NEW MENU!!!! As of July 23rd, 2026. I had the "hacienda taco flight" - 3 street tacos. 1. Steak taco - very good, meat was not over cooked and very moist. 2. Baja taco - tried to save best for last, this one was just as good as the steak taco, the batter on the fish was crispy and NOT mushy!!! 3. Carnitas taco - this was a bbq carnitas, which did have the BBQ flavor, but didn't taste as well as the others. It wasn't dry, but too bbq... Or did they do a good job on the bbq and I like the BBQ to be less?.... Service with these ladies is ALWAYS Fantastic!!!!!!! read more

We had a fantastic lunch at The Tequila Factory! Our server, Alicia, was absolutely wonderful, so attentive and friendly. She helped us navigate the new menu and made sure we had everything we needed. 10/10 service! read more

Amazing food with great views and better service. Alicia was a wonderful waitress who was attentive and had awesome recs. For food or drinks, this place has got it going on. Come grab a coconut margarita! read more

They changed their menu to now only have 5 items to pick for a main menu which isn't anything other than tacos. Tacos are all meat & tortilla with nothing else. No standard side dishes like beans & rice at all. I will never eat here again. So very disappointed as it isn't a true restaurant at all. They did have the best Mexican dishes but not now. Since we had eaten here before we wanted to go back. The food was always delicious & great. A true Mexican dishes & very filling. Tonight's experience left both is us saying we' were very shocked at the menu choices. How does a restaurant of this size change its menu to offering nothing really to choose as a meal. Also their margaritas are below standards. They use to serve them in a nice big margarita glass and now just your standard 8 oz drinking glass. Here is the menu Chipotle Agave Wings $18 GF Six chipotle-agave glazed chicken drummies with pickled onions and fresh herbs. Barrio Taco $5 each GF - VEGAN UPON REQUEST Choice of grilled carne asada or roasted al pastor mushrooms on a toasted corn tortilla with cilantro, onions, and salsa. iii. | KITCHEN FAVORITES Seasonal Flatbread $17 VEG Toasted pinsa crust, whipped ricotta, roasted garlic, blistered cherry tomatoes, basil, and chile-herb oil. Hacienda Taco Flight $18 GF A trio of chef-crafted tacos showcasing grilled carne asada, Baja fish, and roasted al pastor mushrooms, each finished with toppings that highlight its unique flavor. Designed to be enjoyed exactly as served. iv. | CALIFORNIA Harvest Bowl $17 GF, VG Roasted rainbow carrots, grilled zucchini, charred cherry tomatoes, white bean purée, and pepita crunch over chile-herb oil. Seasonal. JT'Z House Salad $16 VEG, GF Leafy greens, quinoa, avocado, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, roasted corn, pickled red onion, cotija, toasted pepitas, and citrus-agave vinaigrette. The Cantina Burger $19 Choice of an 8 oz. premium chuck blend or a plant based vegetable patty topped with white cheddar, caramelized onions, butter lettuce, tomato, and roasted garlic aioli on a toasted pretzel bun. Served with crispy shoestring fries. read more

Did not have a great experience here. I went on a Saturday afternoon; we were told we had to opt into the buffet without exception, as it ran from 11a-3p. I considered just leaving as it was pricey and assumed the food was not exactly gourmet being in a Best Western (decent views, but still), but did not want to have to go back downstairs and find another restaurant, as Old Town has zero parking and we were flying out that day (this place also has the kicker of offering free parking, a real rarity in all of San Diego). So we ended up staying and paying into the buffet. If the website is accurate (as I forgot what I paid), it was $44.99 per adult and my two kids were $16.95 each, which is fairly insane -- over $100 out the door before you even eat anything. The food is ok but fairly underwhelming; it's a buffet so I knew not to expect real "home cooking" style Mexican food. The tacos were decent and the staff is super nice, but certainly not meeting the price point you paid walking in. You do get all you can drink champagne but it's nothing to write home about and I ended up only drinking a few sips as I didn't really care for it. All food also has some form of spice on it, so my son pretty much didn't eat anything as he wasn't able to handle the flavors. What also irked me is that the rules don't seem to apply to everyone, as we saw numerous other patrons not eating the buffet during the "buffet hours" and ordering off the menu; when we asked why others seemed to not be eating the buffet, the server told us that sometimes they don't "enforce the rule" or something like that. Felt that was pretty lame, and unfair -- what is the point of a rule if it's not 100% enforced? All in all, pretty underwhelming place, and wouldn't come back, especially with the weekend buffet policy. read more

