Andale Cantina Bar & Grill

Been a while since we've been here, but thought we would enjoy dinner on a Saturday night. Was greeted as we came in and sat right away in a comfy booth. Our server Sam was there to take our drink order promptly. Her demeanor seemed off as if she really didn't want to be there. Our drinks arrived promptly, the manager brought out our queso promptly with a very nice and welcoming hola! Sam brought our beer and took our order. This is where i feel it all quickly went down hill. We placed our order and I asked for another basket of chips as I knew we would be needing them. Her attitude still hasn't changed by this point, very "blah" and as if we were a burden. Our food came out hot and fast! Sam asked if there was anything else needed at this time. I asked for more chips since we were finished with the 1st basket 5 min ago and now our queso is cold and getting thick. Thought maybe she didn't hear me when I asked for more chips when we placed our order. 10 min later, she comes to check to see how we're doing and notices she forgot the chips again. Brings them 5 min later, doesn't acknowledge the fact that now myself and my daughter have needed refills on both my soda, her soda, and our waters. I continue to watch Sam serve a different table and walk around the restaurant meanwhile we have all finished eating for 12 min (yes, I timed this). She makes her way back to the table where we tell her we're ready for our check and asked for a box. She grabbed the box and literally dropped it onto the table and walked away. I was floored. My partner, who is the calmest of anyone I know, was even stunned. Our check comes out, crinkled and bent. After 10 min on the dot of waiting for her to come back to get our payment, my partner goes up to find her. He finds her in the back kitchen. He tells her we would like the bill split, as to which she didn't do. IF we do go back, I will honestly request a new server if we get her. I have served and bartended for 20 years and it takes a LOT for me to want to request a different server. I did inform the manager as well, and I suspect he already knew as he was coming to ask us how everything was as we were leaving. The manager was fantastic, the food was great, the restaurant is very clean (including the restrooms).

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 1

Recommended dishes: Muestra de Salsa Y Chips Salsa & Chips Sample

Nice place

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Not really much here to distinguish itself from countless other hole in the wall cantinas in the area.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 3

Service: 2

The service is excellent, the waitresses are very attentive to everything with a beautiful smile. It is a good place to spend time with the family.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: El Trio, Tamarindo, Fajitas del Mar

Great food & friendly service!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Dietary restrictions: Gluten free!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Queso, Tacos - Al Pastor, Street Tacos, Quesa-Birria

This is my favorite place to visit at the mall food court and when I learned they had a restaurant I had to visit. Had lunch with my family to celebrate my birthday and it was so much fun! Great food, service, and dessert!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Taco, Guacamole, Salsa, Queso, Street Tacos

Very attractive, small Mexican restaurant in a shopping center in North Liberty. The food is both more attractively presented and better tasting than your typical Tex-Mex restaurant. Many traditional favorites are missing from the menu, but there are a wide variety of excellent choices you won't find elsewhere. My wife and I enjoyed the Chori-Pollo and the Conchinita Pibil.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Good tortas and you get chips and salsa when you sit down.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Love this place! Delicious chips and salsa, carnitas and burritos. Great service and prices.

I love this place, the food is delicious , the service is pristine, and the atmosphere is so welcoming. I recommend anything but my favorite order is the taquisa so I can get a variety of tacos.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Get the street tacos. We subbed the meat for veggies but the sauces and fresh ingredients make it so good.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Taco, Street Tacos

Ate at the North Liberty location this evening for the first time with my family and it was really delicious!! I had a single Gringo Taco(ground beef flavor) and a single Supreme taco(shredded chicken flavor) and a side of Mexican rice and all was very yummy!! Portions were nice also; and the complimentary chips and salsa were plentiful. Would definitely go there again!!

Kid-friendliness: We had a 4 yr old and a 3 month old with us and there were good options on the menu for children. Also was able to have a booster seat at the table for the 4 yr old and a baby's seat that could hold a baby carrier.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Taco, Andale Chicken Chimichanga, Chips Salsa

Service was quick, food was hot, and taste was excellent.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Taco

Tin roof overflowing, this place almost empty. Food is good, price a little higher than similar places.