I definitely had to update my post due to the restaurant reaching out regarding my dining experience. I appreciated the follow up more than anything! Thank you for curating such a special experience I left not only satisfied but inspired by the excellence on display. I look forward to returning and savoring more of your remarkable cuisine. It was a night my best friend will never forget. read more

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Came in with my girlfriend for dinner, and Reggie was exceptional! Her and Leo made sure all of our needs were met and we never had to ask for a thing. She was so sweet and knowledgeable on the whole menu and also she baddie so please come and request Reggie!! read more

James is the man! Never been sold so easy on a flaming tomahawk in my life. I'm coming back because of him and his sidekick Ashley. I thought she was a server at first but found out she wasn't. Sure would love to would love to see her at the tables more. Coming back because of those two. Left happy with my 2 friends who have never been to Texas before read more

Food was okay, would return for the ambiance. Think house music and fire shots. I understand that they are trying to be exclusive, but a bouncer to get in for dinner was interesting. $10 for valet, card only. Our favorite dishes were: calamari, tomahawk steak with the toreados butter (lime), kale salad, butter cake, tres leches A okay: fish tacos, branzino, scallops, Caesar salad (FYI is spicy). Our server was great. Our group had varying cook preferences for the steak (medium rare to rare) and our server ingeniously offered a hot rock so that the people who wanted more well done steak could cook it to their liking. read more

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We first experienced Toca Madera during their complimentary seating before opening, and it's been a go-to for us ever since! From that day forward, I've consistently ordered the East Los cocktail and the Hamachi Crudo--both are absolute must-haves. Beyond that, we've enjoyed a variety of dishes, with the Tomahawk steak, enchiladas, and strip steak being some of our favorites. And of course, we never skip the Ghost Rider Flaming Shots--they're such a fun, show-stopping addition to the evening and always a highlight of our visits! Here's the kicker: I absolutely despise tomatoes, but I devour their chips and fresh salsa--it's that good! Toca Madera is always our top choice for special occasions, thanks to its fun and lively atmosphere that's perfect for celebrations. A quick heads-up, though: watch out for the dress code. My husband once wore a nice sweater shirt (not collared) and was initially turned away at the door. Thankfully, we know one of the managers and were able to make a call, but it's something to keep in mind. The enforcement seems to vary depending on who's working the door. Also it can be hard to get a reservation. We do pay for the monthly membership so we can usually get in on most any day which is a huge perk! Even though we have a reservation, we usually have to wait at least 10 min for a table, sometimes 30+ min but the time passes quickly bc the vibe is so fun at the bar area. Overall, Toca Madera offers incredible food, great drinks, and a vibrant vibe. Between the amazing dishes, the Ghost Rider shots, and the energetic atmosphere, it's always a memorable experience. We can't recommend it enough for a fun night out! read more

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Toca Madera is a whole vibe... Service 10/10 Food 10/10 Ambiance 10/10 Great food outing experience and can't wait to return... read more

