I’m very torn on this place as I know it’s a family run business, and I had very high expectations going in and most of those expectations were lived up to however… the food was excellent (when it finally came) the service was good (when we got any) the restaurant itself is not spectacular but it is charming , when we got there we were seated almost immediately and our drink orders taken, come, fruit punch jarrito and a guava margarita, the first 2 drinks came in a mi it’s or so but the margarita was almost 35 mins later, we also ordered chips and quac which came an we finished long before the margarita came, again we realized it was a family run business so we patiently waited, we enjoyed the gentleman that did the karaoke it was an unexpected surprise which gave it a really nice atmosphere. We also ordered the taco flight ( all 9 flavours of tacos they had on menu) it came approx 1hr into the meal but was fantastic when we finally received it, I should add a disclaimer that our server did mention the 3rd piece to our order was the Molcajete ( a large steak bowl with steak, chicken, chorizo and giant prawns and veg) served with rice and bean and tortillas would take a bit longer, it came approx 1 hr and 20 mins later, we were able to track this as your made to register your license plate for free parking on an app when you arrive so it tells you when you arrived. This was an amazing presentation of food, the prawns were enormous! So again it’s hard to be mad about the amount of time we waited, also should mention that we were not offered any additional drinks or even water, but I’m sure if we asked they would happily bring to us. We enjoyed what we ordered a lot and we often like to find elsewhere for a dessert as it’s family dinner night and we like to make 2 experiences out of one but his time we decided on two desserts as the table next to us had desserts and they looked delicious, so we decided we would get the flan and churro sundae, so when we finished our dinner we waited patiently again as we had some take home and were going to ask if we could pick that up and also order desserts.sadly that never happened…. We waited and waited and no one ever came, mind you it was busy they had maybe 8-10 tables but it was not overly busy, so we finally decided to go elsewhere for dessert much to my son’s disappointment and I actually had to go up to request a Togo container and pay. All in all we were there for 2.5 hrs.very good meal overall but a long wait for that meal.160$ total with tip. ( also mention a very drunk man came in and started canvassing for people to...
Read moreI finally found this restaurant again. They moved a few years back, and I always went to the restaurant, but I never had the name. They are now located at 106718 King George Boulevard Surrey British Columbia V3T 2X6.
I was here last night with a few people we were greeted by Rosa, the owner. She is a beautiful El Salvadorian woman who takes pride in her restaurant! She was friendly, entertaining, and always checking up on us to make sure that we were happy. Rosa recommended I try the Mar Y Tierra, I must say it was a good recommendation, It is a Top Sirloin Steak with infused garlic butter prawns, and the prawns are huge and very tasty. She also recommended for the other two people at the table to have the Molcajete, this is a sizzling volcano Rock Bowl showcasing the best of their grilled chicken with Sirloin Steak, Chorizo, Prawns (Huge), Cactus, Cheese, Mexican onions and Green Salsa. It also comes with a side of rice, beans and guacamole, and 10 corn tortillas. This was also an awesome dish and was enjoyed by everybody, including me, because there was enough food there for more than two people.
The prices are fair, it is a nice place with a gentle Spanish atmosphere with pleasant music playing and enough tables to accommodate most of the customers because it is a busy place. Rosa made it clear that it is a very busy place on the weekends and there is lots of singing and Good Times going on.
I highly recommend Rosa and the Guacamole Grill as a must go to place. The food is excellent, the service is excellent, the atmosphere is wonderful and it is all topped off with Rosa. Be sure to enjoy your next Mexican meal at...
Read moreTake note because it’s not everyday you find a restaurant of this calibre anywhere and especially not in Whalley!!! ignore your first thoughts of the area, it is in transition and it is rapidly improving, just head for the fluorescent green building, it’s hard to miss! Since taking over the new owners have rapidly renovated and significantly improved the interior of the restaurant it really authenticates your dining experience, this is a genuine Mexican restaurant! The menu is diverse and the items are well chosen with lots of options and a solid vegetarian option for almost every item (very important these days) Prices are reasonable and portions are good especially when you consider the quality of the fare! I’ve tried most everything on the menu and I have never been disappointed, the staff and owners are very friendly, helpful and always looking to improve your experience! I think that once they finish their renovations maybe they will add daily specials to help encourage people to try other items on the menu. In all though it’s really a place to come and enjoy, the food is phenomenal and with the renovations the place gets better everyday! Well their new location is spectacular! Try to overlook the some what sketchy neighborhood right across from the police station but the new place is spectacular air conditioned and now with an awesome patio, live music on weekends and even better food! Wow they really have gone above and beyond here! What an awesome...
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