Oh no. Estella is now a Mediterranean restaurant. So long excellent taco spot. Should have renamed restaurant as the old menu and food is gone. Sat down and left immediately when we got the menu. Would rather go to Claio, Alladin's, Nick's, Siri's, or Silk Road for Mediterranean food in Reno. RIP the original Estella. read more

Estella - Patio between Estella and the Jesse is awesome. - Tacos Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Estella is always a treat! I was very impressed with their tequila and mezcal selection and would love to try a flight in the future. Their tacos are delicious and taste incredibly fresh. I also enjoyed the chicken Caesar salad, though it is not quite like a traditional Caesar. The horchata pie was delicious and had the perfect amount of sweetness. The service is great. Overall, it is a wonderful place to have dinner with friends. Phenomenal vibes! read more

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I hate doing this, but I have to change my original review. This last time I was at the Jesse, I was so disappointed by the food. It was a tragedy! I learned that the guisado tacos are gone and replaced by a new taco called bistec con papas. The potatoes we tasteless and the bistec was no better than what you find at taco truck, where the tacos wouldn't be $7. The new chicken taco couldn't have been more dry than it was and the salsas were terrible. The cheese on the been deep is now parmagiano? What? The one thing that remained on point was the service and the cocktails. loved coming here because the chill ambiance and the staff are all so kind. But now all that is going away. I found out that the restaurant is being sold to a new owner and the employees will be gone too! All I have to say is that this is great loss for the Reno community. I'll be supporting the bartenders at their new job! read more

Love Estella! Their tacos are divine and their cocktails are crafted well with interesting flavors and twists. I love the vibe of the bar. It's a beautiful space adorned with luscious plants and beautiful design touches. Service is great even when they are busy. If you go in the summer, they have the best patio out back with comfy seating! read more

Estella - Tacos Near Me - Reno, Nevada

All the good places are gone. Love the ambiance. Like the people, old and new here. I will return, but the food isn't much. Drinks still ok. Beautiful calming place with nice staff. Sad the ownership changed. 2.5 Stars now read more

The place is really good. Pricey, but worth a try. Great tapas, for sure. The Mexican ice cream seems to be homemade for their sauce and has seeds. I thought it was ok, but I'm notninto Mexican hot chocolate. Just wanted to try the ice cream to see what it would be. The corn was good, and you get a hefty serving for the chips and salsa. Good vibe in the winter to hang out with some friends for sure! Staff was super friendly. They were pretty busy still on a Sunday, so just know they are always busy. The estella kitchen is not open for the public, so you enter into the hotel bar and order there. They do have outdoor seating. But I don't think it's open during the winter. Summertime would he nice. Parking is small, so be ready to park on the street. There seems to be plenty of street parking. Just be careful at night as always. read more

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The street tacos here are just perfect. You walk up and order what you want and they bring it to you as you sit out under the pergola. Everything here is tasty and the salsas are great. A very friendly staff makes the experience so fun. I love the ambiance. You get a great view of the Reno city scape but you feel like you're in a very special serene spot. Just great all around! read more

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Loved their carnitas taco, the steak and the fish. Pass on the mushroom taco. They also have a private parking lot, but you gotta park on the street if it's full. read more

Estella - Outdoor night vibe - Tacos Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Came here recently with one of my best friends and I would describe this place as the best upscale street style tacos in Reno! The mushroom tacos were my favorite! They had slices of fruit in the tacos that complimented the meat well! They have ceiling to floor windows that create a sense of city vibes in downtown Reno. I will definitely be coming back! read more

