| ambiance |
94.11999702453613% positive |
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it is the best sit down dining experience for mexican food in LA hands down go fo the food stay for the comfortable atmosphere and come back again and again to be part of the family ”
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The kitchy retro decor and the waiters traditional dress complimented a delicious authentic Mexican feast. ”
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They have a guitarrist who by the way sings very nicely; very romantic. ”
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Amazing food and fun atmosphere ”
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the meal comes with traditional appetizers and a dessert and the ambience is very comfortable. ”
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The ambience is great, the margaritas even better (although not tequila based), but the food is rather bland. ”
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This is a culinary experiance - come here for a romantic, fun evening - if you are looking for a place to toss down a couple of tacos, then you are in the wrong place! ”
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The atmosphere is quaint and eclectic, and the food and wine margaritas are excellent! ”
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This place is unique all on it's own, and the only downside is there is no parking nearby. ”
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Very nice service, friendly, family atmosphere, but bland, bland, bland food ”
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Not the place to go if you want a quiet, romantic dinner but the place to go when you're hungry, not in a hurry and are getting ready for a night on the town or entertaining a group. ”
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Great for groups or for romantic dates. ”
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If you're a snooty gourmet with your nose held high as you enter the room, then stay in Beverly Hills but if like Sheryl Crow, you just want to have some fun - then this place may have been the inspiration for her chat topping song! ”
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The atmosphere is great, the service is excellent (and has some creative angles -- Just go, you'll see) and the food is out of this world. ”
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The atmosphere is cozy, the staff is extremely helpful and professional and the food was amazing. ”
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When you arrive the staff are friendly, the atmosphere is great and you get the menu relayed to you, don't expect a regular menu here. ”
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The place has ambiance and the waiters are entertaining. ”
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| dessert |
80.0% positive |
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The meal is typical of true Mexican fare: plenty of mouth watering apetizers such as quesadillas and Margarita pie, followed by his wonderful Albondiga soup and then to the nitty - gritty: the Main Course. ”
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the meal comes with traditional appetizers and a dessert and the ambience is very comfortable. ”
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They start you off with chips and salsa (salsa is great), followed by a cheese quesadilla, a small enchilada (yummy sause), your main course, and a banana cream dessert that is to die for. ”
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One course, a quarter of a quesadilla that I make better at home, a cheese enchilada that tastes like it's made with Velveeta, soup with no flavor, the main dish is ok, but not spectacular and the banana cream dessert is awful with cheap port. ”
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The banana desert was unexpectedly delicious. ”
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thought that was very accomodating, The shrimp with garlic and the chicken in cream sauce were outstanding. ”
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The meal is rounded out by a delicious desert and a glass of sherry for that extra final touch! ”
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They serve tasty appetizers before your entree and a dessert to finish off with ”
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The drinks, the main entree and whatever dessert was served to us was gross and unmemorable. ”
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Their sauces are unlike anything else - my fave is the cream cilantro sauce. ”
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| drinks |
62.5% positive |
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Loved the talking menu, multiple courses, and both the regular (ie guava) and strawberry wine margaritas. ”
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The atmosphere is quaint and eclectic, and the food and wine margaritas are excellent! ”
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The drinks, the main entree and whatever dessert was served to us was gross and unmemorable. ”
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The wine margaritas are terrific, and the "cheap" sherry after dinner is just fine. ”
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For those that complained about the lousy margaritas (and you should really learn to spell dude) keep in mind the margaritas are made with wine and are fantastic. ”
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Perhaps it was the disappointing wine-based margaritas, which would have been less so if we were expecting that. ”
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If you love great service, food, and drinks this is the place for you. ”
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The drinks are potent because the food is pretty standard - maybe even sub-par for a mexican place with such history. ”
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| food quality |
90.53000450134277% positive |
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Yes, good food, not the greatest, but the experience is what people go for. ”
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The food is always sooooooooo delicious (that's why we keep coming back). ”
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The chips and salsa were as good as it got. ”
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have taken many cultured people here and they all agree this is the best Mexican food they have ever tasted. ”
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Amazing food and fun atmosphere ”
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yeah, the food here is pretty freaking good, but (and maybe it was our fault for just strolling in) we had no idea it was a multi-course, prepriced meal. ”
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If you love great service, food, and drinks this is the place for you. ”
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The meal is rounded out by a delicious desert and a glass of sherry for that extra final touch! ”
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The ambience is great, the margaritas even better (although not tequila based), but the food is rather bland. ”
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We have been there a few times and is one of the best Restaurant , I recommend it to any one who can look for Spanish's dishes. ”
