Problem: What would be an example of an positive review?

Answer: Total hole in the wall Mexican food place. I'm from Socal and this place definitely hits the spot. Carintas plate is the only thing I order because it's amazing, haven't tried much of the other stuff yet. Not a place I'd recommend dining in, so definitely go with take out or delivery.

Problem: What would be an example of an positive review?

Answer: Happy hour is nice with half price apps and have price drafts, among other things. This is what the rating is based on. Without happy hour, drinks are too expensive. The fajitas are usually great but need more meat, less onions and peppers.

Problem: What would be an example of an negative review?

Answer:
Went to this restaurant last night for our anniversary dinner expecting great things due to some wonderful reviews and friends recommendations. Service was excellent! Many many servers and assistants constantly flowing around the area. Ambiance was really cool. Loved the feather lampshades over the bar, very interesting light fixtures through out the restaurant, and the overall feel was very clubby. It was far too loud in the lower level where we were seated, but perhaps the upstairs area would be different? If we return, I will have to ask to be seated there. I had to ask the waitress to repeat herself many times because to the noise level, and I have great hearing! Wonderful people watching. The food was only ok. The bread basket included two pieces of warm bread. I appreciated warmed bread. The butter was soft but whipped and not salted. I prefer salted. It was a restaurant week, and I liked the options listed so ordered one of their pre-selected three course combinations. I started off with the black bean hummus which was very salty with fried wonton strips. Blah. Next was the wasabi crusted salmon and I exchanged the side accompaniments for the mashed potatoes and glazed vegetables. The presentation was nice, but very few vegetables were on the plate (2 pieces of broccoli). The mashed potatoes with gravy were delicious and the best part of the entire meal. I really liked the fact they offered a 3 course wine pairing and it was very reasonably priced at on $15. I only wanted one glass for the meal so I ordered the recommended pinot noir and it was excellent. Hubby ordered a bunch of different "first courses" and "snacks." He started with the warm tomato soup which had a lovely presentation with a toasted cheese crouton laying across the top of the bowl. It was served straight on the table, no plate under the bowl. Hmmmm. His verdict, bland. He ordered the truffled mushroom pierogies (fried & tasty!), the tiny beet slider (we definitely prefer 131 Main's beet slider), crisp pork belly, and jerk chicken lettuce wraps. It was fun having all these appetizer size dishes show up and tasty and nibble the different flavors. Nothing was outstanding though. The restaurant week menu included a dessert and I ordered the s'mores option. It was terrible. The server offered to box up the dessert, so she did notice that I did not eat more than 2 bites. When I said "no thanks," she did not investigate why I didn't eat it. Hubby thought it was pretty awful too. The server took our valet parking receipt out and the car was waiting for us when we walked out. This was wonderful. Service is excellent, food is poor. No plans to return.