We sought out Estella for a date night dinner recently, but overall were left a little confused and unimpressed by the whole experience. It started out a sunny day, but the wind picked up and cooled the temp down. WAY down. We headed to what we *thought* was Estella, but found an empty building beside an empty courtyard. To be fair, the outdoor courtyard is GORGEOUS! Probable one of the prettiest oudoor spaces for dining we've come across in the past few years. But...those cold temps meant everything was moved inside, said a sassy pink-haired server. What she meant was, *moved inside The Jesse*, a edge-of-Midtown uppity bar that was packed and BLARING bad live music. We were lucky to grab a 2-top open, but the place is cramped. We were practically rubbing elbows with the people next to us, and narrowly dodged sitting next to a mom with 2 littles...wha?!?! In a loud bar? M'kay, mom, maybe not the greatest choice for kids' dinner? I know this is Midtown hipster norm, but you don't get service here. You have to place your order at the bar, *leave your card with the bartender like you've opened a tab!* and take a number. "Open seating" is code for "you are your own server". The move indoors meant the mediocre music volume was 3x as loud as it needed to be, so good luck conversing with the person across from you. You'd think they'd adjust the volume for the acoustics of the room, but you'd be wrong. The menu is OK but borders on pretentious. Small tacos for $6/ea up to $12/taco! and Vegas prices on drinks, $15/ea. At the end of your meal, you have to go collect your check and pay at the bar. And a tip? You bet they're asking! For what, I'm not sure! No one bothers to check in and see if you want anything else! This place is definitely not our vibe, and at almost $90 for chips & salsa, some tiny tacos & 2 drinks, we'd likely go just about anywhere else next time for tacos. Midtown has just become an overpriced cash-grab IMO. Vegas prices with SF environment! For that price, it would be nice to actually get some level of service and not have to avoid stepping over homeless to get into the place and wondering if your car gets broken into. Oh, and the "hotel" above The Jesse has rates of just the fabulously low price $189/ni for 2ppl midweek for TINY old rooms!!! This place is MADNESS!!! read more

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Came to Estella on a tuesday. We were a little confused on where to go to order food as there really isn't any signs pointing you in any direction. The patio area is super cute though! However, if its not nice enough to sit outside there is little room for seating elsewhere and i can see how it could get cramped inside the Jesse. When we found the building in the back to order from staff was friendly. We ordered chips and guac, elote, 2 carnita tacos, a fish of the day (red snapper), and a smoked oyster mushroom taco. First thing we noticed was how small the guac container was compared to the amount of chips served. Also the tacos themselves were quite small and the size of the tortilla seemed too small for the amount of filling on it. Everything tasted good though I will say some of the items felt like they were a little overpowered some of the flavors with spice(i do not handle spicy too well). So a warning/notice on items that have an extra kick on the menu would have been nice. Overall, the margaritas were very good and the food was okay. But I'd probably just come back for drinks & small bites vs. a full meal due to the size of items and price. We had left still a little hungry after spending $70 for 2 people. read more

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Tacos are gone. A new owner bought the place and decided he would take a great thing and replace it with a terrible thing -- which is a handful of very average mediterranean dishes (falafel bowls, hummus...). When we entered the restaurant on a Tuesday at 7 pm, it was empty. We were the only people. Then, it turned out that key vegetarian dishes were not even available on the menu. We left without ordering. I feel badly for the staff, but the owner needs to understand that he has destroyed this place. Hopefully it will go back to its greatness. Such a shame. read more

Went to try this place when my dad was in town and noticed how yummy the pictures of the food looked! When we got to the restaurant we couldn't figure out where the entrance is. Turns out it's inside "The J". The service was mediocre. Every server/waiter we had was very, very awkward. I got the 50/50 margarita and it tasted like a rubber tire (seriously). The salsas were okay, bean dip was good, guacamole was just a mashed avocado with nothing mixed in like probably not even salt or pepper. The fish taco was the only taco I enjoyed. The carnitas was okay, I like how crisp it was fried. My dad liked both the al pastor and chicken taco. My boyfriend got the chicken enchiladas and he said "weird design of enchiladas and wasn't sure how to eat it, I would call it more of a taco with sauce drizzled on it". Overall I don't think I will ever come back. I was expecting more based on other yelp reviews. read more

Tacos and drinks were amazing! We ate in the bar which is technically The Jesse Bar. Employees were really nice and helpful. read more

