Q: negative

A: I started off with every intention of a good review about this place, because the food was amazing and because I love to give props to local joints popping up in Sky Harbor. I had the carnitas burrito minus the pico de gallo (ew tomatoes) and it was phenomenal. The perfect size. The perfect combination and proportion of ingredients. Carnitas that made me want to marry it. There was a long wait for tables so I ordered my food to go. I put my name in as well but had already eaten because I was starving. I sat at a table ready to crank out some work while waiting for a flight. Getting into a table with a carry on and a laptop bag is nearly impossible. I don't know why restaurants in airports continue to do this. This is a new restaurant. I really wish they had gotten it right. When my server arrived, I notified him that I had ordered no more than 20 minutes ago, but that tables weren't available at the time, and that since I was already finished, I'd just like a glass of water. After 5 minutes he came back with my water and informed me in a very condescending manner that when the wait for tables filled up again, he would have to ask me to leave, because even though I ate while tables were not available, I was not considered a paying customer. This is where the stars dropped to three. Why 2 then? If he was serious, that's bullshit. If he was saying it to clear the table, it's still bullshit. And that's exactly what I did. As soon as I got to a stopping point I got up and left. No one said see you again soon. No one said have a good flight. In fact, I heard him laugh as I walked away. I'm sorry, but in an airport, you need to be sensitive to why someone is sitting in your restaurant. Sometimes it's because it's the only decent choice. Sometimes it's because they arrived batshit early scared to miss their flight. And sometimes, it's because their flight is delayed a few hours and they don't want to sit on a crappy airport chair. Or there isn't even one of those available. Most of those scenarios are not good. You have a captive audience. People aren't driving from downtown Phoenix to Sky Harbor to eat at the airport Blanco and go home immediately after. And if I am starving and I order take out because a table is not available but still want to sit, don't be an ass. I love your food, but the service is enough that I'll go elsewhere next time. It may even drive me to a chain restaurant down the hall.

Q: negative

A: We went with family who go here on a regular basis and were underwhelmed. While I see the appeal of the all you can eat Happy Hour, the rest of the experience left a lot to be desired. If all you want is a couple of drinks and a couple of small plates of free mediocre tacos - then by all means, knock yourself out. We wanted an actual dinner so we went to the other side of the restaurant to get a real table away from the happy hour crowd. And there we sat, with nothing but chips and salsa, for at least 25 minutes. Two different servers took orders and attended to other tables within view and not one person even acknowledged our existence. When we attempted to get their attention, we were ignored. We finally got up and left and went elsewhere. Based on the menu options and the quality of the food at Happy Hour, I'm willing to bet there are probably a dozen other Mexican restaurants in the area that offer better food and service.

Q: positive

A: I got there at 9:20pm.Very friendly service, nice relaxed atmosphere. three choices of table settings: the booth, the square tables and the high tables with high chairs. I went for the high table. intimate lighting, soft music. now for the food, I chose the Rama with peanut sauce and chicken. I like my food very spicy so I ordered it "double Thai hot". And hot is was! :-) it caused a good sweat and a running nose, lol, but that's how I like it. The wonderful different flavors of the food still came through very nicely and I enjoyed it a lot. Fried banana with ice cream to top it off (YUM, I feel like i'm in Thailand) and it was a great late night's dinner. I recommend it highly for a relaxed date.

Q: negative

A:
Ok, so... Vegas Local, just made it to Aria 2 days ago. (apr 3) I wanted to really like this place being that its part of the next big thing in Vegas Resorts. However, Aria left me a tad underwhelmed. I struggled the entire time I was there trying to place what it was that just didnt do it for me.... was it the scent? (smelled like burned Vanilla something or other) Was it the feeling of an oversized banking institution? WHAT was it? I still couldnt figure it out.. but it just feels very impersonal. I dont know, maybe I am a snob and it bugged me that didnt have anyone opening doors at the porte-cochere. Maybe Vdara, Mandarin and Veer are THE places to see at city center... It definitely was not Crystals or Aria. : /