La Chocita Restaurant

I came here for an impromptu dinner with my daughter. The service was good and the ambiance was nice, with beautiful hardwood and glass tables that really stood out. Unfortunately, the food was very disappointing and did not meet expectations at all. I truly wanted to love this place, but the food quality and flavor was a letdown.

They definitely need new chefs because the food has absolutely no flavor! The chicken and steak were honestly unpleasant to eat, and don’t even get me started on the prices. A “large” strawberry milkshake is eight dollars, and the cup isn’t even close to a real large—it also tastes weird. Even if they paid me to eat there, I’d still rather starve.

I had read very mixed reviews of this restaurant but wanted to try it for myself. Very glad that I did, and am updating some info that was mentioned in past reviews. The dinner started out with chips and salsa and regular water, free of charge. We got large beers that were great value for the price. We had the mixed fajitas and a rabbit dish in green sauce (can’t remember the name of that). They were a bit in the high end of price but both were very authentic and delicious, piping hot. Our server was very attentive. She spoke very little English which gave me a nice opportunity to practice my Spanish. The area we ate in was very casual but there was a large section that might be open in the warmer weather. All in all the experience was great and I look forward to eating there again!

From the looks outside the restaurant, this looks like the place to go. Upon entering, we quickly noticed NO A/C in the restaurant, purposely. No air vents anywhere. You've been warned. Chips and dips, didn't do it for me. I had the fatita mixta with chicken and a very small plate of rice and pinto beans. Disappointing and lacked flavor. I'll admit, once inside, this place is huge and the decor screams Mexican pride. Maybe they had an off night, and with family members from Texas who experienced plenty of tex-mex and authentic Mexican food. This doesn't compete. I won't be returning. I won't recommend trying this restaurant.

The food was delicious, the service was horrible. There were only four tables with patrons and the times between the waitress would check on us and to pay our bill. There was a group of waitresses too busy talking in the corner to wait on their customers. I was not going to leave a tip but lo and behold there was a mandatory gratuity of 10% for me and my wife! No wonder she didn’t have to provide any service, she knew she was getting paid regardless. I’m not coming back here again.