Estella - Chips and margaritas - Tacos Near Me - Reno, Nevada

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This food was incredible!!! And since it is winter time you order via The Jesse which truly elevated the experience!!! The lobster and mushroom mushrooms were delicious and a HUGE portion, and the bean tostada was even better- with a hint of a spicy kick. The salsa sampler was also incredible - the table favorite was the yellow corn salsa. read more

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Came here for the second time. The food was tasty. Love the mushroom taco, al pastor taco and the fish taco. They ran out of some beef and shrimp when we ordered (Sunday evening), otherwise I could have told you more about those flavors. The taco shells were thick and fulfilling. The elote was flavorful. The chips were okay. The sauce was lacking flavor. The taco here is on the expensive side. The price you see on the menu is for one taco so keep that in mind. The service here is more like self-service. You order food and drinks at the bar and servers don't really check on you after they deliver your order. There is water that you can grab and take to your table. Our friend was waiting for her ice cream order for the entire night and we checked with the bartender twice. Eventually we got the ice cream. Probably because we had a bigger group, they messed up my order but gave me one extra taco that I didn't order for free. This place is a hotel and restaurant combo. The bar and patio are both cute. In summer time, it would be nice to sit outside. read more

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Service was terrible. The food was even worse. Got very sick right off the bat. Bad experience all around. Staff was very rude, still tipped but was not deserved. read more

One of my favorite places in Reno! My husband and I always order the corn because it's very good. My personal favorite tacos are tacos al pastor but tacos de carnitas are pretty good too. I love they use hand made tortillas for their tacos. Place is modern and they always have good music. I'm Mexican and when I miss my country this is the perfect place to go read more

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Love this place for tacos and cocktails! It's attached to the Jesse hotel - we sat inside the Jesse this time Kuz it was a bit windy but usually the patio is the perfect happy hour spot!! Did a girls night here and loved it - we had the elote which was so yum see pic! Tacos were pretty good I think we should have ordered more tho I got hungry 2 hours later but maybe Kuz the cricket we ate made me lose my appetite at the time All the tacos had great sauce and great taste, u have to try this place it's a great place to take ppl who r visiting Reno! read more

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We were greeted as we entered. We ordered a fish taco and Al pastor taco. The pastor was Smokey in a good way. The fish taco had a little heat. read more

Estella - Al pastor taco. - Tacos Near Me - Reno, Nevada

We had a small gathering here with less than 10 people, ordered taco platters and drinks. The staff was so helpful and communicative in getting the space set aside for us and making sure we were taken care of. The margaritas were amazing and the tacos were well made and delicious. Great place overall for drinks and food and even events! read more

Order at the hotel bar - get a # to take to your table.Service was quick and the taco is delicious but I did take one star off for price - $8 for a one fish taco. read more

Estella - Fish taco - Tacos Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Haven't been to Estella in a while so thought we would check it out again! The patio is huge which we loved and is seat yourself. We tried fish taco of the day, chips and salsa, elote, and an Al pastor taco. I definitely appreciated the hand made tortillas! Everything was good but 4 stars for the size of the taco was pretty small and the corn was slightly dry. Overall a good food and service from both Estella and the Jesse! .......the fish taco did say "chipotle crema" but it was spicy AF read more

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My husband and I have been planning to try Estella's for quite sometime. We finally made it on an early Sunday evening. It's located in The Jesse, a reinvented boutique hotel. The surrounding neighborhood is a bit rough but we were immediately transformed to an inviting and hip space upon entering, beginning with the courtyard. Food and drinks are ordered at the bar and then brought to your table. My husband decided on a shrimp and a lobster taco. I had the lobster taco as well as a Veggie enchilada. We also ordered chips and bean dip which also came with red and green salsa. Both kinds of seafood tacos were tasty and the batter was light and airy. I was a bit disappointed in the veggie enchilada, however, I didn't take notice of any potato or onion per se but the earthy-ness of the mushroom was apparent. I felt the sauce was bland. The chips were lightly coarse and crispy, which is good but both salsas were absent of any kind of heat. This is good for my husband but I like a bit of bite. We both felt that the meal was mostly enjoyable and warrants a return visit to explore the menu some more. read more

