[[HIGHLIGHT]]A fun spot in Andersonville when you're looking for some great drinks to catch up with friends.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It is a bit tight quarters in there.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food wasn't too bad, I had the Baja Fish bowl and thought it was decent for the flavor experience, but unfortunately there wasn't a lot of the portion to enjoy. It was pretty small. The margaritas were good and well balanced. Other friends had other drinks and they seemed pretty tasty, too. Can't remember what those were at the moment. The star of the experience was the chips and dips, believe it or not. Our server recommended ordering the chips and queso then adding the order of guacamole and street corn. That was the most filling. If I'm coming here again I will definitely keep that in mind and try more of the other appetizers and drinks. Our server was so sweet and kind and they were always offering great suggestions. Their input saved us from going hungry! read more

Lonesome Rose - Andersonville - Baja Fish Bowl - Tex-Mex Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Small overpriced portions. $8 for a small taco? Ordered 2. No chips, no beans & rice, because they want an extra $15 for sides that don't cost much money to serve along with an entree. Their margarita is an embarrassment, how small it is, barely any liquor. No silverware, lack luster service. This place is a waste of time. Hopefully it will close and a better restaurant will open who knows how treat customers and give value for the prices that are asking. read more

I've been here multiple times now and I've always enjoyed it. Yesterday I went and got the taco of the month which was flamin hot fried chicken taco with giardiniera ranch. It was actually not spicy at all but it was SOOO good so if you're even thinking about it- get it before it's gone! I also got the grilled shrimp taco and those 2 tacos right there were soo satisfying and I can't wait to go back read more

Lonesome Rose - Andersonville - Carne asada bowl - Tex-Mex Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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We went there earlier today (7/18/2026). We thought the happy hour at Sweethearts was the same here. We kindly asked the bald hostess with a beard and he was extremely rude, belittled us, and made us feel like idiots for asking that question. His corworker with long blonde hair however was very nice and made us feel welcome. Although we were both hungry and would have still eaten here without the happy hour prices, due to that experience we left the restaurant. Very surprising attitude especially from a hostess who we would expect to greet us. Great place but that experience was belittling and completely uncalled for. read more

Lonesome Rose really hits the tex mex spot. Their chips and guac totally exceeded my expectations which really got us excited for the main course. You can tell the bowls were fresh. My only issue is that they are preeeetty tiny. I was still hungry after. Go for drinks, vibes and a good time, not necessarily fulfillment lol. -AD read more

Lonesome Rose - Andersonville - Tex-Mex Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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To save you time: if you're going to go, get the Crunchy Beef Quesrorito. Anything with the queso was good, and the queso was the stand out of the meal. The rest of the food was nothing special, which normally isn't a problem for me, but it had 'something special' pricing. $8 for one taco that was average just made it feel more disappointing. The service was fantastic, [[HIGHLIGHT]]the interior design is very cute.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I would save time and money by sticking to drinks or sticking to the Quesorito, as all of us had a bite of it and wished we had ordered that instead. Also, $3 for a soda with no refills...it's cruel. It feels personal. It's definitely not, but man... read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]This place is always packed per Clark St. style.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] When I arrived the host told me it was a 40 min wait. My friend had not arrived yet so I opted in and waited. It turned out to be more like a 10 minute wait so they over estimate wait times or we were just lucky. Both could be absolutely true! Our server was an absolute delight and we had fun making jokes with him. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's a large space with a pink desert vibe. Super cute and trendy also per Clark St. style.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Now for the food. The seasoning and spices are on point for a fancy taco place. Though they only line their tacos with one tortilla and each one broke through so that was a bit disappointing. My friend had the birria tacos and she said they were amazing. If you get a flavored margarita they bring the juice part separate in a shot glass and you mix it together. I would recommend asking for another shot of the juice as I found the one wasn't enough and didn't add enough flavor to my drink. Overall, it's cute, food is good, service is phenomenal. read more

Lonesome Rose - Andersonville - Tex-Mex Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Food was good flavor-wise. The best was the corn salsa and queso dips. I ordered the carne asada bowl with extra protein. Instead of extra protein, I was served another serving of fat that was chewy and inedible. A mound of fat, so disappointing. The cilantro rice was delicious, though. Paloma drink was delicious! My favorite! Service was extremely sweet, kind, and attentive. We loved our server (blanking on name sadly). [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance was casual and cute. Great for a big group.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]A little chilly on the restaurant side and like a sauna hot bed in the bathroom which was strange but not a big deal.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I'd give this place a try again, probably just for the dips and tequila drinks. read more

