We had a group of about 10 show up to grab lunch around here. Apparently it's a favorite for some…read morefamily members who live in the area when they want to grab a nice, but not too nice, meal.
For an American bar, this place would be above average, but for Tampico, this place is a bit higher end than most-- they have televisions everywhere, air conditioning, and well-kept bathrooms.
They have a solid lunch special where you get an appetizer, an entrée, a soft drink, and a small dessert for considerably less than 200 pesos ($10 USD). Most of us went with this option.
My wife opted for a pasta dish with shrimp. She seemed to enjoy it. I went with the milanesa portuguesa, which was surprisingly thin, but delicious. It came with a twice baked potato and some greens. Others ordered a variety of items, including fajitas and a vegetarian Panini. I didn't hear anyone say anything negative about their meal.
The dessert was a small slice of cuatro leches cake. The size would have been disappointing at a higher price point, but after the filling meal at the cheap price, it was perfect. A couple of individuals went with the cappuccino instead. We thought they meant a cappuccino flavored cake, but no, they substituted an actual coffee drink. I ended up getting both and they paired well together.
Service was a bit slow considering how empty the place was, but the servers were courteous and made sure to get our drinks refilled and various items upon request.
