The Sombrero Restaurant

If you're going to eat at the Sombrero Restaurant to say you've eaten at South of the Border, don't waste your time. I should have read the reviews before eating here but since we were spending the night, it was within walking distance of our room.

Kids burgers for my twins, a beef taco meal for my oldest daughter and a Chimichanga meal for me. Soft drinks, water and a Michelob Ultra for me. Total check was $40.31, including tax, but not tip.

Our server was friendly and polite, but also seemed to double as the cleaning crew. Following our order, she began mopping the restaurant - including the area by our table - with a strong disinfectant type cleaner. It was only when I mentioned to her that my daughter was irritated by the smell did she stop.

Food came and the kids burgers were overcooked. Tacos and Chimichanga had no taste. Our server brought over hot sauce and sour cream in mini plastic cups upon complaint. We weren't seated far from the salad bar - flies and all.

After a long day on the road, I inquired about an adult beverage. With the exception of beer and wine, the Sombrero Restaurant had very little to chose from. Most of the drinks I ordered - such as a Bacardi and Coke or a Mojito - were not available. I was able to order a Michelob Ultra, but had to pick it up at the bar. Speaking of the bar, there were several travel size bottles of liquor adorning the wall. Strange that an actual bar would serve hard liquor in it's most expensive format.

Pure tourist trap is the Sombrero Restaurant. With the exception of two other tables, this place was empty. I'm not sure why it took 25 minutes for our food to arrive given these circumstances.

William E. Lewis, Jr.
Cooper City, Florida.