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Rosita's Armory Cafe

Mexican · Salinas

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About Rosita's Armory Cafe

Rosita's Armory Cafe, located in Salinas, is a local favorite with a 4.2-star rating from over 100 reviews. We offer fast service and a welcoming atmosphere for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Enjoy a great selection of beers and cocktails alongside local specialties. Whether you're dining solo or wit...

Rosita's Armory Cafe, located in Salinas, is a local favorite with a 4.2-star rating from over 100 reviews. We offer fast service and a welcoming atmosphere for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Enjoy a great selection of beers and cocktails alongside local specialties. Whether you're dining solo or with friends, take advantage of our dine-in or takeout options. We are committed to accessibility, providing a wheelchair accessible entrance and parking lot. Open daily from 10 AM to 10 PM, we look forward to serving you.

What Customers Say About Rosita's Armory Cafe

Rosita's Armory Cafe is a long-standing, family-run Mexican restaurant loved for its authentic food, friendly staff (especially Carmen and Lupe), and reasonable prices. Popular dishes include chicken enchiladas, tostadas, chili rellenos, and chicken mole. Some found the salsa lacking.

Popular Dishes

chicken enchiladas tostadas chili rellenos (3) chicken mole Pollo con mole

Best For

Families Locals Casual

Tip: Try the Chile Rellenos, a local favorite, and the combo plate #1. Be aware that some customers have experienced inconsistent service and food quality.

Features

🅿️ Parking Accessible 🌅 Breakfast 🍽️ Lunch 🌙 Dinner Coffee
🎯 Casual 🛋️ Cozy 👥 Groups

What to see nearby

Salinas Recreation Center
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National Steinbeck Center
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Bataan Park
A 417m

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Urabe Park
A 885m

Urabe Park

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Central Park
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Explore the area around Rosita's Armory Cafe

Rosita's Armory Cafe is located in Salinas, surrounded by cultural and historical points of interest. Here are some of the most notable places nearby.

Museums

  • National Steinbeck Center (A 303m) — non-profit organization in the USA

Parks & Gardens

  • Salinas Recreation Center (A 252m) — park in the United States of America
  • Bataan Park (A 417m) — park in Monterey County, California, United States of America
  • Urabe Park (A 885m) — park in the United States of America
  • Central Park (A 960m) — park in Monterey County, California, United States of America; geonames ID = 5335558

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Frequently asked questions about Rosita's Armory Cafe

Rosita's Armory Cafe is located at 231 Salinas St, Salinas, CA 93901, Salinas.
Near Rosita's Armory Cafe you can find points of interest such as Salinas Recreation Center, National Steinbeck Center, Bataan Park, Urabe Park.
Rosita's Armory Cafe offers mexican cuisine.
Rosita's Armory Cafe has regular opening hours. Check their profile for updated schedules.
Rosita's Armory Cafe offers the following services: dine-in, takeaway.
The most recommended dishes at Rosita's Armory Cafe based on customer reviews are: chicken enchiladas, tostadas, chili rellenos, chicken mole, Pollo con mole.
Rosita's Armory Cafe is ideal for families, locals, casual dining.
Rosita's Armory Cafe is a long-standing, family-run Mexican restaurant loved for its authentic food, friendly staff (especially Carmen and Lupe), and reasonable prices. Popular dishes include chicken enchiladas, tostadas, chili rellenos, and chicken mole. Some found the salsa lacking.
Try the Chile Rellenos, a local favorite, and the combo plate #1. Be aware that some customers have experienced inconsistent service and food quality.
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Rosita's Armory Cafe Salinas Reviews

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Erika Dunn
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tina summers
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Joseph Garcia
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Reyna Ramos
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Tony Huerta
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Maria Madera
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San Juanita Zamora
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donna law
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Javier Rosales
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Esther Arjona
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maria cardenas
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Kevin Artellan
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Chris Cappetti

The best Mexican food in town!!

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elina victoria

Bomb ass tacos duros. Hells yeah!

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Valerie Lopez

Love it thank you so much amy

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itza pixel

the crushed ice is gone...😭

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Joseph Villaneda

Best food in Salinas

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Julie-Ann Garcia

Absolutely Delicious

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Esther Lopez

Great place

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Steven B.