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Highly anticipated after seeing the many videos on instagram. As another yelper recently stated this review is based off the true experience not a comped pre-opening party. Unfortunately I was very disappointed and let down by the restaurant on my birthday last Saturday. I booked prior to the opening. The restaurant insisted that 6 ppl was the maximum so I had two separate reservations made. Closer to the date I asked if it was possible to increase the # of guests at one table since they'd been open a couple weeks. They declined. I asked if my two tables could be beside each other they said no guarantee. I cut my list down and unfortunately couldn't invite all my friends. Fine. Two weeks prior I was graciously allowed to adjust my reservation time from 5:45 to 7:30pm which was a more suitable dinner time. The employee (maybe hostess) I spoke with suggested this time so that we could be seated and settled "before the 8pm show, that way we could see the 8&9pm performances during our 2 hour table allotment." As we were being seated I asked if I should face a specific direction to have a better view of the show. To my surprise The hostess said oh we don't have shows at this location. After speaking with them multiple times over the last 25 days and being advised what times the shows were. "Every hour in the hour beginning at 7pm" supposedly. After we received our dinner our server was mia for about 30 mins. No chance to order more drinks and did not return after offering to go boxes. We had to request dessert menu from a passing by staff member. Once we ordered and were just chatting enjoying each other we noticed furniture being rearranged for a LARGE PARTY directly across from us. After dessert I was asked how the experience was. While the food and drinks were phenomenal. The design stunning and pleasing. Nothing can overshadow the fact that I was lied to numerous times by multiple employees of this establishment. The poor apology from management after I calmly expressed my frustrations. As we both looked at the table of 11 or 12 directly across from me. He said " yes I'm sorry we flew in performers from the other location for the pre opening, but I can give you my card so you can call me to personally reserve you a large party and come back." I am not sure how coming back with all the people I had to exclude on a day other than my birthday while they still would have no fire dancers or performers of any type would help. The issue isn't that it wasn't available it's that there was no reason to lie about timing etc. when the job position hasn't even been filled. Food overall: 8.5/10 Get: branzino, scallops, guac, corn, strawberry tres leches Skip: asparagus Drinks: 10/10 Nice presentation Service: 7/10 Communication & transparency: 0/10 Hopefully I give it another try when the full experience is available read more

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Food was not what I was expecting according with the price they need to work on it or get off that New York prices, I order a seafood plate which had no flavor compared with another places I visited . But my fiancé liked the matcha martini was the only thing that was good read more

I hosted a birthday brunch and the food, ambients and staff was awesome. Rafael was our waiter and he did excellently well.

I attended Toca Madera last Saturday and I must say, we had a wonderful experience!!! Everything from the architecture, the aesthetic, the food, the dj, and even the restrooms, were beautiful and really blew us away! The service was great and plentiful- there was always a server nearby in case we had questions or needed assistance. The restaurant was filled with people. Was it noisy? A little, yes, but that was mostly due to the amount of people and various conversations being had. Nothing that was overbearing or excessive. I honestly think everyone was really just excited. Now to the food: Complimentary chips & salsa - (9/10) the salsa was super fresh! Not too spicy either, just right and set the perfect tone for our night Appetizers: Tostaditas with short ribs (9/10) come with 5 small tostaditas to share. The flavor was great! My only gripe was that they were a little on the cold side however the flavor profile was great Main Course: Petit Filet ordered Medium(10000/10) - so good! Super flavorful, tender, and just down right delicious! They did ask if we wanted any additional butters to accompany our meal but ,personally, I feel the butter that comes on top gets the job done! I honestly could go back for this alone. Arrachera Tacos (9/10)- these were listed on a separate mini menu. Once more, the meat was super tender and the additives (jerk marinade, pineapple, crema , etc) really accentuated the flavors of the steak and meshed really really well together. Also, each taco (2 total) came with a lot of meat and was very filling Sides: Cilantro Lime Rice ( 8/10) Street Corn (8/10) The two sides were equally good, nothing out the ordinary, but nonetheless still paired well with our meal. Dessert: Churros (6/10) I'm not a huge churro fan but decided to try to get the full experience. Our churros came out very hard. I was expecting it to be a bit more softer in the inside. Nonetheless, it was worth a try but I'd try a different dessert next time. Drink: Mexican Candy fire shots 10/10. Delicious and was an added touch to our magnificent dinner All in all, I had a wonderful experience and can't wait to book my next reservation! This is a great addition to the Houston community!! read more

