Pleasantly surprised -- definitely worth a visit! I popped into KAVAS completely randomly while I was in Orlando for a work trip, and I'm so glad I did. From the moment I walked in, the service, atmosphere, and overall experience were top notch. I ordered the skinny margarita and it was SO good that I obviously had to have more than one . I also got the School Tacos, which were really tasty and hit the spot. And then, to my complete surprise, there was a short live performance with a guy doing tricks with fire rods (not sure what the official term is, but it was pretty damn cool). Definitely not something I expected when I walked in for dinner! If you're staying or working around the Orange County Convention Center, I'd absolutely recommend making a stop here. Great food, great drinks, great atmosphere, and a fun experience that I wasn't expecting. Definitely a must-visit if you're in the area! read more

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We were staying Orlando for a friend's birthday weekend trip and saw this restaurant had good reviews and was located near nightlife (bars, comedy club, etc.) Last minute (same day) reservation was successful and staff were friendly. Our server was very helpful and the food came out super quick. Restaurant decor was very pretty, lots of bright colors and interesting artwork. We ordered a pitcher of passion fruit margarita for the table. Pretty good and affordable for our party of 4 to split and get 1-2 drinks per person. For starters we ordered the chips, guac, ceviche, empanadas, and street corn. These were my personal favorite items. Mains ranged from steak tacos, birria tacos, enchiladas. Many of the entrees include rice and beans as well. In our opinion the mains were a bit of a miss. Found it surprising as we ordered some very standard items but the flavor was lacking. It could have been a fluke late night who knows. All in all a decent stop if you're in the area but there are likely more affordable & potentially tastier options. read more

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Came with a large group for a bday dinner. Service was great from the host, to servers, to the bussers - all phenomenal. I found that the food lacked flavor and was over priced. My friend ordered the big ass burrito and it was infact a big ass burrito. read more

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Came in here for a girls night and well it wasn't the best place. The theming is adorable, but even if you make a reservation good luck! This place gets PACKED and you're still going to wait a while before they sit you! They ended up seating us in this really awkward corner where you could not see any of the entertainment going on, which was a bummer! We got a margarita tower and the drinks were SUPER WATERED down. Idk if they forgot to bring the drinks out so they sat for a while but they were nasty! The food was okay.... Agave and Don Julio for sure have better food. Truly don't see us coming back, it was in our bucket of new places to try and well at least we can say we tried it :/ read more

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My wife and I appreciate good Mexican food. And that means you can't screw up the guacamole, the salsa, margaritas, and tacos. It's surprisingly rare for a restaurant to get all of these things right. I'm pleased to report that Kavas passed with flying colors. The guacamole wasn't too creamy. The margaritas were made properly, as a tequila drink, and the quesabirria tacos were perfect and not at all too spicy as one reviewer complained. I would return. read more

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Kavas has always been a go-to for me wheneve5i find myself on I-Drive. Their food is delicious and the live entertainment, whether it's the fire dancer or the live band are always great. I came during the weekday for a quick lunch and was able to get the horchata and a birria sandwich. Both were pretty good. Service was so so. I had three different waiters and when I asked one for the check and a to-go container for the rest of my sandwich with a little more consume to take with me, he came back with the containers and no consume. I was able to wave another waiter down and ask her about it, and she said that they charge extra for it. That's fine, I'm not sure why the other waiter did not say that when I asked him about it. *Note the other pictures were from another night I went out with a friend for dinner there. read more

