Besitos Mexican Kitchen

Great place for breakfast! If what you want is something other than the regular run of the mill, grab and go breakfast option in the area. Besitos Mexican Kitchen is a great choice. Our food was made to order and arrived hot and fresh.

The service was excellent, and the breakfast burrito was spectacular! Try the fresh squeezed orange juice with mango. It was so refreshing.

The wife and I look forward to our next visit.

Published 2 years ago

Gnats buzzing everywhere. Assume it is bc of all the live plants. Plants are hanging at the top of the wall about 14 feet maybe — many look dead Not watering I guess. Would definitely need a ladder to get to them.
Service was poor. She didn’t bring our cheese dip and we ordered. She didn’t ask during the meal if we needed more coke.
My fajita was only chicken and rice. No tortilla shells (I had to ask for them). No guacamole. No beans.
Won’t be back.

Published 9 months ago

Delicious food and great atmosphere. It's been a long time since I have had mexican this good! Good was hot and fast with great friendly and knowledgeable service from Rhiannon. The menu has a wide selection and in my opinion more traditional and authentic than most restaurants. They go the extra mile and choose not to cut corners on every dish I saw.

Published a year ago

Best Mexican restaurant in the area! This place is a hidden gem in the city of Anniston. The food is amazing and the staff is always super friendly and helpful. I can’t recommend this place enough! Also, the owners are some of the most genuine and friendly people you’ll ever meet! You’ll often find them in the restaurant cooking food or running food to tables etc. If you find yourself hungry and near Anniston make sure to stop in here!

Published a year ago

My wife and I truly enjoyed our experience at Besitos! We were greeted and welcomed immediately. Our waitress was the most helpful and sweetest woman we could ask to serve us. The food was wonderful! The chips and salsa were delicious. My fajita bowl was so good. I asked for peppers on the side because I typically don't eat them unless they are fresh. They were fresh and seasoned and sauteed perfectly. My fajita bowl was on a plate.

I recommend trying Besitos! You will not be disappointed!

Published 2 years ago

Phenominal! Bite after bite, the food held up. Tremendous flavor. Presentation, atmosphere and service were impecable. They ARE authentic! Carne asada, al pastor, tortas, pozole, tortilla soup, amazing salads, empanadas, street tacos, on and on... Two drawbacks: I wasn't crazy about the horchata; it resembled the drink, but it was a bit off. Maybe more condensed milk. Also, they offer cilantro rice, which sounds awesome, but turned out bland. Recommend more cilantro, a lot more, and lime juice.

Update:

Two days later, we went back. Isabelle is a gem of a waitress. She loves and believes in her restaurant. She, too, is amazed by the flavorful food. Like most Southerners, she hadn't experienced AUTHENTIC mexican flavor and has been blown away to the point that she's a believer, and she wants others to see what they have been missing!

I've now been twice, and I'm going again tonight. I've tried 10 dishes, and all were 5 stars except the cilantro rice and based on my previous comment, they're improving it. As for the horchata, they have that fixed as well. It tastes now like authentic horchata. As for my #1 recommendation, get the grilled vegetables. Everyone I've taken are astounded by the flavor of that side dish. As for my #2: everything else. I'm so confident by what and how much that I've tasted, that I'd recommend anything that they serve.

Ask for a salsa sample. All are extremely delicious and deversified. The habenaro sauce is very hot, good, but the others are more flavorful. Sausa de amor (sauce of love) is not hot at all, but incredible and everyone's favorite.

As for a helpful critique, I'd ask customers if they prefer grilled and sliced jalapenos or pickled jalapenos. I have only been served pickled, but grilled are so much better, yet not everyone can handle the heat of a fresh pepper.

In only my second visit, they rate 5 stars, and if you've been following me, few restaurants rate 5 stars by me. This restaurant has blown my socks off.

Published 2 years ago

I had lunch at Benito's Mexican Kitchen while on business in the area. I love small downtowns and was excited to try the restaurant. (On a side note, the downtown needs a little work, but has so much potential!)

