Get the Mexican Street Fries! They are super good! Fresh cut fries were cooked with a bit of crispy and held up well under the queso. Rich and creamy, I wished the size was just a bit larger. House salad was very fresh and crisp. Sat at the bar and the staff were very friendly and the food came out fast. read more

Diego's - House Salad - Diners Near Me - University City, Missouri

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Im not from St. Louis but have had the hardest time finding really great Mexican food here (like at a sit down restaurant)! I was hoping Diego's would be better than it was unfortunately. The restaurant decor is very cute- they do also have a small outdoor patio. We opted for the patio for dinner since it was nice, but there were so many bugs- flies and mosquitos. Let's start with the few things I did enjoy- their drinks and queso! We got the Purist- which is a margarita, but was strong and flavored very well! We also ordered the Queso Flameado- which they light on fire at your table. It was flavorful and had a strong pepper taste but wasn't that spicy! Both these items I do recommend! Also our server was nice and attentive. Everything else fell a bit short- to start this really isn't traditional mexican- its healthy mexican with many vegan and vegetarian options. They don't serve beef or pork. You can get seafood and chicken. That is totally fine- I just think many things weren't seasoned very well. To start the chips and salsa were just okay. The chips werent salted at all and the salsa was kind of bland and a boring flavor. I got the quesadillas for my entree and opted just for veggies inside. I assumed they would like cook or saute the veggies inside- nope. They put avocado, raw red onion and whole slices of tomato. I would have just preferred some sauteed veggies inside (like yellow onion and peppers etc). The others at my table got Deviled Shrimp and Enchiladas Verdes. The Deviled Shrimp I was told was super spicy- more so than they thought that they couldnt eat it all. The Chicken Enchiladas were pretty good but nothing really special. I would not go out of my way to come back here. Overall experience is 3/5. read more

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I went to Diego's for the first time, last weekend. I can't wait to go back. It is a beautiful restaurant. The staff was amazing, the food was delicious, and the adult beverages were delightful. There was a gentleman named Jeff working the bar. He provided A1 customer service and was very helpful. I really appreciated his hospitality. Brice was our server and he was amazing as well. We had a party of 14, which can be challenging. Even still, Brice was very kind, extremely patient and so helpful. I recommend the Frozen Prickly Pear Margarita and the shrimp fajita bowl. (Sorry, I forgot to get pictures of everything.) read more

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Table was ready when we arrived despite a packed house on a Saturday. Service was great. Appetizers/small plates for 2 (they also have 4) were huge. Appetizers were kind of spicy so when the smothered chicken burritos arrived bland, we were pretty surprised. It might be because they're adept with shredded chicken -- there's no choice other than a tofu faux beef -- but it was like the chicken came from a can. Fortunately we were stuffed and could fix it at home. The Tres Leches dessert was insane! If you go to Diego's and don't order it, you're an imbecile. We might go back just for this dessert. Really. It was that good. The house margarita was average -- also bland -- and the frozen piña colada was light on the taste as well. Service was fabulous though. Very knowledgeable and attentive staff. Menu needs work. read more

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I'm super curious about who's loving the food here. Like, I'm not even being cheeky; I want to know! Diego's Cantina is owned by the wife and husband who own Frida's and Station No.3. I was never a big fan of Frida's food, but Station No.3 wooed me, so I wasn't sure what to expect from Diego's, but I was hopeful. Ambiance: 8/10 The restaurant is beautiful. Evening service is dim, so it could be great for date night or those allergic to bright lights. There's a small patio if you like outdoor dining. Food: 3/10 Vegan Loaded Nachos were fine in taste but lacking in the "loaded" category. For over $15 you get a ton of tortilla chips (some overcooked), topped with refried pinto beans, a little corn, a little jalapeño crema, cilantro, and lots of white onions and shredded radish. It's supposed to come with jalapeños too, but they forgot them. (I asked for them and just took them to go with the leftovers) I've never liked cheese, so it didn't really bother me that there wasn't a vegan cheese; I would've omitted it anyway. But I can hear vegans complaining about this; most people love their cheese. If you want to add black beans or vegan steak seitan, it's gonna cost you a few dollars more for each. Small guacamole. The taste was fine, but for $5 I'd like more than a nano-scoop. Vegan Street Corn - just burnt corn. My friend and God-sister are both meat eaters and got fish tacos. Each complained about the lack of flavor and seasoning. One was even so brazen as to ask our waitress who was cooking the food. That was too much, but the answer didn't surprise us. The waitress admitted that Diego's serves "healthy Mexican." So if your palette is on the bland, no flavor, no spice spectrum, this is your place. For me, Imma need them to have several seats, preferably in front of a spice cabinet. We ran into some friends whilst leaving who proclaimed, "We come for the drinks. The food sucks." And that folks, about sums it up. read more

