The Meal: Presentation is always key, and in this case, this was not aesthetically pleasing. I wouldn’t dump a lump of meat in the middle of the plate. The portions of ingredients were not done as well as it could’ve been, because there was way too much lettuce in the bowl. Iceberg lettuce is perfect for a taco salad because it’s not overpowering as far as flavor, however it’s texture can be a little on the firm side. If you don’t cut it correctly, it causes excessive work to just chew your food and that isn’t enjoyable at all. On the contrary, the tortilla bowl was fried to perfection because it had a great consistency of texture. The entire bowl was light, airy, and perfectly crispy. There was no excess grease lingering in the fried dough, it was certainly given the proper time for draining. Overall, it was a mediocre salad; there wasn’t much of a dynamic taste. If you’re going to do something traditional, use top shelf ingredients to make it stand out rather than blend in.

The Atmosphere: 100% FAMILY FRIENDLY ! It is the perfect spot to have lunch after church on Sundays.

The Service: A friendly approach can go a long way, not everyone can handle a stern attitude. The server was harmless. His personality was just a little strong, but he was also very willing to answer any questions or concerns. He did a decent job with checking on the table making sure we had refills on the table.

Final Grade: (C -) I can’t stress enough how important presentation is because first impressions are what people tend to remember. The freshly fried salad bowl, as well as the short wait time on food and seating, is what kept the grade at a passing standpoint. The company really needs to re-evaluate their presentation when it comes to certain items on the menu. I was not pleased by how disturbing it looked to have my food served to me in such a manner. Also, make sure all ingredients are not only diced evenly to size, but also portioned adequately. Simple dishes like these need the intricacies on point, and unfortunately they were not in this instance.