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“Carolina, Olena and Liz were the best! I order a drink and it came with the performance. Server Carolina did a flip! It was so cool. Olena saved my grandma from a burning house and Liz did both of it at the same time. I would recommend this place to everybody. They know how to entertain their customers. We will be back to see that backflips again!“

“We had a fantastic time getting drinks here with friends! There are numerous options for flights or mixed drinks, and we tried and really enjoyed the gold dust woman, Amanda’s manhattan, old fashioned, and the sazerac. The employee who took care of us took the time to explain all of their house-made syrups and alcohols, and she had great recommendations for us to try based on what we were looking for! I’d love to come back again (to enjoy the live music area in the back) and have already recommended this place to others!“

“great place. good people and awesome food!!“

“Stopped for dinner one night with my father. we had oysters, panini and chopped salad. enjoyable evening sitting outside, friendly staff and good food. will come again soon“

“Had an amazing lunch at Indiyaana! I ordered the Thali, and it was hands down the best Thali I've ever had: every dish was flavorful, fresh, and perfectly balanced. The hospitality was just as impressive. The staff were incredibly kind and welcoming and made us feel right at home. Special thanks to Akash and Deepthi for taking such great care of us! Can't wait to come back again soon. Highly recommend! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“

“The best Mexican food and drinks in the area! Great service and friendly staff - always going the extra mile!“

“My waiter was good and friendly. I sat in covered patio. I ordered a spring salad with shrimp. blackberries, grapefruit, candied pecans, arugula and berry vinaigrette and a side of Mac n cheese. The salad was missing the pecans but I forgot until I left, I thought something was missing. However, the shrimp was perfectly cooked. The ratio of shrimp to half portion was good. Mac N Cheese was ok. Noodles were undercooked and some still hard/crunchy edges and cheese sauce was just average and a bit gritty/thick. However, I was not expecting my meal to be served with plastic wrapped plastic utensils. a take home box for salad and a take home container for dining in. That was disappointing. the table of eight next to me was a bit shocked too to get their meals in to go cardboard containers.“

“Love cafe on the grove!! Great food and service“

“We tried this restaurant for the first time tonight and everything was outstanding! The service was amazing; she was very informative in helping us pick from the menu. Reminds me of the food I used to eat at my grandparents house! You should definitely try it!“

“I absolutely love this place! I live in Highland Park, so I find myself visiting often, and each time is a great experience. The service is awesome, and the staff is kind. The only thing is that the music is too loud!!!“

“The quesabirria tacos were so delicious! The consomé was full of flavor and the waitress and hostess were very nice!“

“I decided to go to LAGO for the first time last night, and I’m so grateful I did! From the moment we arrived, the valet was incredibly kind, and the ambience struck the perfect balance—upscale yet cozy and welcoming. I felt at home immediately, with that unmistakable “city” energy that makes a night out feel special. Our server, Lexi, was absolutely wonderful—beautiful, vibrant, and genuinely attentive. She went above and beyond to make my birthday feel truly special, and we all adored her. The food was delicious, the service was impeccable, and every detail reflected how much care and expertise go into this restaurant. I’ve been missing a place like this, and I can’t wait to come back. LAGO is something special.“

“Excellent food and service. Will definitely be back. Great happy hour options as well.“

“Great food and waitress was great! Came in for lunch Monday morning! Will definitely be back!“

“Family friendly fun with old school vibes“

“I always have a great experience coming here. The staff is friendly and prompt, you never have to wait long for your food. Everyone is so nice and most importantly...the food is always excellent.

The steak and al pastor tacos? Chef kiss.“

“Awesome menu! They have some amazing Mexican seafood dishes plus all your regular Mexican favorites! Really nice service too. This will be a regular spot for us!“

“The service was super great tonight. Despite there being almost an hour wait, we were able to checked in online before even leaving the house and had our drinks less than 5 minutes of being seats. Wish I remembered our waitresses name because she was pretty great as well.“

“I love this restaurant and honestly surprised it's not rated higher. On the weekends this place can get packed. Highly would recommend to anyone that loves authentic mexican food.“

“Overall, we had a good experience at Ancho & Agave in Deer Park. Our server, Mike, was awesome—friendly, attentive, and definitely a highlight of the visit. The restaurant was very clean, and even the bathrooms were spotless—you could actually smell how clean they were.

Unfortunately, the food didn’t quite match the rest of the experience. It was good and everything was prepared well, but nothing really stood out. The flavors felt pretty plain and could have used a little more punch.

Still a solid experience overall, especially thanks to the great service and cleanliness!“

“Food and service was amazing!“