Sundance Kitchen & Cantina — Restaurant in City of White Plains

My husband and I came in for dinner. Immediately upon entering, one of the two girls at the counter directed us to the left side of the restaurant “because that’s where you order.” We paid and went to sit down at one of the many empty seats and we were told that we weren’t allowed to sit there that it was for dining in only. My husband and I weren’t told us upon entering and ordering, as we were specifically directed to order on the other end of the restaurant. I asked politely if we can sit and we would of course leave a tip although we wouldn’t be receiving any type of service. They claim that it was technically a separate restaurant although the entrances were the same and we were directed to the counter to order never being told that there were any options for take out or dine in service. I’m over nine months pregnant and I pled again to the two girls at the counter asking if they could just make a one time exception since they didn’t let us know this before taking our order and we had no where to eat. They immediately refused after we had already paid. I’m not expecting any type of special service, but would have expected some courtesy since we were told where to order and then directed out the door. I had to sit outside on the bench in the cold to eat, making a mess of myself because they were the least bit accommodating. It’s my first time in this location.. and it will be my last. I work at a large business close by and will be sure to tell my coworkers about the...

Sundance definitely stepped there game up. The food is fresh, delicious and reasonably priced. Very large portions. Stopped in to place a take out order and mentioned my in-laws were here visiting. The place was packed and they warned there'd be a wait but that was to be expected. We purchased drinks then waited in the car but my wife's 103 year old Abuelita came inside to look at the coolers and settled on the Jamaica hibiscus before sitting on a crate a neighboring business had outside there storefront. The staff took such great care of Gma! Holding hands with her, bringing her chips, salsa and frijoles dip, speaking sweetly whenever they passed by. They even tried convincing her to sit at a table that had just freed up and insisted on bringing a chair over because she didn't want to take up space. They brought the food out to the car for us and refused to accept additional tips. One of the waiters and two male patrons even danced with her before we left.

The food was well packed and traveled well during the ride home. Fish tacos, carne asada, mojado burritos, steak quesadillas, fajitas, guacamole. We devoured everything.

Sundance really made our night. We will be back next week and with...

Last update: tried this place one more time and never again. My order of Baja tacos had BARELY any fish in them. It was mostly batter. For almost $20 (I got the combo with rice and beans), this is unacceptable. I wanted to give them another chance but that’s it. Lost a customer.

Updated review: The food is still very good, but we just ordered two small plates from the buffet, and the total came out to $40.00. The base for both was pasta, with shrimp for one and chicken for the other. $40.00 for two small lunch plates seems extremely expensive, even in this economy. We were also given garlic bread, but that doesn't seem enough to justify lunch for $20pp.

A local favorite for my husband and myself. We only ever get takeout so I can’t speak to restaurant service but the food is consistently delicious, which is hard to find sometimes (a restaurant that stays CONSISTENT in how they cook their food). We’ve tried their lunch specials (which is very varied - everything from Italian to Mexican) and breakfast (western omelet, breakfast sandwiches). Everything we’ve had has been very good - big portions too. Stay...