Overview: at the time we went their website stated bottomless mimosas for their Sunday Champagne Brunch for $44.99, unfortunately when we arrived they changed it and said it was only 1 complimentary glass; they updated their website to reflect the change and just recent brought get back bottomless. ---- Most of the food was good, I liked the ribs, the sweet corn tamalito, and the steak fajitas. I didn't really like the salmon or the flan (I love flan so I was disappointed I didn't like this one) For the price point of $45, the food wasn't worth it for me. Also we weren't notified about the champagne change until we were sat down at our table, and said that "they don't have access to their website anymore." I feel that they could've attempted to contact us since we made a reservation. As of April 2026, they changed it back to bottomless and I'm disappointed it wasn't available for us when we went. I also enjoyed the omelette station and the person working it was really nice. The balcony seating was nice too. Parking is tough in old town especially on weekends, but they have a free dedicated parking lot, so look for the signs! ---- Overall: I wouldn't come back here, the price for the quality of food wasn't worth it. For $45, I could've spent it on really good food, have a full belly, and still have money leftover read more

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Came here for lunch on a Saturday. They told us it was only brunch all you can eat available, but we saw people order a la cart. Waste of money since we had 2 kids that barely ate anything. Also everything was too spicy for my som get so he just ate macaroni. read more

An amazing view of Old Town and an incredible Margarita recommended to me by an amazing and insightful server, soured by the attitude of a bartender. I understand that everyone has an off day, or if business is slow - but the bartender had no right to take it out on myself or my friends. A negative environment inside, but luckily we were seated outside. All in all, the first impression is the last impression, but based on how positive everything else was, I'm more than willing to give the Old Tequila Factory another chance. read more

Old Town Tequila Factory - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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My daughter is visiting from NY and one of our traditions is coming to Tequila Factory for bottomless mimosas and a great buffet. We made reservations for today at 11am. We arrived at a few minutes before 11 and there was a sign that said 'Restaurant Closed for maintenance'. We weren't sure if it was true or not and an employee came out into the patio area and confirmed the restaurant was closed. We said we had reservations. He said what time was your reservation and we told him and he said "oh you should call Maria". Well, I don't think that would do much good for us so we ended up leaving and going to another place. I understand that restaurants need maintenance but if you make a reservation, there should be a phone number for that patron. Couldn't they let people know before they made the trip over to the restaurant? Or don't take the reservation in the first place. Very disappointing. We were very much looking forward to it. read more

Loved the atmosphere here! It perfectly captures that authentic Mexican vibe right in San Diego. The outdoor patio is a highlight--great space to relax. We grabbed a couple of cocktails, and the bartender is clearly talented because the drinks were fantastic. While the food was more on the average side, the prices are very reasonable, making it a solid spot for drinks and apps. read more

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We waited several minutes for someone to wave at me from across the room asking how many in our party. We were seated pretty quickly after that. The hostess was very kind. Yikes. Im terrified to ask for anything I think our server is very overwhelmed or upset? Sylvia I really hope your night is better. I want to ask you what's wrong but feel it's out of place here tonight. After a chaotic moment everyone settled and Sylvia returned calm and kind. Our margaritas are ok....very sugary. For a tequila factory I thought we may be offered a list or variety of tequila. After asking for 1 or 2 kinds we gave up and took whatever they put in here.... very disappointed in the name not living up to the expectations we had. The food all looks really nice and presentable. Hi, i'm gonna rent and green enchilada.The green has a nice little zip and kick to it.And the red is pretty good flavor. Quesadillans were pretty good. Tortillas are very good The tacos are good. Chicken was the least favorite. The beef was great! All was starting to go well and then.... omgosh... my daughter was super grossed out by the lipstick left on her water glass. We dont feel so safe eating the rest of our food. As convenient as this location was I highly doubt we will ever return. 4 people, 2 drinks, $100 lots of food left tonight. read more