Lonesome Rose - Andersonville - Having a fun time ! - Tex-Mex Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

[[HIGHLIGHT]]I love the vibes here! I went in the middle of the day so it was relatively empty so I can't gauge how noisy it does or does not get but this was perfect for a meal with friends.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's super cute inside and the two employees we interacted with were very nice.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They have an extensive tequila list and a wide variety of drinks. I had a rum horchata that was delicious. The food is good, nothing I left dreaming about, but no major complaints. The queso is very good and if I went back I'd definitely try the nachos. I ordered the carnitas taco and the tinga de garbanzo. The carnitas were a little dry but I was very pleasantly surprised by the garbanzo taco. A great option for vegans, vegetarians, or just people looking to switch it up. All in all I think this is a great spot for a drink with friends. [[HIGHLIGHT]]While the culinarily experience isn't remarkable, Lonesome Rose offers a cute atmosphere, fun drinks, and good service.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

We had a table of 4 and half of my party was already seated at a table before we arrived, so once we arrived we just headed straight for the table. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The vibes were cute, I could hear our conversations so the music wasn't too loud.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The server was very kind and thoroughly went over the menu for us. I had a raspberry margarita and I believe a steak bowl with a side of the elote rice. The party had chips with an assortment of dips to share. I'm not sure how everyone else felt about their dishes, but I thought my bowl was just ok, it seemed like it was missing something. Also the meat seemed a little dry. The best part was the perfectly ripe avocados. My margarita was alright also. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I wasn't really wowed about the food nor the menu, but the service and ambiance was cool.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Gorgeous, airy space with skylights and a two story tall interior.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Chill vibes and and cool friendly servers.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The truck stop nachos are an absolute must to start and the Chaco-Taco and the soft serve are required endings. In the middle, get a couple of tacos and several excellent cocktails. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There is also a patio in the back.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Fast service and delicious offerings! The vibe is what sold this place for me. Love that the whole roof is a sky light so lots of natural light coming into the space! Pro tip! If you're not too hungry get a bowl, it is bigger than an app but not as large as a traditional main read more

Lonesome Rose - Andersonville - Tex-Mex Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I got my order through Uber Eats and it arrived still fresh. I ordered The Burrito and Chips & Salsa. The Chips come with a Tomatillo Crudo and Pineapple Habanero salsa. The Tomatillo Crudo tastes essentially like puréed jalapeños, but the Pineapple Habanero salsa has a nice fruitiness from the pineapple and heat from the habanero. They also load you up with chips which is nice. I chose Al Pastor for The Burrito and it was pretty tasty. The tater tots mute the flavor, but the meat was well seasoned and well cooked. It had a nice smokiness and slight char. Through the app you can add up to 5 sides of salsa and while I didn't choose all 5, I did go through 2 with the burrito. read more

Lonesome Rose - Andersonville - Chips and Salsa (Tomatillo Crudo & Pineapple Habanero) - Tex-Mex Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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This place is just an excuse to sell $14 margaritas. Shared some of the worst "nachos" I've ever had with a friend. About 10 tortilla chips covered with watered-down cheese (I think?) sauce, 5 pinto beans, and something that resembled onions. Upcharge for the driest crumble of "carne asada," unsure if it was actual meat. I would prefer actual truck stop nachos. Will not return. Service was ok, considering how busy they were. read more

Overall, this place was a miss for me, unfortunately. Definitely a hard pass and I wouldn't recommend this place. Starting with the service, my experience was rough. Despite finding an open seat at the bar, I was left unacknowledged and without a menu or water for a noticeable period of time, even after the bar cleared out. The saving grace was Theo, the barback. He noticed me waiting, checked in, offered water and a drink, and essentially provided all the service. The bartender only took my order and cashed me out. Some folks around me seemed to enjoy it and happy with the service, so perhaps it's just my luck, but Theo's excellent service truly stood out and deserves recognition, so big shout-out to him. For the food, it was pretty underwhelming and just mid--a clear example of trying to do way too much rather than focusing on actual taste. The guacamole was bland despite too many ingredients, really needing salt to balance the lime and avocado. Tacos were nothing special; the Smoked Taiwanese Beef Quesabirra was overly salty, and two of my three tacos had flavor but were served cold to touch. The Baja Fish Taco was actually decent, so if you do decide to try it, I'd recommend getting the Baja Fish and hopefully you have a better experience than I did! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant itself is actually put together well. The decor, layout and bar all stood out and was very esthetically pleasing--very "Instagramable".[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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We love this place! Every meal starts out with the Ranch Water. Food is always great. For your app, we recommend the 4-dip sampler (not on the menu) or the cheese quesadilla. Tacos are all solid too. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The brick wall is lovely but the secret feature is Anderson's WARMEST bathrooms.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Shout out to Hannah & Ether who alway treats us like royalty! read more