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I really love Toca Madera. I've visited the Scottsdale and Hollywood locations multiple times so I was really looking forward to this grand opening. Our server Abigail was very attentive and provided excellent service. The ambiance and vibe was the same but the quality of the food was lacking. Every entree that we ordered came out lukewarm if not cold. I'm hoping that it's just the kinks of opening night. Drinks: Mi Serrano: was so good and refreshing. The mix of the spice and cucumber is perfect. Papasito: Their take on a smoked old fashioned. My husband said it was good. Fire shots: just a must for the esthetics Food: Calamari: was probably the only thing that came out piping hot. Good flavor nothing to write home about. Top Cap Steak with Jumbo Prawn: Good flavor but didn't come out hot. Luke warm at best. Lobster: Tiny and cold. Good flavor but for the price expected a better size for the price. Mac and Cheese: Dry and cold. It was also a good flavor. Asparagus: the warmest thing that came out. Very good flavor Butter Cake: AMAZING Definitely plan on giving it another try because it was grand opening. read more

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One of the most unique dining experiences from the moment you walk into the jungle like environment with an electric guitarist walking around the restaurant, a fire dancer, and cocktails that were lit on fire. This dim lit club like environment with loud music made it be a memorable experience with high-quality seafood, and steak in a Mexican style. We all enjoyed the food, the service, the on fire tequila cocktails, entertainment and art! We sat underneath a tree & had a gorgeous attentive waiter- what was not to love?! 10 out of 10! read more

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Chaotic and Disrespectful - Don't Waste a Special Occasion Here Toca Madera completely ruined our anniversary. We had a 9:45 PM reservation--confirmed with a credit card on file--yet weren't seated until nearly an hour later. When we asked what was going on, we were told it was a "busy Saturday night" and that they were waiting for people to get up so we could have a table. That's not a reservation--that's a glorified waitlist. It was clear we weren't the only ones frustrated. Other guests were visibly annoyed, pacing, and complaining. This wasn't a one-off issue--it was a poorly managed, overbooked mess. For a restaurant that tries to present itself as upscale and exclusive, the experience was anything but. It was chaotic, unprofessional, and disrespectful to people's time. If you care about your evening, your guests, or any special moment--go somewhere that values its customers. We won't be back, and we won't recommend it to anyone. read more

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Angelica was amazing. She gave the best advice on cocktails, appetizers and entree choices. Everything was fabulous! I enjoyed my birthday here.​ read more

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This was an amazing experience for my wife and I as we kicked off her birthday weekend. Our server Sammy was excellent!! An asset to your team, give him a raise! Food and speediness of service was outstanding! We will be back!! Thank you read more

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Food, service and Ambiance were really nice. The Branzino fish was excellent, Mac and cheese was on point and the tres leches to die for. Celebrating my Sons 18th birthday. read more

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We have come here 5 or 6 times and every time the service and FOOD are amazing!! We recommend Mitchell !! He was so accommodating, kind and helpful. His recommendations were top tier and just amazing overall. read more

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Highly recommended for quality food, drinks, and ambiance. 2nd time returning and was very satisfied with the experience. We celebrated our 18 year anniversary last night and our server Queen made sure we had a memorable celebration. Thank you Queen for your exceptional service. We look forward to returning. Food was superb...Branzino highly recommended! read more

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Food was delicious. Drinks were divine. Ambience was fun & sexy. Javion was awesome! What's not to love?

I've been wanting to try this restaurant for a while now! My friends took me here on my birthday and we experienced full service. The restaurant is very aesthetically pleasing. I like the ambiance that was created. I think the focus of the restaurant was mainly that. While the food was good, I don't think the quality matched the price. It was average Tex-Mex. The drinks very good though and so were the churros. The main entrees and appetizers lacked salt or more flavor, idk. But it just gave very average Tex-Mex. The fire show was cute. For the guest complimentary birthday dessert it should say "happy birthday" on the plate. That would be cool. Overall I'd go here again but not on my dime because it's not worth me spending my own money. read more

The second you enter the living arbors leading to the front door you feel as if you have just left Houston and arrived at a supper club in LA or Vegas. The vibe is clubby and sultry with a dj curating a pulsating sound that aligns with the aesthetic of the restaurant. Service was attentive but not obtrusive. We enjoyed the dishes we had and loved the Japanese Wagyu. Cocktails and presentation were superb. read more

