Hospitality -- the friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests. That definition…read moreperfectly describes our experience at Big Rock Pub. Everything about Big Rock Pub is great. The visuals immediately capture you as you walk in, creating a welcoming atmosphere from the start. The service staff was very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu, and the drinks made by the bartender were excellent. The food did not disappoint either. We started with the garlic parmesan wings, which were incredibly flavorful and a great way to begin the meal. Next, we had the Caesar salad and the BBQ chicken pizza. The Caesar salad portion was huge, easily enough for two people and probably even enough to share among four. The BBQ chicken pizza was absolutely delicious and a standout dish for us. I want to give a special shout-out to Carlos and the food runner working tonight. He was very friendly and made a point to check on us as he passed by to make sure everything was good. In my opinion, that kind of attentiveness is what separates average service from seasoned food and beverage professionals. For dessert, we ordered the churros, which had an amazing filling that instantly hooked us. Our 3- and 5-year-old also enjoyed their kids' meals, and the fact that each kids' meal includes a sundae was a great touch. We can't wait to return, this is definitely a spot worth trying

Really great pub! Really great vibes and HREAT SERVICE…read more We came in with a big group around 10 ppl. From being seated to receiving our drinks the servers were prompt and fast! The food was great!! I really enjoyed the bread, nachos and fish and chips were CHUNKY! Definitely worth coming by for a family lunch or just good vibes :)

Other reviews made me wonder just what we would find. Happy to say we were pleased. Acceptable…read moreservice on a busy night. The food was first rate. I had the chopped wedge salad, it was delicious. I know others questioned that it wasn't a "wedge of lettuce" but it does say chopped wedge. I also had the goulash. Tender melt in your mouth, the veggies were done perfectly, a little char, crisp and a good mix. I could have used a little more mashed potatoes, only because I eat my warm fresh dinner roll too quickly and wanted to get every drop of the sauce on the goulash. We will go again

What a fun place to go to after a concert! We were in town and The Nest is a MUST place to visit…read morewhen in town. We waited close to 25 minutes (the only drag) but once we were in the party started. The drinks were nice great and the DJ awesome! He was playing a saxophone as he pumped the crowed up. There was a big crowd full of happy people dancing and enjoying the vibe. Highly recommend but bring your patience to wait in that line.

Stopped by Spotlight 29 Casino mostly because the gas station next door is honestly perfect for a…read moreroad trip stop, stocked with pretty much everything you could need. Since I'm not much of a gambler, I figured why not walk in and donate my yearly $20 to the slot machines Parking was super easy right up front, and they also have a garage that leads directly into the casino. The front door security guard was really friendly too, he laughed when I told him, "I'm just here to give away my $20, I'll see you in 2 seconds." And honestly... I wasn't lying I put my $20 in, lost it immediately, and was back out in about .2 seconds. That said, it was still a fun little experience. The casino itself felt clean, quaint, and easy to navigate. Definitely a nice stop if you want to stretch your legs, play a little for fun, and get back on the road. Just maybe keep it to a small amount... at least that's my strategy Stop in for the stretch but leave your wallet and purse in the car and only take in an amount you won't cry over if you lose.

This review is just for the FREE 3-day overnight RV parking:…read more Most Casino's these days are NO longer allowing RV overnight parking unless you are renting one of their rooms, which makes sense to some.... However, this Casino is the few who are still friendly and allow a 24/48/72 hours passes you get at the Security window that you place on your RV window as they do have visible Tribe Police Officers along with Armed Gunman Security inside as well ..... Strong Team that makes this Parking lots of RV's Mixed with lots of Semi's feel adventurous as well ..... Highly recommend this for a 3-day pit-stop.... P.S They have a 24-hours Cafe inside ..... Will be Reviewing it Next time for you guys

This place is under new management. There's also a new menu and it's great! I love the atmosphere…read more If you go, ask for Cindy, she was our waitress and she was amazing. She was very knowledgeable of the menu, and was able to give suggestions based upon what we like. I ordered the bacon wrapped blue cheese dates! Yum!