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Here's another place we happened to walk by on our way to another famous restaurant and decided for time to try. And this was because of parking as usual in Old Town is not the greatest, sometimes you get lucky!!! Ok about the restaurant, it's tucked away on a hill across from the park. When we walked in we were greeted immediately, they had roof top seating but was available and they have lots of out side seats but it wasn't available because they had two private parties going on, one was a class reunion. So we chose what was available. Here's a point to be acknowledged on the menu it says every where you sit there's a view. So as we sat waiting on our drink menu I looked out through the views we were presented with and sure enough we could see Point Lona and the ocean with ships that were departing!!! Ok onto the food, salsa with chips was the first thing we received and from the first bite it's was obvious these were made and not bought. The salsa was the same but it had no fire. There were so many options to chose from so we selected the steak, chicken and shrimp fajitas, good choice!!! They were full of all the ingredients to satisfy!!! We were provided extra tortillas with a mix of flour and corn. To top it off with two Mojito's. One question to ask is napkins for the finger food. We didn't get any until the main meal arrived so be aware . Also they have their own parking for their guesses and apparently they are a hotel. During busy time they atmosphere can be loud . Like I always say try it you may just like it. read more

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Food and drinks are soooo good, they just renewed their menu after 50 years! Their bartender Hooper is the best , and Alicia makes the best cadillac margaritas very friendly read more

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Many visits to Old Town and this was our first time trying the Tequila Factory. Chips and salsa were delicious.. we tried the fajitas and they were pretty decent. Home made flour tortillas made it even better. Servers and staff were very nice and working hard, but clearly management did not staff for a 6:30 dinner rush and we sat and waited for help for the majority of our visit. Recommend for the beautiful views and pretty good Mexican food, hoping this was just a night of poor staff planning. read more

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We had family in town and decided to try this place for dinner on a Saturday night. It seems tucked away but it has beautiful views if you sit in the patio. Unfortunately, there is nothing to block the sun that's directly in your face. We were told that the restaurant is under new ownership over a month ago. Service was nice. The accommodated two children with crayons and something to color on. One said the fries were just as he expected - delicious. I wasn't that hungry so I had ordered a soup and side. I had chicken tortilla soup (my BIL pointed out that his was missing the avocado) and a side of one chicken enchilada. I did have a bite of my husband's shrimp enchiladas and it was okay. Everyone was okay with their meal. There is street parking but it can be challenging to find parking. read more

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I will say that as soon as I walked in to this establishment the person at the front was very delightful( i dont remember her name sadly). Place was very clean. A few things I learned dining here: *if you get the tacos with beef or chicken the pico de gallo can't be taken out because its seasoned with it. Only the grilled chicken can be without pico de gallo *Happy hour only applies if your sitting in the bar area. *It appears you can't look at any other menu on the website prior besides the brunch menu *Best spot to watch the sunset here is on the patio area and patio seating is first come first serve. *If you plan a dinner time or a busy time to come here I highly recommend placing a reservation here. While reserving, it will ask you what part of the restaurant you are requesting to sit with the reservation platform open table. I will say the waiter I got which I'd prefer not to name but definitely not new which is good. I had ordered no pico de gallo I saw the waiter put it in without, but when I got it it had pico de gallo then after replacing the order I find out that only the grilled chicken can come without the pico de gallo after asking the kitchen.I feel like the waiter should've known that. Then I asked for more chips the other person who delivered the original order never brought it. So had a while where I couldn't get a hold of our waiter which was frusterating because other people were repeatedly being asked if they needed anything but not our table seemed less acknowledged even if unintentional. Then when the check came an extra drink was charged which we did not order. Luckily we caught it. So thats my visit. I'd go back and hope the waiting staff does a little bit better. Food was pretty good. Just maybe would try something else next time.The waiter was nice but that's not the only thing I can give this review on. read more