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I visited Kavas on a Saturday for brunch and overall had a great experience. Their brunch is offered Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00 AM to 2:30 PM and includes bottomless margaritas for two hours. The margaritas were a pleasant surprise. They were full sized, available in several flavors, and absolutely delicious. I would return for those alone. One of the highlights of my visit was the mariachi band, which brought a fun and lively energy to brunch. I ordered the School Tacos and enjoyed them, especially the queso and sauce that came with them. My waitress, whose name started with a "G," was a gem. She was attentive, friendly, and always checking to see if I was ready for my next margarita. The only issue I encountered was confusion surrounding the bottomless margarita promotion. When I first arrived, the host was unable to answer questions about the two hour offer and had to get a manager for clarification. Later in my visit, another server incorrectly informed me that I could no longer order margaritas because brunch hours had ended, despite management already confirming that I would be able to enjoy the full two hours since I arrived before brunch ended. Thankfully, the manager on duty quickly resolved the issue and honored what had originally been communicated. While I think there is an opportunity for better staff training regarding this advertised menu item, it was not enough to ruin an otherwise enjoyable experience. Between the margaritas, live entertainment, attentive service, and fun atmosphere, I still had a great time and would gladly return for brunch. read more

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Stopped by here for lunch while in town for a convention. I was lured in by the Mariachi band that was outside. I ordered ceviche and it was really good. The band came around and I asked them to play Un Poco Loco. It was really cool that they were able to play that song. The atmosphere was really fun. I loved their singing. Food was great. I would definitely go back for more. read more

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We made reservations for a party of 7 for cinco de mayo and it was honestly a disappointing experience. The host stand had a long line and seemed a bit disorganized. Once we were seated, the music was so loud we couldn't even hear the server speaking right next to our ears. Luckily, we were able to switch to a different table where the music wasn't as loud. The reservations we made had the option for Taco Tuesday but they did not have any of their regular specials and the house margarita for cinco de mayo wasn't worth it. It came in a smaller cup- you were better off getting the regular one for the extra $2. There were several times where the food runners brought the wrong dishes to us and the empanadas took an extremely long time to arrive and not really worth it. The burritos were massive and the tacos hit the spot. They have different entertainment like fire dancers and mariachi. Not sure if they validate parking but for the hassle it takes to get to this plaza along with the price point you're better off trying any of the other restaurants in the area. read more

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This place was very mid and overpriced. We came here before a movie for dinner and I thought I'd be good ordering the $14 empanada app.... It was literally like 3 little empanada poppers like from Costco. There was a single sliver of "beef" in them. Not very good at all. The guac was 15 for a scoop. Would not recommend, would not go back again. read more

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The atmosphere here is amazing! No beating it. They have a mariachi band 5 nights per week at 7 pm and the decor is so festive and modern. We loved the little telephone that's says tequila calling where you can take a photo op. The strawberry margarita was delicious. The churro sundae was one of the best desserts I've had with warm churros! The large taco board was also really fun. read more

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I remember when this spot was new and super trendy! They're well known for their taco board that has like 12 tacos for sharing. I got the taco salad, and the rest of the party shared the taco board, or got their own thing. The atmosphere is the draw in! They took great care of our party. We came for a birthday, and they did an amazing job with the celebration and the dessert! Definitely worth the hype! read more

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Great casual Mexican restaurant with good food and drinks. Waitress was great. I did have a server who brought over canned corn and called it elote and I told her I ordered corn on a cob elote and she said they didn't have it( come on don't be lazy)- I called my waitress who corrected the issue. read more

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My friends and I wanted food that was nearby the convention. It was between pizza or tacos and tequila. We were immediately seated which was nice however the tables are very close together. The inside of the restaurant is well decorated but that was the only best part of eating there. The waiter took awhile to take our order. The burrito looks good but lacks flavor. The chicken isn't seasoned there's barely any sauce on it. The chille relleno was soggy from the oil so I had to scrap majority of the outside off to eat just the pepper and cheese. The rice was really hard and bland as well. This restaurant is definitely for tourist as all of idrive restaurants are and pictures. As I said the aesthetic is there but not the flavor. Also, expect to pay $20 or more per dish. read more