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Walking into toca madera, I had an open mind due to the fact that it hasn't been open for that long. We had a reservation for 8 Pm on a Wednesday night and it was pretty busy. We only waited about 5 minutes to be seated and we were greeted by our last name. We started off with the queso fundido which was okay. Wasn't really a fan of it and had way too much onion. For myself I got the prime NY strip and the wife had the branzino. The steak was probably one of the best steaks I had in houston. The sear was amazing and was cooked to perfection(medium) My wife also liked her entree. We got the mac and cheese as a side also street corn(both really good) but mac and cheese had truffle which was okay. The reason I'm giving 3 stars is because the lighting is super dim. It's really hard to see the menu. Another thing is the music was super loud to the point where it was hard to keep a conversation. And to make it worst the tables are really close to eachother. If I had stretched my arms I would've hit both tables next to me. The service was good, they came around enough and the server did a great job at explaining the menu BEWARE:There's a 20% service fee ? Which not really sure if it meant tip or not but mine was $61.. but careful when paying. Almost left an extra $50 read more

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This is my second time having dinner here. It didn't disappoint the second time around.Great food and amazing food! Our servers Demo and Ashley were amazing. read more

I love it here! I've come for both brunch and dinner. These photos are from brunch this past weekend. I went on a Sunday and there was no wait, which was a nice surprise. The French toast was enormous and you'll definitely want to order some sides to round out your meal. It was so big that I was able to enjoy it more than once. We also tried the pancake, which was more like a banana bread pudding baked in a cast-iron skillet and topped with plenty of fruit. I also ordered the chicken and waffles, and I really enjoyed the sauce on the chicken strips. It was sweet and flavorful. I'd definitely come back again for another meal! read more

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BEAUTIFUL place Luv the decor and vibe! Food was delish! Service was amazing! Even has a live Flame Dancer as entertainment! read more

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The food was A1, we got the tostadas for appetizer, steak fajita and chicken fajita, my husband loved the truffle Mac and cheese and I the street corn and for dessert the brown butter cake ((sooo good!!)) Andres our waiter was exceptional! He was attentive to us, walked us through the menu, and checked in on us periodically to ensure we are doing well. The service is a 10/10, music and vibe 10/10. We would definitely come back! read more

All the parking is in the back of the building. You can self park and pay by the hour or valet for $10. I don't like that when you valet you still have to walk all the way around to get to the front, especially because it was raining and the walk way was not covered. We sat in front by hostess waiting for more people in our party to arrive to be seated. They want at least half your party to be there before seating you. While I was waiting, there were drops of water falling on me from the ceiling. I'm not sure if it was from the rain or condensation of the AC, but I was not too fond of that. Aside from the leaky ceiling, the ambience and decor is very nice! Very tropical/ Tulum type vibes. We had a party of 10 and sat in one of the private rooms. On some nights they have shows, but they didn't have one the Sunday I went. We had two people helping our table and they came by often. The guy offered us water when we sat down and asked if we wanted still or sparking. We just wanted regular water and said still. (I'll get back to this later). They bring fresh made salsa and chips complimentary to the table to snack on. That salsa was very tasty! The menu is a La carte style and expensive. Even all the cocktails were about $20+. I ordered the guava martini since I love guava and the waitress said that was their strongest drink. I expected more sweetness with the guava but it was a little on the tart side. My friend got the Como La Fleur drink that had a cool display with dry ice. That was entertaining. For an appetizer I ordered the chicken Tinga tostaditos. It comes in an order of 5. I enjoyed them. I ordered the seared salmon and a side of cilantro lime rice for my entree. I loved the flavor of the salmon. It was cooked perfectly and that butter sauce was divine! The portion, however, was small. Even the sides are small portioned. I don't think two people can share their sides. The bad part about having a large party at this restaurant is splitting the bill. They only do 4 cards split evenly, so bringing cash is a must. Not all of our party brought cash and it was a hassle to figure out how to split it because not everyone ordered the same amount of food and drinks. Of course, No one wanted to pay more than what they ate so splitting evenly was not an option. The only solution was to have one person pay the entire bill and we zelle them our portion. Here's where the bill caught us off guard! They charged us $55 for water on the bill! We drank 5 bottles of the water they were pouring us and no one knew that they were $11 a bottle! We thought the water was complimentary and they never told us that it would be that price when we sat down. We would have asked for tap. I thought that was very sneaky way to charge people and not make them aware. You would not catch it unless you pay attention to your bill. We had them remove that charge since we were not notified in advance. Overall experience was ok. Food tasted great even though the portion was small for the price. But that sneakiness with the water made me remove a star. read more

