Lastima
We are frequent diners at the location in Nampa and we were thrilled to find that we would be fortunate to have a location so close to where we live.
We watched the progress and when they launched, we went in for visit.
The inside looks refreshed but its not inviting. Its cold, it lacks friendliness and just feels hurried.
The menu is - which I hope is a work in progress, came to us in laminated sheets with a ring. The prices are elevated here when compared to the Nampa location.
My daughter ordered the Mojarra, my mom ordered a chicken burrito and my wife ordered the flautas.
NOTE: Rice and Beans for my Mom's burrito was an additional $3.50. She begrudging ordered the rice and beans.
It look some time for our dinner, and several diners received their order before us but I would suspect that it was due to the Mojarra - fried whole fish.
Their plates arrived and my wife's flautas looked the best. A matter of fact, that picture is featured on El Guero's Yelp page. My Mom's burrito was very thin and small for the price point. My daughter's Mojarra looked good albeit slightly overcooked and burned.
My Mom caught my attention and asked me, 'Where's the chicken?' in her burrito. I took a peak and didn't see any chicken whatsoever, I brought up to the server, and she just said sorry. I don't remember if there's a price difference between a chicken burrito and bean and cheese burrito but that was a dealbreaker for us especially having to pay an additional $3.50 for rice and beans.
For the three of them, i did not eat, the bill was close to $70.00
In summary, we prefer the location in Nampa if we are going to have a special night out or celebrate but we're not going back to the new location in Meridian. It lacks soul and service. The prices, while adjusted for Meridian doesn't make up for the inadequacies in the food, service, and ambiance. read more