Fantastic!!

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Gilbert Guerrero

GOOD FOOD

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carrie lunsford
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Ashley Castro
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javier becerra
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Jose I. Garcia Jr
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Eugene Hambey
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Panda Tata
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Shortyy Boo
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Bill Robertson

My go to place since I was a kid... going here is like going to eat at mom’s. You’re going to be fed well, and it’ll be good!

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GeNA genevieveC

The combination plate, crispy taco with shredded beef, cheese enchilada Chile relleno served with rice beans & salad.

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Christine Baze

Greatest Chili Relleno here. Clean. Great and friendly service. Been coming here for years

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S. Vasquez

Good food, great service, friendly staff and good prices.

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info Broker

authentic, good prices, no frills

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Jessica Arce

Good food cheap beer great music and pool table and pool league

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Paul Coatu

Been going there since the 70s. Still as good as ever thanks to Carmen.

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Vanished 408

Delicious Food Low priced Adult Beverages Nice Ambiance

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David Sevey (Dslkobra)

My wife and i favorite place in town. Service and food always on point.

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Evan Vaught

Love this place. Great service and a must eat place in Salinas.

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Gerald Pestoni

Been eating here since 1969....my favorite Mexican restaurant!!

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brent raptis

Food is fantastic and the service is very friendly.

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Kathy Gularte

Had dinner with my mom. Very good. Love you mom

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THE PURE ONE

It was very delicious and the service was great.

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Mia Salvagno

Been eating here since i can remember.... 30+ years... never change, Rositas!!

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Julie raiders831

Had a blast best bar restaurant in town

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Itai

Best Mexican food in Salinas hands down!

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Jeff Alexander

Great Mexican food at a great price!

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Ward Roney

Great service, good food.

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Charles Franklin

Good quick food near the Courthouse

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Jocelynn Magaña

Amazing Place, Loved the Food & Service. I Loved How the Vibe Felt Going Inside , Like How I Would Imagine It First Was When It First Opened.

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Lori Homstad

We got to meet the Famous Incredible Carmen who worked many many years and hours at this spectacular cafe. She specializes in the best rellleno in town. Also the best salsa with only fresh ingredients.

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jesus Morales

Oldest mexican restaurant in salinas try the Pollo con mole

Lori Homstad
Lori Homstad

We got to meet the Famous Incredible Carmen who worked many many years and hours at this spectacular cafe. She specializes in the best rellleno in town. Also the best salsa with only fresh ingredients.

jesus Morales
jesus Morales

Oldest mexican restaurant in salinas try the Pollo con mole

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Terry Mendoza

I love this place and miss it. When i come to visit, this is my go to place for authentic mexican food. All staff are great. I highly recommend this place.

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Perfect oldschool type of place with friendly staff. Carmen has satisfied thousands of happy patrons . Definitely home style ( like Mom use to make )

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Diana Barba

I love their food. Especially their tostadas!.... Something about their refried beans. 🤗Sooo good. Last but not least they make the BEST margaritas. 💚 💯💪

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Pastor Elena O Meza

I've been eating here for years. Great Restuarant. Love their chicken enchiladas😁

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Álvaro Degives-Más

Great food, wonderful vintage Mexican restaurant, service with a smile - and reasonable prices

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kdub

great food, people are really nice, never been disappointed 👍

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Giovanna Ramirez

My family has been coming here every Sunday since I was a baby. Now 27 years later tje tradition continues on with both my daughters coming along and they love it as much as I do. The food is great and the staff is amazing. They are so welcoming and cater to you right away. They offer the best chips & salsa in town as well as the best rice and beans. I highly recommend coming here.

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studio 3sixteen

Our family has been coming here for 4 generations, The staff are always friendly and hospitable. The food is excellent & the recipes top secret.. The chicken mole is great, but those Chile Rellenos are sabrosos! Try the combo plate #1.. blessings & favor to you and yours 🙏

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kathy coleman

“Very good food at a very resonable price” Took my wife and sister to Gino's on Saturday night after a day of wine tasting in the Santa Lucia Highlands. We had an excellent dinner - but realized that Gino's is not a "well kept secret" in Salinas. Arriving early before 5PM the place was pretty empty, by the time we left after 6PM Gino's was packed... people were...

