Amazing food, and great server. Megan was friendly, professional, and communicative. Highly recommend her and will be coming back!

Food and service were amazing staff was very grate and constantly checking on us making sure we were ok

Great customer service, attitude was professional and support was efficient! Would come back, great location

What A Beautiful Way To End My Work Day. Peaceful, Serene & Awesome Customer Service !!! Chevy's On The River Is Truly My Hangout. I've Been Coming Here For Over 15 yrs, I Have So Many Memories With Family & Friends Shared Here. Thanks Manny, Alex & The Crew!!! You All Are The Bomb !!! Dia'Mond read more

Chevys Fresh Mex - Mexican Near Me - Sacramento, California

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I am absolutely APPALLED by my experience at Chevy's. We were told the wait would be reasonable, got seated, ordered our food... and then just sat there. And sat there. And SAT THERE. We waited an absurd amount of time AFTER ordering, with no updates, no check-ins, nothing. What is going on in that kitchen?? To make matters worse, all we got while waiting were THREE tiny portions of chips -- that's it. No refills, no updates on our food, nothing to make up for the ridiculous delay. And when the food finally showed up, it was beyond disappointing. It was barely even warm. I ordered a torta with steak, and I got TWO tiny pieces of steak with unmelted cheese. Unmelted. Cheese. How does that even happen?? The portions overall were ridiculously small, like they didn't even try. Speaking of prices... everything is insanely expensive for what you actually get. I'm paying premium prices for what feels like scraps and poor service. The quality doesn't match the cost at all -- it honestly felt like a complete rip-off. And the ambiance? Honestly, it wasn't even loud or chaotic -- it was just dull and uninviting. Nothing about the atmosphere made up for the long wait or poor experience. It felt like sitting there forever in a place that didn't care whether you were enjoying yourself or not. Long wait AFTER ordering, barely any food, cold meals, no service, dull atmosphere, and outrageous prices. Completely unacceptable. I will NOT be coming back... read more

First of all, wow. The location could not be better. It's very unique in that it almost has a Louisiana bayou/ Xochimilco vibe going on. The river views are absolutely fantastic and could not be in a better place. The only downside is that the parking lot is small and cramped but you should be able to find a spot. Angelita gave amazing service. Her friendliness was so memorable I made sure to get her name. Our food came out rather quickly for a party of our size. The flavor of Chevy's is as close to authentic as you can get. It's a chain so the difference in flavors is going to be minimal. Overall, expect to walk out of here for about $25 a person and you should be good. The views are some of the best I have seen in Sac. Bottom line/TLDR: Angelita was a life saver read more

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Just say no. Seriously! For those that read my reviews, you know I'm not a fan of most chain restaurants, we decided to give Chevys a chance. I haven't been to this restaurant or location in years, so this is definitely the perfect opportunity I called ahead to see if they were busy, and to ensure that we would be able to be seated inside because it's still pretty cold in Sacramento. We were greeted by a confused host, who seated us at a dirty table. Before we actually sat down, we asked if we could have the table cleaned or be seated elsewhere. He ended up moving us to another table that was clean, but questionable. I'd asked about happy hour because it looks like this is one of the few places that has an extended happy hour menu which is always exciting for me We decided to forgo happy hour and just order our meals. They brought chips and salsa to the table. The salsa was incredibly bitter and watery and words cannot describe how bad it really was. The chips were stale, so it made for great combo ( insert major sarcasm) We had to ask for cutlery and napkins because none were placed on the table, as well as asking for water for the same reason. So far, Customer Service has been mediocre. We ordered the "steak "and the large three enchilada platter I will preface this by saying I'm not sure which one was worse. The steak: this has to be without a doubt, the worst piece of me that I've ever seen served at a restaurant. I don't even know what kind of beef this possibly could have been, but definitely was not one that should've been served. Don't let the looks for you. There is no seasoning on it, it tasted like shoe leather, and it made me seriously sad to have to try to eat it. The black beans tasted like someone opened a can and threw them on the plate. Just gross. I always look at rice as one of those indestructible foods. How does anybody really ruin rice?!? Well if you want to find out, this is a place to find out at. The enchiladas: it came with a chili relleno. I was really looking forward to trying this. Like Rice, how does anybody really mess this up. It's supposed to be cheesy and yummy and it was none of that. The actual chili that was used was still hard, I don't know what kind of batter they used, but this was like a floofy egg. It was thick, mushy, and just gross. There wasn't much cheese, and what was stuffed into the chili. I don't even know what that was. Yes, there's cheese or something that was very plastic. He tasting on top. But that's where it was on top. The enchiladas... I don't even know where to begin with us. They were completely inedible. The meat was absolutely horrible. The chicken, I don't even know what to say about it, because the sauce is over the enchiladas tasted like burnt tin. Are the pictures pretty of the food? Sure. But I'm telling you there's horrible things happening on these plates. Same rice and same beans and same bad experience. Overall, this is definitely been one of the worst meals that I've had at what should be a reputable restaurant. The one thing about chain restaurants, is that they're supposed to be consistency. If that's the case, I'm telling you right now, avoid this restaurant! This was over $60 experience gone wrong. read more