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Full disclosure--I went to Diego's during lockdown, ate outside, and wrote it off. I was wrong!!! We went back during happy hour last week and it will definitely be added into my normal rotation. Diego's offers great HH specials each night of the week. We visited on Thursday and the special was the Purist Margarita, bean dip, and tacos. The Purist Margarita is one of the best margaritas I have ever had. It was simple, flavorful--absolute perfection. We also tried the bean dip which had 1000x more flavor than I would have ever expected. For my entree, I chose the chicken enchiladas and did a side of rice and beans. I enjoyed every bite! Our server was attentive and helpful! She made the visit wonderful. read more

Diego's unfortunately fell pretty short of my expectations. We each ordered just about the cheapest options on the menu, and it was still around $40+ each for dinner. This is definitely an UPSCALE spot, but I just didn't think the food quality and quantity was any better than a typical Mexican restaurant. Our server seemed tired and stretched between multiple tables so it was hard to get ahold of her. They also charge you for a refill of chips which felt a bit criminal. The only redeeming factor for me was the ambiance was a unique theme and very nice decor concept. However, I'm mostly here for the food, so I won't be returning to Diego's anytime soon. read more

Diego's - Diners Near Me - University City, Missouri

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This place nails it! The atmosphere was fantastic. We started at the bar (chillin' and chattin'), and then moved to a table. The server took us to a booth, but we requested to change to 1/2 booth, 1/2 table which suited us better. They were very accommodating. The cocktails are PERFECT and I love the large selection. The food was AMAAAAZING and enjoyed by all! The service was good and the prices are, IMO, reasonable. I would definitely recommend this place to others. read more

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First time at Diego's was pretty good. The queso was delicious as was the mojito. The birria chicken taco was underwhelming. I didn't care for the green sauce and it was kind of bland. The rice and beans were average. The fish taco and the veggie taco were good. Got dessert for my bday. Overall had a great time, the service was prompt and friendly. The place looks great. Will be back. read more

Diego's - Birthday tres leches - Diners Near Me - University City, Missouri

Walked in to a charming and cozy venue at happy hour. Bar service was great! Bartender was attentive, knowledgeable and personable in a customer friendly way. The drink selection is phenomenal and well prepared no matter if you enjoy a cocktail, beer or wine. Served alongside a few chips and salsa and happy is the hour! The menu is more upscale from usual Mexican food, but vegan!! and gf!!! or not! and more little plate choices for each dish. Great choice for south of the border dining out! read more

Diego's - One of taquito appetizers - Diners Near Me - University City, Missouri

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Unbelievably nice people and great food! Atmosphere is wonderful and so accommodating!!!!!