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Food was very good and the view was pretty nice as well the servers are all really nice. Food came out at a decent time didn't wait long for all of us to have our food. read more

Old Town Tequila Factory - This is outside seating. - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

Excellent Place for Food & Cocktails! The Mexican Food is Fantastic as well as a Wide Selection of Tequila's & other Spirits.Incredible Fajita's,Tacos & Mahi Dishes.They have a Margarita Monday Special where "Cadillac Margaritas" are only $8.00 & were an Excellent Surprise.They also have a Great Happy Hour along with a Staff that Caters to everything you want & desire.Patio Dining with a View of San Diego Skyline from Point Loma to Sea World.Heaters' by the tables if you want warmth as well as Beautiful Hacienda style Indoor Dining. The Staff was Wonderful from beginning to End & we were so Happy we found this Gem with a View in Old Town San Diego.If Ten stars were possible,they definitely deserve it. Good Times!! read more

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Looking for a place with view varied menu and central location? always good service (come to the patio and hang out with Paz) broad menu but the reason I return is the weekend buffet with bottomless champagne the buffet has options from omelette bar to salad station and Pozole along with other options. They have two outdoor patios with amazing views of old town and indoor options as well. Very friendly staff clean and option for live music. Walking distance from the shopping area in old and also has a hotel attached. if you're a chiefs fan perfect stop along the way to the chiefs bar up the road. read more

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We're in town for my husbands birthday weekend and he was craving a Mexican buffet, this restaurant had the best reviews and we were sold with the mimosas included in the buffet. The restaurant is really pretty, calm, and the view is stunning! The set up for the buffet was great and they have plenty of different options, my favorite was definitely the posole. My kids enjoyed the omelet station and my husband loved the tacos! The staff is very helpful and friendly, Alicia was amazing! She kept making sure we were doing ok and was on point filling up our glass with champagne, she's a very sweet lady! Def recommend this place, and we will def be back next time we're in the area. read more

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my son and I just drove in from Las Vegas and this spot was less than five minutes away from our hotel we walked in and promptly with such sweet staff at first looking at the menu. It's a little small, but after trying the food, I understand anyone with real tequila knowledge.....they offer fortaleza!!!!!! I also tried the taco trio which includes a fish taco, a portobello taco and a Carne Asada taco. They were amazing the jalapeños they use have just the right amount of spice. The fish batter was light and not the mushroom taco has a sauce that's sweet and savory and the Carne Asada taco was simple as it should be and so yummy not pictured my 10-year-old son ordered the single tacos with Carne Asada, avocado and cheese and he said they were the best tacos he has ever had and now wants to move to San Diego. Definitely a great spot to check out and it has a patio that overlooks the city. highly recommend read more

Old Town Tequila Factory - trio tacos - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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Came here with my girlies for our Christmas gift exchange on a rainy night, but we had an overall good experience! I love the spot and how vibey it is upon first walking in. It was a shame that it happened to rain the night we went as there is cute decor outside but it was nice and cozy inside as well. Since it was literally the night after Christmas, it was a quieter night and were the only diners among a couple others. We were a party of 4 and shared the ultimo nachos, grilled fajitas (vegetables, chicken, steak, and shrimp), carnitas quesadilla, with sides of rice and beans and flour tortillas - and also did the hot fudge brownie and churros for dessert. My favorite thing definitely had to be the fajitas. They were seasoned well and the shrimp was a good bite on its own. The steak could've been cooked a tad less than well done, but it was still moist and flavorful! The churros we had for dessert could have been a little bit better as well. They were well done on the outside but slightly undercooked inside so instead of being a fluffier or chewier bite, it was more gooey. We also all had their famous margaritas, and it was a good standard cocktail. I would definitely come back and try the rest of the menu. All our servers were attentive, and we felt well taken care of for the night. read more

