Izote Mexican
- Author:
- Jackie McMillan
- Posted:
- Wednesday, 27 October 2010
Whilst several people have recommended this restaurant to me, I’m sad to report that my dining experience left me wishing I’d saved my money and gone up the road to Guzman y Gomez. To my taste buds, the chain produces tastier, more authentic Mexican food than the poorly reheated, cheesy, sour cream and tomato sauce loaded dishes I found here. The restaurant was packed on the evening I dined, so the first inkling of trouble came when our food landed without fanfare moments after ordering. Whilst the Queso Fundido Al Chorizo ($12.50) survived the fast heating method, our Nachos de Carne ($17.90) were soggy and flat. Even a side of Pickled Jalapenos ($4) failed to lift them, containing a mere modicum of heat. Hungry we pressed on with Quesadillas ($19.90) that sadly came with exactly the same beef as our nachos (with warning I would have selected another filling), and a bland mound of Mexican rice. The thin and insipid Chile Verde ($19.50) was a far cry from the unctuous, rich, green tomatillo-laden stew I have experienced at other Mexican restaurants. The neighbouring stack of badly reheated tortillas compounded my misery – the outer ones were as leathery as a boot! Speed’s nice; I’d prefer quality.
Izote Mexican
6 King Street, Newtown
Ph: (02) 8084 9651 www.izotemexican.com.au
Mexican $$
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February 16th, 2011 @ 3:23 pm
I went here last night and agree with your review. The service was really rude as well, on both occasions that I have been to this restaurant.
The first time, they asked us to leave before we’d finished our glasses of wine! The second time we were there (about 1 year later), it seemed like as soon as they got us in there, they wanted to get rid of us.
Nearly as soon as we sat down, two different waiters came up to us wanting us to order, before we’d even had a chance to read the menu. After we’d ordered, the food came out in under 5 minutes, so it was obviously not freshly prepared. The food was alright, but not worth the amount we paid.
Also, when I was 2/3 through my burrito, and had obviously not finished yet, the waiters constantly came up and asked if they could take it away. I had to tell them four or five times that I was not finished yet, which was irritating and intrusive. I could see them continually glancing over at the table, clearly impatient for us to leave.
We weren’t being loud or disturbing other guests – we were just eating and talking quietly. The restaurant was not even full (it was early on a Tuesday night), we were only taking up 2 seats on a very small table, and I still had a lot of food left on my plate! I am not a slow eater and we were probably only in the restaurant for about half an hour from start to finish. It was incredibly rude and pushy, and a very bad look.
Needless to say, I will not be returning.