This place is really cute. The food is ok..the only thing I really like is the chicken enchiladas. The queso, although exciting when it arrived to the table, was just ok. The highlight of this place is the margaritas!!! They are amazing! My favorite is the Purist! Omg!!! And the bartender is amazing! I have literally tried all of the drinks and they do not disappoint! read more

Diego's - Paloma - Diners Near Me - University City, Missouri

As a vegetarian, Diego's has definitely been one of my favorite restaurants in St. Louis so far. The ambiance is here is amazing, good music, gorgeous interiors. The staff was friendly for the most part, except for our waitress who kept making snide remarks at a member of our party. I love love love the amount of vegetarian and vegan options that they have, and that almost everything can be modified to be vegan, from the queso, to tacos, to nachos. The food was quite good as well! I loved the crispy beef taco especially. The beans and rice, however, were kind of bland. I will definitely be coming back to work my way through the menu read more

Diego's - Vegan costra beef tac, vegan crispy beef taco, rice and beans - Diners Near Me - University City, Missouri

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Cozy with classy decor. Service is a bit slow, however there is a sign on the hostess stand with a note about being short staffed. The staff looked busy so I'm sure they were doing their best. My wife ordered a margarita and said it was excellent. Fish tacos are amazing. read more

Diego's - Main menu - Diners Near Me - University City, Missouri

Ambiance- 10/10 it's beautiful inside Service-6/10 honestly I think the server wasn't happy we didn't order drinks and just drank water. It almost felt dismissive and we had to beg for refills of our drinks. Food-4/10 it's just meh. It's grossly overpriced for everything you get. Is it edible? Yes. But almost $7.00 for one street taco- craziness. My burrito was large which felt better matched to the $14 price tag. Did I mention absolutely zero sides come with these prices? Everything n is a La carte so your dinner can get super pricey real fast. The salsa was absolutely disgusting. Would I come back? No. I get better Mexican food at chimis and that's not saying much. read more

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I made a reservation and was surprised to get a text beforehand letting me know our table was ready. When we arrived, we were promptly seated on the patio. Our waiter was quick to come over and give us menus, water, and salsa & chips. The chips were warm and good, but the salsa was just ok - a bit bland and zero spice. We ordered some drinks - the paloma, a margarita, and the smokin' hot. We were asked if we wanted floaters for the paloma and the margarita. Then our waiter told us about some of their popular apps and we decided to get the queso flameado. Lighting the queso on fire was a bit of a let down because we were outside and there was a fan right by us, but the guy who delivered it to the table made it comical. The queso was delicious and did not disappoint! For meals I got the enfrijoladas and the others got the chicken burrito. For the chicken burrito they were asked if they wanted cheese on the side or smothered on top (not sure if it came with the meal or not), but they both got it on the side. The enfrijoladas were delicious and the ingredients tasted very fresh. The chicken burrito looked good. Throughout everything our waiter was personable and making a lot of jokes. I started to wonder if it was a requirement of the job. When we finished with our meals we said we wanted to get more drinks, but I thought we were going to let the waiter know which ones we wanted - instead he just brought each of us the drinks we already ordered. The waiter had cleared the chips & salsa, but brought us new chips & salsa (on the house) to go with our drinks. All in all I thought it was a pretty good experience. Like some of the other comments here, it felt like there was a good amount of upcharging on already pricey meals. But the quality of the ingredients was great. read more

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The food was perfect. The service was excellent the person who decorated excellent. Definitely Five Star. definitely Five Star on top of five stars read more

An adorable cantina with excellent drinks! Not vegan but I appreciate the offering of a vegan menu upon entry as someone who doesn't eat red meat. The salsa tastes funky though, almost like ketchup? Not sure how to explain. But the Queso is delish! Entree type dishes are not served with any sides. We had a super attentive server & an overall nice experience. I would come back with a friend for drinks & snacks but probably not my hungry husband, ya know? read more

This was a place I've been eyeing for a minute and was given a surprise birthday treat by my gf for dinner here. I liked the ambiance with the artwork, music and the greenery they used. Our waiter was very helpful and friendly. He even suggested to wait a bit for happy hour (our reservation was 7:30 and happy hour started at 8). And was very clear and detailed about the menu options. We got queso blanco, guac, corn, a few tacos, a couple of 'My Wife's Margarita's and a sangria. Major points on presentation of food. The queso blanco wasn't as hot as expected but tasty. And the tacos were okay. I like the shrimp taco the best. For dessert, we ordered a tres leche cake and a complimentary scoop of ice cream, which was good. It was a good experience and the server made us feel very welcome. read more

