Pretty awful restaurant with little positive to say about my experience. Here for a work dinner - began with a terrible server who spilled water on the table and had an overly aggressive response to her own accident ! Service was awful throughout with us having to ask where several drinks were and finally request that our orders were taken! Food was not great - we tried the 'truffle l' quesadillas only none of us could detect any truffle taste! Chips and guac / salsas were good , queso was mediocre and I tried the watermelon and tomato gazpacho which was served far too warm. It should be cold but this was luke warm and lacking any substance! Pretty mediocre restaurant that o would not bother returning too read more

Rita's Cantina & Bar - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

I was back at the JW marriott Camelback Inn and wanted to stay near the hotel for dinner. I remember dining at Rita's and having the most amazing queso so I ordered that as well as the three margarita flight. Last time I had the coconut, but this one included a traditional citrus margarita and a watermelon one as well. I still think that the coconut one is the best. The chips and queso were phenomenal again. The service was great and I love sitting outside. There was a Persian wedding on the lawn and although I couldn't see it, I could hear the music and the beautiful formal dresses and suits of the attendees. The next morning, I got the strawberry pancake pancakes and they were absolutely delicious. Maybe the best pancakes I've ever eaten in my life! I also got a green juice which was delicious and I was ready to have a great day. read more

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Well done burger was like raw! Gross! Service was eh Loved the outdoor seating. Live music 6-9 they had pretty good singers read more

Rita's Cantina & Bar - Supposedly well done - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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Rita's cantina gets a 5 star because they were so accommodating from start to finish! On a busy Friday night they took our group of 6. The outside patio was perfect with live music- thankfully not too loud and loved the lights outside and heat lamps. Halfway through our dinner we had two extra guests and they were very kind about it. Our server Jon was also really helpful and appreciated that with such a large group he was able to do separate checks- that was a huge deal for us and we really appreciated he did that and was happy to do it! The chicken enchiladas are DELICIOUS and a great portion! I would come back for sure!! read more

Rita's Cantina & Bar - Chicken Enchiladas Rojas - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

I have been staying at a property close to the JW Camelback. I hit up the Cantina, sitting at the bar. I usually start with a Bloody Mary, which is always outstanding. I then move on to the Carne Asada Tacos, which are some of the best tacos I've ever tasted. The Bartenders I see their most often are Tim and Brendan, and they provide excellent service. If you are ever in the area, check them out!! read more

Rita's Cantina & Bar - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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During my break at work I was told to check out Rita's as it was the main restaurant in the hotel. The service was with a smile and quick. I got the poblano and corn quesadilla and it was small, but decent. I think that it could have used a little more heat, but overall the cheese, pepper, and corn quality were good. It is definitely a tex mex restaurant versus a more authentic spot. I enjoyed the quesadilla, but may go for one of their main dishes the next time. The prices are a little hot, but not out of the ordinary for the area and location. Happy dining! read more

We ate at Rita's twice during our stay at the Camelback Inn. We had dinner in the bar and brunch at the buffet. Both of the meals were delicious. We could not get enough of the tuna Crudo! Their salsa that they use under it was so flavorful. We will definitely be going back specifically for that dish. Their breakfast buffet was also really impressive. They had a cook, making omelettes, eggs to order, pancakes to order and massive crispy French toast to order. One of the best breakfast buffets I've seen in a hotel in a long time. The service at dinner surprise me... We had been receiving amazing service from every single person at this hotel during our stay, but our waitress at dinner was not like the others. She walked up to us and directly asked: Are you ready? No greeting. No introductions. We sat with empty drinks, the majority of our dinner and we were never asked if we wanted to refill. She was mostly on her phone behind the host stand and seemed annoyed that we were dining there. Everyone else was fantastic. Kind of surprised that she is a part of the team. read more

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My husband and I went to the Sunday Champagne brunch to celebrate our 40th anniversary. The brunch setup was beautiful and everything tasted great. There was an excellent guitarist which helped set the mood nicely. We asked to be placed in the shade. All in all a great, not perfect experience. We would go again sometime. read more

