After I had an appetizer and amazing dish of Chicken Tandoori , I met Tika the owner and we chatted…read morefor a bit. Really good to get to know the owner while enjoying my dinner and drink. I appreciated the atmosphere and think I found a diamond in the rough. The food and service was perfect and I'll be bringing my wife and kids to this joint next week. Might play some pool while we wait for food:) Thanks!!

Great food! I ordered the lamb korma with naan. It was delicious but I wish they gave me more naan…read more I also tried the paneer with naan. This place is very casual and so is the service. The women who worked their were very friendly but they were laid back (I can't think of a better way to explain it). I took off a star bc the restroom was atrocious. I already knew it wasn't gonna be cute based on how the place looked but my toddler had to use the restroom so I was forced to enter the 1980s hell hole they labeled as the restroom. Also I don't like how you had to choose between rice or naan for the dishes. I chose naan and had so much sauce left over. My husband experienced the same thing and he ordered his dish with rice. My advice: order to-go, choose naan, and then cook plain rice at home :)

(English down below)…read more Saliendo del aeropuerto DFW, busqué algún restaurante que tuviera sopa de mariscos; no sé de dónde vino el antojo. Entre varias opciones apareció El Viejón. Revisé el menú en línea y las reseñas, y manejé 13 minutos para encontrarme con una verdadera maravilla. Lo que me encantó: La atención fue excelente. Nos atendió Nidia, quien no solo es muy amable, sino también servicial y eficiente. Adolfo, el gerente, es un tipazo. Lo simple pero importante: Sus vasos de plástico, tan originales. La sencillez y el humor del menú. Los precios son justos para la cantidad que sirven. Lo que me dejó impresionado: La sopa de mariscos. Este tipo de sopas es sencillo: o la sabes hacer o no. Si no, termina siendo como la de Pappadeaux--para llorar. Esta sopa, en cambio, tiene mariscos abundantes (cangrejo, almeja, pulpo, pescado, camarón, calamar, etc.). El sabor es ligeramente dulce y cada nota se distingue con claridad. Muy recomendada. Una sola sopa es más que suficiente para una persona. Esto último lo aprendí demasiado tarde, después de haber pedido también el pulpo a la plancha, que terminé llevando para casa porque era demasiada comida. Mis únicas dos quejas: Las tostadas que ofrecen vienen con un pollo que parece atún, pero sabe a plástico. Mi perrito iba conmigo y ni siquiera él quiso comérselo, lo cual dice mucho. Algo raro ahí. La otra es la música: demasiado fuerte y del mismo género. Si el objetivo es honrar la cultura mexicana, hay muchísimos géneros entre los cuales escoger. Digo yo... no sé. Mejorar estos dos detalles llevaría la experiencia en El Viejón a otro nivel. ¡El Viejón, recomendadísimo! ------------------------------------- Leaving DFW airport, I found myself craving seafood soup--no idea where the craving came from. I searched for nearby options and El Viejón came up. I checked the online menu and reviews, then drove 13 minutes, only to discover a real gem. What I loved: The service was excellent. Nidia took care of us--she was not only kind, but also attentive and efficient. Adolfo, the manager, is a great guy. The simple but important things: Their plastic cups are surprisingly original. The menu is simple and humorous. Prices are fair for the generous portions they serve. What truly impressed me: The seafood soup. This kind of soup is simple: either you know how to make it, or you don't--and when you don't, it ends up like the one at Pappadeaux... something to cry about. This one, however, is loaded with seafood (crab, clams, octopus, fish, shrimp, squid, etc.). It has a subtle sweetness, and you can taste every distinct note. Highly recommended. One soup is more than enough for one person. I learned that lesson too late--after also ordering the grilled octopus. I had to get it to go because it was simply too much food. My only two complaints: The tostadas they serve come with chicken that looks like tuna but tastes like plastic. My dog was with me and wouldn't even eat it--which says a lot. Very strange. The other issue is the music: too loud and all from the same genre. If the goal is to honor Mexican culture, there are so many genres to choose from. Just saying--I don't know. Fixing these two things would take the experience at El Viejón to another level. El Viejón--highly recommended.

This place was a big disappointment!!! Walking in was your typical Mexican seafood place. Looked…read moremore like a cantina than a restaurant. We had fish soup, shrimp and fish filet with fries, coctel de camaron and taco de ceviche. The fish soup had a bad taste to it, the filet and shrimp were greasy, the coctel de camaron should have had more of a tomato taste they usually use Clamato. The tostada de ceviche was too fishy tasting! The chips came out with some kind of slaw to dip in. Not your normal chips and salsa. I will say that our server Luz Maria was very nice and the margaritas were good! But that's it!!! I don't know what all the hype is about here. Not near the kind of restaurant it should be for what they charge!!

Hala shown us great hospitality! Food & drinks were good! Will go back whenever I'm there visiting!read more

We went for Father's Day lunch and had a lovey experience. The staff were lovely and the restaurant…read moreitself was beautiful. My only complaint was the noise level. As most brunch/lunch spots are on Sunday it was hard to hear the others at my table. Food was good too. The deviled eggs were good but didn't stand out, would probably skip next time. We got the black truffle pizza which was great. It was PLENTY of food even split between 2 people. It had a great flavor and the crust was to die for. The omelet was good too. It was the CPT which had a lovely pancetta flavor. By far the BEST part of our meal was dessert. The key lime pie was Incredible. The gram cracker crust was clearly fresh and had lime zest in it. The pie filling was bright, punchy, and deliciously creamy. And to top it all off the toasted meringue was no too sweet and added an extra texture that made this dessert absolutely decadent. The quality and quantity of the food here for the price was fantastic and we will definitely be back. The surrounding area is cute too. Overall a great spot I'd highly recommend.

