Alebrije Mexican Restaurant & Bar

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   Nikki

   VIP

   San Diego

   43 reviews

   1.0

   43 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   Hard to find place upstairs in mall that likely won't be around long given our experience. For starters, they were out of tortilla chips on a Friday night at 7pm. The fajitas took forever, were delivered with no salsa, no cheese, and we had to pay $5 for a thimble full of guacamole that was so bad we didn't eat it. It was mostly lemon juice and onion with half of one slice of avocado mixed in. Also served with the world's smallest tortillas, folded into a pepperoni rosette shape- probably to hide how small they were. You could just fold it over itself but not fit anything inside. But they were too limp to use as a chip. Oh, and they also have no refried beans- just unseasoned black beans. Aside from being unsatisfactory in ingredients, taste, and timeliness, it also made me sick afterwards.
   

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   Mike

   Vancouver

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on December 20, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 2

   The food was not bad however they had no Guacamole in a Mexican restaurant. Nachos with Pork were good but without the Guacamole they were just ok. Ordered fajitas as well they were just ok. The gentleman that seated us seems annoyed that we asked for a different table in an empty room. I would suggest the lime coconut margarita it was delicious. Not the best Mexican restaurant I have been to. For the price it should have been better.
   

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   Rachel

   Orlando

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on December 12, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had been wanting to try this place, but the night we went it was booked so this time we made a reservation and it was empty lol. Anyways the food and drinks were yummy everyone loved their food and my hubs is from Texas so that was the real test. We will be going back for sure!
   

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   Doug

   VIP

   Hawaii

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on December 11, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   The food and drinks at this newly opened restaurant were very good—and not your typical Tex-Mex blah flavors. The owner, Douglas, did a great job explaining the menu and taking and serving orders. Highly recommended.
   

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   Elaine

   VIP

   Hawaii

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 7, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Although short staffed, they were extremely helpful and friendly to our group. We understood the situation and chatted comfortably over margaritas until we could order. Food was delicious. We had vegan tacos, enchiladas, posole and sopes. Excellent award-winning choices for vegetarian and vegan diners. Highly recommend.
   

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   Nisha

   VIP

   New York City

   2 reviews

   2.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on December 2, 2024

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   Food was average wouldn’t recommend. Soy chorizo was good but that’s it
   

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   Jerry

   VIP

   Denver

   75 reviews

   5.0

   75 reviews

   Dined on November 28, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   people were very nice and service was good. We enjoyed the food . It’s a different type of Mexican food. I don’t think anything was fried and generally the meals were lighter. Very enjoyable. We will go back.
   

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   Maree

   Central Coast

   3 reviews

   2.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on November 25, 2024

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 2

   I’m sure it’s fine for some, Just not for us. Our server was really nice tho….Although it was really slow. Supposedly they close at 9pm but we’re turning away customers at 7:30 with plenty of open tables. M This is not your regular Mexican restaurant. You had to pay for chips & salsa. And the salsa was maybe 2 oz. Our drinks took forever😖 Maybe they lacked staff? But it’s a small restaurant. Sorry to give this review….,,
   

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   Kerrie

   VIP

   Hawaii

   13 reviews

   5.0

   13 reviews

   Dined on November 25, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Nice addition to Mauna Lani. Overall good experience.
   

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    Mercedes

    New York City

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3

    Good food and good service! Is in a shopping center Service could be a little bit faster But they did have a big party in one table So we understand! Good value all around , considering how expensive restaurants are in the area .
    

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