It was a great experience from the time my friend and I walked in to the time we left. We just met up for drinks but im looking forward to the food next time I visit. I got the ranch water, which was pretty good. Ive had other versions of this drink and they were not the most balanced or flavorful. The service was lovely, felt very seen and looked after. The ambiance is quite nice. I enjoy the low light feel. read more

Lonesome Rose - Andersonville - Tex-Mex Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Went here with my lovely sister in law and her husband for lunch after our comic book shop hunting and this place rocked. The atmosphere with its terracotta and plant tones and natural light where so relaxing and the tacos and chicken pot pie soup were phenomenal, if you want an easy going but still trendy place to dine in you should give this one a go. read more

I was really hoping for a great experience based on some recommendations for Lonesome Rose, but we were left feeling blah. The wait staff and host were solid, no complaints about the service. The restaurant was a little busy when we ate there, and the service was attentive and timely. My major complaint was the food. We ordered chips and queso, which was good, probably the item we liked the most out of everything we ordered. We also ordered a bunch of tacos to try, chicken tacos, steak tacos, and fish taco. The chicken taco was the favorite out of the three. It had a good chipotle mayo on it, the chicken was juicy and the taco had great flavor overall. The steak tacos were disappointing, we ordered them with onion and cilantro. The steak was chopped up into small pieces, but it was really fatty and oily. The steak had some flavor, but not as much as we expected, like our go to street taco flavor. This just seems like another taco spot, nothing really special, but it's not terrible. I might tell a friend to try it if they ask, so they can give me their thoughts, but it's not on the top of my list. read more

The food was excellent! Homemade chip and salsa were the best. Serviced was quick and would recommend for a quick lunch read more

Some of the better drinks I've had in Chicago. Completely mediocre food. If you're opening a can of jalapeños in your kitchen and serving that on your nachos, you are making a mistake. I'll come here for drinks. That's it. read more

We were finally able to make it to the new Andersonville Lonesome Rose location. We had tried a couple of times in the weeks after it opened but the wait was just too long, so we decided to just wait for things to cool down. It was definitely worth the wait! We were able to join the online waitlist before arriving, which was helpful to have a good idea of our timeline. When we arrived, we were able to get seated right away. The host folks were helpful and friendly and we loved our waitress. She was so friendly and attentive. The drink list is fantastic! My husband appreciated the beer list and chose one of the IPA's. I got the Jamaica Punch and really enjoyed it! We started with the chips and salsa and it was a great deal! So many yummy chips! The salsa were also tasty. A crisp and bright salsa verde and a creamy pineapple rose salsa. I did not LOVE either salsa, but they were solid. We each got three tacos and that was definitely enough. Our only crossover was the Al Pastor, and that was DIVINE! So flavorful and rich! I got the beef ranchero supreme and was not blown away. Felt like it was something I could get anywhere, or even make. Our favorites were the fried chicken and fried fish tacos. The flavors were fresh, crisp, and delicious! I almost got another fish taco it was so good! Prices were fairly reasonable and the space was wide open, clean, and hip. I could definitely see coming back with friends to hangout for tacos and drinks. We look forward to adding Lonesome Rose to our rotation of favorite local restaurants! read more

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This Lonesome Rose location is absolutely beautiful inside with the skylight, plants, and tile work! On a Saturday evening, we also only had about a 20 minute wait for 3 people. :) Overall, a bit pricey for the area and food, but a really cool spot! We started with the truck stop nachos with carne asada, and we really enjoyed them! The cheese sauce and pickled onions were both great, and it was a good portion for 3-4 people to share! Lavender lemonades were also very pleasant and light!! The beefy quesarito is also such a great guilty pleasure - I LOVE crunch in a burrito, so this spoke to me. The beef and other ingredients were also really well seasoned! My friends got theirs smothered, which was also tasty. However, it is a bit large so I think getting is smothered makes it harder to eat and causes soggy leftovers. Both options have their pros though! Choco taco was actually not very chocolatey, but I think it's for the best! The crushed pretzel topping was amazing, and the ice cream was so pleasantly spiced. A great end to the meal!! read more