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Party of 6! Great place, lovely environment food was good But prices are outrageous! Be advised that you are going to pay a pretty penny for that fire show! They get their money back guaranteed!!! I will be going back this time with extreme caution and moderation! Also, they will not split a bill for you on a large party. I'm going to give it 3 stars only because I've been to amazing places in this city and did not have to pay an arm and a leg for a delicious meal. In total we paid $1222.22 for 6 people! read more

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Phenomenal experience from start to finish. Do yourself a favor and ask for Angelica as your server. Angelicas menu knowledge was impeccable, her recommendations were on point. Great spot for a date night or a dinner. read more

This was such a wonderful chose for birthday brunch for a medium sized group. I had the avocado toast and it was really filling. The staff is so sweet and knowledgeable and the service was efficient once the full party got there. The only thing was the cutting that's per person. We took the cake out took pictures and put it back to avoid that. But the app is really cool and that discount for signing up was a great surprise. The atmosphere was so calming and the pictures in the bathroom hallway were amazing! Love the environment. Will definitely be returning. read more

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Mauro was extremely attentive and very kind. He took the time to explain everything on the menu and made sure we felt comfortable, especially since it was our first time. We truly appreciated his service--he made the entire experience enjoyable and welcoming. It was a great time, and he made our Valentine's celebration feel extra special. read more

There's a lot to be said about this place... The good: the food is good, the decor, ambiance, service, and experience are great. The fire show was cool. Great people watching spot. This is a place to get dressed up and go out to enjoy an evening. All of us enjoyed this place. The bad/annoying: a credit card is required to make a reservation. Reservations are hard to get. It's hard to navigate the phone prompts and actually get a human on the phone. Everything is incredibly expensive (why are their steaks $20+ more than those at known, classic steakhouses??) Gratuity is automatic. It costs money to park. The menu seems a bit limited. And their AC was out...in Houston...in the summer. Yeah. And despite all that, I'll almost certainly be back at some point (face palm lol). It's worth the experience, give it a shot when you have some spare funds and can find a reservation. read more

I am giving Toca Madera three stars for now. I'll revise my review down to two if whatever is going on with my stomach after eating there resolves itself poorly. The food, as my insides can attest, is a mixed bag. We had: a wedge salad (excellent); a steak; lobster enchiladas; and the hamachi crudo, which tasted fishy and was made with some of the lowest quality raw fish I've encountered in the city. As for the ambiance, hip and trendy now and destined to be hopelessly dated a decade from now. The customers were there to see and be seen. That was mostly fine other than the fact that I'm pretty certain that the folks at the table next to us were taking turns heading into the bathroom to do lines. Overall, I'd say not hopeless but definitely a bit off. We went there after a lovely night at the opera and will be picking someplace else for a post-theater meal in the future. read more

Walking up to the restaurant you feel teleported to another city. The food was amazing. Top Cap 8oz - this was the highlight of the night. Cooked perfectly at medium rare, each bite was like biting into butter and had a perfect crunchy sear Beef Tostaditas - good Hamachi - highly recommend! so good Sea bass Tacos - good Wedge salad - really good Diver Scallops - it was okay, would try another entree Manchego Truffle Fries - mid. wouldn't order again. Tasted like JITB curly fries. Couldn't taste any truffle. Truffle Mac & Cheese - my favorite side of the night. Highly recommend if you love truffle. Brown Butter Cake - wow so good. Comes with a scoop of vanilla ice cream Had a great time. Vibes were on point! read more

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Great service and ambiance. The experience alone is worth it. Steak and drinks were excellent and did not miss. Highly recommend for a date night read more

Elizabeth was great, we came in a little later than our reservation time and she was able to accommodate us and take our order despite it being closer to closing time. She was grea. read more

Amazing experience thanks to Elizabeth. We got here late but she still made sure we had a good experience.

