text: Priceymore than Cava and Carlitos fine dining Mexican in Montecito and SB respectively bucks for a small diet Coke seems gratuitous I think it is overpriced but truly innovative menu with wellexecuted traditional dishes as well nnBut it is very good My verde enchiladas were and perfect I do not think it is any better than Rosa Mexicano however And the chicken enchiladas suiza are or there and you get rice and beans on the side I do not know how prices at the Aria branch compare to the Newport Beach location but since I avoid the OC like an STD I will never know nnI was at Fashion Island this summer and yes that is a very pretty place to shop But other than Laguna I despise the OC except for the secondhanddesigner resale which truly is outstanding both in terms of quality and value nnBut I did not like anything about Newport Beach not even the beach and could not wait to return to WLA and cross the border back from the Orange Curtain back to civilized Los Angeles nnThe spicy red salsa deserves all the praise it has received from Yelpers nnI did not get adventurous with cocktails and in fact did not even drink wine But everyone says their specialty cocktails and various margaritas are noteworthy nnIts wonderful food but you will spend more than Rosa Mexicano in NYC or LA and with a few exceptions the lamb shank over orzo with the best greens you will ever eat Montecitos Cava nnBartenderTina I believe but it could be Tara so I apologize if I have gotten it wrongis not only beautiful but smart and a great bartender with a great personality