Kavas Tacos & Tequila was a fun place to have a late night dinner on Christmas Eve. We weren't quite sure where to go and what would be open close to our hotel. We went to The Pointe Orlando and were initially eyeing Taverna Opa(Greek). We walked around and decided upon KAVAS. Those two appeared to be open the latest. We were welcomed into a fun colorful ambiance and great service. The music was awesome too. First mariachis and then fun upbeat music afterwards. It was also decked up for Xmas! We could eat outside or inside and decided on inside, but the outside is nice and it was perfect temperature for Xmas eve. We decided to split the Chimichanga with rice and beans. This is a good amount for a late night dinner & so easy to split. It was quite tasty with the cheesy sauce you pour on top and it was not spicy which is good and just the way we liked it. We enjoyed our dinner here and continued our fun Christmas Eve night. Happy we chose this place! They did say parking is validated and $5 off bc there is a parking garage at the Pointe. We actually parked across the street and crossed the street bc we didn't want to deal with that paid parking. read more

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We were thinking this is going to be a tourist trap spot. Probably not that good. Overpriced. Well we were wrong. We want to give it the full 5 stars. Great food. Great experience. We came in and sat at the bar as we wanted to watch the game while getting some food. No sound but that's ok. The bartender was attentive the whole night and really knew when she was needed or not. We tried the salsa, ground beef tacos, and the steak fajitas. Wow! Everything was delicious. The salsa is endless and we thought it was fresh. The steak fajitas I still dream about. They came out sizzling with plenty of green peppers and onions. The rice was just right. They gave a small portion of guacamole and sour cream was it worked out fine for dinner. They also provided 3 flour tortillas. We did see a mariachi band in the restaurant going up to tables. They also had a photographer come around. They took our picture. Came out great. They brought it over to show us and they can print the photo or make keychains with the photo. It was a bit pricy paying for the photo but we had a great time and liked the photo. Parking was not free but it was around $6 for our dinner hour. read more

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2nd time here. Tried the birria tacos this time. The meat was super flavorful but very very fatty. Complimentary chips and salsa wouldve been nice. I got the margarita tower. My drinks were really good but a bit on the sweet side. The restaurant itself is really cute. I love the decor and that they inside and outside seating. Because this location is so far from me Ive only gone on a weekend. I prefer brunch when there is way less traffic. Also, when I came for brunch they had a mariachi band which was really nice. Both times the staff have been really friendly and service rather quick considering how busy they can get. Located at the pointe so it's a great walkable area to enjoy after you're meal read more

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The food was really good. The queso and guacamole were exceptional. We got the big 12 taco plate and it was spectacular. Definitely a fun environment and the service was good. The place was packed. read more

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We called ahead and made reservations earlier in the week for a party of 15 people. The reservation required a credit card on file. We were advised if we did not show up, we would be charged $25 per person. That was not an issue because we were planning on going. When we got there we found a Mariachi Band playing outside. We were greeted and promptly ushered to our table. Our server was very attentive throughout the entire night. We ordered appetizers, drinks, and food. I had the Beef Empanadas and the Kava Chopped Salad with Salmon. I indulged in the holiday drink menu and got a Santa's Cookietini. The Beef Empanadas were ok. I only ate one of the three that came in the order. The salad was big and tasted good. I held the pico, black beans and corn. I left with more than half because I could not eat it all. The Santa's Cookietini was good. The flavors were blended well. I was partially full from sampling the Loaded Birria Fries. It was a big portion for an appetizer. It definitely served as an entree for two of my family members. They were too full after eating the Loaded Birria Fries to order anything else. The Mariachi Band was amazing. They came table side and asked if we had any special requests. Later they came back to sing "Happy Birthday " to our birthday twins. After, they asked for another special request in which they played and sang beautifully. They were my favorite part of the evening! They were friendly and entertaining. Kavas has a dessert cup that is presented to birthday parties that consist of ice cream, brownies, cookies, churros, and marshmallows ($45). The staff presents the cup holding a sign that says Happy Birthday and sparklers. The dessert was big enough to feed the entire group. I had a churro. It was delicious and covered with cinnamon sugar. There was also a photographer taking photos for purchase. There is an option for a framed photo or keychain. We had an issue at checkout with my sister and the server. We expected an automatic gratuity of at least 18% because we were a large party. All of the bills provided an itemized list of items ordered. After the total, there were gratuities listed of 19 and 20%. When my sister was paying her bill, the server quickly selected the 20% gratuity and submitted the payment. Why is there an option for 19 or 20%? It makes it confusing especially when the percentages are only a fraction of cents difference. Just make it one percentage and automatically add it to the bill. My sister didn't mind paying the 20%, she was upset because of how the server handled the payment submission. Besides that, Kavas was a great experience. The Mariachi Band was amazing! The drinks and food were good. read more