MUST READ P.S. A waste of $ ... not true fine dining. Summary: Came to Toca Madera for a birthday dinner. Parked and had a reservation for 8:30 was not seated till 8:50. They tell you to wait by the bar or waiting area but it's so crowded. When seated our waiter took forever to come. It's also VERY loud, our party was shouting across the table. The EDM music was not my favorite. After we placed are orders are waitress service went down hill. We were done with dinner in 1.5 hrs as you can only stay for 2. The positive is that it has some great photo ops! Money grabs: Either choose $5/hr parking or valet which is $10 for the whole night. They ask for still or sparkling, thanks to yelp we knew to say TAP! This is important if you don't want to be charged $11/bottle. THERE IS AUTOMATIC 20% GRATUITY! The waiter will always recommend the most expensive item. Food: We ordered salmon & mac and cheese. Along with the burger and truffle fries. Note the truffle will be an additional $15! The burger was not special in anyway along with the salmon. I would come here for drinks & apps only. Drinks: I tried the ghost rider and loved the presentation however it's very watered down. Service: After ordering our waitress service, Kyra, went down. She started to act annoyed and we felt she didn't want to help us through the evening. From no one clearing out plates or offering water. Every meal was rushed to try to get us out. For the birthday girl she placed the spoon down and left (it was supposed to be a surprise). It was hard to flag her down order more or ask for help on certain things. Conclusion: Don't recommend for big groups, first dates, anniversaries, or even girls night out. It isn't truly fine dining I would have chosen a different steakhouse. read more

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The ambiance here is amazing! It has a Tulum vibe to it. The service was absolutely wonderful! The food overall was good. Their tacos were great and their drinks were amazing!! I would definitely come back to try more options or maybe their brunch or tuesday specials, but the service and ambiance is what makes this place. read more

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Came in on a Sunday night, you definitely need a reservation and to reserve well in advance. Parking in this area is terrible regardless, there's a gym upstairs and a few other establishments. Valet is $30 for above ground and $10 for garage parking. They're super busy and kind of all over the place so be prepared to wait. Although we had a reservation, we still had to wait at least 10 minutes for our table to be ready. The seating for tables of two is HORRIBLE. The tables are cramped so close next to each other I had to squeeze by a couple to get in my seat and my friend and I couldn't even catch up comfortably because we could hear both our neighbors conversations and they could hear ours. The music is also obnoxiously loud. Before we get into the food let's talk about the restroom situation. It is beyond unnecessary to have someone opening and closing the bathroom stall doors for us and pumping soap into our hands and turning on the faucets. I understand they're trying to go for a luxurious feel, but nothing feels luxurious about that experience especially when the bathroom attendant has a bad attitude. As far as the service goes, our waitress was great she was super sweet and had a bunch of recommendations for us. Now for the food, the chips and salsa were ok. My friend ordered a some sort of steak and their truffle mac n cheese. She said the steak was mediocre and her mac n cheese was actually pretty good, not the best not the worst. I ordered a burger and it was average. I also had the truffle fries and they were mostly little baby pieces of fries. We ordered the Como La Flor cocktails and they were probably the best part of our meals, they were very good. For dessert they brought my friend out a free brownie, it was as hard as a brick. I ordered the butter cake and it was so gross. The best part was the ice cream and strawberries. Overall, this place is overhyped and overpriced. The vibes and decor are cute, I'd maybe come back to try the brunch. read more

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