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It was a little hard to find the place but it is all connected and in one, so Jesse's is also Estella. They have an outdoor and an indoor seating area. You order your food at the bar and they will bring the food to you. The food was amazing, my favorite was the carne guisada. I sat in the indoor seating and it was quiet and the music was very nice. Good for a romantic outing or a group hang out spot. I would highly go back again. The staff was amazing and super nice! read more

Estella - Chicken Charmole - Tacos Near Me - Reno, Nevada

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Where else in Reno can I get an Elk Chorizo taco?! For me Estella's really unique menu stood out and made for a fun experience right off the bat. I had the smoked oyster mushroom taco and the elk chorizo taco. The mushroom taco had a great depth of flavor, and was somehow light and filling at the same time. The elk chorizo had a great kick and unique flavor, but definitely kind of overtook my palate, so I was glad I ate it second and could appreciate the delicate flavors of the mushroom taco. Plus, handmade tortillas are always a win! The elotes were a great appetizer to share, and the smoke in the Oaxacan Old Fashioned was such a fun surprise! A killer outdoor patio really set the vibe too--it was our first visit but definitely won't be the last! read more

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Horchata pie 1000/10, I'm obsessed! It is sweet, and creamy, and chilled. My #1 sweet craving right now! The atmosphere is amazing, I love hanging out at the Jesse. The outside patio is beautiful, inside is nice and cool. The bar tenders are super friendly and help you order what's best. I had them 'make me something' with Gin, asked for citrus and less sweet, and got this beautiful purple cocktail! Highly recommend this place for happy hour, afternoon tacos, or dessert! read more

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Located at the Jesse hotel, this place has a fun outdoor vibe. There are also a few tables inside, next to the Jesse bar. I went with the dealer's choice cocktail and the bartender was on point. Their food was on point. The ingredients were so fresh! We tried the Shrimp, al pastor, mushroom and lobster tacos. There was a mix up with the order but they were great about it and got it figured out. We ended up with 2 extra lobster tacos! My fave was the shrimp tostada. The crunch shell paired very well with the juice limey shrimp. The homemade bean dip was good as well. Would come back to try their brunch. read more

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Wowowow. Was a little confused about the entrance to this place, but once we learned to order at Jessie's bar and sit on the patio we were right at home. The food was amazing -- took me right back to Mexico City. Carne asada and chicken tacos were quite literally bursting with flavor and fillings. We also had the guacamole and salsas, both of which were delicious. Would definitely come back for a chill, laid-back vibe and meal. read more

Estella - Chicken Chirmol Tacos - Tacos Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Fantastic service, great tasting food, the wife and I were very happy with our experience tonight. While it was extremely busy, the servers and bartenders were so speedy we hardly even noticed. Food came out in a reasonable time as well. We will be back. read more

This review was for the food served but since the weather was cold and rainy it was served in the Jesse. Two friends and I went to eat and grab drinks at Estella and after inquiring the dining options during the colder weather I was informed food is served inside of the Jesse. A friend and I first went in and saw a pretty packed dining area, I saw a few open tables and so went to grab menus but also grab the available seating. After asking how ordering works, it's similar to placing a drink at the bar. We received numbers at our table, I went with a Vampiro tostada (which is Carnitas, onions, salsa and herbs). For the drink (which is from the Jesse menu- it was the Monkey's Uncle). My friend ordered an ever mounting order of Chips and Bean dip. Everything was tasty. When I placed my order I asked about getting some pies to go, and it was explained that we can get them to go but they will not look pretty. So I said I'll think about it, and shared the info with my friends and they stated maybe we can come back after our event if there was time. The seating is kind of tight were waiters are sliding through, although it's beautiful in there i think the patio is great in terms of having more space. My friend and I walked over after our event to see if we could still order dessert, and the vibe (the Jesse) felt like a lounge type of scene out of LA or SF. There was latin music and a younger crowd, but it was a cool vibe. We were told the only pies left were the Mexican Horchata which one pie per person was great. I can't remember the last time I tasted something where you don't want to reach the last bite ever! At the very end it seemed that everyone aside from a few of us received shots as they did a room full of "salud" so that was interesting to me. We also had to grab the attention of one of the servers for the receipt even though we were seated at the bar and it wasn't super busy. Definitely an experience and maybe the next time it's better weather will be a bit better overall. read more

