We were seeing a show at the Tally Ho and this cute little place was nearby. Cool decor! But......,The food wasn't anything like I expected. It was bland. The customer service was pretty lousy too. We had tacos and nobody at our table cared for the meal. The tequila selection is all "additive tequila" for the millennial crowd. Another strike. To make the night a complete strikeout, a couple who was at the rather large table we were sharing with (yep it was weird), ordered some shots and left. I guess because we had chatted with them, the bartender Scotty (I think that was his name) put their $75 worth of drinks on our tab. We didn't realize it until we got home and looked at our bill. I don't even like Mezcal!!!!
Ed
I came to this place lace because the description showed Mexican cuisine and pictures in the reviews however I was a little disappointed there was no none, it’s strictly American cuisine. We still decide to give it a shot. I tried steak frites and my fiancé got the burger, both items were good and tasty but I do think the food was overpriced, the price of the burger was not disclosed until we got the check and service was average. Server was more concerned about setting tables than helping us.
Shelby T.
Check out their rooftop dining option when the weather is nice. It sounds like it would be a Mexican/Latin food spot, but it is not... The menu is seasonal, (changes often) and the ingredients are local and quality-ful for both drinks and food. Small plates are small. Prices are a tad pricey for quantity of food. You're paying for local quality though. I wish that there were more salad options when I went on a warm September day, but that will probably change with autumn coming. Check it out.
Mark Smither
first off, they need to change their google description as they no longer offer regional Mexican fare. Second and worse is they are way overpriced for what they serve. The quality was great, but charging $42 out the door ($32 menu price +20% tip and 10%tax) for 5 shrimp and maybe 1/3 cup of grits is outlandish. Everything else was proportioned (small) and priced (big) accordingly.
Victor S.
What a disappointment this place was. You expect Nouveau Mexican in this Mexican/Spanish themed restaurant. Mexican flag draped across ceiling as soon as you walk in, Frida Khalo on the wall. Even the name screams fresh tomatillo salsa, Mexican antojitos like chorizo and queso fundido, delicious tapas even. Maybe even a house-made mole. And since it's smack in the middle of Leesburg, you're going to get a twist on the original. But that's not what happens. You're going to get a menu that looks like they just aren't sure what the heck they're supposed to be. Is it Mexican? Is it Italian? Is it Southern? Who knows. This is food-fusion at its worst, where you are taken on a food journey with no roadmap and no real destination. The smattering of Mexican-named plates just adds to the confusion. Appetizers include Mexican street corn (okay but waaaayyy overpriced at $10 for half a corn on cob) and a tomato focaccia with goat cheese (whyyyyyyyyyy??) The Shrimp Veracruz, while okay, is made with *grits*. Wtf. My dead Mexican grandmother is rolling in her grave. And the thought of $32 for a handful of shrimp and grits was, not putting this mildly, but obscene. I had a vegetable puttanesca which was made with fresh vegetables and an Asian noodle-like pasta. The margarita on the menu was incredibly small for $14, and the sangria was bitter ( $13) Look. We're in downtown Leesburg and you're going to pay for the experience- that's not my complaint. But when you go to a restaurant, you expect to be taken on a journey from start to finish. Appetizers should complement the main cuisine and should be supplemented by the drinks and the evening topped off by complementary desserts. It should be a sensical journey to a place in the world, even if just in the chef's mind. More importantly, it should be a journey you want to take again and again. Here, you'll journey into his mind all right, only to find out he's schizophrenic. Oh. And you'll pay through the nose for the experience. Sad to say this, but i doubt this place is still around in six months. Sad to say because service was good and attentive, but the food...is there such a thing as Overpriced Food Court Cuisine?
Charlynn Lancaster
We ordered the red snapper. Was very good and seasoned just right. The watermelon margarita wasn't bad either. Two was my limit. Service was the best.
Stevie Boywonder
Pleasant surprise…a legit menu with quality food in a great location. The team put effort into designing truly tasteful food and well paired drinks. Leaps and bounds above some of the other recently owned establishments. MUST TRY!!!!
kits VA
First time and had only Fairbrook Farm Fried chicken sandwich. It was tasty but can be lot better and less burnt. Salad too was nice but not fresh for the price. Fries need lot less salt. But the service and ambiance is pleasant and needs few more visits to judge the place.