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Good Mexican with attentive service. Our group had everything from vegan to full bowls and everyone was happy. We would go back again. Good atmosphere. read more

Diego's interior will knock your socks off. It is gorgeous and so well decorated! That was my favorite part. Our server was great and so were the cocktails. The food was good overall, but it depended on what you got. We mostly ordered off the happy hour menu. We had the quesadilla, queso, costra de Camaron (my favorite item), Diego's carnitas (very good), and a chorizo taco. For drinks, I had the pineapple jalepeno margarita and My Wife's margarita and both were fantastic with the pineapple jalepeno margarita being my favorite. We sat inside right by the doors that were open to the patio and it was such a nice spot. I want to come back and sit in the beautiful back room! read more

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Aesthetically, this restaurant is great! Very cute. This is my second time going and I suppose the thrill of that first time wore off. The food is sub par with regards to flavor. For example, the salsa is just chunky tomatoes. We asked for a spicier salsa (an unnecessary up charge in my opinion, $3) but it tasted like hot sauce without flavor. I ordered the sheet pan nachos with chicken. They weren't bad, but tasted as if they were missing something. The chicken was bland. I also ordered the house margarita due to it being a happy hour special. I would've loved the "my wife's margarita" but it wasn't included in the deal. It's literally the same drink but with hibiscus so I'm not sure why it couldn't have been a happy hour option. There's only two margarita options. A good experience to try, but an overpriced, gentrified Tex-Mex in my opinion. read more

Diego's - Sheet pan nachos with chicken. Colorful and Nicely plated! - Diners Near Me - University City, Missouri

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I made a reservation for a friends birthday because the ambiance is gorgeous and perfect for a girls night. I thought the food was great and the drinks were tasty! The prices are steeper but that wouldn't deter me from coming back. I will make note that they won't split any checks. Although I know some restaurants don't do that as well, I find it not customer friendly. Going with a group of 6, it brings up awkward conversation about who is going to pay the full bill and then everyone else needs to give money to that person. I don't think it gives a good overall dining experience because it feels like now we are wasting time figuring that out. Like I said I know this isn't super unusual but working in many resturant myself splitting the bill for customers, is not hard just takes up more time for the server but that goes along with dining experience. read more

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The place is absolutely stunning in its decor and open air seating. However the food and service were not good. Some entrees were brought out as if they had been sitting for a long time. Food was as cold. Chips were cold with no salt. We did not particularly care for either of their salsas. Very long delays in service. The management tried to make it right and redid several meals but this is not the kind of experience I want to have on a night out. Sorry guys! read more

The flaming cheese and the spicy jalapeño Margarita were EXCELLENT. Some of the best cheese dip that I have ever had. However, that's pretty much where the excellence ended. The house margaritas tasted nearly like straight lime juice. They were so sour that no one at our table finished theirs. The rest of the food was OK. Not bad but nothing special and everyone at our table felt that the food was not worth the price. I do not think that we will come back. read more

Ambiance: 10/10 Service: 7/10 Food: 1/10 Diego's Margarita: 1/10 Chips: 2/10 Salsa: 1/10 Guac: 3/10 Queso: 4/10 Chicken Burrito: 6/10 Tacos: 6/10 read more

Enjoyed this lovely restaurant for a girls night dinner. The aesthetic was so cute, all of the tropical decor was such a vibe. As soon as you walk in there's so much color, and good energy. The service was great, I was there with a pretty large group and the waiter did a good job servicing everyone. I ordered the shrimp tacos and the fish tacos, very delicious and authentic food. I also ordered the caramel apple martini and it was sooo good, definitely had to get two. All in all the restaurant was great. They accommodate large groups and have a cute patio for when it gets warm. The menu is a bit small but they do offer vegan options which is awesome! read more

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Awful. The menu is extremely limited, and the execution is middling at best while still wildly overpriced. Evidently they haven't heard of knives, either. Silverware roll was delivered with just a fork. When I asked the bartender and server for a knife so I could cut my burrito they both looked at me like I had two heads. Even the managers/owners seemed either befuddled or too busy to bother finding us knives to cut our food. The pitcher of "hibiscus margaritas" was neither hibiscus nor margarita. It was a $57 (it was on the menu for $50...they overcharged us) pitcher of lime juice and water. Won't be back. read more