Vibe: The restaurant is comfortable, it's open and airy with high ceilings, and there are lots of plants which add some warmth. I think the restaurant, like downtown has alot of potential from a design and decor standpoint as it's a bit cavernous and overall it's empty. It was busy, which added to the vibe. I also noticed there wasn't a sign in front on the street, but there was one at the back entrance.

Food: The Chips & Salsa were good - nothing extraordinary - but fresh. I had the lunch combination with two items. For my combo I had the Chile Relleno (an extra $2 charge) and the Jalapeño Tamale. The Chile Relleno had good flavor and was well prepared. I was a little disappointed with the Tamale - mainly due to the fact that it wasn't as light and fluffy as I like, it was a bit dense and hard. They also used a firmer cheese - I think perhaps Panela - which wasn't my favorite as I would have liked a cheese with a little melt. The jalapeños were fresh and added a good flavor. I had the Black Beans (as they are made without meat) which had good flavor. The Mexican Rice - well, let's just say I wish I could get a great rice at a Mexican restaurant - it was what we have come to expect and not great in my opinion. For beverages, I wish they had a broader selection of Jarritos - they only had two flavors - but I was ok with the Lime.

Service: It was very attentive, super friendly and knowledgeable. Everything you hope for.

If you are in Anniston, it's certainly worth the try.

Published 2 years ago

The picture says it all!

We are from Texas, and this is literally THE best authentic Mexican food you'll ever eat in your entire life. If only it wasn't like 14 hours away, we would be there all the time. The kitchen it ran very tight, and the main jefe running it knows what he is doing.

Published a year ago

Published 3 months ago

My wife and I truly enjoyed our experience at Besitos! We were greeted and welcomed immediately. Our waitress was the most helpful and sweetest woman we could ask to serve us. The food was wonderful! The chips and salsa were delicious. My fajita bowl was so good. I asked for peppers on the side because I typically don't eat them unless they are fresh. They were fresh and seasoned and sauteed perfectly. My fajita bowl was on a plate.

I recommend trying Besitos! You will not be disappointed!

Published 3 months ago

Fresh and delicious, and the staff are very friendly. Try the chilaquiles or breakfast tostadas!

Published 4 months ago

Great food, but too few servers. Waited over an hour for entree at lunch hour—granted it was a Monday and almost no lunch-places are open on Monday in Anniston—but the staff was completely overrun. Had to get it to-go. Staff friendly and apologetic, but I won’t plan on a fast lunch there soon!

Published 4 months ago

Food, staff and atmosphere were excellent. I had the Steak Fajita Taco Salad and my boyfriend had the Chicken and Chorizo.

Published 5 months ago

Very good meal. Service spectacular 👌

Published 6 months ago

When we 1st entered into the place, there was a underlying urine smell. We sat at our table and it got worse. Black Gnats swarmed around our food the whole time. The food was so so. Was not the best experience.

Published 7 months ago

We had a great family night out! Food was delicious!

Published 7 months ago

What an amazing experience!! The food was superb - the right balance of heat and flavor. The wait staff was so friendly and great at recommending items to the first timer. I’ll be back soon with my whole family!!

Published 7 months ago

Attractive hostess but the food was horrible when I went

Published 7 months ago

We look forward to coming in as often as we can!
Very clean & bright restaurant, but the food is what brings us back!
What comes from the kitchen is consistent & magic good foodie Love!

Published 8 months ago

Good was good. Drinks were limited due to them being out of lots of alcohol.

Published 9 months ago

Published 9 months ago

Gnats buzzing everywhere. Assume it is bc of all the live plants. Plants are hanging at the top of the wall about 14 feet maybe — many look dead Not watering I guess. Would definitely need a ladder to get to them.
Service was poor. She didn’t bring our cheese dip and we ordered. She didn’t ask during the meal if we needed more coke.
My fajita was only chicken and rice. No tortilla shells (I had to ask for them). No guacamole. No beans.
Won’t be back.