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We stayed at the Camelback Inn for a staycation and dined at Rita's Cantina & Bar for both breakfast and dinner during our visit. Breakfast: We had the breakfast buffet twice. It offers a good variety, including made-to-order omelets and French toast. The omelets were generous in portion size, filling, and had a wide range of ingredients to choose from. There were also the usual breakfast staples like bacon, sausage, potatoes, and other assorted items. Overall, I'd rate the taste and variety of the breakfast at 7/10. Unfortunately, the service during breakfast was lacking. On both days, we didn't receive any beverage refills, not even water. On the second day, I had to go find our server just to get a refill. For service, I'd give it a 4/10. Dinner: Our dinner experience was okay. The salmon was delicious and well-prepared, but the burger was pretty average and didn't stand out. I'd rate the dinner food at 7/10. Service was slightly better than at breakfast but still not great, again, no drink refills and very minimal interaction. Service for dinner would be around a 6/10. Overall: The food was decent, and the breakfast buffet has nice variety, but the service needs improvement, especially with attentiveness and basic things like drink refills. Given the beautiful resort setting, I expected a bit more attention to detail in the dining experience. read more

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Enjoyed Queso, salsa, and margaritas at this bar at the Marriott. The margaritas are not excessively sweet and come in a variety of flavors. There are so many birds and even got bird poop on my shoulder. There was a falconer on site managing the birds. The service was friendly and attentive. Patio dining might not be for everyone, but we enjoyed the view. read more

Rita's was a great location for our event! The patio are has a fun vibe, beautiful view and the live entertainment is such a great touch. The private dining room is a wonderful space as well with a cute private patio right outside of it. We ran 6 simultaneous private dinners on property for a corporate event - 3 of which were at Rita's and all were seamlessly executed. Matthew on the team was wonderful to work with - he was able to help us stay within budget while delivering a fabulous experience for attendees. We're looking forward to returning next year! read more

The food is always good at Rita's and so is the service. I always meet a friend for lunch here but last Friday's lunch was such a disappointment. We were seated on the patio and just starting to eat when a young man came up to the table next to us - like one foot away - and started spraying and cleaning it. I made a remark about "it must be cleaning time" hoping he would get the hint and leave. He didn't. He finished his vigorous cleaning of that table and went to the table on the other side of us - also one foot away - and started cleaning. Apparently it never entered his head that he was disturbing us. He had a job to go and by gosh, he was going to do it! It's very annoying to try to eat lunch when someone is one foot away spraying and cleaning. I did not appreciate this at all and I don't understand why the manager allows cleaning right next to customers who are trying to eat! read more

Rita's Did you know Scottsdale has an all-you-can-eat seafood brunch? It's called Rita's Cantina, and it's serving up unlimited shellfish and vibes like it's no big deal. Start at the cold bar, where crab claws and shrimp are chilling. Then hit the hot bar outside--because nothing says "classy chaos" like carving prime rib next to a DIY nacho station. Balance, people. And just when you think you've peaked, boom: pancake and French toast station Now, I'm usually team "French toast is just soggy bread with an ego," but Rita's version? Crispy on the outside, cloud-level fluffy on the inside--it's practically having an identity crisis and I'm here for it. Still standing? Waddle your way over to the dessert station where they make bananas foster on the spot. Live, flaming sugar theatrics--because brunch without a show is just breakfast with commitment issues. For more good eats give me a like and follow @lidia4thewin read more

Rita's Cantina & Bar - Girls brunch! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

