Lima Cocina + Cantina
71 Baldwin Ave a1, Paia
(808) 868-0520
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I never write bad reviews, but unfortunately I think this needs to be said as a recommendation.
We went at about 3pm on a weekday with low expectations, and he ordered $20 ceviche (which was very bland, and apparently a side of chips were an extra cost). I ordered the $30 steak tacos, which was supposed to be 4 tacos, but they gave a fistful size of meat which amounted to 1 taco. It was the saddest taco plate I’ve ever seen, and the most expensive.
They forgot our silverware, and none of lights worked in the bathrooms, nor was there soap in the dispenser. The toilet and tp holder were broken.
I don’t know what was going on this day for this restaurant, but it was the most subpar place we ate on the island by far. I hope they can shift some things around to make it an experience with more bang for your buck.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 2
I decided to stop in for lunch, wanting to have mahi mahi. They have mahi mahi and they served it with garlic caper sauce, different from the mahi mahi on lunch menu. This dish was $30, for lunch. The rice first came out cold or completely room temp, so I had to flag server down to get hot rice. He had not stopped by at all to check if everything was ok with what he had served. He did replace the rice with hot rice and he was very pleasant about it. However I had to flag him down for everything and, although the dish tasted very good, the actual amount of fish served was scrawny.
All in all, $36 (with tip) was a bit high for the amount of food served for a lunch dish, and for the service provided.
Unfortunately, no real yearn to return here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
We ate lunch at this restaurant today. The restaurant was nearly empty. There appeared to be one person who was the hostess, waitress and bartender. This should have made us rethink our restaurant choice. Unfortunately we stayed. My mahi mahi sandwich was way over cooked and dried out. The wait between dishes being served was way too long. Four of us were served at least 5 - 10 minutes ahead of my wife's burrito.
Things were broken in the men's room and filthy in the women"s.
All in all, a really poor choice today. We won't be back.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
Wanted to love this place.
On the day that we visited, they were out of many menu options (watermelon salad, quinoa, two types of fish that are in many dishes). They did not inform us that about 1/3 of the menu was unavailable until after we had ordered drinks (we would likely have chosen to go elsewhere for lunch had we known).
The drinks were good. The food was below average, took a long time, and our meals did not arrive even close to the same time as one another. The last meal to arrive was 25 minutes after the first; it is not clear whether this was a waiter or kitchen error but there no apologies.
Expensive and disappointing experience.
We will not be back
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
I paid $30 for tacos. The photo tells the story. Absolutely speechless in all the worst ways. Worst $30 i have ever spent… Do not get this place if you want a mix of rude service and laughable food.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
Excellent everything. The food was good and the best was Eduardo's good vibes and his drinks.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
This restaurant was not busy when we sat down. He handed us the menus and stood waiting for us to immediately order. He was put out when we said we needed a minute to check out the menu. What a mistake! The chips were soft, almost soggy, and the guacamole tasted like it came out of a can. We’re from Southern California and know guacamole-This wasn’t it! Also, stay away from the margaritas. I don’t know how you could screw up a margarita, but they did! Stay away!! The waiter also had a very surly attitude. Total waste of money. We were afraid to order anything else after trying the soggy chips and horrible guacamole
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
Great music and service - it is a casual setting with tvs on etc, the food was quite good, a few dishes weren’t being served on the menu and not all of the cocktails were available, so call ahead if you have your eye on something particular.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
LOCAL REVIEW: DO NOT GO HERE. MANY PEOPLE GET FOOD POISONING AND THEY HIRE ALL ILLEGALS FROM SOUTH AMERICA AND THEY DON'T KNOW HOW TO MAKE YOUR DRINK OR EVEN WHAT YOU ASK FOR BECAUSE THEIR ENGLISH IS VERY BAD. MULTIPLE PEOPLE GET SICK WHEN THEY EAT HERE. DO NOT EAT HERE.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
We had a great dinner here! The food was delicious, especially the lomo saltado, which was a standout dish. The drinks were also good, and the service was friendly and attentive. The ambiance was lively and festive, we visited on a Saturday and loved the DJ and dancing. It was a fun night filled with great food, great drinks, and plenty of good vibes!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Ceviche Clasico, Lomo Saltado
Restaurantji Recommends
Cute spot. Great cheeseburger & fries although chef didn’t know if it was organic OR grassfed, but it was tasty. Bar menu was out of pisco, vuelo repo, settled for 3rd choice drink. Female bathrooms needed fixing. Overall we made it good time.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Service was not good I think they were understaffed so they barely interacted with us. We ordered something undercooked and nobody asked us if we wanted to replace it or change it. They just took it and told me I didn’t have to pay in the end. It was unusual but I hope they can get better, the food has potential but it wasn’t great. I wish them the best.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
Great drinks, comfy seats, nice atmosphere. Service was good, friendly and decent portions
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
The worst experience, the food has cockroaches, the waiters are super rude. They are a bad experience.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
The worst attention, food and service, zero recommended... thieves
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
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