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Jr treated us so good. Saw we were passed over a bit and totally took care of us. The bartender was also so great and hospitable so appreciative of them thanks for awesome food and drinks read more

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This was my first time trying Sunday brunch at Chevy's on the River and I absolutely loved it! My sister and friends brought me to celebrate my birthday and it was such a great experience. We waited about 10 minutes for an outdoor table, but it was way too hot, so we asked to sit inside. They kindly put us back on the list, and after another 10 minutes we were seated around 1:45pm just in time to enjoy the all-you-can-eat buffet before brunch ended at 2pm. It was packed, with people waiting and enjoying themselves everywhere; inside, outside, even at the bar. Definitely recommend making a reservation if you plan to go! The food was fantastic. I had a made-to-order omelet from the omelet station and it was the cook's first day, but he nailed it! Delicious. I also tried the shrimp tacos from the taco bar, which were amazing. There were plenty of options, from Mexican favorites like enchiladas to desserts and more. For about $40 per person, it was well worth it. Our server was funny, attentive, and really made sure we were taken care of. The view of the river added a beautiful backdrop to our celebration. Perfect spot for families, celebrations, or just a great brunch outing. I'll definitely be back! read more

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It's been a minute since I've been here. This place has cool vibes because it's on the river. So you get a meal with a view. Bringing my family here is a different experience than coming with my co-workers and friends. We came for a late lunch or rather an early dinner. The day was hot for a late summer day almost at the end of this Indian summer (i.e. hot late in the season) so we opted to sit inside when usually we'd sit outside and enjoy looking at the river while we eat, but it was entirely too hot this day. We ordered a Super Cinco for my wife, and I had the beef birria tacos off the HH menu. We also ordered the Spicy BBQ quesadilla from the HH menu and the fajita from the kids menu. My beef birria tacos. The meat was really good and the fried soft taco shells were so scrumptious. Overall, service was pretty fast and the food was good. We've not been here in many years or in any Chevys in quite awhile so it's good to know their fresh mex food is still solid. Kind of pricey unless eating off the HH menu which was good value. read more

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Little Lucie was with us for happy hour so we walked around the side to the outdoor seating area. There was a open door with a staff station there where I asked the male manager if we could be seated. He looked at us and said we have to enter through the front door to be seated. The front door and host station was about 20 feet in clear view from where we standing. His directions didn't make any sense so I asked again and he repeated himself. Okay so I guess he thought the hostess couldn't grab some menus and just walk to us in the empty restaurant? Fortunately the hostess was smarter than the manager. She saw us and came over to seat us. Unfortunately we were told you have to sit inside for happy hour and they would not make an exception because Lucie wasn't allowed inside. Well what garbage management in a 95% empty restaurant. Our hostess and server were nice though. Needless to say we left. read more