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Friendly staff, though a little pricey food and drinks were good. Fire show at the top of the hour when we went on a Saturday. Good vibes. read more

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We hosted a post-convention dinner for 28 people at this restaurant, and I honestly cannot say enough wonderful things about our experience. Of course, the food was delicious, but it was so much more than that. The timing of the food being served was excellent, and the setup was absolutely perfect when we arrived. There were so many moments throughout the evening when I thought, "This is perfect!" From beginning to end, everything was so thoughtfully and beautifully taken care of. What stood out most was the incredible hospitality and how flexible and accommodating the entire team was with all of our requests. We contacted many restaurants while planning our event, but this restaurant was truly the standout. Sheryl, the Event & Sales Coordinator, was incredibly responsive throughout the planning process. Even through our email communication, I could feel how warm, kind, and genuinely helpful she was. Her communication gave me such confidence and reassurance, and that is one of the main reasons we chose this restaurant for our event. When we arrived on the day of the dinner, the manager and our two servers, Josselin and Alyssa, introduced themselves and told us, "We're here for you, so please let us know if you need anything." And they truly meant it. They didn't just say it--they showed it through their actions throughout the entire evening. I was organizing this gathering, with many people meeting each other for the first time, so I was honestly quite nervous going into the evening. Their support, attentiveness, and warm hospitality made me feel incredibly comfortable and reassured. Another thing that really impressed me was that every member of the staff seemed genuinely happy to be there. They were smiling, friendly, and seemed to truly enjoy working together. That positive atmosphere made our evening even more special. I can say with 100% confidence that this was the best customer service I have ever experienced in my life. I live in California, but I would honestly travel to Florida just to visit this restaurant again. Sheryl, Josselin, Alyssa, the manager, and every single member of the team--thank you from the bottom of my heart for making our evening so special and memorable. I am truly grateful to all of you. Thank you so much! read more

When we first walked in, I was really impressed with the ambiance. It is beautifully decorated. However, the service was not great. Our server did not approach us for the longest time and then we barely saw her after that. The cup where they served my soda in tasted like alcohol (I did not order any alcohol). The food was okayish, I definitely wouldn't go back for that. Definitely a nice place to hang out and get drinks with some friends. read more

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We saw a comedy show at the Funny Bone and ate dinner afterwards. We sat inside and it was busy and loud but in a great energy way! Server was patient and friendly and explained a few items on menu for us. The cocktails were on point but my husbands old fashioned was very light in volume when he removed the ice - very questionable but he said it was one of the best he's had flavor wise. We shared their guac, salsa, and Elote- all great and very filling. My husbands old fashioned got their Skirt Steak dinner and had to send back being well done and asked for medium. It sat on the hot plate under their lights too long. There was no issue getting it remade and when it came out medium rare as asked it was perfection. I had the taco salad and it was okay and would try something else in the future. read more

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We hosted a work event at Kavas Tacos during a huge conference week and had such a great experience! There was SO much food, everything was delicious, and the welcome margaritas were a huge hit with our group. The service was amazing from start to finish -- they made hosting an event incredibly easy. And major bonus points for playing Maná! Great food, great drinks, great service, and such a fun atmosphere. Would absolutely recommend Kavas for a group or work event! read more

