| ambiance |
83.33000183105469% positive |
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could understand the lack of service if it was a cheap restaurant - but the prices are a bit expensive for the lack of service, decor and ambiance. ”
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Fun atmosphere, good food ”
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The decor was great the service was ok. ”
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The service is friendly, the food is really good, and it has a great, relaxed, fun atmosphere. ”
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The atmosphere is beautiful and authentic; from the punched tin mirrors to beautifully executed chile rellanos. ”
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The decor is wonderful, right up to the bathrooms! ”
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having been in the service industry myself, i found the service was slow and unattentive--but the food and ambiance do make up for it! ”
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and the decor is festive, but by far the best part of it is the people who work there -the bartenders and waiters - they are such a nice and fun group of people! ”
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not a big fan of the service or the ambience, but the food is amazing, especially considering its not terribly over priced, and later, when the lights down down, its one of my favorite makeout nooks ”
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luved the cozy atmosphere and deco. ”
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Great food and amazing ambience! ”
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admittedly missing the cozy ambiance when mexican radio was on elizabeth, i am happy they found a new home, but sooo disappointed in what it has become ! ”
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| dessert |
50.0% positive |
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The chocolate chimi dessert is big, but definitely a must. ”
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Luckily my friend doesn't like sour cream so I took hers. ”
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| drinks |
100.0% positive |
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Great bar, and the staff were first rate. ”
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And this place is good place to grab drinks and a small bite after work before the dinner people swarm in. ”
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the only thing that remained consistent was the good service and strong drinks from the bar. ”
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used to go to Mexican Radio at least once a month, usually on the weekends, but often during the week when the place felt much more like a neighborhood haunt- friendly service, comforting high-quality food, strong drinks. ”
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This is a great after work bar for margaritas but not a great night out with friends for dinner place. ”
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The drinks were great, the food was even better. ”
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... Sit at the bar and enjoy the bar show with the two best tenders during the weekend rush Thurs, Fri or Sat. ”
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would come back with a large group, the drinks looked great, but for myself or a smaller group i'd rather go elsewhere. ”
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The bar is a great place for girls to hangout and cool down! ”
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| food quality |
82.88999557495117% positive |
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The margaritas are the best in town, the food is perfectly spicy and the staff is great. ”
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Never have I been able to find another place this side of the Rio that serves the amazing, authentic food that I find at Mexican Radio in NY. ”
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having been in the service industry myself, i found the service was slow and unattentive--but the food and ambiance do make up for it! ”
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All in all, I'm torn between the amazing food and the bitter service. ”
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The food is excellent. ”
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The tacos, chimichangas, enchiladas, and tamales are all so authentic and so good. ”
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Food was fresh and great as usual. ”
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Unfortunately, bad food and even worse service. ”
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The entrees were good and generous however the appetizer guacamole was good but WAY over priced and small, not to mention this was the first Mexican restaurant that I have ever been to that charges for chips and salsa and I do not mean seconds. ”
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Mexican Radio's food is fantastic and made fresh daily. ”
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its all about great food ”
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My chicken quesidilla was excellent and overall, everyone's meal was good. ”
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We four had an absolutely wonderful late meal. ”
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This is the place to be for heaping portions of really good, authentic mexican food. ”
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THe food was great. ”
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The music can be updated a little but the Margarita's wonderful waitstaff and food make up for it. ”
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Between the atrociously rude hostess and the lengthy wait, staying for the food wasn't worth it. ”
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The prices were a little high, but the food was seriously was that good! ”
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The bartenders are SUPER friendly - I had a fresh Watermelon Margarita and my friend had the Pomegranate. ”
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The food was great. ”
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The food is always just mediocre. ”
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The service is friendly, the food is really good, and it has a great, relaxed, fun atmosphere. ”
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Nothing spectacular---but the food is tasty and filling. ”
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The food was really good, and I'm no longer a vegetarian, but I get cravings for seitan here and there, and there's didn't disappoint! ”
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He, however, gave great service even though he just brought our food since they didn't have a runner. ”
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The portions were perfect in size and food preparations were done well so you didn't feel overstuffed and gross after. ”
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The salsa and guacamole was good. ”
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great food, poor service ”
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Fun atmosphere, good food ”
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Being from LA it's not often I find Mexican food I like on the east coast and the Margarita's are tasty as well as potent. ”
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we also shared the Guacamole and Crispy Chicken Tacos - very tasty! ”
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Hands down the best Mexican food in NYC. ”
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The margaritas were easily the best I've had, the food came quickly and was every thing I missed about REAL Mexican home cooking. ”
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The food is delicious and they serve huge portions, so get ready to get stuffed. ”
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The drinks were great, the food was even better. ”
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The food here is good, maybe just decent. ”
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The food is undeniably good. ”
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Great food, little overpriced, good service ”
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The service, however was great, the waiter and bartender were both extremely friendly and recommended which dishes to order. ”
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have gone to this establishment four times now, as I love mexican food and live 100 yrds away. ”
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She said her chicken tacos was dry and bland. ”
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Dos Equis on tap, great salsa, great enchilladas, and knock your socks off margaritas. ”
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Our waitress was pleasant and the food was outstanding. ”
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The atmosphere is beautiful and authentic; from the punched tin mirrors to beautifully executed chile rellanos. ”
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The margaritas are great (they use fresh lime juice), the food is good (especially the Radio Roll-Ups and the Raspberry Mole - together!) ”
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The food is still excellent, including a wide menu selection and mouth-watering specials. ”
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the food is still awesome - the twist on mexican is perfect - but the service is terrible - from the apathetic hosts to the unbelievably slow servers. ”
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The food was delicious but the service was awful. ”
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Good food, good times ”
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the food was great! ”
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have never once had a disappointing meal at Mexican Radio. ”