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have always been served good food in those homes. ”
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The salsa was amazing- always a good sign. ”
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Their sauces are unlike anything else - my fave is the cream cilantro sauce. ”
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The banana desert was unexpectedly delicious. ”
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Every dish is awesome and you'll want to go back for more. ”
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Great food and an incredible value. ”
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Great food! ”
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The atmosphere is cozy, the staff is extremely helpful and professional and the food was amazing. ”
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From start to finish, the food is so good I wish that I could take these reciepes to my Mexican grandmother in Mexico! ”
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The meal is typical of true Mexican fare: plenty of mouth watering apetizers such as quesadillas and Margarita pie, followed by his wonderful Albondiga soup and then to the nitty - gritty: the Main Course. ”
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It wasn't "bad," per se, but I've had more flavorful food. ”
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The food is NOT authentic, I'm Mexican American and it's no where near what you could get even in an Airport Mexican Restaurant. ”
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And she was 110% right, it was the best Mexican food I can remember. ”
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Good food, but customer service has gone down hill ”
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The atmosphere is great, the service is excellent (and has some creative angles -- Just go, you'll see) and the food is out of this world. ”
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The staff provides great service, the food is excellent, and the margaritas are to die for. ”
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The food is the best I have found. ”
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The waiters make sure your glass never goes dry and the food just keeps on coming. ”
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am a regular patron and this is the absolute best Mexican food you will ever eat! ”
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the food is authentic mexican food, with a variety of different dishes. ”
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the meal comes with traditional appetizers and a dessert and the ambience is very comfortable. ”
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Best Mexican food ever! ”
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Food was not tasty, it wasn't bad but it wasn't anything I would want to have again. ”
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This is a great restaurant for food and atmoshphere. ”
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HIGHLY RECOMMENDED for top-notch food, the BEST margaritas, and EXEMPLARY service. ”
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Carne asada was so-so, garlic shrimp very good. ”
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The food is fantastic and i just love the way you get one course after another. ”
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They start you off with chips and salsa (salsa is great), followed by a cheese quesadilla, a small enchilada (yummy sause), your main course, and a banana cream dessert that is to die for. ”
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Each course is delicious and the manager (or maybe owner) walks around to each and every table to make sure everything is perfect. ”
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The kitchy retro decor and the waiters traditional dress complimented a delicious authentic Mexican feast. ”
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it is the best sit down dining experience for mexican food in LA hands down go fo the food stay for the comfortable atmosphere and come back again and again to be part of the family ”
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Fresh chips and salsa, still hot from the fryer are on your table along with the bitter Picada salad. ”
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good food ”
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The service is great and the food is delicious! ”
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Other than the very good, but basic, quesadilla starter, the food was not great and certainly not worthy of a return trip. ”
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highly recommend dishes like Chicken a la Crema or the Shrimp in Cilantro. ”
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Very nice service, friendly, family atmosphere, but bland, bland, bland food ”
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The chicken taxco is amazing and so is the tender, juicy carne asada. ”
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thought that was very accomodating, The shrimp with garlic and the chicken in cream sauce were outstanding. ”
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We found everythig was delicious, the only disappointment for me was that they use meat tenderizer on their "Carne Asada", which to me eliminates a lot of the "beef" flavor. ”
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Maybe the best Mexican food in Los Angeles ”
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Oh, and worst of all, the food was crap. ”
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The worst course was the soup, but it still was very decent. ”
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The Albondigas Soup was very tasty as were the cheese enchilada and quesadillas. ”
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The food is traditional to Mexico City and has great flavor, but is not too hot for those with sensitive stomachs. ”
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Gardens of Taxco is a great meal at a great price. ”
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One course, a quarter of a quesadilla that I make better at home, a cheese enchilada that tastes like it's made with Velveeta, soup with no flavor, the main dish is ok, but not spectacular and the banana cream dessert is awful with cheap port. ”
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For the next ten years, until I moved, I considered it one of the best Mexican food in LA. ”
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The food is as good as any Mexican food I have tasted. ”
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Chris' chicken mole was very good, and Rich's beef skewers were well-cooked, although a bit boring. ”
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The food is darned good, not just cheap. ”
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This is by far the best and my favorite mexican food restaurant ever! ”
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and fresh guac. ”
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read a few reviews that said the food here was bad? ”
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And the food is excellent. ”
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They serve tasty appetizers before your entree and a dessert to finish off with ”
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ALSO the food is very YUMMY and you totally feel like you are in Mexico! ”