Great new spot in Andersonville!! The decor is beyond cute. Al pastor bowl was great!! A bit small but delicious! read more

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Uses vegan queso and chick pea crema. Amazing texture of chick pea crema. Chick pea crema is only vegan protein option. The taco bowl is a solid portion but mostly rice! Service was exceptional. The waiter explained the menu and ingredients. The waiter made excellent suggestions and was attentive. Restaurant is cool, both temperature and style wise. Highly recommend those who have vegan friends or curious about vegan food! read more

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Lonesome Rose is my go-to place for margaritas and vibes. The frozen margarita at Lonesome Rose is sponsoring my Summer of drinking. The one thing that would make the frozen drinks better is drinking them on a patio! My go-to is the swirl margarita which consists of the classic and raspberry flavors. The inside of the restaurant is very cute. It follows the new instagram style restaurant decor that a lot of the new restaurants are following. You will definitely be able to take a lot of cute photos. Please note that they do not allow reservations so you will definitely wait depending on the date and time. I went on a Friday around 6pm/6:30pm and ended up having a one hour wait. Luckily there are a lot of places that you can grab a quick drink while you wait to get the text to tell you to come back. The bar area is small an gets crowded so it is not really a place to hangout while you wait. When my group came back to check the time after an hour of waiting I found out the new wait time (if we hadn't already put our name on the list) would be two hours. Compared to the places around Lonesome Rose their happy hour offerings are kind of weak. They offer three kinds of frozen margaritas and the only food option I saw was the chips and dip platter. I don't remember if they offered anything else but it wasn't memorable so I would stick to the drinks and happy hour hop if you are trying to eat on a budget. The non-happy hour prices align with the area for most of the sit-down places but compared to the mom and pop style Mexican restaurants around it is a little pricer but not much better. I have tried the fried chicken burrito and the crunchy beef quesorito along with the chaco-taco. The fried chicken burrito wasn't that great, it has a lot of filler in it (mainly too much cabbage). The cruncy beef quesorito is a popular item and unbelievably cheesy. If you do not like cheese steer clear of this dish because it is tasty but the cheese is a bring factor in the dish. It is my go-to order because bring on the cheese! The chaco-taco is a must try. It is very popular and will sell out if you visit the restaurant too late in the evening. When I visited for a 7pm-ish dinner they only had one chaco-taco left. The horchata ice cream takes the chaco-taco to the next level compared to the store brand version. I shared the dessert with my husband and to this day I wish I had it all to myself. read more

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They change happy hours per season and I continually see prices rise for happy hours.. I'm a frequent customer but this last change has made me change not going there anymore! $12 for a gross margarita.. which is very sweet and tastes gross.. I get the economy changes but with crappy happy hours just stop doing it all together, plenty of places in AVille to get a great happy hour! The bartenders are top notch read more

This is a good eats place in Andersonville. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Nice ambience & yum Mexican fairy offerings.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Was here with the Brunch Club on Saturday. We started with chips & salsa. Made in house w green/salsa. The salsas had some serious heat but not too overpowering. Entree, I had the Texas brisket loaded tamale fries. A Really tasty dish. The drink menu here is ginormous so lots to choose from. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There's also a great patio area that we will hit for the next visit.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

My mom and I were able to easily get seated on Saturday dinner at 5pm without reservations. This place would be good for groups. The restaurant has a vibrant and modern vibe with beautiful glass ceilings. The inside is a bit loud, but my mom and I could still carry a conversation. There's a lot of echos. I had a beef burrito, and my mom got the crunchy beefy quesorito. You can't really go wrong with a burrito. It had a little kick to it (I'm not sure what it was) that I wasn't expecting but appreciated. My mom really enjoyed her quesorito and all the garlic rice inside the burrito. She also like that it was crunchy. Everything she was looking for in her meal that day. Both burritos you could eat half and take the other home. We also got a frozen raspberry mezcal margarita and glass of a corn lager. Hannah our server offered to get us a tasting of the beer before we committed to it (which was so nice. I didn't know that was an option). I thought it'd have some kind of corn taste to it, but it was just a nice beer to drink. We finished off our dinner with a yummy dulce de leche pie from bang bang. Perfect to share for two read more

