ComputerGuy Posted December 28, 2016 Report Share Posted December 28, 2016 Been to this lovely outdoor restaurant many times over the years, and perpetually disappointed. I go back every couple of years to see. Last night was no exception. All soups were lukewarm. Portobello salad was lukewarm. We watched as our plates piled up at the kitchen counter with no bell being run for service. We strained our collective necks in vain as our waiter continually disappeared. We pointed out to the waiter, finally, that these plates were cold. He nodded and disappeared completely. I get so tired of getting up and finding someone else to complain to. Finally the main courses arrived. The Camerones Vampiro were large and nicely done, but the red wine sauce, which was not a reduction, should never have been brought near this dish, as the taste was just... weird. Both the vacio and the ribeye were very tasty, but lower than room temperature. I had to grab a bus boy to get it back to the kitchen because this was the third delivery in a row that was cold, and that's too much. Eventually my steak returned; not a new one, but heated up. We had both ordered medium, and both were bloody after the first few bites. I was disgusted and pissed off. The wait staff cared not. When we mentioned it, we got no response, just a turn-tail. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pappysmarket Posted December 28, 2016 Report Share Posted December 28, 2016 Wow, your experiences there are incredibly similar to ours, complete with giving them another try. It should be good but never is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suegarn Posted December 29, 2016 Report Share Posted December 29, 2016 Interesting, because I always have good service and food at Los Telares. I go there at least once or twice a week, and the waiters know me and bring my drink before I even have to ask for it. And all the menu items that I've tried have been very good. Never been disappointed there. Been there as a solo diner, and with a larger group....same great service! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artsnob Posted December 29, 2016 Report Share Posted December 29, 2016 I have been going there regularly for years sometimes twice a week,I have always great service and hot food,you must have hit an off night, Also I helped plant the garden in the nineties.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metuchenmama Posted December 30, 2016 Report Share Posted December 30, 2016 Like the first posters I too have tried Los Telares sporadically for years. Once I had good food and good service. There was a new manager. He left and it reverted back to the usual poor service and nondescript food. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecoons Posted December 30, 2016 Report Share Posted December 30, 2016 9 hours ago, Metuchenmama said: Like the first posters I too have tried Los Telares sporadically for years. Once I had good food and good service. There was a new manager. He left and it reverted back to the usual poor service and nondescript food. Pretty much our experience too. I suspect this place survives on the overflow from Tango. Nice serene dining area though, very much unlike Tango. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomas Posted December 30, 2016 Report Share Posted December 30, 2016 If you want good service and good food go to Tango... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComputerGuy Posted December 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2016 In fact, the only reason we were there is because Tango is closed on Tuesdays, and Cocinart was also closed. It was our last night out with family from Canada before flying back to the snow. So we figured "Ack, it's been a long time... things must have improved, right?". =sigh= No matter how much the insanity of a busy Ajijic Tango, I still love their ribeye... but I can't bring myself to go there very often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gringal Posted December 30, 2016 Report Share Posted December 30, 2016 We used to go there occasionally, optimistically hoping that it would have improved since our last visit. Alas. Then, one Thanksgiving when we and a friend went there on a last minute basis (due to a culinary disaster), they had an outstanding buffet with the best turkey you could ask for. Went there again, assuming there was new management or something.........with the usual letdown result. It's not BAD, just not what it could be. Love the garden setting, anyway. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazydog Posted January 1, 2017 Report Share Posted January 1, 2017 Went there once it was packed. Food was good and service also pretty good. Tried it again a few months later when we were the only table. The waiter must have thought we were invisible, even when we would ask something he just didn't care and would dissapear talking to this kid (maybe his daughter). Food was also equally bad. Won't be back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComputerGuy Posted February 25, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2020 February 22, 2020: Place is under new management since last time. Everything was lovely. Service prompt, portions large, tasted great, huge bowl of soup, and of course the atmosphere is much more pleasant when everything is going nicely. Prices reasonable for these times. I will go again; fingers crossed. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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