Published 9 months ago

Had a great meal and the service was great too

Published 9 months ago

Great authentic food

Published 9 months ago

First I tried calling in which I never got an answer. I then go to the restaurant to place a to go order only for them to say the internet is down and they can only take cash. I have to leave to go get cash to actually be able to pay for my order. At almost an hour later, I finally get my food, in which the Taco Salad Fajita Bowl does not justice for what you actually think you are ordering, There was hardly anything to actually fill up the bowl to eat, the service wasn't excellent and the atmosphere was not the best. For each order placed I did not get the proper essentials, as well as no items to eat with. I am highly disappointed and will not return, for as long as I had to wait and the actual service and food given the price should have been reduced or even refunded.

Published 9 months ago

Worst salad ever. Very little lettuce or tomatoes. Bowl was burnt.

Published 9 months ago

It's a good place to eat.

Published 9 months ago

Lunch was amazing and authentic. My husband and I loved our food, and definitely plan to go back.

Published 9 months ago

Published a year ago

Best Mexican restaurant in the area! This place is a hidden gem in the city of Anniston. The food is amazing and the staff is always super friendly and helpful. I can’t recommend this place enough! Also, the owners are some of the most genuine and friendly people you’ll ever meet! You’ll often find them in the restaurant cooking food or running food to tables etc. If you find yourself hungry and near Anniston make sure to stop in here!

Published a year ago

This place was amazing.

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Had a very enjoyable meal there. I would recommend it

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The food is authentic and delicious- are favorite Mexican restaurant - we eat here often - delicious 😋

Published a year ago

Besitos is so delicious. They never disappoint. I love that we have a family-owned Mexican spot in the heart of dotown Anniston.

Published a year ago

Ate there 3 times this week!

Published a year ago

Great lunch, staff, and atmosphere. I HIGHLY recommend the vegetarian quesadilla!!

Published a year ago

Wow! This place was excellent! Hands down best Mexican restaurant in this area. Staff was so very friendly and efficient, everything we had was outstanding. We will be back!

Published a year ago

Delicious food and great atmosphere. It's been a long time since I have had mexican this good! Good was hot and fast with great friendly and knowledgeable service from Rhiannon. The menu has a wide selection and in my opinion more traditional and authentic than most restaurants. They go the extra mile and choose not to cut corners on every dish I saw.

Published a year ago

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Published a year ago

Good food, service, healthy portions.

Published a year ago

The food wasn't all that great for being a newly opened restaurant. 🙄 Also, the waitress was not on top of things. The price was way too high for such a mediocre meal. We went for a birthday and were not impressed. Also, when we told them it was for a birthday, they didn't offer anything, sing happy birthday, or even address the birthday girl in a friendly manner. We won't be going back. 😐

Published a year ago

Published a year ago

It's hands down the best Mexican restaurant in the area, including Atlanta and Birmingham! We've been looking for good Mexican food since we (including a Texan whose hard to please) moved here from Colorado three years ago. Can't recommend enough.

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Great food and service! Food is always fresh when we order takeout!

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Published a year ago

Excellent salsa, and that's about it. The arched entrance to the restaurant is lovely with a stained glass door, yet inside the tables and chairs look secondhand and are worn. Plants with the price tag still on the pots line shelves above the tables. A roller blind was hanging broken above the front window. The utensils were about as cheap as you can buy and uncomfortably sharp on the edges (bring your own). Beverages are served in plastic Coke-branded glasses. The chips were good, but could have benefitted from being warmed. The chile relleno had a great flavor but was served lukewarm. Other dishes, such as the enchilada and tacos, were typical. Service, however, was quick and friendly. I'm uncertain about visiting again, especially since the prices are more in line with an upscale restaurant. If the owners could try just a bit harder, this has the potential to be a local gem.

Published a year ago

Most authentic Hispanic cuisine around. Bar none. Definitely will be back.

Published a year ago

The empanadas and sopas are my favorite here. Definitely a different Mexican restaurant from most of the others in this area.

Published a year ago

Published a year ago

The picture says it all!

We are from Texas, and this is literally THE best authentic Mexican food you'll ever eat in your entire life. If only it wasn't like 14 hours away, we would be there all the time. The kitchen it ran very tight, and the main jefe running it knows what he is doing.

Published a year ago

Gustavo and Ariel are great people. Love the staff. Atmosphere and food is perfect for the location. Street tacos, chicken mole, street corn, and papas fritas is a must try.