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This restaurant is great for a first date or pre show dinner/snack. The drinks are delicious! We got the passion fruit margaritas along with a tequila shot that the bartender specialized according to our preferences. The food is top notch and I would order two tacos instead of - you'll want more! read more

Estella - Salsa flight and passion fruit margaritas - Tacos Near Me - Reno, Nevada

After a couple of plans fell through I finally got a chance to give this spot a chance. Came here with some family on a whim when we all were in the mood for tacos. They are located next to the Reno Downtown bus stop which if you haven't been there it's "unique" to say the least. Our visit landed in the middle of the RTC strike so seeing the bus station deserted was weird. Overall, the vide of the spot was great. There is plenty of outdoor seating and it's well sheltered from the bus stop craziness. The chips and salsas were a little weak but the tacos were good. Prices are definitely a premium for tacos but you know that walking in. The quality of the tacos also make the prices a bit more bearable. It's a nice family friendly and adult friendly spot for dinner. Looking forward to coming back! read more

Estella - Housemade Chips - Tacos Near Me - Reno, Nevada

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My husband and I ordered the "make me something" drinks. Delicious and fun option because I never know what to order. The tacos were super fresh, a little spicy, and loved the soft house made corn tortilla. Will definitely be back. I ordered the vegetarian taco which was just right. So grateful for a vegetarian option! read more

Estella - "Make me something" drinks... delicious! - Tacos Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Great concept, amazing cocktails, and good food. Stopped by here on my short visit to Reno. Food can only be ordered at the Jesse hotel. Got the sotol based cocktail. Was very well balanced and smooth. Got the carnitas and fish tacos. Based on the price for one, I guess you can call them gourmet tacos. Loved the carnitas tacos, esp the pickles that come along with it. The fish tacos were pretty good too. It would be good if they used smaller pieces of battered fish as it is somewhat challenging to eat a taco with a big oddly shaped battered fish piece. Overall very good experience. I'm sure the bartenders can make anything you want with tequila or mezcal. The surrounding area itself is somewhat shady. read more

Estella - Tacos Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Found this place while looking for something to eat in Reno and it was lovely! The restaurant has a nice patio, unfortunately it was too cold to eat out there so you can eat in the restaurant which is quite a small eating are, or (what we did) was eat in the Bar of the Jesse Hotel which is affiliated with the restaurant and is very cozy inside. When eating at the hotel you have to order at the bar, get a number and have the food delivered to your table. We started with some chips and guacamole, which came with two salsas and were surprisingly different and flavorful! My boyfriend and I then split 6 tacos and some elote (corn) which were all very good! The tacos were pretty small, so 3 each felt about right, we were quite full but our friends who only got 2 each were left a bit hungry. My favorite tacos were lobster, brisket and carnitas tacos. All were different than I've had elsewhere and very flavorful! The tortilla was house made and fairly thick but worked great with the different tacos. The menu isn't huge but everything we had was very tasty! The drinks were also good, the highlights being the 50/50 margarita and the spicy margarita. Two women I spoke with at the bar noted they come here especially for the 50/50 margarita which is served with both mezcal and tequila, and is turned a purple color due to the prickly pear that is in it! The one downside is this place is not cheap, the tacos were about $6 each, or more depending on the filling, so just something to be aware of. read more