My husband and I LOVE the JW Camelback Resort and when we stay at the resort usually once a year as a staycay, we treat ourselves to the brunch at Rita's one morning. This year the brunch was a 'breakfast' that was a part of my husband's Bonvoy status and VERY different. We showed up for what we thought was going to be a nice leisurely brunch at 1015a on Sunday morning. There was hardly anything displayed and we noticed it seemed that what was left out was being pulled. We were sat and we asked if we were entitled to order ala carte off the menu, as well as the menu , ( we could do this the weekend before at The Ritz Carlton a Bonvoy property and didn't know if the same rules applied ), or could we just look at a menu. The waitress , ( a blonde) was so snippy with us and told us that we needed to figure it out quickly as they were 'setting up for brunch and the breakfast buffet was being pulled'. We told her that we were told at check in that we had til 11am. We ordered a cappuccino- told it was 'extra'; ordered a Bloody Mary - told it was extra - slammed on the table. We placed our orders with the chef - he was super nice to my husband but I was a little indecisive and he had zero patience for me. At 1045a all of the breakfast buffet was gone and the doors to what the buffet was supposed to be was pretty much gone. At 11am all of these amazing carts go by with shrimp - crab - etc ; champagne was rolled out and frankly we were shocked. Our service was nil. What a terrible less than experience at a 4 Star resort. We didn't feel as though this was special - we felt like this was a breakfast for the 'less than' before the real brunch began. Why not do a brunch all morning and offer it as an upgrade because this was tacky and it was just in poor taste to do it this way. We would have upgraded and had the true experience we wanted. Maybe - minus the rude waitress. I did speak with the Manager of the JW when I returned to our room and I hated doing that , he was very apologetic. No one expects service like that at a resort like this - do better. read more

Buffet Brunch in Scottsdale/ Phoenix seems to have forgotten by most establishments, but not at Camelback Inn. They set the 5 Star Standard. From the gentlemen cooking eggs to order,to the pastry cook on the station, to the culinary chef's carving prime rib & lamb chops. It's all here. Service at the tables was also top tier. The mixologist at the bar made wonderful espresso martinis I was told a new French F&B director was at the helm, god please don't change it to plated, I beg you. The food offerings were of hi quality from breads , cheese's & spreads it's all here. We come 2-3 times per year and it keeps getting better.Thank you for providing a wonderful experience. To those people looking at the price going it seems expensive, you get what pay for and the value is here . Consistently a wonderful world experience! Cheers to creating memories for ladies & gentlemen. PS it's a great place to book a family gathering under a cabana. read more

Nice try.... This had all the making to be a lovely Father's Day brunch but... Not only was it super warm in there they said the air/ electricity had went out. It was 112 degrees today and they had some staff serving stations outside that's just cruel. We were making plates and sweating. Much of the food was sitting and needed to be replaced and also refilled. The omelet station with pancakes was cook to order so that was great. Our seats were good as requested. Some meat options were overcooked such as the ribs. The mimosas were a good touch but honestly we couldn't stay long it was too warm. The thing I did not like was the 20% gratuity added on their own. I am a great tipper but I DO NOT like them choosing for me. I felt this was unnecessary. We should be able to choose how we tip it is based on service... AT LEAST GIVE MY TIP TO THOSE IN THE SUN WORKING FOOD STATIONS... We love fine dining but cost and product should make sense, this didn't. read more

3rd bday dinner celebration for myself here. Everything from the charred octopus, to the shrimp enchiladas (my choice) & wagyu burger (date's choice). The wagyu burger is probably one of the best burgers I've had here in the valley. Service was rocky at first as server thought I'd been helped by another. No harm, remedied quickly. Ambiance due to a live guitarist/singer was really nice. Table was front and center on the patio so wonderful view. Dog friendly and families were also in attendance with their kids. Great place to have a romantic date. Makes you feel like you're on vacation. This place is a treasure for many sweet memories to be made. read more

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We are staying at the resort and have eaten the breakfast buffet. Not worth the money. We had lunch here also. We ordered the burger which was average. We asked for a side of Mayo for the burger. It took 15 for them to finally bring it to the table. We also got the chicken enchiladas. They were so bland. If you put a blindfold on and took a bite you would never guess they were chicken enchiladas. I don't even know if you would guess chicken or Mexican food. There were lots of employees hang your visiting loudly with another table. We won't be eating here again. read more