Chevys Fresh Mex - Mexican Near Me - Sacramento, California

We decided to take the family out to Chevy's on the River because my sister was in town, and as parents of young kids, we don't get out much. It was a beautiful evening with perfect weather by the river so we figured this would be a nice treat. Unfortunately, the nightmare began the moment we walked through the door. I had called earlier in the afternoon to make a reservation for 5:45 PM. We showed up on time, around 5:40, and I let the hostess know we had arrived. She said, "It'll be just a few minutes," then immediately changed it to "about 10 or 15 minutes." No problem, we waited outside. After 15 minutes passed, I went back in to check. She said it would be another 5 minutes and asked if we needed a kids' menu. I said yes, we have a toddler. She said she'd bring one. Another 15 minutes go by, still nothing. I go back in, and finally, after a 35-minute wait with a reservation, we're seated. What's the point of making a reservation if you're going to wait that long anyway? It gets worse. We were finally seated outside by the water, great setting, nice breeze. Our server introduced herself and brought chips and salsa. We all just ordered waters. (We never got a single refill, by the way, the entire night.) We were ready to order quickly, but she didn't come back for another 10 to 15 minutes. We placed our food orders: I ordered the combo with steak, chicken, carnitas, shrimp, and veggies. My wife got chicken tacos, refried beans, and Spanish rice. My sister ordered chicken flautas. My son got pizza and fries. It took about 30 minutes for the food to come out, and then unbelievably, our son's food didn't come out for another 20 minutes after that. We all sat there awkwardly, refusing to eat while our 3.5-year-old watched us. By the time we finally all had food in front of us, everything was cold. His pizza looked unappetizing, and my steak, ordered medium rare, was cooked almost well done. Our server was trying her best, but they were clearly severely understaffed. She kept saying things were "coming right out," but they weren't. Eventually, a cook, not the server, brought out the pizza and said, "Talk to your server, I didn't even know you guys ordered a pizza." I said wow. The manager finally came over, apologized, comped our meal, and offered dessert, but by then the experience was ruined. We just wanted to leave. The worst part? I've actually had decent experiences here before. But after tonight, I won't be coming back. Unless this location goes through a serious overhaul, I don't see it surviving much longer. If you're thinking of dining here, think twice. read more

Chevys Fresh Mex - Not so medium rare steak - Mexican Near Me - Sacramento, California

First time here and will definitely be my last. Like why does the meat taste so weird. I had the carne asada fries... gross just gross.

You're wondering why I would give a Chevy's 5 star as the food is consistently the same. The views, the service and overall vibes... Company may also be a contributor. The Chevy's near our place in San Jose closed a few years back and I miss their fajita combo platter and was so happy to come visit friends and family in Sacramento and get what I've missed at a waterfront setting. Will admit they seemed a little understaffed, but appreciated that the staff were hustling to meet everybody's needs with a smile. In my opinion the service, food and views earned it a five star. Please understand I am not comparing it to higher end restaurants but taking it for what it is. read more

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The only thing that came to our table hot, was the birria taco, but where was the consumme ? The cold rice was too spicy for our toddler to eat, as was the chicken in her taco ordered from the kids menu. The beans were lousy, and cold. The pork tamale was not enjoyable either. The flautas had a weird mayonnaise on them. The chips and salsa were the highlight here. Nice patio with river views. The waitress did her best, but shitty food is shitty. he chips and salsa were the highlight read more

Visited Chevy's for a company work party, and honestly, it was a mixed bag. They sat us upstairs in a really nice space with plenty of room to accommodate a large group, which was great. When it came to taking orders, the service was pretty good. That said, it took a while for drinks to come out, and we didn't get chips right away even though we were already seated. For a big group party, I kind of expected chips and salsa to already be on the tables, but maybe that's just my expectation. Where things really went downhill was the buffet setup. More than half of the plates they brought out were dirty. One after another, plate after plate was visibly dirty. I let the manager or lead staff member know, and what he did next was honestly shocking. He took one of the dirty plates and tried to wipe it off with a rag. We immediately said we were not using a plate wiped down with a rag. We have no idea where that rag had been, and it felt really unsanitary. We waited for new plates, but when they came out, many of those were still dirty. It was unbelievable. Eventually, another server brought out plates that were actually clean, but they were soaking wet and hadn't been dried at all. I had to grab napkins and dry my own plate before putting food on it. That whole situation was really strange and frustrating. Ironically, the food itself was the highlight. I wouldn't normally expect Chevy's catering to be that good, but the corn masa was solid. The carne asada and chicken were both good, and the beans and rice were also well done. Food-wise, I'd honestly give it a five out of five. Drinks were a different story. I ordered a mango margarita, and it tasted like straight mango with zero alcohol. I ended up ordering an extra shot just to get any alcohol flavor at all, which was disappointing. We had reserved the space for a three-hour block, but about an hour and some change in, they started cleaning up our tables. Chips and salsa were taken away, and servers kept grabbing plates, which was especially annoying considering how many dirty plates we had already dealt with. It made us feel rushed and unwelcome. Overall, Chevy's could have done a much better job handling service for a company party. The food was good, but the cleanliness issues, drink quality, and rushed service really took away from the experience. read more