1 star A "Kitchen…read moreFee" on Drinks. Then They Played Dumb. Let me save you the time and the mystery charges. The service was bad. The ambience was worse. And then came the bill. The Tack Room slapped a 2% "kitchen fee" on our entire tab -- which was almost entirely drinks, plus a whopping $14 of food. When I questioned it, our waitress pulled the classic move: wide eyes, "I don't even know what that is," and blamed it on the kitchen. The kitchen. For drinks. Here's the thing -- you work there. That fee doesn't materialize out of thin air. Either you know about it and you're deflecting, or management is hiding charges from their own staff so customers get surprised at checkout. Neither one is a good look. A kitchen fee implies a kitchen was heavily involved in your experience. Ours wasn't. We were essentially charged a surcharge for the existence of a room we barely used. No accountability. No transparency. No reason to go back. The Tack Room managed to make a bad night worse with a sneaky line item and a server who suddenly had amnesia when it was time to explain it. Skip it. There are plenty of places that will take your money honestly.

Last Saturday night we snagged the last table in the dining room. We really wanted to enjoy the…read moremusic in the lounge by it was completely packed. Our food was fantastic. Impressive considering Vicky's was operating at full capacity. We ordered a Ceasar and scallops. Just perfect as we split the meal. The lounge was hopping and the band!

Food was tasty. Chicken pot pie was delicious and completely devoured. It was not inexpensive for a…read morecomfort food staple at $35 but every bite was eaten. Drinks were decent, reasonable in the bar. Bar service was great. Hostess was not welcoming and did not smile once. Visiting out of town so not sure if we would return.

Food service great! Ambiance classy. Reminded me of high end dining restaurants in San Francisco…read more Food and service were easy too. I asked to talk to management to complement the service, the food and the experience.

My boyfriend and I come here all the time. Their food is high quality and can find options for…read moreanybody! The drink selection is great as well. Inside is sometimes loud when there's live music, etc. but we don't usually mind. Outside is very cute too and has some fire pits! The service is always very good and quick.

SHORT ANSWER: Just an update, but Casa Mendoza seems to be just getting better. Some new staff but…read morefood quality and people here are very welcoming. LOCATION: In Old Town La Quinta, OTLQ easy to find, tons of parking but at times it gets busy so you may have to walk a bit. FACILITY: very traditional inside and out, clean, and lots of space between tables. MENU: rather massive, we usually order the same things so all the other options makes my head hurt so we just go with what we know. FOOD PREP: excellent, always looks the same which is a good things. FOOD QUALITY: some of the best in the valley. LIBATIONS: lots of choices and not too expensive, wish they had a locals city of LQ discount like some of the other options in OTLQ.. WAITSTAFF: very nice, everyone. OVERALL VALUE: if you order the right things, it is a great value but you can go nuts and spend a lot, tourist dollars spend well, upselling happens for those who want it and deserve it! TIP: Sitting outside is great most all year, we don't go out when it is crazy hot, but have dined outside in 100+ temps, we prefer the front outdoor space.

*Mi Casa es Su Casa*…read more My buddy had a small casual bday get-together with his family and invited me to join the celebration. I saw all the favorable reviews on Yelp and was looking forward to my first visit at Casa Mendoza. Very chill & lively family owned Mexican joint in Old Town LQ. The place was kinda busy @6:30pm on Hump Night ~~ always a great sign when I see this. Felt more like a Sunday Evening. It took an hour to receive our meals. Ordered @6:45 arrived @7:45pm. Good thing the Chimichanga & Gauc apps arrived pretty quickly. The Gauc was Excellente. All their food was very good. But all our meals arrived cold/lukewarm. Took forever to receive our food and we knew for a fact it's because all our plates sat a while until we were served. The actual plates weren't even warm and the sizzling fajitas had sizzled out and lost its dazzle. Because it was still 95 degrees when dinner was finally served, our lukewarm meals were doable on a hot night. Everyone did enjoy their meals tho. I was very pleased with my Mahi Mahi in Garlic Butter Sauce. The refried beans were outstanding. The rice very good...and I made tacos with the 3 corn tortillas. But would have enjoyed it even more had all the food been a little warmer. I stuck with H2O but all margarita drinkers said their drinks were good and hit the spot on a warm night. The service in general was also inconsistent for our small party of 8. The Birthday Boy was a little frustrated and got up a few times from his throne seeking assistance -- such as missing tortillas for meals, water refills, extra napkins. We even had to wait longer than anticipated for them to acknowledge the bday boy with a celebratory bday song & sombrero...and the fried ice cream, which didn't include a candle. Tho we all enjoyed ourselves and time together...a 2 hour dinner at a Mexican joint on a Wednesday night wasn't what we anticipated. Especially with one restless 7 year old ;-) But everyone working at Casa Mendoza is very friendly with great attitudes. Hostess team, waiters, servers & runners too. So that made up for the spotty service, just a little bit. Since I'm closer to the other Casa Mendoza in Palm Desert, I'd go there in the future with my wife, and order the exact same thing. But hope for much better service and warmer food.