Fun place good service good prices That's a clean place to eat that's always important. They had a very clean bathroom so I was happy with the bathroom. Plenty of toilet paper. It's always important. read more

I was here a few years ago and it was outstanding. Visited recently and had a dinner reservation indoors.. the place was empty when we arrived. The waitress stressed to the Happy hour drinks, so we ordered them and guacamole. She disappeared for 20 minutes at time. Ordered dinner finally! The food was good but when we finally got the bill we were charged full price for drinks and apps. Slow service in an empty high-end restaurant was not very fun. Expected much more from this beautiful hotel. Would not go back unfortunately. read more

The experience was far below expectations -- especially for a JW Marriott restaurant. The food quality was poor, the chef's attitude was terrible, the dining area was unclean, and the restaurant was clearly short-staffed. I honestly couldn't believe I was dining at a JW Marriott. When I called the day before to make a reservation, I was told that the buffet was served from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., so we booked for 10:30. On Sunday, we arrived at 10:40. There was only one host at the front desk, and since she was on the phone with another guest, we waited about five minutes to be seated. During that time, she completely ignored us -- no greeting, no acknowledgment, not even eye contact. That set the tone for the rest of the meal: the entire staff, including the chefs, gave off an "I don't care" attitude. The restaurant was less than a quarter full, yet the floor had crumbs and bits of food scattered around, and the tables still had bread pieces from previous guests. Some of the buffet trays were already empty, and no one was refilling them. Since this was supposed to be a buffet, I expected the food to be replenished -- but it never was. We had to go directly to the only chef on duty to ask for food, but he looked upset, expressionless, and indifferent. I even saw him scrape food waste off the grill into a trash can, and when some missed and fell onto the floor, he simply ignored it. When I asked if there were gluten-free waffles, the chef said yes but that I had to order through my server. Finding a server was another challenge -- there were so few of them, and they were impossible to reach. When I finally found ours and asked for a gluten-free waffle, she told me to ask the chef. After I explained that the chef had told me to ask her, she reluctantly placed the order. When the waffle finally arrived, I wanted some honey, but again, I couldn't find any server. I went back to the chef, and he told me I had to ask my server. The problem was that I could only reach our server about once every ten minutes. During the meal, two or three flies kept hovering around our table, occasionally landing on our food. I had to keep waving them away while trying to flag down a server. My two kids stopped eating after just a few bites. We were all still hungry but just wanted to get out of there as soon as possible. Even paying the bill took forever because we couldn't find anyone to help. There seemed to be only one host, one server taking orders, and two people delivering food. None of them worked as a team. No one cleared dishes, cleaned tables, or swept up the food on the floor. Several empty tables were littered with bread crumbs, fruit pieces, and other leftovers -- especially under tables where families with small children had been seated. From the time we arrived until the time we left, no one ever cleaned the floors. Ten years ago, when my wife and I lived in Phoenix, we often went to JW Marriott's Rita's Kitchen for their legendary Sunday brunch buffet. We loved the relaxing atmosphere, endless champagne, crab legs, seafood, carved prime rib, made-to-order crepes, omelets, waffles, fresh fruit, and strawberry chocolate fondue. We have many wonderful memories from those visits. Now, ten years later, we returned to Arizona and were so excited to bring our kids to experience the same Sunday brunch we had always talked about. We even called on Saturday to confirm that Rita's Kitchen still had a Sunday brunch buffet. The person on the phone enthusiastically said yes -- that the "Sunday brunch and buffet" were back -- so we made a reservation immediately and drove an hour the next morning. But what a shock. Maybe there was a misunderstanding -- perhaps the "buffet" she mentioned was just a breakfast buffet, and the "Sunday brunch" was something else entirely. Still, if the buffet ended at 10:30 or 11:00, when I arrived at 10:45 and told the host that we weren't hotel guests but wanted to pay $41 per person for the buffet, shouldn't she at least have informed me that the buffet was already over? I have stayed at and dined in many Marriott properties around the world and have never experienced such poor food quality and service. Although I already felt unwelcome when we entered the restaurant, I still naïvely believed in the JW Marriott brand. This visit was completely disappointing. read more