Chevys disappoints me every time. This time I discovered they only serve brunch on Sundays. I can't order from the menu until 1pm. Awful It said online I could order the regular menu as early as 9am. Horrible business read more

Went here today, food was good, but the service was horrible. We had a reservation and were asked if we preferred inside or outside seating. We chose outside and waited 30 minutes. I went back inside to check in with the host and they said, "Oh yeah, your table is actually ready." They also didn't have enough high chair, and we have a 20-month-old, so we ended up moving inside and sitting in a booth. Our server (a guy) took our order and brought complimentary chips and salsa twice. When the food came, a different staff member from the kitchen delivered it but forgot the tortillas. She said she'd come back, didn't even ask if we wanted flour or corn--and completely forgot about it. Meanwhile, our server seemed busy, he passed by our table three times without checking on us, and it took forever to get drink refills. We literally had to stop him and ask if the fajitas came with tortillas, he said yes and ended up bringing them himself. Food is 8/10, but service is 2/10. We were really excited because it's by the river, but the vibe just didn't match at all. Was actually planning to come back for their Sunday buffet, but I don't think that's happening anytime soon. read more

Chevys Fresh Mex - Mexican Near Me - Sacramento, California

The food was really good and great ambiance on the river . The taco salad was just ok but the fajitas were great and the service was 5 star. Antonio is an excellent waiter ! read more

HUGE shout out to our server- Caroline!! It was extremely busy but she was attentive and bubbly. We had reservations outside but didn't realize how windy it could be. A majority of us were prepared with jackets. I had asked a manager (presumed) if we can have one over near table but he said they didn't have any propane left. 10 minutes later, Caroline brings one over without question and stated she just took one from a near by group of tables no one was sitting at and that just made our entire experience 10 times better even after making accommodations in moving up our reservations for my moms birthday! Food was tasty but gets cold quick if you sit outside! read more

We visited on Saturday afternoon. The chips, salsa and Guacamole were good. The tortillas were burnt and dry. The food here was disgusting. I ordered the steak & shrimp plate. I ordered the steak medium-rare; it arrived medium-well. The steak was tough and tasted freezer burnt. The shrimp was overcooked and rubbery. I did not eat anything further and asked the server to remove the plate . The rice was terrible. This is not the type of rice used for Spanish rice. The enchiladas tasted basic. I do not know how people support this type of food. This is cafeteria food. We will never return to this place when visiting Sacramento. ELIC FAILURE. read more

I stopped coming to Chevys for a while because of poor service, but today was different. I was promptly seated upon arrival in a booth as requested. I have been craving guacamole so I ordered the table side guacamole prepared by my waiter Alex and it was worth the wait. Prepared just right, and eaten with their light and crisp chips. The chips were lightly salted and perfect with the guacamole. For my lunch I chose the crab and shrimp enchiladas with black beans and rice. So so delicious! I strongly recommend for anyone that enjoys seafood. You will not be disappointed. read more

Chevys Fresh Mex - 2 crab & shrimp enchiladas with black beans and rice. Yum! - Mexican Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Super nice customer service. Beautiful patio dining right on the water! Even when it's busy the staff still does amazing. read more

Chevys Fresh Mex - Patio area - Mexican Near Me - Sacramento, California

Great Customer service and support! Not too long of a wait time and efficient. Food was great and well priced

Came in and had a great time with my group. Evelyn was an amazing host and made sure we were well taken care of. Definitely coming back!

