06/06/09

Worst service from bartender ever

by feelgood24

Last night my friends and I went in and were treated so rudely by the staff (the bartender in particular) that we left before even trying the food!!! When the staff acts as if you're not wanted, and you live around the corner, there are definitely other places to go.

They definitely need a staff overhaul.

12/29/08

Adios Customer Service! Ole!

by brodowsp

A few tips Baby Bo's... first, dining tables aren't baby changing tables. I know it was early in the afternoon on Saturday and the restaurant was empty when I walked in to see if I could make reservations later in the evening, and they were probably owner's family or something, but come on -- use some common sense. Second, even if you "don't take reservations," there are certainly other ways to be somewhat accomodating to bring business to your establishment. Especially when you can guarantee a large tab. And there's no reason to be curt with me when all I'm trying to do is bring you business. I certainly wasn't rude to you. Also, I walked in the door to make reservations, which means I'm probably from the neighborhood and someone you would want as a repeat customer. If you don't want my business you did a good job of making sure you never get it. Remember, restaurants don't deserve my business... you need to earn it. Sometimes restaurants in Manhattan forget that, and from some of the other comments on here it seems that Baby Bo's sense of entitlement has gotten the best of them. Good service begets good recommendations. So, I suggest everyone go to Mexico Lindo on 26th and 2nd for examples of wonderful service, and enjoy the great food and atmosphere while you're there (that's where I eventually made reservations). They've apparently been around for 30 years... so they must be doing something right (take notes Baby Bo's).

11/14/08

The Service Needs Improvement (A Lot)

by Traceytellall

I dined at Baby Bo's Last week to celebrate a birthday. It was my first time there but my friend's 5th. One of the waitresses and manager both were rude. After 1 hour, they kept asking for our table even though we had kept ordering food and drinks. They offered to move us to the bar for a free drink (no premium alcohol he said). We did not ask and certainly did not care not even for the free drink. It was the manner in which we were approached. Totally no class at all. Sure this is not the Four Seasons but patrons of any establishment should be respected.

Our surf and turf appetizers arrived cold both times and the guacamole was so-so. The Pomegranate Margarita also was o.k. My friend said that the quality of food and drinks since her last visit 2 months ago has gone south and that maybe management had changed.

The bathroom needs an overhaul (really).

We will not go back.

• Pros: Small, cozy, great 2nd. ave. location. Easily accessible to cabs (on 2nd. Avenue)
• Cons: Can get overcrowded, staff attitude needs an overhaul, ffod needs improvement

08/14/08

Great margaritas, Great cheese, chipolte enchiladas...

by emiley0819

Margaritas were amazing... Try the enchiladas, They come with original rice and beans and were amazingly good. It reminds me of home-cooked restaraunts in the midwest. Decor is very unique. They also carry Don Julio, a very good tequila that can be shot without being chilled... I will surely be back...

03/05/08

Decor is great, food is average

by lizzyred8

Had dinner at Baby Bo's last night. The decor is great - intimate place that makes you feel like you're in Tijuana. Happy Hour has 1/2 price margaritas til 7 which is nice. The guacamole was lacking any taste, but the salsa had a nice kick to it. The food was average - we ordered quite the array of items, and nothing was fantastic nor was it terrible. The bill came to about $100 for 4 of us (which included 2 beers and a margarita). Probably won't go back.

• Pros: decor

12/04/07

Pretty good food

by wisebrain

I ordered a salad and chips from seamless. They were both good, though not AMAZING. Price is decent.

08/14/07

Real Mex in Murray Hill

by qtgurljny

Unlike Rio Grande which is really better for Margaritas Baby Bo's is really good for food and drinks. The place is small but done in an authentic Mexican setting with bright colors and decorations. Service is attentive without being pushy. Prices are reasonable. With margaritas, skip the pitcher and go by the glass, it'll be cheaper for you that way. Food I like: The free salsa has an extra kick in it that makes it really good. Guac is good as well. The fish tacos (soft) and mini tacos are both really, really good. Friends have enjoyed the fajitas (although ti comes out really sizzling) and chimichangas. They don't take reservations but, I've never really had a problem with it.

07/25/07

Awesome Service and Great food

by kasklar

The place is cozy and the servers are all sweet girls and if you are nice to them, they're nice to you. Just like every day life! Management staff is awesome too. Servers work their butts off from what it looks like. I've seen some real aholes in there that think they can treat servers like shi*. Have some tact people!!

Bartenders and Servers were fantastic. Drinks they poured were strong enough yet tasteful to what it should be like. I recommend the Strawberry Margarita. The burritos were big enough. Overall an awesome experience and I'd go back. Waitress's and Bartenders were definitely hott. I just wish I had asked for their #s!!!

• Pros: Staff of women servers are extremely diligent and sweet. Management was great too. Food awesome
• Cons: If it's busy, there's always a wait

A late night spot for big burritos and margaritas.

by Contributor

In Short
A festive atmosphere and pitchers of frozen margaritas attract an after work and late night crowd, but the overstuffed, whimsically named burritos are the main draw. Marietta's Boom Boom Chili contains chunks of beef, carrots and beans; while the Harvest Moon burrito is a whole-wheat tortilla filled with broccoli, zucchini and yellow squash. All you can eat chips and salsa arrive with low-priced lunch discounts, and the bar features nightly drink specials.

12/28/06

Bridge and Tunnel Crowd

by jstein6583

The food was decent, but that was quickly diminished by the hostile demeanor of the waitstaff and the fact that it took the bartender 15 minutes to make one drink. Maybe they were just having an off-night, but the patrons seemed a little rough around the edges for Murray Hill.

• Pros: Decent food
• Cons: The waitstaff, fellow patrons