Was just there on 11.25.2025, ordered the roasted salsa & Guac trio, adobo shrimp enchiladas, and the Arizona citrus chicken with a side of ranchero beans and washed it all down with a tea with lemon and a Pepsi . The food was great, atmosphere was a 10 out of 10, but the service was not great at all. We were there for about two hours, probably seen our server twice, when we finally caught him one time and asked for a refill he seemed beyond annoyed. When he came back he just brought the whole can of soda off at the table and kept it pushing. read more

Rita's Cantina & Bar - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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The patio was beautiful with a lovely lady playing acoustic guitar and singing. The food was delicious and flavorful. The servers were all busy, but seemed to be a bit chaotic with the large group that was there. read more

Great spot to eat at the JW Marriott. Staff was friendly and very attentive. Menu had great variety. We ordered the guacamole, queso, and yellowtail as appetizers. All were A+ options I would recommend! Chicken enchiladas were really great! Loved the live music! read more

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Went with three other people for happy hour on a Sunday afternoon yesterday. The waitress acted as if we were a big inconvenience to her. She wanted us to order our food at the same time we ordered cocktails. She walked away in a huff because we wanted to order later. Took a while for the drinks to arrive and so we ordered food when the drinks arrived. One of the items was crabcakes for one person. That plate arrived a full 10 minutes before the rest of the food arrived. The food was OK nothing special and the happy hour prices were not very good. Outdoor seating was nice and the view was nice. Jennifer was our waitress and acted like she couldn't be bothered. The sighs and the eye rolls were very apparent. She should remember that I am profit, she is overhead. The gentleman who greeted us was very nice. read more

Authentic Mexican cuisine. Tacos are fantastic, Mexican street corn was amazing and chicken tortilla soup was delicious. Sangria was a bit pricey at $15 a little different than any I've had in the past yet delicious. read more

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The food was good, I enjoyed the taste of everything, my only issue is that my partner and I tried the Sunday Brunch buffet and while the food tasted good, there wasn't anything that I would go out of my way for, meaning nothing blew me away, it was all "standard". It was also 90$ a person and very clearly not worth that price. I don't know what I was expecting for 90$, but I didn't get it. As far as I could tell the only difference between the regular buffet and the 90$ brunch buffet is the bottomless mimosas and a dessert cart. I tried to drink as many mimosas as I could but still couldn't justify the price in the end. read more

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This is a must visit in Scottsdale! The food is incredible. Can't go past a prickly pear margarita, either. Beautiful hotel, too! Take some time to walk down the corridors and look at the pictures on the wall that tell the hotel's history. read more

Great location and the staff was lovely! With the prices, I expected to be blown away, but the food was nothing to write home about. They gave indoor and outdoor dining (with heat lamps and fire pits!). The ground are absolutely stunning to walk around and enjoy. read more

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If you're staying at the Camelback, it's easy to dine here. Beautiful setting, friendly service, solid food options. Would hope they may consider offering tofu as an additional salad topping in the near future. read more

Amazing! All of the food was delicious! Jenn was our server and she was lovely, as well as the rest of the staff! There was live music and heaters were brought out as the sun went down. I can't recommend this place enough, especially during the sunset! read more

Surprisingly good for a hotel restaurant! Over 5 days we had happy hour, dinner, 3 buffet breakfasts and and 2 regular breakfasts there. Staff is friendly but slow Seating is confusing (have to be on waitlist when there are openings) Food was delicious all around Pricey but thats what you expect at a resort property Free parking onsite (valet or self park) read more

