BibiSol — Restaurant in Sioux Falls Township

Nestled behind a veil of unfulfilled promises, Bibisol presents itself as a charming little spot with the potential for greatness. However, much like a mirage in the desert, the allure fades upon closer inspection.

While the food at Bibisol can be generously described as "okay," it sadly lacks the innovation and depth one might expect from a dining experience that aims to stand out. The menu introduces a novel corn process that, despite its ambitious presentation, disappointingly contributes nothing of substance to the actual dishes served. One wonders if the intention was to showcase the corn itself or simply to distract diners from the fact that the flavor profiles are uninspired and the dishes quite forgettable.

The service at Bibisol is equally perplexing. The owner, rather than exuding the warmth and hospitality essential in the culinary world, appeared visibly burdened by the demands of running the establishment. Complain they might about their workload, but it serves only to detract from the dining experience, leaving patrons feeling unwelcome in a place that should, in theory, celebrate culinary delights. A restaurant should be a refuge, not a sounding board for the owner’s grievances.

As for the atmosphere, Bibisol falls sadly short. Marketed as a cozy spot, it instead felt like an uninspired afterthought—a true 'hole-in-the-wall' lacking the charm and character that could make it a hidden gem. The ambiance was dull and uninviting, resembling more a forgotten diner than a culinary find. Without the supporting beauty of the surroundings to uplift the dining experience, even the most devoted foodie might find their spirits sagging amidst the uninspired decor.

To compound the frustrations, Bibisol’s pricing is undeniably steep given the pittance that graces the plate. The portions are laughably small, leading diners to question whether they’ve stumbled into a tasting menu or just been misled by the upscale pricing of a location that could hardly pass as a local haunt. Walking away still hungry after spending a small fortune is the ultimate betrayal of any culinary outing.

Bibisol had the potential to be a delightful culinary adventure but instead falls flat. The heart of a vibrant dining experience can often be found in the details: the food, the service, the atmosphere, and certainly the value. In this case, it seems that the only thing Bibisol has succeeded in is demonstrating how to underwhelm—a strong caution to food lovers everywhere. Save your appetite and your wallet for a better experience; you’ll thank...

the hostess is rude and angry that people come without a reservation. unsure how food is because we have yet to be seated - i wouldn’t mind if the host didn’t turn her nose up at us every time she walks past. the owner came by and apologized we’ve been waiting so long, said it with a smile on her face. that’s how you talk to customers. you don’t stand smugly at your hostess stand with an angry face.

the owners being so nice and listening to my concerns made me feel better about it. hostess just needs to learn how to be polite

the restaurant’s response was snarky. maybe just a bad day because i see they had another snarky response yesterday too.

i ordered the shrimp tacos and asked for no onions or micro greens. the owner said the onions are cooked in with the shrimp, but he can have the kitchen pick them out the best they can, and that the micro greens could be left off. that was fine with me, i assumed it was diced onions and maybe would be hard to pick out. when it came out it was not customized at all. micro greens and radishes still on top — sorry i’m picky! onion slices were there too. i had to spend maybe a minute or two digging the onions out since they were under the queso, it would’ve been much easier to get them out before putting queso on top. finally got the onion slices out, i pick up the taco, and it rips in half. at other restaurants they give two tortillas to a taco so they don’t fall apart. so i had to repeat the process with the second taco and luckily that one survived being picked up.

taquitos were good. chips and queso were good, but tasted the same as dahlia’s where they do allow me to...

1- Food was excellent. Limited options but that’s not a bad thing. 2- Portions were small. It’s not clear what’s an appetizer and what’s an entree. There’s no explanation on the menu which is which or even if portions are the same. I don’t like to ask servers about every item in the menu. 3- no Soda options other than Jarritos which weren’t available. They ran out of margaritas at 5.30 pm which isn’t good for a Mexican restaurant. 4- Servers were very kind and knew the menu when asked, but they didn’t ask if the check had to be split and when we asked them to split it the server didn’t know what each person had ordered and they charged my drink to my friend. Perhaps more training is required but that wasn’t a big deal. 5- Closing time is at 8 pm which I think is too early especially on weekends. 6- I think it would help to add a couple of non-corn based options to the menu. 7- making reservations is a task. I called after they opened and the gentleman who answered couldn’t confirm or deny the reservation and had to call me an hour later to confirm the reservation (which I’m grateful for). 8- it’s not cheap but not too expensive especially for downtown. It’s a new restaurant and all new restaurant go through some hiccups early on so that’s totally fine. I’ll be back in a month or two. It’s...