I had a super mediocre experience eating at this restaurant - the service was also not very impressive. The best part of my meal was the corn bake type thing that came on the side with my fajitas and the salsa that they gave as an appetizer :/ which is an unfortunate indicator of how good everything was. I'm not planning a return trip in the near future read more

Chevys Fresh Mex - Fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Best Chevys location I mean it's by the river. Evelyn provided great service even on a busy memorial day weekend.

Best tex mex in town, shoutout out evelyn! Quick sit down time and reasonable prices with the best view you can get on the river!

We've been to Chevy's before but never for brunch, glad we did! If you're entertaining out-of-towners, you can't beat the view of the river, especially from the 2nd floor patio! Staff was friendly and wait was reasonable. Did someone say $14 for unlimited mimosas? Trip was already worth it. We also ordered shrimp/crab omelette, steak, chilaquiles. churro pancakes, and pineapple upside down cake. Omelette; shrimp tasted "previously frozen", it was okay. Steak; ordered medium rare, it was perfectly cooked and tender. Perfect combo with the fresh cooked flour tortillas. Chilaquiles: Not bad! will order a side of sour cream next time. Churro pancakes; not too sweet, just right and when you find that little bit of crunchy pancake it's amaaazing. Pineapple upside down cake; kahlua cream sauce was a nice touch, a little too sweet for me but if you love sweeeet, it's for you. Glad to see they have affordable options/specials. Will make this location a regular spot to visit. read more

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We came in for a late lunch (1:30 pm on Saturday) and Chevys took care of our party of 7 promptly. We had no wait for a table. I do wish the patio had heaters as it would have been nice ti get a clear view of the river. Our food was good and came out at about the same time for all 7 of us. The salsa and chips were outstanding...maybe too good because I did not feel a need to order the tableside guacamole!! Interestingly, the coffee was AMAZING. Clearly it was freshly made for the first cup and tgen refills. Overall, our tab came to just under $190 including the house added 20% tip. That is a very hard to beat cost these days. BTW, had I had the option for a 22-25% tip, I would have left that rather than the 20% the house added...our waiter was that good. read more

Chevys Fresh Mex - Grilled Fish Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Sacramento, California

CHEVYSSSS ON THE RIVER!! Came here a little randomly on a Sunday, to find out they're doing a brunch buffet along with BOTTOMLESS mimosas!! 100000% WORTH! The food was all hot and fresh. There was an omelette bar, fresh tortillas, taco & fajita bar. Customer service was welcoming and friendly. They make you feel at home. The ambiance is warm and welcoming & once you taste the food you know you've found a good spot! Special mentions to Omar & Brianna. Omar was very friendly, nice and attentive to our drinks. Brianna was warm, friendly and made me the best omelet while making sure I would be comfortable with the spice level of my omelet! I would highly recommend visiting!! We will be coming back for sure! read more

Cute location! I wish we were seated so we could look out the window but next time is a nice day, hopefully we can sit on the patio. It's very simplistic modern Mexican. Definitely not authentic and the decor is minimalist. The bathrooms were a bit dirty and the doors either didn't lock or the toilets didn't flush. They had Small booths but plenty of tables for bigger groups. And you get a sombrero for the birthday so that's fun. Our waitress was very good, she was quick to fix any problems we had and answer our questions. As we had a lot about the menu. The chips and salsa were just fine. I wish they had a spicer or just a more flavorful salsa option. My enchiladas and tacos were pretty run of the mill. Nothing new. The flautas though lived up to the hype. Overall a very relaxing lunch read more

Chevys Fresh Mex - Cheese enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Stopped by Chevy's on the River to enjoy some food and drinks, and it was honestly the perfect evening to sit outside on their patio. The weather was beautiful, nice breeze, not too hot, and it was relaxing to watch the boats go by on the Sacramento River. The patio is well lit and has a great vibe for hanging out. We ordered the fajita nachos along with the queso dip and chips. Both came out nice and hot, and definitely hit the spot. Service was just okay. Our waiter only checked on us a couple of times, and we actually had more interaction with the runner who brought out our food. Not the worst, but could've been more attentive. One thing that threw me off was noticing a surcharge on our receipt. When I asked the waiter what it was for, he didn't seem to know. Not sure if it's something they charge everyone, or if it's tied to being a riverside location. Either way, it'd be nice if Chevy's was more upfront about it, although it's a small charge, but most people want to know what they're paying for. A heads-up on the menu or from the server would've helped. Overall, it's a solid spot mainly for the outdoor atmosphere and views & of course for their happy hour at the bar. read more