Shannon W.
The restaurant is very clean and the staff is attentive and friendly. The drinks were a bit pricey but they were made well. They had a watermelon sangria that day which was tasty. We ordered the fries appetizer and the sauce that came with it was very good. We didn't order any entrees this day. I would like to come back and try more from here. I would recommend this restaurant.
john b.
My wife and i went to this restaurant tonight on the roof top portion of the building. While the drinks were okay, the food was heavily salted, they delivered the wrong food to my wife and the waiters were all over the place in duplicating each other's jobs the whole time. I think this place tries hard to do a good job, but they seem disorganized and the prices are somewhat overpriced ($125 for two people is a bit much). I want to rate this place higher, but they didn't make any kind of accommodation for messing up my wife's order and the food we did get was heavily salted. I hope they improve because they have potential, but I can't rate them higher than 3 stars. John Barker
One word: INCREDIBLE!! My husband and I sat on the roof top last night and were beyond impressed. The attention to detail, the unique dishes, farm-to-table concept, and best cocktails we've ever had (we're old, so we've had many from around the world too...this is for context) made the evening magical. The staff were so attentive and generous with their time and explanations too. Oh if only more restaurants were like this...
A Shambaugh
Not the restaurants fault, but we were expecting Mexican food. We did not know that this is temporarily the home of Market Table Bistro. Google still list as Mexican restaurant.Food was good, just not what we were looking for.
Bldgfinder
Traditional Italian dishes well prepared. Service was excellent, no reservations taken so plan on a wait
Fred G.
I cannot fault the service. Used to sit at the bar and the proprietor was friendly and personable. Kind of a neat guy and raconteur. The food can be a bit unique, if you value that. But you don't need to. We usually stuck to the familiar; Tacos, Enchilada etc. Had the crickets with guac once. If you enjoy different taste/texture, you might like Chapulines. The bar has a variety of good beers, and his mixed drinks, Margaritas etc are good. Just one thing, be wary if he offers to make you one of his special infused creations. I got hit for $29 for one drink that way. Sorry to say I have not been back since.
We were seeing a show at the Tally Ho and this cute little place was nearby. Cool decor! But......,The food wasn't anything like I expected. It was bland. The customer service was pretty lousy too. We had tacos and nobody at our table cared for the meal. The tequila selection is all "additive tequila" for the millennial crowd. Another strike. To make the night a complete strikeout, a couple who was at the rather large table we were sharing with (yep it was weird), ordered some shots and left. I guess because we had chatted with them, the bartender Scotty (I think that was his name) put their $75 worth of drinks on our tab. We didn't realize it until we got home and looked at our bill. I don't even like Mezcal!!!!
I came to this place lace because the description showed Mexican cuisine and pictures in the reviews however I was a little disappointed there was no none, it’s strictly American cuisine. We still decide to give it a shot. I tried steak frites and my fiancé got the burger, both items were good and tasty but I do think the food was overpriced, the price of the burger was not disclosed until we got the check and service was average. Server was more concerned about setting tables than helping us.
Check out their rooftop dining option when the weather is nice. It sounds like it would be a Mexican/Latin food spot, but it is not... The menu is seasonal, (changes often) and the ingredients are local and quality-ful for both drinks and food. Small plates are small. Prices are a tad pricey for quantity of food. You're paying for local quality though. I wish that there were more salad options when I went on a warm September day, but that will probably change with autumn coming. Check it out.
first off, they need to change their google description as they no longer offer regional Mexican fare. Second and worse is they are way overpriced for what they serve. The quality was great, but charging $42 out the door ($32 menu price +20% tip and 10%tax) for 5 shrimp and maybe 1/3 cup of grits is outlandish. Everything else was proportioned (small) and priced (big) accordingly.
