Corn On The Cob
Bartaco

Bartaco

2906 NE 207th St, Miami, United States

Tacos • Seafood • Mexican • Salads


"3 of us stayed at the ALOFTMiami Aventura and were thrilled to find a Taco Bar next door as we are not big eaters at night. All of us enjoyed our bowls and mini tacos on our first visit. The end of the experience was disappointing as I waited for 25 minutes after our dishes were cleared for the server to come for us to settle the check. Despite that poor experience, my travel companions went again a couple of evenings later because they wanted a light meal close to the hotel. Again the food quality was tasty. The service was average. On the third evening I pointed out to the floor Manager Dante that my steak bowl was loaded with too much lime and I advised it was inedible. I asked him to let his kitchen know and his response was that the strong lime taste was likely due to their practice of adding lime to the sautéed Vegatables. There was no offer from Dante to discount the meal I could not finish. At the end of that 3rd night, the wait staff who was clearing the dishes from our table dumped a bowl of water and butter all over my friend's brand new slacks and shirt. Although she said sorry, she focused on moving away the dishes and did not offer to get napkins or Soda to clean up the mess. When I insisted that this was the least she could do, she walked off and 10mins later another resource came with a glass of Soda Water and some napkins. After spending 60 dollars on dinner for two, my friend's pants and top are ruined as the oil stain from the butter is not budging. @bartaco shame on you. Accidents happen but your staff training is poor and your lack of focus on adequate attention to your guests is unacceptable"

Southern Table Kitchen

Southern Table Kitchen

39 Marble Ave, 10570, Pleasantville, US, United States

Vegan • Cheese • Cocktail • Vegetarian


"First, the good: The Stable cocktail with the jalapeño tequila that the restaurant infuses on site was probably the best cocktail I've ever had. It's just tequila, muddled lime, and ginger beer, but it's served in a Moscow Mule copper cup, and was the perfect mix of bite and sour-sweet and flavor. I would go back just to order this again.The atmosphere was likewise very pleasant post-movie at 6:45 on a Sunday. A little loud, but not so much we couldn't talk, and pleasantly busy with a lively view into the kitchen and a festive feeling.We started with the pretzel with brie and fig jam, which was--like almost everything on the menu--ambitiously priced. It was $15. It was very good, especially for fig fans. It was very strong, stronger than the fig jam you may be used to getting in the cheese aisle at Stew Leonard's.My husband was thrilled with his Iceberg Wedge salad topped with grilled chicken and portobello mushroom, though again, nearly $30 for a salad seemed high. The portions were ample and included sections of corn off the cob. It was a full dinner plate size salad and he was satisfied afterward.I opted for the wood-roasted chicken. Be warned, the online menu's cauliflower rice option is no longer available, and the waiter said he's not sure why it hasn't been updated online. He was happy to substitute charred broccoli for the potatoes for me, though. When my chicken came, my husband's first words were, Is that a chicken or a Cornish hen The leg, wing, and breast were so small that it's hard to imagine what the whole chicken looked like. It was good, and very tender, but not woodsy like I expected. The spinach side dish was perfectly prepared, wilted but not mushy or tough. The broccoli, which is the trend these days, was almost raw, but I should have asked ahead for them to cook it a bit more since I like it more tender. I also got a side dish of pickles and cole slaw (also ambitiously priced at $9). The cole slaw was surprisingly light with a vinegar sauce that was very good. I would not get the chicken again since it was not that special (or ample), but I have to give them credit for it being very tender.Overall, I would say it's a fun place with good food. We saw this amazing-looking mac and cheese dish going out from the kitchen, so if you are up for a bowl of indulgent carbs, it looked amazing.If you're going to the Jacob Burns, as we did, and are looking for a fun date-night feeling afterward, I'd say Southern Table is a good choice.But warning, my husband was a bit unhappy walking out because he noticed that many in the kitchen were unmasked, and our waiter wore his under his nose, which really, honestly, what's the point? So if Covid safety is a priority for you, I can't recommend this location.And you'll overpay a bit, so check out the prices before you head out.The parking is also a bit challenging. We had to wait for a spot, which would be less of an issue in warm months when you don't mind walking over from a more distant spot.My advice to the restaurant would be to update its online menu, have a stern talk with the staff about Covid protocols, and consider having a happy hour with reduced priced drinks."