This place is a great find. It randomly popped up on my social media feed, and I'm glad it did…read more From the moment we walked in, everyone was genuinely friendly -- the waitstaff and the bartender included. We ordered the fish and chips and onion rings, which they're clearly known for. The batter is the star here. Light, crispy, and flavorful. The fish and chips were excellent, but the onion rings? Next level. They use the same batter for the onion rings, and wow. We watched someone order two full bags to go, which seemed wild... until we got ours. We only ordered a half order and it was still massive. Even better, after sitting there for 30 minutes, the onion rings were still crunchy. That almost never happens. So good. We ended up staying longer to watch a football game and ordered the pretzel bites. These are fried, which gives them a great texture, and the cheese sauce has a nice little kick to it -- slightly spicy, in a good way. The space itself is bright, inviting, and fun. Great vibes, great service, and clearly a spot people like to hang out. We'll definitely be back to watch football games. Only downside: people smoke right in front of the building, so when the door opens, the smell drifts inside. Not a dealbreaker, but noticeable. Overall, really liked this place. Solid food, great people, and a fun atmosphere.

I've heard about the 19th Hole for a long time, but hadn't had the opportunity to actually visit…read moreuntil today. What a fool I am! This place gives off local family owned diner (with a bar) vibes. (Hello? Cheers?) Pretty much every person who works here is family. Service is stellar. The menu has something delicious for everyone. Not to mention the day-of-the-week specials! Nice to know you can count on homemade spaghetti on Saturday! Soups are what your Mama would have liked to achieve! Family friendly. I think you'll find 19th Hole a place you'll enjoy on the regular!

This is a fun spot to bring friends visiting from out of town or for a special occasion. The…read moreoutdoor seating area is a must as it's beautifully lit with twinkling lights wrapped around every tree creating a pretty setting in the evening. You can easily make reservations online which is super convenient. The service here is always excellent and professional, and the menu offers something for everyone. The wine list is solid and their cocktail program is impressive as well. Parking is easy too: there's free self-parking or valet service available. Overall, it's a wonderful restaurant, but definitely ask for a table outside to enjoy that gorgeous ambiance. Sitting inside is a bummer in comparison.

We were greeted warmly by the host team, but the experience declined immediately after being…read moreseated. Our server never properly greeted us and incorrectly assumed we didn't need a cocktail menu because I brought a bottle of wine (I'm a certified sommelier working in fine dining). We did want cocktails--and unfortunately, when they arrived, they were rancid and undrinkable. No one checked on them. My wine was poured into a glass that smelled like dirty socks. When I asked for a clean glass, the request was met with visible annoyance. Despite paying a significant corkage fee, service deteriorated to the point where I was pouring my own wine. We were aggressively rushed to order--asked roughly five times within four minutes. The steak tartare was not fresh, overwhelmingly mustard-forward, and poorly balanced. The Caesar salad was fine, but unremarkable. The pork chop, recommended medium, arrived in about five minutes and was badly overcooked, dry, and inedible. After waiting over 10 minutes for a check-in, we were told the kitchen had already closed and were offered a box instead. We asked for the dish to be removed from the bill. This felt like another case of younger guests being treated dismissively. Having spent years in fine dining, this was a deeply disappointing and frankly embarrassing hospitality experience. Ambiance alone cannot make up for poor service and careless execution.