The interior is cool and dark, the shiny concrete floor helps, and painted in contrasting shades of mustard and eggplant. Though certainly not in pristine condition, it's quite clean, and the shabby aspect is not pronounced enough to make you feel as though you're slumming. The dining room is sort of large and boxy with booths lining the walls and tables scattered through the middle section which is broken up by a couple of large planters. The noise level is high enough that you can feel comfortable bringing semi-well behaved children, but not to loud to make you strain to hear. Though eavesdropping on the neighboring tables can be a bit trying during busy periods.
Service is impeccable.
Truly remarkable I'd say for a place of this type. I have never had a bad server here. Everyone scurries about with a sort of distant yet pleasant demeanor. If you are the sort that likes for the waiter to introduce himself and scooch into the seat while he goes over the specials, go elsewhere. Instead prepare yourself to be greeted, seated, fed and watered, charged and discharged with seamless efficiency.