Estella - Shrimp Tostada, Taco de langosta, Taco de carne (Brisket), Tacos de Mariscos, Tacos de Al Pastor, Tacos de Carnitas - Tacos Near Me - Reno, Nevada

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I had been looking so forward to trying Estella Tacos Y Mezcal since the last Whiskey Hunt. I'm a lover of a good street taco and one evening decided to find my way in with my bf. I love The Jesse, the building next to Estella. That's where we ordered our tacos and even had a stellar alcoholic bevvie! We arrived hungry and ready to try some food! First off, we started with some chips, salsa, and guacamole. O-M-G! The chips were so crunchy and very salty - my ideal combo. The guacamole was a bit chilled and didn't have much seasoning wise to it, which was nice against the saltiness of the chips. The salsas were pretty great as well. I'd love to go back and munch on these again! We ordered 4 tacos: 2 carnitas, 1 al pastor, and 1 mushroom chorizo. They are very teeny tacos but they were beautiful and delicious! I had a carnitas and an al pastor taco. I found the meat to be very flavorful. The garnishes all complimented each taco. My Bf, Ben, really enjoyed his mushroom chorizo taco. These definitely are small bites but they were worth the price. Coupled with our beverages from the bar at The Jesse, we had a very present meal. Everyone behind the bar was wearing a mask (big + in my book). I would definitely recommend going in and trying some tacos! Things did get busier as the night went on. We showed up around 5 pm, which was just about the best time to get there before things kicked off. The Jesse is so classy and we really enjoyed the atmosphere. 9/10 reccomend read more

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Food is decent. But expensive. Small portions for prove. You bus your own tables and grab your own water but they definitely still ask for tips. I don't support that. read more

Service is always amazing. Love the staff. But I came here craving tacos and chips and salsa and under new ownership, they serve Mediterranean food exclusively. RIP to one of my favorite menus. read more

Estella is one of my favorite brunch spots in Reno! The spot: Indoors - Super cute, bright, inviting space. Full of gorgeous plants. Bar area offers different types of seating including a few tables, bar stools, and couches. Outdoors - This area is my favorite, it's such a great space. Plenty of tables with umbrellas, and two lounge areas for larger parties. At night, they have string lights that come on, sets the mood for sure. The food & drinks: A little bit on the pricier side. Dinner tacos run $5.50-$7/ea. and drinks can run $10+ each. But they do offer an extensive list of mezcal, tequila, and specialty cocktails. Sunday Brunch is the best! The breakfast taco is simple, but amazing. The locally sourced masa tortillas are soft, fresh, and house-made. The ingredients really elevate the flavor profiles of this taco. Best $3 I have spent in a long time. The Pork Chili Verde is also a tasty dish for brunch. The chips, salsa, and guacamole are all delicious and a great sharing appetizer. The tortilla chips are house-made and the salsa come with two kinds: red and green, not too spicy. Mezcal Mary is a favorite! If you like a spicy Bloody Mary, this is the jam! Made with house made Bloody Mary mix, jalapeño infused mezcal, and ancho reyes (which really elevates this drink - it's a spicy liqueur) It's so good, my mouth is watering just thinking about it! Micheladas - You cannot go wrong with this delicious drink, made with their house made Michelada mix! It's amazing! Spicy Mezcal Margarita is one of the best around! Jalapeño infused mezcal, ancho reyes chili liqueur, lime, agave, and tajin rim! It's fire! Forged Coffee Co. - They offer tasty coffee and all drinks come with Oat milk by default. They have other milk options too, just ask. The ambiance: This is a fun bar to hang with family and friends. Every Sunday Brunch I've attended, there has been a DJ playing music. The bathrooms are clean, there are a few inside and a few outside. The hand soap is the best smelling soap - Malin + Goetz, it's amazing! Most of the bartenders and staff are friendly. If you're sitting outside, make sure you know when the bar closes because they won't tell you last call, which I find weird. The water in their water carafes taste odd like it's tap water, so order individual glasses of ice water. If you're looking for a fun spot to meet friends or go on a date, definitely check out this place! read more

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