4.5 Ambience is great Service was good For my first time here, I was really happy. We all loved the chips and salsa. I got the combo fajitas: chicken and steak. I added a side of black beans after trying them from someone else's plate haha they were yummy! Someone got the carnitas plate and really enjoyed it. There is a little kick in spice to them. The rest got the tacos: carnitas and carne asada. They enjoyed their food. Altogether, I would definitely go back! read more

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My family and I were craving Mexican food and found Kavas Tacos + Tequila on Yelp -- and we're so glad we did! From start to finish, it was a great experience. Our server was incredibly friendly and attentive, making sure we had everything we needed. We ordered the margarita tower... twice -- it was so much fun and came with four different flavors, each one delicious. My mom and I split the beef empanadas (so good!) and the chicken fajitas, which hit the spot and were the perfect amount of food for the two of us. They also had a fire dancer for entertainment, which was such an impressive and unexpected bonus to the night! Overall, amazing food, fun drinks, great service, and a lively atmosphere. Highly recommend! read more

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I came for drinks and sat at the bar. We ordered 2 Fortaleza Blanco (not still strength) Tequila neat. I noticed that when a manager (I assume) saw the Fortaleza bottle he rushed over to the bartender and had a side conversation about it while looking over at us. When the bill came, I was told that we were being charged for 3 drinks rather than 2 because he gave us each 2oz pours (standard neat, but maybe he didn't know that) and was being "nice" by not charging 4 drinks. Because they were already having side conversation about it, I knew this wasn't a battle I'd win. So I paid, tipped 25% and left, but I was definitely going to leave a review. Just know going here, they will charge whatever they want for drinks and make up rules. I paid $75 for 2 drinks. I won't be back. Adding on due to the reply. The person that replied to my review was not there during my service and is lying. Neither me or the gentleman with me asked for anything other than the tequila neat, we did however have conversation about our visit to the Fortaleza Distillery in Jalisco and how they pride themselves on businesses they sell to not overcharging for their tequila. Fortaleza was NOT listed in your menu, we saw it on the shelf and asked for it neat. As a bartender NEAT is a known pour. Please don't disrespect me by making things up. As I already stated, we simply asked for clarification which is what I added in my review, paid, tipped 25% and left. A reply from the business was unnecessary, this review is for other bar goers. read more

The ambiance is lovely, place is definitely eye catching and influencer ready. Food was a miss tho, bland Mexican food downed down for the different tastes of the non-local crowds. Being from Tucson, Arizona food is taken differently and seasoned differently. I had the Chile Relieno, the salsa on top was very chipotle tasting, wasn't for me. Service was ok, server didn't have any recommendations or introductions, just came took our order and left. Meh Pricing was high but expected for this area. read more

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Great for large party seating, and very flexible. Plenty of options for everyone to find something they like. Definitely overpriced but I expected that from everything in that area. Drink + food good and fueling. Complaint is how loud it was. I know it's like a party but jeez, you couldn't even hear the server or the person next to you without screaming. If it was turned down even a little bit it would've been a lot more enjoyable since the point of the large party was to have fun together. read more

Brought my in laws, who are visiting from out of town, here last night and they really enjoyed it! I'd never been here either. I thought the food was really good. I got the steak and chicken fajitas. We were so hungry and enjoyed them so much, I forgot to get a photo! The interior is pretty cool and we were seated under this cool sort of fabric tree thing. They even had a fire performer (which I think was special for Mardi Gras, but I'm not sure). Our server, Alyssa, was so sweet and helpful! Our only complaint is the music is SO loud. Even though it was mostly music that spoke to my millennial heart, it was still just really loud. Maybe we are just too old to appreciate music at that volume? Not sure. We did ask if it was possible to turn the music down a little bit, and they did, which we appreciated. read more