Published a year ago

We took our family of 6, and they were so accommodating! Very good food with fresh ingredients, and excellent service. Our food came quickly, and our glasses were never empty. I ordered the shrimp tacos which were fantastic! I highly recommend!

Published a year ago

Food was excellent! Waitress was wonderful. I'll be back!

Published a year ago

Good food.

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The food was amazing! I love how it's all made fresh and with love. The service was perfect, the restaurant was clean, and the food couldn't have been better! I had the Pollo con mole, and I ate almost every bite! If I could have eaten it all, I would have! I loved talking to the chef, he is super proud of how much is homemade!

Published a year ago

Published 2 years ago

Chile Colorado burrito was good. Needed to be hot, mine was luke warm, and maybe warm the plates. The rest was just okay. Good for area though

Published 2 years ago

A new an upcoming Mexican style. The cheese dip is a must…

Published 2 years ago

Great place for breakfast! If what you want is something other than the regular run of the mill, grab and go breakfast option in the area. Besitos Mexican Kitchen is a great choice. Our food was made to order and arrived hot and fresh.

The service was excellent, and the breakfast burrito was spectacular! Try the fresh squeezed orange juice with mango. It was so refreshing.

The wife and I look forward to our next visit.

Published 2 years ago

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Hands down the absolute best Mexican food I've ever had! We'll definitely be coming back. Try the Tampiquena, it is amazing but trust me when I say you need to bring your appetite, I could barely eat half! My daughter had the Pollo Con Mole and loved it, but like me, she could only eat about half. Their portions are VERY generous!
Update 8/9/23: My daughter had the Pollo Con Mole again, I tried the Pollo Con Vegetables. Both were awesome. Their guacamole is very good! We had an amazing server who was very attentive but not smothering. We even met the chef and discussed their wonderful mole sauce that is made in-house from a family recipe. We highly, highly recommend Besitos! Update 10/10/23: Still the best Mexican food around, never been disappointed with their authentic Mexican food.

Published 2 years ago

Authentic and delicious , not your average Mexican restaurant

Published 2 years ago

In an area full of Mexican-American restaurants that all taste the same/give you the same experience, Besitos stands out from the crowd! It's very tastefully decorated with neat hanging fixtures and live plants everywhere. Some of the best-tasting, most authentic Mexican I've had in the area! Service is always excellent. The chorizo is the best I've ever had. Highly recommend!

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So good! The chorizo cheese dip is amazing!! Mahi fish tacos & chicken taquitos are also great!

Published 2 years ago

Our first time here and definitely not the last. The best Mexican food I’ve ever eaten. And the corn was out of this world!!!

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Love the food and have a few options for kids also

Published 2 years ago

We have eaten here several times, both for lunch and dinner, and everything has always been great. If I had a name, a favorite, it would be the enchiladas mole, which is a very complex, rich sauce. Exactly the way it should taste.

The menu is not huge, which means they can focus on doing what they do very well. Portions are quite generous, and prices are reasonable for the quality of the food. Would highly recommend. And the margaritas are pretty good too.

Published 2 years ago

Best Mexican food in Calhoun County!!!

Published 2 years ago

I had lunch at Benito's Mexican Kitchen while on business in the area. I love small downtowns and was excited to try the restaurant. (On a side note, the downtown needs a little work, but has so much potential!)

Vibe: The restaurant is comfortable, it's open and airy with high ceilings, and there are lots of plants which add some warmth. I think the restaurant, like downtown has alot of potential from a design and decor standpoint as it's a bit cavernous and overall it's empty. It was busy, which added to the vibe. I also noticed there wasn't a sign in front on the street, but there was one at the back entrance.

Food: The Chips & Salsa were good - nothing extraordinary - but fresh. I had the lunch combination with two items. For my combo I had the Chile Relleno (an extra $2 charge) and the Jalapeño Tamale. The Chile Relleno had good flavor and was well prepared. I was a little disappointed with the Tamale - mainly due to the fact that it wasn't as light and fluffy as I like, it was a bit dense and hard. They also used a firmer cheese - I think perhaps Panela - which wasn't my favorite as I would have liked a cheese with a little melt. The jalapeños were fresh and added a good flavor. I had the Black Beans (as they are made without meat) which had good flavor. The Mexican Rice - well, let's just say I wish I could get a great rice at a Mexican restaurant - it was what we have come to expect and not great in my opinion. For beverages, I wish they had a broader selection of Jarritos - they only had two flavors - but I was ok with the Lime.