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This is situated in a conference center/resort and draws large crowds around the lunch hour as a result. You can make a reservation on open table and if you are not visiting during a conference and want to eat without waiting this is what I recommend. The food itself is fine, not the best not the worst but it is on the lot expensive side relative to the quality, most likely because of a captive audience in the conference crowd. That being said, I did eat here twice during a recent conference and it was good enough. I tried the tacos, not particularly authentic and a little lacking in flavor but fine. Next time I tried the chicken burrito bowl which was better, more flavors. My friend tried the shrimp enchilada which was much better, I would eat that again if I come back. read more

This is your only real restaurant option on the resort. It is a bit pricey, but the food is good. We found service to be just average. I was upset to find that the bartender had signed out at shift change, and close my tab with an automatic 20% without notifying me. read more

Rita's Cantina & Bar - Catering empanadas - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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I was here for a software conference but also here for the margs and guac! Just touched down in AZ and Rita's cantina is located in the beautiful JW Marriott Camelback Inn. The cantina is well lit with floor-to-ceiling windows so the natural light comes through much of the day. The decor is masculine with lots of browns and nudes to channel the natural landscape of the desert outside but yet, comforting and cozy at the same time. You can definitely relax here with your cocktail and forget for a minute that you're working. There are lots of choices on the menu that sounds really great and authentic. Perhaps will get to try them on check-out day in a couple of days. For now, just waiting until my room is ready and enjoy the rest of this strong margarita. Came back 2 days before my flight back. This time I tried the cup of chicken tortilla soup to start with which didn't fall short on flavor. I also wanted to have the Tuna Crudo but they were out of tuna so I opted for the Salmon Wrap. Balanced it all off with a nice glass of still Rosé. The staff was very friendly and attentive. Was able to work through e-mails in the cantina. They have areas within the bar with comfy sofas and group seating which is a perfect place to meet up with family or colleagues if on a business trip. read more

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Happy hour 3-5. Food is very good, views are amazing and live music starts at 6. Service is quick and friendly. read more

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We really liked the food and ambience of this place! There was a man with a hawk outside, possibly to scare away birds? So that was interesting. Would visit again! I recommend sitting outside to enjoy the view. read more

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It was the morning before we checked out and we had made reservations at 8 AM at Rita's Cantina. My family and I were running late so I used the Marriott messaging system to push our reservation to 8:30 AM. They were really cool with it. Rita's Cantina is located on site and offers a great selection and variety of buffet options for breakfast. You can choose continental or full buffet. Of course, it will come with coffee and juice. My husband got the buffet, my son ordered the avocado toast, and my dad ordered an omelette. I just kind of poked around on peoples plates because I had to leave early for a 9 AM spa appointment. I will do that review separately. My son's avocado toast came out with raw eggs. We ended up sending it back because my son cannot eat raw eggs. They said they would remake it with scrambled and actually said we could just go to the omelette station at the buffet to have eggs made, but at that point we just wanted it to be removed from our bill, which they happily did. My Dad enjoyed his American omelette. I went into the buffet area to scope out the scene, and there was a lot of great items. As I mentioned, you can get an omelette or eggs made for you there. Lots of cereal, yogurt, fruit options. Pastries, and muffins, a toaster with bagels and bread, as well as smoked salmon, lots of cut up fruit, and breakfast meat as well. Overall, I enjoyed the dining experience. I liked the environment. You can choose to sit inside or outside and we sat inside. I thought the service was good. The prices are a little bit high being at a resort and all, especially for the buffet. I would come back here if ever back again. read more

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Poolside nachos, not bad!! I loved all of the nacho contents except for the nacho cheese, I'm not really a fan of nacho cheese! But other than that, it was quite the delicious snack. read more

Rita's Cantina & Bar - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

came here for breakfast after our stay at the hotel. Ordered the mixed berry smoothie, a latte, breakfast quesadilla, and huevos rancheros. In all honesty the food was extremely average. Edible but left a lot to be desired considering the price and the caliber of the establishment. If I stay at the hotel again I'd probably drive off property for other food. read more

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