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Even their rice is good. ”
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Most restaurants like to serve the common ingredients of Mexican food and call it Mexi. ”
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think the few bad reviews this place got were from people expecting something other than what it is - this isn't a place to get burritos and tacos to die for - its a place to get the most amazing Mexico City style meat and fish dishes around. ”
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This is a culinary experiance - come here for a romantic, fun evening - if you are looking for a place to toss down a couple of tacos, then you are in the wrong place! ”
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In a restaurant where there are no menus but instead a waiter will recite the night's offering, you can find a truly delicious dining expe. ”
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Not only was I sitting with the love of my life and the most beautiful girl there, I was enjoying some of the best Mexican food ever! ”
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The drinks are potent because the food is pretty standard - maybe even sub-par for a mexican place with such history. ”
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The food is consistently good, as are the margaritas. ”
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really like the old school mexican food. ”
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cannot recommend unless you absolutely crave the authentic Mexican experience of dirty and unhygenic conditions. ”
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The food is excellent and leaves you feeling satisfied. ”
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My favorite dish is their CARNE ASADA, it is incredibly tender and tasty. ”
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Hands down the best Mexican food we've ever had. ”
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People always tell me I thought you were exaggerating when you said how great the food was - this is usually followed by a genuine thank you and a hug for bringing them here. ”
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The staff is very friendly, but make sure you come hungry because the five course meal is a lot to handle. ”
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Inauthentic food, annoying waiter, and a guy with a guitar who comes around and plays a song and then waits for you to give him $2. ”
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It is real easy to get over not getting a written menu when you begin to eat all the incredible food. ”
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While the food is still good, it wasn't as great as I remember it. ”
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The atmosphere is quaint and eclectic, and the food and wine margaritas are excellent! ”
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Everything was delicious and at a great price! ”
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chips and salsa (it's good salsa, not pace picante) ”
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It's a great place for a date, or to bring friends and family for a nice sit down meal. ”
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True to Mexico City style, you can order dishes made of beef, chicken, pork, or vegetarian. ”
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The food was pretty good, Not really Mexican food. ”
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The food was so good there and the people really make you feel at home. ”
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It will all be taken care of and you will have a great time, including very good food. ”
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There are a number of delicious dishes in each catagory. ”
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The food, unlike most LA places, is very very rich. ”
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| menu variety |
90.90999603271484% positive |
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They may not have a menu, but all you have to do is tell the great waiters there what you are hungry for and they will take care of you. ”
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there is no overwhelming menu the head waiter comes and asks you what you feel like. ”
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When you arrive the staff are friendly, the atmosphere is great and you get the menu relayed to you, don't expect a regular menu here. ”
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when we went, our waiter gave an entertaining introduction to the menu that we could only half understand. ”
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Become a regular and recit the menu along with one of the attentive waiters. ”
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In a restaurant where there are no menus but instead a waiter will recite the night's offering, you can find a truly delicious dining expe. ”
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It is real easy to get over not getting a written menu when you begin to eat all the incredible food. ”
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the food is authentic mexican food, with a variety of different dishes. ”
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The menu is presented verbally and is a great experience. ”
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Loved the talking menu, multiple courses, and both the regular (ie guava) and strawberry wine margaritas. ”
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Once you make your selection and order your pitcher of sweet and fruity Vermouth Margaritas the plates begin to arrive and they don't seem to stop. ”
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| overall |
96.14999771118164% positive |
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Food is good, but it isn't the same great place it once was. ”
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wanted to take my girlfriend to a nice restaurant for her birthday which I had in mind Chinese. ”
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It's a great place for a date, or to bring friends and family for a nice sit down meal. ”
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Go and find a great place. ”
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This is by far the best and my favorite mexican food restaurant ever! ”
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It's a good place to check out. ”
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Gardens of Taxco is a great mexican restaurant. ”
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This is a great place to take a date ”
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This is a great restaurant for food and atmoshphere. ”
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If you are looking for the city's best enchilada or taco - this is NOT the place! ”
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It is totally 70's unpretentious and overall a great place to go with a date or group of friends! ”
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If you love great service, food, and drinks this is the place for you. ”
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My favorite restaurant ever. ”
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| return potential |