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Expect great, authentic mexican, but don't expect water refills or your order to be correct. ”
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not a big fan of the service or the ambience, but the food is amazing, especially considering its not terribly over priced, and later, when the lights down down, its one of my favorite makeout nooks ”
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Best Mexican food in NYC. ”
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used to go to Mexican Radio at least once a month, usually on the weekends, but often during the week when the place felt much more like a neighborhood haunt- friendly service, comforting high-quality food, strong drinks. ”
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Service consistantly bad and food below average ”
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Great food and amazing ambience! ”
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| menu variety |
100.0% positive |
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Good veggie options- cheese burritos are amazing. ”
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The food is still excellent, including a wide menu selection and mouth-watering specials. ”
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| overall |
100.0% positive |
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The bar is a great place for girls to hangout and cool down! ”
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Mexican Radio is great place for lunch. ”
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This is a great after work bar for margaritas but not a great night out with friends for dinner place. ”
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And this place is good place to grab drinks and a small bite after work before the dinner people swarm in. ”
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but definitely recommended for groups and a great place to start off the night ”
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This is my favorite mexican restaurant in the city. ”
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| return potential |
100.0% positive |
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would come back with a large group, the drinks looked great, but for myself or a smaller group i'd rather go elsewhere. ”
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| service |
71.90000057220459% positive |
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And this place is good place to grab drinks and a small bite after work before the dinner people swarm in. ”
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The bartender was also extra friendly. ”
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The margaritas were great, the service was friendly and efficient and the manager took the time to thank us for coming. ”
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The decor was great the service was ok. ”
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All in all, I'm torn between the amazing food and the bitter service. ”
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Between the atrociously rude hostess and the lengthy wait, staying for the food wasn't worth it. ”
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used to go to Mexican Radio at least once a month, usually on the weekends, but often during the week when the place felt much more like a neighborhood haunt- friendly service, comforting high-quality food, strong drinks. ”
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Great bar, and the staff were first rate. ”
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great food, poor service ”
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Our waitress was pleasant and the food was outstanding. ”
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Great food, little overpriced, good service ”
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The service, however was great, the waiter and bartender were both extremely friendly and recommended which dishes to order. ”
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Service was friendly and knew their stuff. ”
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Unfortunately, bad food and even worse service. ”
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the only thing that remained consistent was the good service and strong drinks from the bar. ”
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having been in the service industry myself, i found the service was slow and unattentive--but the food and ambiance do make up for it! ”
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could understand the lack of service if it was a cheap restaurant - but the prices are a bit expensive for the lack of service, decor and ambiance. ”
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The service is good if at times unattentive. ”
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The food was delicious but the service was awful. ”
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and the decor is festive, but by far the best part of it is the people who work there -the bartenders and waiters - they are such a nice and fun group of people! ”
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No, it's not the fastest service ever, but we still had good & friendly service, so just don't go if you're in a big rush. ”
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The staff was very attentive to my party even though the place was packed. ”
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He, however, gave great service even though he just brought our food since they didn't have a runner. ”
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The margarita's were fantastic and the service was good. ”
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The service is friendly, the food is really good, and it has a great, relaxed, fun atmosphere. ”
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The margaritas are the best in town, the food is perfectly spicy and the staff is great. ”
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Veg friendly and friendly, accommodating bartenders ”
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not a big fan of the service or the ambience, but the food is amazing, especially considering its not terribly over priced, and later, when the lights down down, its one of my favorite makeout nooks ”
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Our waitress wasn't v. friendly. ”
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the food is still awesome - the twist on mexican is perfect - but the service is terrible - from the apathetic hosts to the unbelievably slow servers. ”
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Horrible service! ”
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none of the above qualities seemed to apply on my most recent visit- the service was piss-poor and came mostly from new faces, the place was dirty, and the general warm, good spirit that i had come to know has almost completely vanished. ”
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After making a reservation for many more people than actually showed up, the hostess was very kind in adjusting our arrangements and sat us in a nice cool basement (very welcome on a hot summer day). ”
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Plus, the service was not very friendly. ”
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The bartenders are SUPER friendly - I had a fresh Watermelon Margarita and my friend had the Pomegranate. ”
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| value |
75.0% positive |
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This is the place to be for heaping portions of really good, authentic mexican food. ”
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not a big fan of the service or the ambience, but the food is amazing, especially considering its not terribly over priced, and later, when the lights down down, its one of my favorite makeout nooks ”
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Between the atrociously rude hostess and the lengthy wait, staying for the food wasn't worth it. ”
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could understand the lack of service if it was a cheap restaurant - but the prices are a bit expensive for the lack of service, decor and ambiance. ”
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The prices are good, but the margs are a little expensive. ”
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The prices were a little high, but the food was seriously was that good! ”
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They were great, very generous with the cheese and I recommend the house mole, which I couldn't get enough of. ”
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The entrees were good and generous however the appetizer guacamole was good but WAY over priced and small, not to mention this was the first Mexican restaurant that I have ever been to that charges for chips and salsa and I do not mean seconds. ”
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Great food, little overpriced, good service ”
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The portions were perfect in size and food preparations were done well so you didn't feel overstuffed and gross after. ”
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If you can agree on the flavor the pitcher is the best value. ”
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We ordered the Nachos which were impressive, though the portions were fairly small. ”
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The food is delicious and they serve huge portions, so get ready to get stuffed. ”
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| wait time |
25.0% positive |
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having been in the service industry myself, i found the service was slow and unattentive--but the food and ambiance do make up for it! ”
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the food is still awesome - the twist on mexican is perfect - but the service is terrible - from the apathetic hosts to the unbelievably slow servers. ”
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