Grill Creations — Restaurant in Garwood

Came here because we were looking for a new local Mexican restaurant and this place had decent reviews so we decided to check it out. Unfortunately we probably never be back and here's why.

When we walked in on a Friday the place was halfway filled but we were promptly seated and given our chips and salsa which was good. I went with my kids and they ordered the kids "meal" and I ordered my usual fish tacos. Food wasnt bad, but wasn't great either. I'd give it 5 out of 10. The seasoning on my tacos were bland and ironically there was more seasoning on my daughter's tacos then mine which is not what you would normally like to see on a kids dish. Needless to say, she thought it was too "spicy" and wouldn't eat it. We finished our meals and asked for the check.

Now nothing bothers me more than being nickel and dimed for every little thing and that is exactly what they do at this establishment. You want sour cream on your tacos? +$1.50, gauc? $1.50 (understandable), cheese on tacos? +$1.50 really? How about milk for your kids meal?(no drink included) +$2.50. Ok fine I'll deal with it. But the real nail in the coffin for me was when I got the bill for $33 and when I gave them the my card there was $2 more adjustment to my bill. When I asked the server about it she said it was the credit card fee..huh?? She said the sign was on the door. It was, on 3x5 index card. Thx but no thx. If your owners cant suck up the measly credit card fee then go cash only!

Anyway, that's my gripe. there's better places in the area (that take credit cards)...

I wasn't expecting much due to the lackluster decor, but I was wrong.

It's not that easy to find, even though it's on a North Street, it is tucked in the corner of a small strip of stores. It also did not help that the sign wasn't lit up. Parking is free and feels relatively safe.

On the inside, it feels almost as if they took over for another restaurant that was still in decent shape, bought some inexpensive decor and threw it up on the walls. The tables are a dark wood with rich gold and red colors on the walls, with the few Mexican colored decorations. On a Friday night it was busy, but not overly crowded. The bathrooms were clean but nothing special.

The staff was very friendly, knowledgeable, and did offer suggestions. We had a large group for a party, so it was prix fixe, but there were no complaints regarding timing, freindliness, correctness as often come with that type of event.

The food is where the restaurant goes from average Mexican restaurant to above average. Everything I tasted was cooked very well, from the tortilla chips to the chimichanga, and the enchilada. The chimichanga was my favorite by far with well seasoned chicken, beans, rice, and cheese. Nothing was unique, but it was superior to other styled Mexican restaurants.

The restaurant is BYOB, and they have Margarita and Sangria mixes available.

The cost is difficult to gauge as it was prix fixe, but I assume it is similar to other styled restaurants, but if it were considerably more expensive might be the only reason to...

Prior to coming in I called in for when the lunch special for timeframe for all you can eat tacos to have a meal to inquire about the end time. I was was told 2:30p and it was already 1:30p

At arrival 2:25p I was told that I would have to do dinner special in which I advised I called ahead of time for the ending. I already knew what I wanted. My daughter did the kids meal (as was told only soft tacos for her and my partner did seafood as he doesn’t eat meat).

If you can see the receipt attached, upon asking for sour cream and salsa, it wasn’t disclosed of the extra price which you can see on the receipt. Also my daughter wanted more tacos so we ordered another kids meal without being disclosed of the option to get more tacos (3) on adult menu instead of paying another $15. As there was no cheese substitution but paying additional for sour cream and lettuce per meal. This salsa size isn’t medium ans more so personal size. As well as everything asked was $2/each.

Upon discussion of no disclosure the amount was adjusted by $7 off as she spoke to the manager.

Also paying cash saves money. Heads up. Tacos weren’t bad. Had better which is why we asked for the...