Ambiance: The restaurant is very lively and was very busy on a Saturday evening. There were plenty…read moreof celebrations and parties! Food: The food was delicious! I ordered the dynamite shrimp and panseared redfish. Both dishes were really phenomenal! Service: Our server was really great! He checked in on us often, and made sure we were taken care of! We eventually went to the bar after paying for our meal to chat some more! The bartenders were so friendly and great! We had a great time!

Martinis are for the girls - love a happy hour that has drinks and burgers on the menu! Not…read morepictured are the delicious truffle frenchy fries (thin French fries). We were able to get a table outside right away though it appeared incredibly packed. The biggest con were the flies. They were pretty relentless, and the restaurant did not have any of the fans to keep the flies away. Since the restaurant was busy, patience was a key component to a successful HH. The company was the most important factor!

W XYZ has a pretty good drink selection, fairly reasonable prices, and a top notch bartender…read more While it doesn't have a cocktail menu, the bartender knows how to make the staple cocktails perfectly. They have a pretty good selection of beers and of liquors (I presume wine, too, but I didn't check). While there are "bourbon bars" with a wider bourbon selection or "gin bars" with a wider gin selection, they have an above average selection of each, and they don't charge absurd up charges for choosing the liquor you like. The bartender is very polite. There's ample seating at the bar, and you can also take your drink to some loungy-er chairs in the nearby part of the hotel lobby. All in all, a solid bar.

I stopped by here killing time. I searched happy hour for bars and this popped up. I didnt realize…read moreit was inside of a hotel until I pulled up surprise! You walk in and the bar is to your right. It was about 6 and no one was at the bar. There was a group of guys discussing something over drinks in the lounge area but that was about it. The bartender came right up to my boyfriend and I. I told the bartender my boyfriend had never been to Texas so we tried out essentially every tap by sampling which was nice that he offered that up. After we tried each beer we decided on some options. The bartender went back to texting in the corner and we sat at the bar listening to the music playing in the open concept lobby/bar area We eventually took over the seating area that group was in because the couches looked more cozy than the bar. The happy hour advertised is not a thing anymore, they now have reverse happy hour from 9-10. The beers weren't too expensive as our tab was only $13 which I doable. The bartender disappeared from the bar for a fair amount of time which made me anxious because I used to be a bartender, I guess he trusted we wouldn't leave without paying. He didnt come check on us to see if we needed another beer but that was ok I guess. I went back up to the bar to cash out and that was that. This bar is good for a quick drink but I wouldn't probably go for a top notch bar experience.

There's just something about entering a place and knowing you're reaching your hangry mode and not…read morehaving to wait more than even a few minutes. The hostess spoke my language and escorted me right to my table. She made sure it was cleaned off and let our server know I was ready to eat. The best part about it all is it was a late-night reverse happy hour from 9 PM to close, only Thursday-Saturday. My server was very sweet and friendly. She took my drink and food order all at once. I like the ambiance this place brings, compared to all the locations I think this is my top. Me being traditional I ordered hot water ( the bulb is so posh), California roll, spinach artichoke dip, and the flatbread. Everything costs me around $40~

This area in Las Colinas has become a great entertainment and dining area. This place is located…read moreright in the middle and close to many other places and the parking garage. Lots of TVs and was there during the World Cup so it was exciting. Salmon was great. We shared two desserts that were good. Menu has something for everyone.

Monaco is a beautiful Italian restaurant in Irving-Las Colinas's Water Street development is. This…read morearea has become of gem of a location in DFW for dining, and Monaco brings a truly elevated and upscale experience to the area. This is my updated review. My Overall Rating - 5 Stars (Atmosphere, Service, Food, Return) Atmosphere - Monaco is one of the prettiest restaurants in all of DFW. Dark wood and dark blue seating invite you in. The bar is stunning, with back lighting highlighting their drinks. There's also an outdoor seating area, including a wind shield - perfect when the weather is nice. This is a great spot for a weekend date night if you want something outside of Dallas. 1 Star. Service - Everyone was very nice. We were never rushed, all dishes could be customized to order, and I never had to ask for a refill. Nothing but good people here. 1 Star. Food - Let me start by saying presentation matters, and the dishes at Monaco are great for your Instagram or Yelp feed. I started with the roasted oysters. I chose it because the description said the oysters are "topped with bone marrow butter". That, combined with the roasted breadcrumbs, added a nice crunchy and smooth texture to the delicious oysters. For my main, I went with the Salmon St. Harve. This beautiful dish had a perfectly prepared salmon. Soft and flaky, but with a crunch from the skin at the bottom. It was served on top of grilled asparagus and topped with a cream sauce that brought everything together. Delicious. 2 Stars. Will I Return? - Yes. It's not a secret that I love Water Street. This is an awesome area in the heart of DFW, and I'm so happy there is an upscale restaurant like Monaco that has amazing food. 1 Star.

I really wanted to like this place, but unfortunately it was a miss…read more I started with the beet carpaccio, which was actually enjoyable. The portion was fair and the ingredients felt fresh. The vinaigrette leaned very citrusy, which overpowered the dish a bit, but I couldn't help thinking that adding some goat cheese would balance it beautifully and elevate the whole plate. Then came the pasta bolognese... and that's where things went downhill fast. The ricotta was completely flavorless, the meat was tough, and overall the dish lacked seasoning. It was honestly one of the most disappointing bolognese dishes I've had. One more thing that really stood out: the interior has carpet flooring. In a food establishment, that feels deeply unhygienic and off-putting. 1/5 stars -- a strong start with the appetizer, but the main course and overall experience completely missed the mark.