Chula on Broadway Cocina Mexicana

First time at this place (I’ve been wanting to come ever since I read about the accident earlier this year, and I’m glad they’re re-opened and somehow managed to keep all the original staff), and I was immediately welcomed with friendly faces and happy employees who seemed to know everyone else eating there. I would give the food I had 4.5 stars, not 5, but I didn’t want to have the 4 star rating bring it all down. I ate lunch here today, and it was a great experience. The chips and salsa were tasty- chips weren’t too salty, and the salsa had a nice afterburn. I never order alcohol, but I was craving a caiparinha and saw it on the menu. I ordered a strawberry caiparinha, and she worked hard muddling those strawberries and tried her best. Probably wouldn’t order it again, but she made it super strong, so I got it to go and had a nice buzz at home. I saw a few things I wanted to order, and I will absolutely be back to try the ones I didn’t get today. I ended up getting the Camarones rellenos, and it was a substantial amount of food. 8 large shrimp, stuffed with cheese and wrapped in bacon. I would have lost my freaking mind in ecstasy if the bacon was spiced or had some sort of glaze/topping, but without it, it was still quite tasty. Just a bit crispy and dry. The shrimp itself was perfectly cooked and tasted really good. There was a large portion of rice and refried beans as well, and a small salad of lettuce topped with pico de gallo and guac. If I hadn’t stuffed my gut with chips and salsa, I might have eaten it all at once, but I took the drink and about 5 shrimp home with me. I’m looking forward to eating them for dinner. I had a great experience with the warm atmosphere, the absolutely kind and attentive staff (I feel bad, I got devastating news over the phone and was a mess for a minute, but the waitress never made it weird, haha), and the satisfying food. I will absolutely be back for more.