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Swung by lonesome rose while we were out and about in Andersonville. We were immediately impressed by the ambience. There's lots of seating, mood lighting, open and chic ambience which was impressive. They also have a huge bar. The service was fast. We ordered chips and guac, veggie tacos and a couple cocktails. The food was good but nothing special about it. The cocktails were really strong in my opinion. The frozen mezcal cocktail was a bit off for me. I don't think frozen mezcal is a good idea as it takes away most of its smokiness. Overall, it's a nice place to swing by for a meal or quick drinks but the hype about lonesome rose is something I would debate. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]We've been to the Lonesome Rose in Logan Square a number of times and always enjoyed the food , drinks and atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] So we decided to try the Andersonville location . We were really disappointed. The drinks were terrible and the tacos mediocre at best. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This is a very poor restaurant in comparison to its sibling . It really isn't worth your time or money.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Group of 3 that had reservations on a Friday evening. The restaurant was bustling, but we were able to be seated quickly. Waitress was a bit slow to check in, but food and drinks were quick. Queso served with hot chips = 10/10 every time. Very solid starter. The quesorito was amazing! Spicy, salty, savory... all of the things. Highly recommend. Group also had several of the tacos and all were very very good. The margaritas were top tier - especially the swirl! Will definitely be back! read more

Lonesome Rose - Andersonville - Quesorito - Tex-Mex Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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The spot seems fun, but the food honestly wasn't great. My burrito tasted like it just as easily could've been from Taco Bell, but it was much more expensive, of course. I charged for upgrades without realizing that they were upgrades too! My server made them sound like they were just options. I pointed out that I was overcharged and she didn't seem to acknowledge that she should've mentioned the up charges when I was ordering. Not too pleased about that! read more

I'll start with the positives. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's decorated nicely, and food was tasty.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Now the negatives. I'm no see queen, but the portion size was tiny, and I left feeling hungry. Fourteen dollars for a minuscule burrito and thirteen dollars for a tiny margarita with barely any alcohol was just way too much. I'll not be back, and I can't see how this place will be around for much longer, given the competition in the area. read more

Dined at Lonesome Rose with a group of 8 on a Friday night in Chicago. An upscale Mexican restaurant, the ambiance was bright yet also cozy. We got two margarita pitchers to share, a house and a spicy, in which each served 5-6 margaritas. Neither were too strong but the spicy margarita was one of the spiciest margaritas I've ever had (yum!) For food, we tried the chips with queso and salsa, which were good but nothing too special. For entrees we tried the crunchy beef quesorito which was a family favorite. It was cheesey and gooey and cooked to a perfect crispness; however, it was VERY meat heavy so I definitely recommend splitting. We also tried lots of tacos but the Baja Fish and Carne Asada were the standouts. I do recommend putting your name on the mobile waitlist. We only had an hour wait, which was great for a large group on Friday night in Chicago. Overall, highly recommend! read more

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I've been hearing about this place from a couple of friends so decided to stop by for a snack. I got the crunchy beefy quesorito and the chacotaco. I was nervous about all the hype around the quesorito but it was good. I liked the different textures in and out of the burrito. I would say it is a bit too salty for me and a bit oily to my liking. I would probably get it again though especially as a late night snack. In regards to the chacotaco, I was excited because in the middle was horchata ice cream but the horchata ice cream lowkey tasted like banana ice cream and needed much more cinnamon. The nuts on the chacotaco were a bit okd and definitely tasted like it. I won't be getting the dessert taco. Service ran smoothly and this is definitely a cute place for brunch or to get a meal with friends. read more

Lonesome Rose - Andersonville - chacotaco - Tex-Mex Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Nice queso, mediocre salsa, fine guacamole. Staff was a little aloof and over it. Louder than ideal but it was bearable because it wasn't full. As it got more full it got too loud. read more

Lonesome Rose - Andersonville - Pretty loud - Tex-Mex Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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We stopped by for brunch on a Saturday morning with a large-ish group (which we made a reservation for). [[HIGHLIGHT]]Grabbing a res was easy, service was prompt, and it's a really cute space.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] My partner and I shared a breakfast burrito and a standard burrito -- both were great and very filling. We did have slight food envy over the tacos. Would definitely return! read more

Chicken taco - 3/5 (not bad) Fish taco -4/5 (tasty) Empanada - 4/5 ( delicious!) Elote-3.5/5 ( not bad) Ambiance is gorgeous. Light, bright & airy! read more

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This place is adorable! I've never actually eaten here so I can't speak on the food but I can tell you the servers are the sweetest and I've been back twice and the drinks are very consistent. They pack a punch at a great price! The frozen swirl and the Baja blackout are my two favorites that I've tried. Great for an after dinner drink or pre-dinner spot! read more

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