I came to Old Town Tequila Factory on two separate occasions. First one was to meet with my groomsmen to meet for the first time, for dinner. Second time, was for the Weekend Bubbles and Buffet. Both times they were amazing! The food is really good. The fajitas were my favorite part of both events. And the servers were on point with keeping the champagne flowing! Zack was also very friendly and welcoming. Also, the corner table in the patio overs a spectacular view of Old Town. I highly recommend this place! read more

What a disappointment! Came based on reviews and reasonable price for brunch and bottomless mimosas. Website said the below. Then we were told you only get a class of champagne, no bottomless available. They didn't even provide a champagne glass and we had to get our own orange juice. Food was sub par and cold. Then we get the check and they charged us $44.99 instead of the advertised price of $39.99. Manager made an excuse that they haven't had a chance to update their website and the reason for the glass of champagne is because a few people ruined it for the rest of us. Didn't even deserve one star. SUNDAY CHAMPAGNE BUFFET BRUNCH Additional Information ALL YOU CAN EAT SUNDAY CHAMPAGNE BUFFET BRUNCH Sunday * 11am to 3pm $39.95 per person * Children under 11 $16.95 Buffet Brunch includes: Bottomless Champagne and Mimosas Jalapeño Agave Pork Ribs Sizzling Steak Shrimp & Chicken Fajitas Build-Your-Own Omelet & Taco Station Traditional Menudo & Pozole Enchiladas Chef's Specialty Dishes Fiesta Rice Refried Beans Pork Chile Verde Steak Chile Colorado Grilled Steak and Chicken Kabobs Fried Fish Fried Chicken Sweet Corn Tamalito Salads Fresh Fruits Arroz con Leche Churros Flan Bring your friend, family, and your appetite to the Old Town Tequila Factory Restaurant & Cantina. Enjoy bottomless mimosas, stunning views, and free parking! read more

Old Town Tequila Factory - False advertisement - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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We're out of town visitors looking for Mexican food and good margaritas. Couldn't have found a better place. Hilltop views and authentic SW ambiance Excellent selection of local brews on tap, bartender, Cooper, was very friendly and offered tastings before committing to a full frosted glass. His classic margaritas were the best I've had in years. I chose a flight of tacos (carnitas, fried cod, and al pastor mushrooms were all superb). My wife's barrio tacos were also excellent. Guacamole was also fresh and flavorful. We'll be back to visit Cooper and enjoy his margaritas! read more

If I could give it zero stars I would... the food was just trash! I'm sorry- go somewhere else in old town for Mexican food! Everything was lukewarm! Microwave and just plain horrible. The food was OLD! The drinks were BAD! We got margarita and pinacolada.... The waitresses bless her heart: would NOT bring us a drink menu! I wanted to see the full menu! But after when I told her I didn't like the margarita she's like ohhhh you should have gotten the mango one! Ma'am... I asked you what flavors after you refused to give me the drink menu and you were trying to tell me off the top your head and never did you mention a mango margarita. The fries for my children were OLD and black! We the kids nachos a chicken quesadilla and some steak fajitas and ain't nothing! read more

Old Town Tequila Factory - Old fries - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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I been coming here for a while now. And this place has been good. The fajitas are always good here well old town is famous the fajitas could be shrimp,chicken or. Steak read more

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Garage parking available. We were seated right away w/ our party of 4. They were able to seat us close to our friends who were already there. The staff were very helpful accommodating us. The buffet was good - lots of varieties - omelettes, tacos, ribs, enchiladas, soup, fruit, salad, and desserts! Mimosas weee also included. Gotta check it out! read more