Went this evening to celebrate friday and taco week with several girlfriends. Absolutely love the heated patio (especially on a chilly night like this) along with the aesthetic... such a cute place for a date night. The hostess and most of our servers were absolutely amazing. I love how the hostess explained how the QR code works and handed us a sheet with tips on using the QR code...she mentioned since they were short-staffed, this was the best way to get what we needed and quickly... and at first, she was absolutely correct! Drinks came out super fast and so did the apps.. so delish! loved the jalepeno marg (add tajin and make it spicy!) along with the flaming cheese!!! So fun! However, it was a little tough when our party of four completely arrived as items we didn't order started coming to the table (in which we informed the staff) but items we did order, didn't come. Our gentleman server was super nice at first but when my friend never received her mexican coke... and said something about it.. he seemed frustrated that we were bothering him. It wasn't until she asked for a straw and he said with a bit-so friendly attitude "CAN I GET YOU ANYTHING ELSE".. that we decided it was time to leave. As a foodie, I know how stressful things can be right now foe the restaurant industry, hence is why I patronize, tip, make reservations, and am pleasant... however, it really took away from the experience to get attitude about items that we ordered, waited for, paid for, and politely brought to their attention that it was missing. As for the food: get the shrimp or cheese tostada and the flaming cheese. Not a fan of the rice and beans, nor the chicken burrito. Also added some additional things to the burrito but my additions didn't come out. Had to ask for them but they were brought over quickly by a nice server. I think the qr system is supposed to help but it didn't today. Before the end of our experience, we decided it was a cute place that I would recommend. However, I don't like to feel unwelcome at any establishment, especially when we treat others with respect. read more

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This was my first time coming to Diego's and spoiler warning I had an alright time. It was New Year's Eve and my friend and I had looked far and wide for dinner reservations. Many places were book but we eventually found Diego's. That particular night I was feeling adventurous and asked the waiter for something that was good. We settled on the Smoking Hot drink that had an smoky taste to it. Almost... too smoky that he suggested more tequila to balance it out after I had tasted it initially and it worked. I wasn't that hungry so I just went with the chips and guacamole and if you are a fan of onions they were quite prominent in this side. Overall it was a good way to say goodbye to 2022. read more

No beef or pork in any dishes just vegan meat, chicken and sea creatures. Somebody picked this place randomly, and I've never been to mexican restaurant without beef OR pork, so it was immensely disappointing. Cheese and chicken dishes not authentic and certainly did not compensate for lack of proper meats. read more

I stopped here for dinner with a co worker. She was super excited to try it and I was as well because their pictures look amazing. I was disappointed after ordering. I ordered a burrito and it was hard with no taste. One tostada is $10 .. wow.. umm crazy price. I ordered their "wife's margarita" and didn't like it at all. It was super sweet and couldn't even swallow it. I don't understand how people like this food. I guess they like to over pay Service was slow. Should hire more waiters. Let me tell you, this is not authentic Mexican. read more

Made a reservation for 2 at Diego's and found out on check-in that they had given our table away to walk-ins (we were on time). They then tried to sit us outside (reservation was for inside specifically) and we declined as it was chilly. The staff then discussed this for awhile amongst themselves until finally seating us at a four person table that they clearly just didn't want to give up to a party of two. Fine, weird start but I heard the food was good so I was still excited to try it. We got tacos and a couple appetizers and were super underwhelmed. They messed up my order and didn't bring the correct thing for an additional 15 mins. Even once I got the correct item, the food was pretty bland and definitely not worth the price tag. The inside decor is cute though. Would not go back. read more