87.5% positive |
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We left really full, carrying doggy bags, loved everything we got, and saying that we absolutely have to come back here. ”
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it is the best sit down dining experience for mexican food in LA hands down go fo the food stay for the comfortable atmosphere and come back again and again to be part of the family ”
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Every dish is awesome and you'll want to go back for more. ”
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Other than the very good, but basic, quesadilla starter, the food was not great and certainly not worthy of a return trip. ”
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| service |
83.78000259399414% positive |
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If you love great service, food, and drinks this is the place for you. ”
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The service rivals expensive French restaurants. ”
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The service is great and the food is delicious! ”
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there is no overwhelming menu the head waiter comes and asks you what you feel like. ”
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The place has ambiance and the waiters are entertaining. ”
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The staff is very friendly, but make sure you come hungry because the five course meal is a lot to handle. ”
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The kitchy retro decor and the waiters traditional dress complimented a delicious authentic Mexican feast. ”
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It's family run and the employees are super friendly and funny. ”
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Yes, good food, not the greatest, but the experience is what people go for. ”
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Very nice service, friendly, family atmosphere, but bland, bland, bland food ”
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The atmosphere is great, the service is excellent (and has some creative angles -- Just go, you'll see) and the food is out of this world. ”
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They have a great memory for little things you might like and are the most friendly waiters I have ever had. ”
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think the few bad reviews this place got were from people expecting something other than what it is - this isn't a place to get burritos and tacos to die for - its a place to get the most amazing Mexico City style meat and fish dishes around. ”
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The food was so good there and the people really make you feel at home. ”
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The margaritas are great and the waiters are very friendly. ”
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In a restaurant where there are no menus but instead a waiter will recite the night's offering, you can find a truly delicious dining expe. ”
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They may not have a menu, but all you have to do is tell the great waiters there what you are hungry for and they will take care of you. ”
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So it will us and a good portion of the team (San Jose Mets) and hopefully some people I work with from San Diego. ”
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The people are great all around. ”
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had poor service when I went ( it was a sunday or monday early evening) ”
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Good food, but customer service has gone down hill ”
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the service was really good. ”
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have to say though, that the service was excellent after we sat down. ”
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when we went, our waiter gave an entertaining introduction to the menu that we could only half understand. ”
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When you arrive the staff are friendly, the atmosphere is great and you get the menu relayed to you, don't expect a regular menu here. ”
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Inauthentic food, annoying waiter, and a guy with a guitar who comes around and plays a song and then waits for you to give him $2. ”
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loved the waiters with the entertaining opening small performance! ”
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Each course is delicious and the manager (or maybe owner) walks around to each and every table to make sure everything is perfect. ”
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The waiters are fabulous and so effecient. ”
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The waiters make sure your glass never goes dry and the food just keeps on coming. ”
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HIGHLY RECOMMENDED for top-notch food, the BEST margaritas, and EXEMPLARY service. ”
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Also, the valet people were very very rude. ”
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Become a regular and recit the menu along with one of the attentive waiters. ”
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have taken many cultured people here and they all agree this is the best Mexican food they have ever tasted. ”
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The waiters and service were superb. ”
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The atmosphere is cozy, the staff is extremely helpful and professional and the food was amazing. ”
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The staff provides great service, the food is excellent, and the margaritas are to die for. ”
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| value |
77.77999877929688% positive |
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Get there early and be hungry, as the portions are ample and the appetizers are scrumptious! ”
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The service rivals expensive French restaurants. ”
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Great food and an incredible value. ”
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One course, a quarter of a quesadilla that I make better at home, a cheese enchilada that tastes like it's made with Velveeta, soup with no flavor, the main dish is ok, but not spectacular and the banana cream dessert is awful with cheap port. ”
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Everything was delicious and at a great price! ”
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The wine margaritas are terrific, and the "cheap" sherry after dinner is just fine. ”
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The food is darned good, not just cheap. ”
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the prices are very reasonable. ”
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Gardens of Taxco is a great meal at a great price. ”
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| wait time |
100.0% positive |
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The wait is a bit long, but you wont notice it if you order a pitcher of Strawberry Wine Margaritas while you wait. ”
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