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    The Original Margaritaville

    2.7 (160 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Live music
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    Salad, but the bottom was so soggy and gross because they obviously didn't drain ANYTHING they put in it. Pure laziness. They weren't busy.
    Laura M.

    I was so excited when I found out new owners bought Margaritaville and even more so when I heard they were going back to the original menu! So, I went there to eat with family, 2 of the 3 of us had to send our food back. We thought ehh, they were probably new and needed practice. So, my daughter and I came over a few weeks later..I had fajitas and couldn't even chew the meat it was so tough. Sent them back, but by the time our server got back to the table I was no longer hungry and had no appetite to be interested in anything else. Third times a charm, right? This time I tried a carry out. A simple taco salad-who could mess this up, right? Well, let me tell you! They told me on the phone that it would take them 10 minutes. I was there early, thinking I'd have to wait for it. I couldn't find anyone without going into the back. So I waited, hoping the bags I noticed behind the bar weren't mine. Finally, the barmaid comes out, hands me THOSE bags, I take care of my bill then leave and come home. I live 4 minutes from this place. It sure was smelling good in the car! Know why? Bc it leaked all of the salad "liquids?" Out of the bag, onto my cars carpet...very glad I didn't sit it on the leather seats. I get into the house, open the tied bags (with scissors! because they knotted them so tight for no reason!) finally get to the box, open it and am disgusted! There is liquid all in the bottom of the salad box ruining the "crispy" shell as well as any crunch of a piece of lettuce! It was all so soggy I deemed it inedible and pitched it to the trash. I am single, so I do like to bring a date here for a margarita on occasion, love watching the waterfall and the salsa is terrific. But gosh darn, I wish the food was worthy of a better review!

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    Susie Q.

    Ordered the nachos with chicken! Excellent choice definitely is for two people. Drinks were a little pricy. But the food made up for it!

    Patricia L.

    Ownership changed at Thanksgiving and some updating done, we have eaten here x 2 in last month before writing this view. They have good daily specials then a set of weekend specials. Monday is burger and beer for 6, fries are upgrade, thursday is wet burrito platter for $10, my husband finished half burrioi, rice and seasoned black beans along with complimentary chips and a picante like salsa (on the thin side but not overfilling to take from meal, chips are not warmed). I have tried the enchilada platter 3 plus rice and black beans for $15. I finish about half, you can order ala carte too. Lots of monterey jack on enchiladas. We havent tried the adult beverages yet but they we large and tge frijitas smell wonderful. As others have stated the black beans are good but a little salty. Hubby loved the 3 taco platter with beans and rice for $13. Good size tacos each was like 8 inch versus 5 inch size. They have a beautiful location, weekend music planned on patuo this summer...havent seen patio menu yet but will return and see how things evolve esp with summer season and Bike Week approaching. They are expanding hours and plannjng to serve breakfast...i keep up on news thru Facebook.

    Loaded fries
    Taylor A.

    They have a lot of cocktail options. I got their mango margarita - sooooo good! We ordered their loaded fries as an appetizer - super delicious. Comes with fries, tator tots, and melted shredded cheese on top. I ordered their grilled cheese, which was also good. I was a little bummed by the severe lack of vegetarian options, but I was happy that the grilled cheese was an option. The service was good, but my friend ordered a daiquiri, and it was taking forever to come. So we reminded them, but still it didn't come. It finally came way after the food was brought and by the time we were almost done eating. We had their brownie sundae, which was average. Although the ice cream was already melted by the time it came, so the waitress actually brought out separate scoops of ice cream because of it, so that was really nice.

    Outdoor patio and waterfall
    Erin E.

    Great food and great atmosphere! This is definitely a spot I could sit and sip in all day. They have a lot of great food and drink specials. The scenery is beautiful and it's just a nice chill spot. We had some of the best fried pickles I've eaten, coming from Toledo that's saying something. I can't wait to go back and try some addition menu items. My margarita definitely lived up to its name

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    Amazing burger and fries. The waitress was nice and helpful. Just seems they are understaffed like the rest of the world.

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    Very disappointing. Chips were melted together. Lettuce was nasty looking. Nachos had cheese whiz and chunks of chips. Wont go again.

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