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The Old Town Tequila Factory has one of the BEST Sunday brunches with panoramic views in San Diego! Their Mexican style brunch includes all you can eat and unlimited champagne . They have so many delicious choices from a made-to-order omelette station, a taco bar with all the fixings you can think of, seafood options, plus some delicious desserts, including house-made churros. are super kid friendly too by serving a TON of food options (chicken tenders, fries, cheese quesadillas, corn dogs) and they even have a balloon twister walking around to tables. This place totally hit all the marks for a Sunday Brunch! Follow @sandiegofoodie858 (IG) for more must try San Diego restaurants, date night ideas, and food experiences! read more

Old Town Tequila Factory - Sunday Champagne brunch buffet - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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We have been staying at the hotel that has the old town tequila factory attached and it's been perfect!! We've come here every day for breakfast and dinner; the service is great, the food is DELICIOUS, and the atmosphere is very welcoming!! My friends and I have had an amazing weekend and it is partially because of the Old Town Tequila Factory!! If you're in town, you should definitely swing by!! read more

We enjoyed the ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT (AYCE) Taco & Tostada Buffet at Old Town Tequila Factory in Old Town San Diego. The buffet is available Wednesday through Saturday from 11am-4pm for $15. 99 per person. The buffet includes beef, chicken with the following sides & drinks: *Refried beans, Mexican rice, guacamole, soup, salad bar, taco shells, fresh fruit, cookies, brownies, tea and lemonade. There's indoor and outdoor rooftop patio seating with nice city views. There's free parking available. I've been to this restaurant before for dinner and must say I enjoyed the buffet much better. The service was good. Check it out! Happy Yelping :) read more

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The food and service were really good! Greg was our server and he was fantastic. The portion sizes are large. We had the trio fajitas and it did not disappoint. Dinner at sunset with a view over old town, relax and enjoy the moment. read more

Old Town Tequila Factory - Sunset view - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

I'm sorry but definitely not my favorite Mexican food restaurant. The food was honestly not great. We came an hour before closing so not sure if that affected it but nothing we got was delicious. Place was pretty empty but it was a late Thursday night. The restaurant itself is pretty but a little hard to get too due to all the stairs and hidden elevators. I'm thankful for super sweet and attentive staff and a beautiful location with great views but am saddened by the pricy and blah food. read more

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As a buffet lover, I really enjoyed the variety and quality of the food Also the bottomless mimosa was definitely a highlight of our da. Our waitress Alyssa was always making sure we were good and our champagne was always topped. read more

The decor is fitting g fir the establishment the food was decent. The buffet had variety to choose and was clean well maintained and not picked over. The price was reasonable it was worth stopping by. Service was minimal it was buffet style , I received my check when requested. Drinks and refills were delivered when requested read more

We came for the Saturday brunch buffet. There was extensive variety of main options and dessert. The handmade flour tortillas were delicious and the staff were incredibly welcoming and attentive. Great view of old town and parking for patrons of the restaurant. read more

It's fun here the food is pretty good. Drinks are very sweet but it's touristy and I expected that. Still a good experience.

Food: Best fajitas and nachos I've had so far! The nachos tasted thinner and brings out the flavor of toppings better :) Service: very helpful and welcoming! Ambiance: rooftop view is gorgeous, especially with the gorgeous weather here in San Diego! read more

Old Town Tequila Factory - Ultimate nacho - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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This is more a 3.5 . It was a little hard to find the entrance and we ended up going in at the bar area. Was gonna sit outside but the happy hour was only available in the bar. The views outside were amazing though. We got some buffalo wings, nachos and lime margaritas. The wings were good but the nachos were meh, I've had better and the margaritas were ok. For the prices at happy hour can't really beat that. At times it was hard to get the bartender's attention because they were too busy having their own conversation. I can tell this place gets busy and I'm sure their other food is good. read more

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Very nice service. We sat upstairs that's enclosed with glass and had a beautiful view. The food is good, not great. Nice size servings.