus the catfish. The prices were good for what they were serving I was pleasantly surprised. read more

Brasa Rotisserie - Catfish bowl-with yams/sweet potatoes, mac and cheese, coleslaw and jalapeños - Southern Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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My all time favorite restaurants in Minneapolis. Every time I visit Minneapolis this is a must stop. The pulled chicken, collard greens, pigeon rice and corn bread is my staple dishes. Please do yourself a favor and check this gem out. read more

Brasa Rotisserie - Southern Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

I wish I could give this place 6 starts. Extremely fast service, big windows and insanely good food. The chips were thick, crunchy and not too salty. The sandwitch was massive with big chunks of chicken and the yuca was crispy perfection. Will be coming back. read more

Brasa Rotisserie - Chicken Salad Sandwich Half Crispy Yuca w/Citrus Mojo - Southern Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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People on my team at work have been telling me I need to try Brasa after moving into Northeast so on a snow day a couple of weeks ago, there was no better time to walk on over and grab some takeout. Brasa is a cute little place right across the street from the White Castle. Brasa pays their employees a living wage so tipping is not expected which is nice to see in the restaurant industry. What's even more amazing is that with the good wages, they are still a rather inexpensive food option in the area with a very hearty meal costing you only about $15 total. I ordered online and the pickup was ready not too long after. When I went in, there were a few other people ordering and picking up in front of me, but the line moved really quickly. Me and my partner ordered a Rotisserie Chicken Bowl, a side order of smothered chicken, side order of sweet plantains, and a side order of Mac n cheese. Oh my god, this was soooooo good and everything I needed. The chicken bowl was like a yellow rice, sausage, and chicken mixture and it was just phenomenal. Very savory, and the chicken was cooked just right. You can easily taste the beautiful creole spices. The smothered chicken was somehow even better than the rotisserie chicken. The sauce it was smothered in was so delicious. Something else I should add is that this all came with some green special sauce on the side. I don't know exactly what was in it but wow that was one of the best sauces ever. It went perfectly with the bowl and the side order of smothered chicken. As for the sides, the sweet plantains were perfect. Sweet plantains are one of my favorite foods in the world and this place did them Justice. Not only that, but for pretty cheap, you can get a huge portion of them. Lastly, the macaroni cheese was also delicious, but with everything else we ordered being so perfect, this one didn't stand out. And that's really saying something because it was great Mac n cheese. I will be coming back here sooo many times. Everyone needs to come here. read more

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Delicious broasted chicken! I pickup and use not only as a main course, but use in casseroles, burritos, chicken salad and chili. read more

The chicken is so good. Arroz con gandules is amazing. The corn bread melts in your mouth. Really good food, totally see the hype.

Minnesota lunch, good Yelp reviews = delicious food first thing I have to say is you will LOVE the green sauce!!! I ordered Yuca Frita, pork with salad and the tapioca pudding with coconut and sesame seeds and I enjoyed every little bit of all! Very humble, casual place but friendly service. Our server was helpful, nice and friendly! Strongly recommend it!!! read more

Brasa Rotisserie - The. Chicken - Southern Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

On THE TOP of my Twin Cities Eatery List!! Wow, sooo sooo good. For the food, the service, and the mission. Brasa is a no tipping operation! Their menu prices support premium ingredients, $16-$25 wages, paid time off, and insurance! To top it off, their prices aren't even outrageous, if anything they're better than standard! Menu items range from ($12-$16) for entrees which is super affordable. I got the slow roasted pork plate ($14.25) and I still think about it till this day. The juiciest pulled pork I have ever had. You can feel it melting in your mouth with bits of juice and fat. SOOO GOOOOD. And the corn bread, delicious!! I will definitely be coming back here. read more

