Ah, behold my unforgettable escapade at Mamajuana Restaurant and Lounge:
Prepare to be dazzled, my friends, for this place is the ultimate shape-shifter. By day, it's your regular restaurant, but when the moon rises, it morphs into a club-like lounge. Oh, and don't forget to bring your wallet, because it's a masterclass in modern extortion! They kindly ask for a cool $10 just to set foot inside. It's like they have a sixth sense about how much money you're about to drop on food and drinks, and they want their cut upfront.
Let's not forget the DJ – a true maestro of cacophony. The guy just couldn't resist the siren call of singing over the music. Who needs a professional DJ, right? He sounded retarded.
Now, let me share my restroom revelation. The men's room was a pristine paradise, almost like it had just been beamed in from another dimension. And there's this guardian troll by the sink. He's got a little plate with a few dollar bills, because of course, he's there to ensure you're super clean. He'll turn on the faucet, dispense soap like a pro, and even hand you a napkin, as if you're a helpless child who's never washed their hands before. Why? Who knows, but he's there, occupying space like a pro.
And if you're hoping to bust a move, well, don't bother dusting off those dancing shoes. There's no designated dance floor here, just a ring of tables like a medieval jousting arena. Good luck trying to dance with people packed so closely together.
Now, for the pièce de résistance of their extortion escapade. I strolled up to the bar, looking for some H2O salvation. The lady behind the counter hit me with a curveball, saying, "We only sell water bottles" for $3 bucks. I was ready to throw in the towel when suddenly, she had a change of heart. "Hold on a minute," she said, as if she'd just cracked the Da Vinci Code. She hands me a hefty glass of water, complete with ice, right before my eyes. I grinned and muttered my thanks.
Could it have been the magic of my patriotic shirt that saved me? Or perhaps they sensed my thirst for justice? We'll never know.
Now, for transparency's sake, let me clarify the culinary experience. As for the food, well, I ordered a single dish, which isn't nearly enough to judge the entire culinary scene. Our table consisted of a tantalizing array of heavy liquors, including champagne, and a few beers. But one thing's for sure – when you step into Mamajuana, be prepared for a rollercoaster of surprises, with a dash of extortion to keep things interesting. Cheers to Mamajuana, where dining out is an adventure in...
Read moreWent for a birthday celebration. Food was good but service was TERRIBLE! Server couldn't advise of anything good on menu nor describe any of their dishes... not sure if she was new or just didnt care. My friend speaks fluent spanish so it was not a communication issue. All of our dishes came out at different times so none of us could truly eat together. Half our table had no silverware. Waited 10 mins for our server who was standing at the bar in plain sight staring at her phone, to LOOK UP from her phone so we could get her attention for silverware and drinks. She was on her phone while walking by tables and standing around doing nothing. The place was dead, service should not be so bad. To be so blatant about not caring for the customers was shocking. Music inside clashed with the overly loud dance music playing outside where there is no dance floor and was only about 7 people. We could not even carry on a conversation inside because the outside music was so loud. I recommend only if your taking the food to go or are only there to dance (I assume it gets...
Read moreFirst time here. We drove from miami and wanted to try out this dominican restaurant. Walked in to a dark environment. Waitress came and took our drink order which consisted of coffee and a papaya juice. It took her 10 minutes to serve. Had to send coffee back because it was cold and tasted like it was made this morning. We had pollo guisado with rice, beans and maduros and also chuleta frita with rice, beans and tostones. Service was terrible. Waitress was not attentive at all. She preferred to be haciendo coro at the bar instead of attending customers. Tried to get her attention and because of her lack of attention, another Waitress came over to attend us. We paid our bill and not even a thank you, come again or goodbye. Too busy chit-chatting. *BE AWARE on top of bad service, check your receipts before and after you pay. They charge you a service charge on top of your bill which is not shown until after bill is paid. So you're tipping them twice. We didn't notice it until after we left when revising the bill. Don't recommend and definitely...
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