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Cindy Wells

As sad as we are that we can't just drop in and visit with the wonderful family and staff, some growing up before our eyes, AND enjoy our favorite dishes ( best chili rellanos ever, B loves the pork chops, kids say best enchiladas in the USA... and more) we are happy Carmen can relax and enjoy life! Warning, am looking for a reason to have a party for you to cater!

kdub
kdub

great food, people are really nice, never been disappointed 👍

Cindy Wells
Cindy Wells

As sad as we are that we can't just drop in and visit with the wonderful family and staff, some growing up before our eyes, AND enjoy our favorite dishes ( best chili rellanos ever, B loves the pork chops, kids say best enchiladas in the USA... and more) we are happy Carmen can relax and enjoy life! Warning, am looking for a reason to have a party for you to cater!

Álvaro Degives-Más
Álvaro Degives-Más

Great food, wonderful vintage Mexican restaurant, service with a smile - and reasonable prices

Diana Barba
Diana Barba

I love their food. Especially their tostadas!.... Something about their refried beans. 🤗Sooo good. Last but not least they make the BEST margaritas. 💚 💯💪

Pastor Elena O Meza
Pastor Elena O Meza

I've been eating here for years. Great Restuarant. Love their chicken enchiladas😁

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E

Perfect oldschool type of place with friendly staff. Carmen has satisfied thousands of happy patrons . Definitely home style ( like Mom use to make )

studio 3sixteen
studio 3sixteen

Our family has been coming here for 4 generations, The staff are always friendly and hospitable. The food is excellent & the recipes top secret.. The chicken mole is great, but those Chile Rellenos are sabrosos! Try the combo plate #1.. blessings & favor to you and yours 🙏

Terry Mendoza
Terry Mendoza

I love this place and miss it. When i come to visit, this is my go to place for authentic mexican food. All staff are great. I highly recommend this place.

Giovanna Ramirez
Giovanna Ramirez

My family has been coming here every Sunday since I was a baby. Now 27 years later tje tradition continues on with both my daughters coming along and they love it as much as I do. The food is great and the staff is amazing. They are so welcoming and cater to you right away. They offer the best chips & salsa in town as well as the best rice and beans. I highly recommend coming here.

kathy coleman
kathy coleman

“Very good food at a very resonable price” Took my wife and sister to Gino's on Saturday night after a day of wine tasting in the Santa Lucia Highlands. We had an excellent dinner - but realized that Gino's is not a "well kept secret" in Salinas. Arriving early before 5PM the place was pretty empty, by the time we left after 6PM Gino's was packed... people were...

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Sally Lopez
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Crystal Hewett
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DAvid Hernandez
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Chris Jackson
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Al Nehl

Renovation in progress. Nice cafe

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Carlos Jimenez

They fill the tacos which I enjoy!

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Luis Escobar

Good food

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Jacob Phillips
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Bernard

Great Mexican food. Very friendly people. Service with a smile!

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Jackie Himes

great food, quiet place

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Kari Breaux

Have been a patron of Rosita's for over 25 years, and still loving it!

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Kristin Galbreaith

Liked the chillaquiles (sp?) And friendly service.Would go again.

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Clay Hall

I love this place. Very authentic Mexican food. Wonderful staff

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RoseMary Joseph

If you want a good meal on a budget, this is the place to go! They always have the usual and the staff is pretty attentive. If you get bored, there's a bar next door!

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Rogelio Novales

Great homemade selections, the Chile rellenos are famous in these parts. Also, that server Lupe is the reason this place stands apart from all the other Mexican food establishments in town. She's also kind of cute too.

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John Swiftie

Good down to earth tasty food, the staff was very nice. They have a good bar. Prices are reasonable. In short, it's a fun, low key place to hang out.

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Mike Collins

Freshly painted outside with interior work also being done to give it an updated look. Delicious food although I wish their salsa was a bit better. The bartender helped talk me through ordering just the right Margarita. They were so tasty we had two! We've been here many times and will be back soon.