Overall, my favorite part about my time spent at Diego's was the atmosphere. It was a cute tapas restaurant that was perfect for a girls night. I recommend going at 8 for their happy hour - $6 margs and cheap appetizers. Otherwise, it can be a bit pricey for the small amount of food you get. It was also nice that they had a full vegan and non vegan menu. The salsa, bean dip, and margarita were all amazing. I didn't love my vegan steak taco, next time I would get something different. read more

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Great food! Lots of vegetarian options. The tres leches is amazing, best I have ever had in STL. Staff was very nice and it was really lovely at night with all the candles. read more

I love the aesthetic of Diegos. Thoughtfully designed with a variety of seating options, booths, high tables, private event dining and low tables for date night! The music playing had a vibrant latin vibe, and it was just fun being there. Diegos does a wonderful job with their ordering system. Scan the QR code at your table, order from your phone and pay your check through their website. The technology ran smoothly, food was brought out quickly and the waiter was very helpful checking in and offering good suggestions for what to order. I was happy to see Diego's offer virgin margaritas. The virgin hibiscus margarita was SO delicious. I love that they offer fun drink options for non-alcohol drinkers. For food, I LOVED the [COSTRA TACOS]. They are basically grilled cheese tacos. The tacos have a layer of grilled cheese inside, along with all the other ingredients of a standard taco. These tacos were recommended by the waiter, and I can see why!! Absolutely try the costra tacos, you don't regret it! (Unless you hate cheese). Bottom line: Fun latin atmosphere w/ excellent tacos and excellent service. read more

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This place is a hidden gem! I'm so glad my cousin recommended we try this place. Not only is the inside aesthetically pleasing but the staff are incredible. Shawn was an amazing waiter and was so knowledgable about the menu by heart and memory. Impressive! We both had a platter of shrimp and chicken tacos. We both also had the elote and my cousin is a foodie at heart and her eyes literally started to water from how good it was. LOL The bartender has a heavy hand on drinks if you know what I mean. ;) Which is always a plus. We will be back and bringing more people along. We had a reservation for 1pm and was immediately seated. I would recommend making a reservation in advance. read more

I truly cannot say enough good things about this place. The food is outstanding!!!! Ordering the Queso Flameado is a non negotiable. I had the Enfrijoladas as an entre which was incredible!! Usually I find vegetarian enchiladas kind of bland but this could not have been more different!! Food was amazing, ambiance and service only make this place even better. The decor is fun and festive without being cheesy or over the top. I cannot wait to come back next time I'm in STL! read more

Diego's - Queso flameado - Diners Near Me - University City, Missouri

Went here for my bachelorette party and Michael our server kept up charging us on everything. I would definitely never return after this experience. They boasted about their fresh squeezed margs but I was extremely unimpressed by these. They are too tart so you can't really drink much of them. The queso was cool but that was probably the best part of the meal. We also got the nachos, a few quesadillas, tacos and guac. My friends enjoyed the veggie quesadillas. Michael offered me a celebratory shot and recommended the rest of the table get them. He then proceeded to charge us $40 for the type of tequila he brought me and another $100 for the rest of the table. We were also charged for a coffee they didn't have. Definitely don't recommend. read more

I came in last night for dinner with a friend to celebrate the re-opening of county dining! Upon walking in, I was immediately in love with the atmosphere. The soft lighting and Mexican decor made me feel relaxed the moment I set foot inside. Their COVID protocol is on point. If you want to sit at the bar, they have divided off sections with plexi-glass to make sure everyone can safely enjoy. After being seated at our table, we were immediately offered chips and salsa while we reviewed an online version of the menu. After settling on 2 different varieties of margaritas, we got caught up in chatting. Our drinks took a bit of time to arrive (they were doing training), but we finally decided on the flaming cheese appetizer. Very yummy and a fun delivery/presentation. After snacking on that (+chips and salsa - garlicy and mild), we settled on mains. I went with the shrimp tostada. The shrimp were good, but I wish I had asked for the requested the crema on the side. I'm not a huge sour cream fan, so it seemed overpowering to me. I also liked that at the end of the meal, they had an all electronic checkout procedure (very Euro) - made it easy. I'll definitely be back! Overall solid food, atmosphere, and service. read more