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Pointe Orando has definitely changed. Lots more to do, eat, and see! First time to this restaurant and it was a fun experience. Environment is fun and energetic and great for groups to celebrate. Servers are very attentive and we very kind and fun. Now for the food and entertainment. We needed up sharing the 3 foot taco board with birria, chicken and steak tacos to share. It's definitely enough for 3-4 people depending on how many of these tacos you want to crush. Birria tacos come with some broth and there are several different kinds of sauces to try. I asked for some extra spicy salsa and it was tasty but, this guy wishes it was flame thrower hot as always. Chips and house guacamole and the cheese dip are delicious. You can definitely fill up on these, so be careful. They also had an entertainer that did a routine that included dancing and fire being ignited and put out by her hands and mouth lol. All in good fun though, she was very talented. I wasn't in the mood to drink anything this evening but there were alot of things that I can't wait to come back and try. See you next time! read more

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This was a fun place to have a team dinner. It is huge and can accommodate plenty of large parties at a time. I had the Baja fish tacos that were very good. It came with refried beans and yellow rice. Everyone at the table had good things to say about their meals. I had a strawberry margarita as well that was good. Staff was friendly and attentive. Just had some difficulty at the end when we were trying to separate the checks but it all worked out. It was a super fun environment with music and they had a lady doing a fire show at 7pm for entertainment. Self parking available in the garage close or they had valet parking. read more

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Came here for brunch. Was a little slow when we arrived. But was nice. As far as bottomless everyone at the table has to order it and they do check the timer for the 2 hour limit. Which is cool just a first for me in all of the brunch places I've ever gone. I ordered the pancake tacos because it was the better bang for my buck with what I wanted to eat. Our server was excellent and very nice. Food was good as well. That had a live band who came around to tables playing music per your request so that was pretty nice read more

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I ordered the taco bar and burrito bar for catering. It was a hit!!! We loved it so much I can't wait to order it for our team again. read more

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Honestly delicious taco and the mariachi band was fire. Our server was really nice and helpful with good pacing, especially given how busy this place was. It's casual and very lively inside. I got the carnitas tacos and the queso fundido with chorizo, the carnitas tacos were very flavorful and filling. I'd go back! read more

Food was awesome, decent portions for what we ordered. Taco salad and the skirt steak. Chips and salsa appetizer, if you like more a more spicy dip for your chip as for the hotter stuff. Drinks were good and the place has a vide similar to a place we go to when in Cancun. read more

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Is the drinks for me, the atmosphere was great, and the people that we were talking with and laughing with were absolutely fabulous as well as far as energy is concerned, but it's definitely the drinks that did as well. I can't even remember the name of the drinks because we came in around closing time so I just enjoyed the conversation with the bar folks and then had some drinks and left read more

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Glaribeth and Antonio were our servers for the day. They were very attentive and made sure our drinks were full always because we got bottomless mimosas. We came for brunch and had such a good time. They had a mariachi band that played whatever songs you wanted. The food was so good. I got the chicken and waffles and my other friend got the grilled cheese Birria. I would definitely come back again for the food. read more

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The food amazing . I would come back again. The food was hot and it has awesome atmosphere l.

The most unprofessional restaurant I've been to. The workers and the food was not the issue, it was the management. The kitchen had messed up on my food and I had nicely requested if they can fix one dish. I already don't like complaining as is so this was very uncomfortable for me. Here comes this hefty dude that was the manager and had me repeat what I said but this time they came with a camera in my face. He was trying to act like he was being professional but came off very passive aggressive and petty. Every time he came to my table to ask how it was, you could tell he was being extra and wanted to make me feel uncomfortable for requesting a new plate instead of just letting me eat in peace. Don't recommend this place until the owner fixes this issue with management. Funniest thing is, when the waiter that was assigned to my table came back and they had mentioned that none of the workers there like or respect that guy. Other than that, the food was great! read more