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Ixtapa
Summary
Would we go there again: Yes
A run-of-the-mill Mexican restaurant with average prices and slightly above-average service. Overall a reasonably pleasant experience. The food is nothing to write home about, but is definitely passable. A good place to drop by for lunch with cow-orkers.
Comments & RatingsA run-of-the-mill Mexican restaurant with average prices and slightly above-average service. Overall a reasonably pleasant experience. The food is nothing to write home about, but is definitely passable. A good place to drop by for lunch with cow-orkers.
Tim's Comments: I've been to Ixtapa three times now. It's close to work, the food is decent, and the prices won't set you back too much. I am not too fond of their refried beans, but everything else I've had there I wouldn't hesitate to order again. My water never gets empty there.
Jeni's Comments: I love Mexican, and the prices here are about average. They have great service. The restaurant is spacious, and lively. I couldn't taste much due to a cold. =(
Ratings
About the RestaurantJeni's Comments: I love Mexican, and the prices here are about average. They have great service. The restaurant is spacious, and lively. I couldn't taste much due to a cold. =(
Ratings
| Tim | Jeni | |
| Taste: | 7 | - |
| Value: | 7 | 8 |
| Service: | 9 | 8 |
| Setting: | 7 | 7 |
| Speed: | 9 | 9 |
| Overall: | 7 | 7 |
| (overall is not an average) | ||
Address: 19303 Highway 2, Monroe, WA (map)
Restaurant Style: Mexican
Price Range: Lunch - $5.25-$9.95 (average $6.00), Dinner - $4.95-$12.95 (average $10.00)
Decor: Bright colors, fake plastic parrots, a fountain in the center of the room, and a big fake shark hanging from the ceiling.
Noise Level: Reasonably quiet. Mexican salsa-ish music playing at a moderate volume.
Lighting: Well-lit by sunlight during daytime. Hanging and wall-mounted lamps with ceiling lights for after dark.
Tables Equipped With: Napkins, salt & pepper
Temperature: Comfortable
About Our ExperienceRestaurant Style: Mexican
Price Range: Lunch - $5.25-$9.95 (average $6.00), Dinner - $4.95-$12.95 (average $10.00)
Decor: Bright colors, fake plastic parrots, a fountain in the center of the room, and a big fake shark hanging from the ceiling.
Noise Level: Reasonably quiet. Mexican salsa-ish music playing at a moderate volume.
Lighting: Well-lit by sunlight during daytime. Hanging and wall-mounted lamps with ceiling lights for after dark.
Tables Equipped With: Napkins, salt & pepper
Temperature: Comfortable
Date: Friday, July 30th, 2003
Meal/Time: Lunch, 12:00 noon
Wait to be Seated: none
How Full: <50%
What We Ordered: Jeni - Chimichanga (w/ beans & rice) Tim - Enchilada & Taco (w/ beans & rice)
Free Appetizers: Endless fresh tortilla chips & salsa, served immediately upon sitting down.
Time (to receive ordered appetizers): N/A - The chips & salsa were plenty.
Time (to receive ordered entrées): 4 minutes
What We Paid (without tip): $13.27
Meal/Time: Lunch, 12:00 noon
Wait to be Seated: none
How Full: <50%
What We Ordered: Jeni - Chimichanga (w/ beans & rice) Tim - Enchilada & Taco (w/ beans & rice)
Free Appetizers: Endless fresh tortilla chips & salsa, served immediately upon sitting down.
Time (to receive ordered appetizers): N/A - The chips & salsa were plenty.
Time (to receive ordered entrées): 4 minutes
What We Paid (without tip): $13.27