Service: It was very attentive, super friendly and knowledgeable. Everything you hope for.

If you are in Anniston, it's certainly worth the try.

Published 2 years ago

My new favorite!

Published 2 years ago

Absolutely incredible. The servers treated us like family and you could tell they were just as excited about the food as we were. The food was extremely fresh and the portions were huge. Great prices as well. You won't regret a visit.

Published 2 years ago

Besitos is our only go to place in Anniston for Mexican cuisine. The food is always so good! They never skip a beat. They always serve the freshest greens, guac, and pico de gallo and the meat is always the best quality. Their ground beef is not the mushy kind you find at other local (I won’t name them!) Mexican restaurants, and their chicken is perfect. Cheers and congratulations to Besitos! Thank you for choosing to Anniston!

Published 2 years ago

Excellent food. A little more costly than other Mexican restaurants which is ok because you pay for what you get. The cheese dip is really good and thick but comes with Jalapenos that make it spicy ( I'm sure you could ask for them on the side). The water here needs to be filtered it has a strong chlorine smell and taste. I do wish they offered a texas style margarita. The house margarita here is very weak and consist mostly of just mix.

Published 2 years ago

I was pleasantly surprised at how amazing the food is at Besitos! I had lunch there with my daughter, and ordered the Fajita Bowl with Mexican rice, grilled chicken and grilled onions. It was out of this world good!! The serving sizes are way bigger than I had expected, so bring your appetite. And the wait staff was friendly and attentive. This was a wonderful experience all the way around. I highly recommend this place to anyone!

Published 2 years ago

Went on a Friday. Got there at 2:29pm and were told they were closed. Then the waitress realized her mistake and finally seated us. Took forever to get a beer let alone the food. The food was mediocre at best and I was truly disappointed. I'll try dinner service next if I decide to try again.

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EXCELLENT!! all I can say!

Published 2 years ago

Never was greeted during Lunch after being sat for 10-15 min. Four servers walked up never said a word. Got up and walked out. Servers look stressed with three tables in the restaurant.If they weren’t stressed they were by the drink machine on their phone…

Published 2 years ago

Authentic Mexican food! The waitstaff are soooo nice and know their menu! The pork tamales were wonderful and I had the best lime Margarita EVER, all fresh ingredients. You will def love this newer restaurant in old downtown Anniston!

Published 2 years ago

Phenominal! Bite after bite, the food held up. Tremendous flavor. Presentation, atmosphere and service were impecable. They ARE authentic! Carne asada, al pastor, tortas, pozole, tortilla soup, amazing salads, empanadas, street tacos, on and on... Two drawbacks: I wasn't crazy about the horchata; it resembled the drink, but it was a bit off. Maybe more condensed milk. Also, they offer cilantro rice, which sounds awesome, but turned out bland. Recommend more cilantro, a lot more, and lime juice.

Update:

Two days later, we went back. Isabelle is a gem of a waitress. She loves and believes in her restaurant. She, too, is amazed by the flavorful food. Like most Southerners, she hadn't experienced AUTHENTIC mexican flavor and has been blown away to the point that she's a believer, and she wants others to see what they have been missing!

I've now been twice, and I'm going again tonight. I've tried 10 dishes, and all were 5 stars except the cilantro rice and based on my previous comment, they're improving it. As for the horchata, they have that fixed as well. It tastes now like authentic horchata. As for my #1 recommendation, get the grilled vegetables. Everyone I've taken are astounded by the flavor of that side dish. As for my #2: everything else. I'm so confident by what and how much that I've tasted, that I'd recommend anything that they serve.

Ask for a salsa sample. All are extremely delicious and deversified. The habenaro sauce is very hot, good, but the others are more flavorful. Sausa de amor (sauce of love) is not hot at all, but incredible and everyone's favorite.