Mike Collins
Mike Collins

Freshly painted outside with interior work also being done to give it an updated look. Delicious food although I wish their salsa was a bit better. The bartender helped talk me through ordering just the right Margarita. They were so tasty we had two! We've been here many times and will be back soon.

RoseMary Joseph
RoseMary Joseph

If you want a good meal on a budget, this is the place to go! They always have the usual and the staff is pretty attentive. If you get bored, there's a bar next door!

Rogelio Novales
Rogelio Novales

Great homemade selections, the Chile rellenos are famous in these parts. Also, that server Lupe is the reason this place stands apart from all the other Mexican food establishments in town. She's also kind of cute too.

John Swiftie
John Swiftie

Good down to earth tasty food, the staff was very nice. They have a good bar. Prices are reasonable. In short, it's a fun, low key place to hang out.

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F. G.

The food was lacking flavor.

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Gourmetnell66

Ol school fav..

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Martha
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Javier Reyes
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Jypsei Miller

Good spot for cheap Mexican food...its clean and old fashion about B-...you can get Beer too.

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Regina

Service was fantastic (A+). Food was ok (C+), but portion was good (B+).

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Fred Wehling

Good place for basic Mexican fare but doesn't live up to its reputation. Convenient to downtown and the courthouse but there are lots of other good choices in Salinas.

Fred Wehling
Fred Wehling

Good place for basic Mexican fare but doesn't live up to its reputation. Convenient to downtown and the courthouse but there are lots of other good choices in Salinas.

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Steven Smith

it's a great place to get food poisoning!

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Lenora Walter

Appears to be permanently closed

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John Dsouza
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Christian

The food took forever just for two burritos and they forgot our beans and rice. The place seemed empty too.

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Frank Morales

Not a real mexican restaurant..its more like a taco bell white boy food

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Bumpy Munoz

Me and my friends are tattoo artist from Visalia California and stopped at this restaurant to eat before we headed home from a convention. At first it was closed and a lady came from the bar near to it and opened for us. We thought it would be a good place to eat. Our food was “HORRIBLE” everything was cold and under cooked. My friends didn’t eat and it was just a big disappointment. I’ve tried to call the restaurant and there is no working phone number. I am so upset that I wasted 100$ on such terrible food and my friends didn’t even eat their food. What a disappointment especially when we took such a nice photo thinking we were going to be feed good food after a three day convention. It was disrespectful to be served the food we were….

Bumpy Munoz
Bumpy Munoz

Me and my friends are tattoo artist from Visalia California and stopped at this restaurant to eat before we headed home from a convention. At first it was closed and a lady came from the bar near to it and opened for us. We thought it would be a good place to eat. Our food was “HORRIBLE” everything was cold and under cooked. My friends didn’t eat and it was just a big disappointment. I’ve tried to call the restaurant and there is no working phone number. I am so upset that I wasted 100$ on such terrible food and my friends didn’t even eat their food. What a disappointment especially when we took such a nice photo thinking we were going to be feed good food after a three day convention. It was disrespectful to be served the food we were….

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Casey Buck

The place double and tripled the prices of all drinks. A white claw, modelo, and 2 shots of fireball was $36 plus tip for inexperienced bar tenders who don't have IBS certification which is a law and they don't keep regular hours of when they open. No pool table anymore and self service kareoke coming soon. And behind bar is dirty and unsanitary.

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daisy torres

Grosssssss!!!!!!!! They opened after the doors where closed to serve us the lady came out from the bar next door saying she was not closed she was just next door ,, and sat us and our food was nasty, nasty, I can’t explain it canned cold enchilada sauce ,cold chicken ,hot soda !!

daisy torres
daisy torres

Grosssssss!!!!!!!! They opened after the doors where closed to serve us the lady came out from the bar next door saying she was not closed she was just next door ,, and sat us and our food was nasty, nasty, I can’t explain it canned cold enchilada sauce ,cold chicken ,hot soda !!

Casey Buck
Casey Buck

The place double and tripled the prices of all drinks. A white claw, modelo, and 2 shots of fireball was $36 plus tip for inexperienced bar tenders who don't have IBS certification which is a law and they don't keep regular hours of when they open. No pool table anymore and self service kareoke coming soon. And behind bar is dirty and unsanitary.

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🥞 Breakfast
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