Brasa Rotisserie - Slow Roasted Pork Bowl ($14.25) - Southern Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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It has been ages since I have done a vacation away from home during Christmas. It has been years since I didn't cook on Christmas Day. I needed to find something special food-wise for Christmas. I did some research before I travelled to the Twin Cities and found Brasa Rotisserie. This place offered catering for Christmas meals. Perfect! I placed my order online while I was still in Markham. All pickups were scheduled for December 23. I specified the 4 pm timeslot for my pickup. I paid with a credit card. It was such an easy process. I got an e-mail reminder a couple of times, including instructions on how to heat up everything and a map that indicated where to pick up my food. So great! I also got a text message to confirm that I was going to pick up my order the day before. I loved how organized this eatery was. After doing a bunch of shopping last Thursday, I drove over to Brasa to pick up my order. It's in a part of Minneapolis that I am not familiar with, but loved meandering over here to check the neighbourhood out. There were yellow signs at the triangular intersections where Brasa is on where to go for catering pickups. The best way to think about it is that Brasa is where the triangle's base is. The catering pickup area is where the triangle's tip is. It's basically driving along East Hennepin Avenue and hanging a right. I got a man who signalled me to park closest to the catering building's entrance. I was ten minutes early, but he was good with it. He asked for my first and last names. He then got his colleague to get my box of food. He loaded up my passenger side with it. I thanked him and happily drove off. I needed to head back to the hotel and shove all my food into the fridge, as I was out and about in the evening. I walked past the man at the front desk who is probably used to my hauling in a box of something food-related these days and said hi. I was elated putting each carefully labelled and sealed item into my fridge. I was looking forward to Christmas and feasting. My catered food consisted of these items, which is more Creole comfort food with a few twists: - Rotisserie chicken - Mashed potatoes - Honey-buttered mini cornbread - Mustard and cider-glazed smoked ham - Yellow rice with pigeon peas and smoked ham - Collard greens - Chicken gravy - Spinach salad with gouda and cranberries - Cider vinaigrette - Crispy onions - Butterscotch pudding The meal was outstanding! Everything was yummy and comforting. The chicken was flavourful and there was a lot of it. I ended up slicing the meat because there was so much of it. The mashed potatoes lasted a few days. I loved them. With the gravy, it was perfection. I got so many slices of the mustard and cider-glazed smoked ham. I ended up making sandwiches and they were terrific. Not too salty. Full of smoky, mustardy goodness. The yellow rice with pigeon peas and smoked ham was such a wonderful side. I thought that perhaps the ham would be too much with the actual ham slices, but the small cubes added depth to the rice. Collard greens. It's not Creole cooking without them. They were done so well. They screamed comfort and I was sad that they were gone. I absolutely loved the spinach salad with gouda and cranberries. I poured some of the cider vinaigrette on top and it was the most fabulous salad that I have had in ages. It was so full of flavour. I have never used finely shredded gouda in a salad. I need to. Yum! I added the crispy onions to both my main dish and the salad. It doesn't matter where you put them. Crispy onions rock! I grew up with Laura Secord butterscotch pudding as a kid. I grew tired of it. However, I could never get tired of the butterscotch pudding here. It wasn't overly sweet, it was free of fake colouring, and it tasted so good. I was sad that I finished the small tub of it. The portions that Brasa dished out were generous. I am so glad that I found this place. I hope to dine in or order takeout from the restaurant in future. If you want quality home cooking without doing it yourself, come here. (497) read more

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Had a lovely lunch outside on Brasa's beautiful patio! It was hot but their umbrellas provided some much needed shade. I got the rotisserie chicken plate which was 2 pieces of chicken and a side. I chose their side salad, which was romaine lettuce, tomatoes, ranch, and sunflower seeds which added a nice crunch! My friend and I also had some crispy yuca fries to share with their famous green sauce! They were super crispy and filling, and I love their green sauce. I like that you order from a QR code and they bring out your food and that's pretty much the interaction you get from the servers- left way more time for deep conversation with my friend! Tipping was also included which is a nice convenience. read more

Brasa Rotisserie - Crispy Yuca - Southern Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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The food was so delicious. My partner got the chilaquiles and I got the roast pork plate with yellow rice. It was all so tasty. The waitress was very attentive and patient. I would highly recommend this restaurant! read more

Review is for Brasa's catering for a recent corporate event Rachel was who I worked with to get a catering for 30+ people. She was super friendly, thoughtful, and responsive to our needs. The menu was clear, easy to understand, and fit what we were looking for - buffet style, veg / non-veg, gluten, delivery all at a reasonable price point ($15 / person) Ordered - Buffet of Pulled Pork, Rotisserie Chicken, Curry + Two Sides (4/5). The food was on-point. It was large portions that came in trays and was still piping hot. The food was pretty good. The rotisserie chicken is not Costco-level but was meaty and tender. The pulled pork was a little salty so make sure to chase it with some of the orange rice Enjoyed it and I'm sure we'll cater more in the future. read more

Brasa Rotisserie - Buffet Spread (4/5) - Southern Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Quick, casual dining! Lots of variety and choices on the menu, quality cooked meats sides, and house made sauces. No tipping model! I always love stopping by for take out as well. read more

Went on Valentine's Day for dinner with my brother and husband. The service was incredibly fast. I ordered the chicken Chilaquiles bowl which Server said wasn't too bad and personally found it to be way too spicy though. Admittedly, I am a baby. Atmosphere was tight packed and casual, would not go with a group, but great for a quick weeknight drink. All their beer is local as well which is super cool. read more