What a disappointment this place was. You expect Nouveau Mexican in this Mexican/Spanish themed restaurant. Mexican flag draped across ceiling as soon as you walk in, Frida Khalo on the wall. Even the name screams fresh tomatillo salsa, Mexican antojitos like chorizo and queso fundido, delicious tapas even. Maybe even a house-made mole. And since it's smack in the middle of Leesburg, you're going to get a twist on the original. But that's not what happens. You're going to get a menu that looks like they just aren't sure what the heck they're supposed to be. Is it Mexican? Is it Italian? Is it Southern? Who knows. This is food-fusion at its worst, where you are taken on a food journey with no roadmap and no real destination. The smattering of Mexican-named plates just adds to the confusion. Appetizers include Mexican street corn (okay but waaaayyy overpriced at $10 for half a corn on cob) and a tomato focaccia with goat cheese (whyyyyyyyyyy??) The Shrimp Veracruz, while okay, is made with *grits*. Wtf. My dead Mexican grandmother is rolling in her grave. And the thought of $32 for a handful of shrimp and grits was, not putting this mildly, but obscene. I had a vegetable puttanesca which was made with fresh vegetables and an Asian noodle-like pasta. The margarita on the menu was incredibly small for $14, and the sangria was bitter ( $13) Look. We're in downtown Leesburg and you're going to pay for the experience- that's not my complaint. But when you go to a restaurant, you expect to be taken on a journey from start to finish. Appetizers should complement the main cuisine and should be supplemented by the drinks and the evening topped off by complementary desserts. It should be a sensical journey to a place in the world, even if just in the chef's mind. More importantly, it should be a journey you want to take again and again. Here, you'll journey into his mind all right, only to find out he's schizophrenic. Oh. And you'll pay through the nose for the experience. Sad to say this, but i doubt this place is still around in six months. Sad to say because service was good and attentive, but the food...is there such a thing as Overpriced Food Court Cuisine?
We ordered the red snapper. Was very good and seasoned just right. The watermelon margarita wasn't bad either. Two was my limit. Service was the best.
Pleasant surprise…a legit menu with quality food in a great location. The team put effort into designing truly tasteful food and well paired drinks. Leaps and bounds above some of the other recently owned establishments. MUST TRY!!!!
First time and had only Fairbrook Farm Fried chicken sandwich. It was tasty but can be lot better and less burnt. Salad too was nice but not fresh for the price. Fries need lot less salt. But the service and ambiance is pleasant and needs few more visits to judge the place.
The restaurant is very clean and the staff is attentive and friendly. The drinks were a bit pricey but they were made well. They had a watermelon sangria that day which was tasty. We ordered the fries appetizer and the sauce that came with it was very good. We didn't order any entrees this day. I would like to come back and try more from here. I would recommend this restaurant.
My wife and i went to this restaurant tonight on the roof top portion of the building. While the drinks were okay, the food was heavily salted, they delivered the wrong food to my wife and the waiters were all over the place in duplicating each other's jobs the whole time. I think this place tries hard to do a good job, but they seem disorganized and the prices are somewhat overpriced ($125 for two people is a bit much). I want to rate this place higher, but they didn't make any kind of accommodation for messing up my wife's order and the food we did get was heavily salted. I hope they improve because they have potential, but I can't rate them higher than 3 stars. John Barker
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One word: INCREDIBLE!! My husband and I sat on the roof top last night and were beyond impressed. The attention to detail, the unique dishes, farm-to-table concept, and best cocktails we've ever had (we're old, so we've had many from around the world too...this is for context) made the evening magical. The staff were so attentive and generous with their time and explanations too. Oh if only more restaurants were like this...
Not the restaurants fault, but we were expecting Mexican food. We did not know that this is temporarily the home of Market Table Bistro. Google still list as Mexican restaurant.Food was good, just not what we were looking for.
Traditional Italian dishes well prepared. Service was excellent, no reservations taken so plan on a wait
I cannot fault the service. Used to sit at the bar and the proprietor was friendly and personable. Kind of a neat guy and raconteur. The food can be a bit unique, if you value that. But you don't need to. We usually stuck to the familiar; Tacos, Enchilada etc. Had the crickets with guac once. If you enjoy different taste/texture, you might like Chapulines. The bar has a variety of good beers, and his mixed drinks, Margaritas etc are good. Just one thing, be wary if he offers to make you one of his special infused creations. I got hit for $29 for one drink that way. Sorry to say I have not been back since.
Mrs Helen crypto my best ever recommendation.