Ben cooked for us then broke out the jams for everyone.
Alice White
A fabulous evening for dining with friends or alone. You're never alone at Ben Michaels!
Carolyn Roman
Artistic venue with amazing food, especially the flan. Just be prepared, it’s cash only. Ben is the chef/owner/musician and treated us like family.
M Cariño
Is Ben Michael OK?? Went there last night to sing at a jazz recital. Ben was SO incredibly rude to be and my 87 year old mom. I didn’t realize the event had been moved to a different venue and had to listen to Ben’s extremely condescending rant which had nothing to do with me. I’ve been there for Jazz Jam night many times (by the way, the food sucks and is extremely overpriced). I will not be returning. This is not a good look, Ben.
Natasha Bell
First time going to this place. Menu is very simple and specials are changed daily. The owner is actually the chef and he is a sweet heart! It doesn't get too busy, so the owner has time to chat and get to know you.
Kelsey Barrantes
Ben is super friendly and welcoming and cooks everything himself. I didn’t know it was cash only so the Bank of America ATM across the street saved me!
Martin High
We had their pork and chicken enchiladas. Both were excellent. Some Mexican restaurants try to overpower their food with heat, but this was both flavorful and nicely spiced. The margaritas are excellent.
I'm no doctor, but I think Ben could possibly be bipolar. Somedays, he's happy to see ya. Other days, not so much. I think it's part of the quirky appeal to this place. Definitely, go there. You'll probably have a great time and a really good meal. One thing that I respect about Ben's place is that he supports live local music. He also plays a great piano himself and is very entertaining. Definitely bring cash because your CC is worthless. If Ben insults you, brush it off. It's a quirky place, and he's a quirky man. We don't call it Albaquirky for nothin.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Chicken Enchilada
Teena Noblitt
Very rude when I went in...no air conditioning asked about it ...man asked me to leave
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Edward Gerety
Ben's is a unique local treasure. The food is great. Well worth it. If you appreciate quirky, this is the place. Ben built that building with his own hands.
Tuesday is the jazz jam, a decades long tradition, and the place is filled with family & friends. It's sort of "Cheers" for the jazz crowd. On Tuesday, after about 7, go for the experience and the music, not for the sit down dining. It'll be well worth it but, like jazz, loving the unexpected is key. Share tables. Share conversation.
Other times, drive by. If he's open, stop in and have dinner. The food will be worth it. It will still be a quirky and different experience.
Great locally owned
Ben cooked for us then broke out the jams for everyone.
A fabulous evening for dining with friends or alone. You're never alone at Ben Michaels!
Artistic venue with amazing food, especially the flan. Just be prepared, it’s cash only. Ben is the chef/owner/musician and treated us like family.
Is Ben Michael OK??
Went there last night to sing at a jazz recital. Ben was SO incredibly rude to be and my 87 year old mom. I didn’t realize the event had been moved to a different venue and had to listen to Ben’s extremely condescending rant which had nothing to do with me.
I’ve been there for Jazz Jam night many times (by the way, the food sucks and is extremely overpriced). I will not be returning. This is not a good look, Ben.
First time going to this place. Menu is very simple and specials are changed daily. The owner is actually the chef and he is a sweet heart! It doesn't get too busy, so the owner has time to chat and get to know you.
Ben is super friendly and welcoming and cooks everything himself. I didn’t know it was cash only so the Bank of America ATM across the street saved me!
We had their pork and chicken enchiladas. Both were excellent. Some Mexican restaurants try to overpower their food with heat, but this was both flavorful and nicely spiced. The margaritas are excellent.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salsa and Organic Chips, Chicken Enchilada, Matanza Enchiladas Rancheras, Flan
food was cold shitty service don’t recommend go to blake’s across the street
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
We had a great dinner. The food is unbeatable—fresh and all homemade. Lovely patio and excellent, friendly service. Enthusiastically recommend!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salsa and Organic Chips, Chicken Enchilada, Chardonnay, Matanza Enchiladas Rancheras
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I'm no doctor, but I think Ben could possibly be bipolar. Somedays, he's happy to see ya. Other days, not so much. I think it's part of the quirky appeal to this place.
Definitely, go there. You'll probably have a great time and a really good meal. One thing that I respect about Ben's place is that he supports live local music. He also plays a great piano himself and is very entertaining.
Definitely bring cash because your CC is worthless.
If Ben insults you, brush it off. It's a quirky place, and he's a quirky man. We don't call it Albaquirky for nothin.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Chicken Enchilada
Very rude when I went in...no air conditioning asked about it ...man asked me to leave
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Ben's is a unique local treasure. The food is great. Well worth it. If you appreciate quirky, this is the place. Ben built that building with his own hands.
Tuesday is the jazz jam, a decades long tradition, and the place is filled with family & friends. It's sort of "Cheers" for the jazz crowd. On Tuesday, after about 7, go for the experience and the music, not for the sit down dining. It'll be well worth it but, like jazz, loving the unexpected is key. Share tables. Share conversation.
Other times, drive by. If he's open, stop in and have dinner. The food will be worth it. It will still be a quirky and different experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Great atmosphere and food! Owner is friendly
The Flan was devine!!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
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