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The food was either overspiced or bland. It appeared to have been cooked the day before. Staff were rude. We were overcharged. We were told the buffet was $32 each but was $39.99 on the bill with an added fee of $3.50 Music was too loud I haven't been in this restruant for a decade and they shure have slipped. I'm surprised they are still in business read more

It started when we walked in and with 5 tables seated we're told it would be a 20-25 min wait for a table!! This is my son's FAVORITE restaurant and have come here regularly when we get to Sac for more than 22yrs. Unfortunately the extremely poor service (have to ask for chips, salsa, salt, and water repeatedly. Still waiting for a to go Steak Fajita salad ordered more than 20 minutes ago. Still sitting and waiting with all our dirty plates still. This is the 2nd time in 3 weeks the service has been HORRIBLE, unfortunately we are going to have to find someplace new!! It is almost like it has changed hands and no one has trained anyone. Very disappointing!! read more

I chose to celebrate me and my friend's birthday here for brunch. I called on a Wednesday and spoke to the manager and made reservations for 14 of us in the Cantina. Fast forward, Saturday. One of our friends arrived early he told me they had our table in the back of the restaurant and not in the Cantina. I asked if he could ask the hostess to move us to the cantina because that's where I had specifically asked the manager to put us. When we arrived, our group was divided up and not at the same table. I asked the hostess about moving back since we were separated. She fricking rolls her eyes and gives me attitude. I apologized to her, which I shouldn't have since it was their mistake and she didn't need to act that way. She was so rude that a server had to step in and apologize on her behalf and asked our party if we could just stay where we were at? It didn't really make sense because none of us had ordered anything and it would've just been a simple thing to do? I hardly give an establishment 1 star but if you call a place make reservations and it wasn't what you asked for? The manager was MIA? Hostess with attitude like she just walked off the street? Hello?! I should've asked to speak to the manager but he was nowhere to be found anyways so I'm going with my 1 star! read more

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Truly awful. I hate to be negative as I like to give places a chance but tonight was one for the books. Our waitress was very young and inexperienced and extremely slow. Our drinks and water took over 30 minutes to arrive to our table. In fact we got our food before our drinks! The restaurant was extremely busy, loud and chaotic. Just not a fun environment to be in. Our food was horribly bland. I had the fajitas which had zero seasoning or flavor or color. Everything on the plate was a grey color. Seriously how do you serve tasteless onions & bell peppers? Plus the meal came with some weird garlic butter oil, how is that indicative of Mexican food? The server forgot to bring the tortillas for my meal and brought them to me in paper bag that had gotten sopping wet on her drink tray. She literally dropped a dripping wet bag of food on our table. Gross. At one point a manager came to our table and asked how everything was. I was honest with my feelings and the manager was kind to refund me for my dinner. I appreciated that. All I can say is save your money and go somewhere elsewhere. It's sad that the ONLY reason this place stays open is because of the river location. Sacramento deserves more and better river restaurants. Will never, ever return. read more

Great buffet!!! Didn't know they did a mimosa buffet on Sunday. So glad we stopped by, the staff was great

Stopped in for a quick lunch today. I have been here quite a few times but always forget to take pictures before diving into the food. We had the tostada salad and the table side fajita salad. I love how fresh the salad is and it is prepared table side. Super fresh and flavor is great. Service was quick and super friendly. We were seated right away at an outside table. Weather was beautiful so it was the perfect day to eat outside. read more

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This was a reservation for 11 people. Arrangements were made for separate checks before the ride was scheduled for our group. Second, the waitress failed at keeping the drinks filled as well as the chips and salsa. The salsa was bland, no flavor at all. And the chips were paper thin. When we got our order, the meat was very sparing and not any spices. Then the shock of the bill. 20% gratuity plus 4% a surcharge for labor cost, then almost 9% tax. All was an additional $11.92 on top of the food. As a group of motorcycle riders, we will not return. read more