We arrived for a 5pm reservation and within a half hour, it was a full house. The vibe is casually elegant and lively. Reservations are recommended. While the menu nor the portions are huge, everything is phenomenal. The margaritas are probably the best I've had. So smooth and well balanced. The margaritas are even on a happy hour special when they first open. We started off with the Fried Oaxacan Cheese. Served with a wonderful tomatillo salsa, they were crisp and melty and so satisfying. The Tangelo Aquachile with hamachi, such a beautiful dish and it was excellent. Perfect balance of acidity and heat. The Crispy Lamb Tacos with avocado salsa were incredible. The lamb was like none I have tasted before and I regretted not adding a third taco to the order, when offered. The Al Pastor Ribs, were spicy and fall off the bone topped with pickled onions and habanero pineapple salsa. Another excellent dish. The poblano cilantro rice and the refried beans were also on another level and just perfect. Honestly I didn't expect to get dessert at Hellbender, but when I saw the options, well we just had too. The Jello of the day was Peanut Butter topped with a PB cream and peanut brittle, wow, it was unbelievable. The chocolate custard, was smooth and decadent, it was the ideal indulgence. Chef Yara Herrera was prevalent in the dining room and I got to compliment her on how amazing everything was. She also shared the the Jello of the day is very often the peanut butter version. I'd say get your reservations on and enjoy some of the best food you've had. read more