As for a helpful critique, I'd ask customers if they prefer grilled and sliced jalapenos or pickled jalapenos. I have only been served pickled, but grilled are so much better, yet not everyone can handle the heat of a fresh pepper.

In only my second visit, they rate 5 stars, and if you've been following me, few restaurants rate 5 stars by me. This restaurant has blown my socks off.

Published 2 years ago

I wish I could give more stars. By far the very best restaurant in Anniston the people were so friendly and helpful and the cook was amazing. I highly recommend.

Published 2 years ago

This place is absolutely fantastic, we are so lucky to have them here in Anniston. I was devastated when Thai One On closed but this establishment more than makes up for its loss!

Published 2 years ago

Hands down the best around here

Published 2 years ago

We ordered the chorizo queso, elote, pollo fundido, and street tacos. Everything was so good!

Published 2 years ago

Since day one we have felt nothing but welcomed like family! The food has and is always wonderful, the servers have been amazing. We just love this place our favorite place to go!

Published 2 years ago

We love this place. We just happened upon it and instantly, Besitos is now one of our favorite places!!

Published 2 years ago

Love this new place in Anniston. Open, light and airy feeling that also has private high backed booths with comfortable cushions. The service is friendly, no problem for substitutions and they have several great homemade hot sauces. I love the habanero. It is really hot! But also delicious. The food is fresh and I have not had a disappointing selection. I love the small plates which are more than enough for one. And if you want a side dish, I like the corn esquites, it is very flavorful and a little spicy.

Published 2 years ago

When you first step foot in the door you are welcomed by a wonderful and the inviting atmosphere. The food was great and the watermelon margarita is one of the best that I’ve ever had.

Published 2 years ago

Amazing breakfast! Friendly staff, fast and tasty!

Published 2 years ago

Really good! I especially enjoyed the beans.

Published 2 years ago

Delicious Mexican food in downtown Anniston. Hefty portions and reasonable prices. The salsa is good and they make their mole in-house. We enjoyed the top shelf margaritas, too. Easy parking in the back and street parking on the front.

Published 2 years ago

Excellent food! Delicious and reasonable top shelf margarita. Homemade Mole! Will definitely be back.

Published 2 years ago

Wow.. great food, great service, great vibe 👌🏾 👍🏽...

P.s. The banana pudding is STR8 💯🔥🔥🔥🔥🤘🏾😍😍

P.s #2..lol .. the street corn 🌽 😋 😍

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Amazing food
Love the corn salad very good menu items

Published 2 years ago

Great service, great food and no skimping on the portion sizes.

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Awesome food great service, best Burrito in Town!!!!!

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Great service and great food. Can’t wait to go back!

Published 2 years ago

Seriously the best authentic mexican food we have tried around town. The quality of the food is amazingly good! The serving size is huge! You guys have to come and try. The price range is affordable as well. Their new branch here in Anniston has a great ambiance. 👌🤩👌

Published 2 years ago

The food here is great and thankfully not like the typical Mexican restaurants in the area. Great flavors (esp the mole dishes)

Published 2 years ago

Best Mexican Restaurant by far! I’ve tried them all from Jacksonville to Oxford. Full of flavor, not the usual Americanized Mexican food, the REAL DEAL!

Published 2 years ago

We loved this place. The decor is great. The food was delicious. Everyone was friendly and helpful.

Published 2 years ago

Great food. Many options. Fair price. Great service.

Published 2 years ago

Incredible food!! Friendly and welcoming staff. Will definitely be back! Ordered a "Classic Burrito" and that was without a doubt the best burrito I've had.

Published 2 years ago

Food was delicious will be back

Published 2 years ago

Food & service was amazing! Chilaquiles are fried in house as well :)

Published 2 years ago

A great first effort from a Mexican restaurant that is also the only one in the area I can think of that serves breakfast. Try the Chilaquiles with either red or green salsa!

Published 2 years ago

Honestly, the food here is just a step above anything else you can find locally. The service was amazing, the atmosphere inviting, and the staff super friendly! If you are in the area, make sure you hit this place up!

Published 2 years ago