Lona by Chef Richard Sandoval

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   Ashley

   Tampa

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   Wonderful experience will definitely be back. Food, drinks and service was incredible!!
   

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   Laura

   Detroit

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   Fantastic food & margaritas. The Lump Crab Guacamole & Mercado Margarita was amazing! Great service - our waitress was wonderful and made great recommendations. Would highly recommend!
   

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   Ariana

   Unspecified

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   The Latin music was lively and loud, creating an energetic vibe that made for a fun night out. A big plus was the accommodating staff—some of our party arrived late, and they kindly extended our start time, which we really appreciated. However, I wouldn’t recommend the Top Golf Swing Suite. While the concept is fun, the system kept glitching, and we couldn’t get through a single game without issues. This made it more frustrating than enjoyable. Additionally, we had to ask for instructions rather than the staff proactively showing us how to play, which would have improved the experience. That said, our server, Aldolvo, was knowledgeable and a pleasure to be around, ensuring we had everything we needed. Niko, the manager, was also excellent and went above and beyond to make sure we were taken care of. Overall, the atmosphere and service were great, but the Top Golf Swing Suite needs some serious improvements before I’d consider trying it again.
   

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   Raul

   Tampa

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 7 days ago

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

   Everything was so good, and they had the best environment! We will be back, coming from Texas to Florida. It is hard to find good Mexican food in Florida. All these other "MEXICAN" MIKEY MOUSE restaurants say authentic Mexican cuisine, which is not!
   

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   mirian

   Tampa

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 23, 2025

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

   Supero mis expectativas , sin dudas un restaurante con un menu exquisito , un ambiente agradable y un servicio con atencion unica . Gracias por hacer mi visita memorable !
   

   Lona by Chef Richard SandovalResponded on February 25, 2025

   Dear Mirian Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that we exceeded your expectations. It’s wonderful to know that you enjoyed our menu, the atmosphere, and the service. We truly appreciate you sharing your experience and can’t wait to welcome you back for another memorable visit
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Tampa

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 22, 2025

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

   They told us that valet parking was free for restaurant guests & then when we got there they told us it would be $27 for valet bc of an event. That should be disclosed when making the reservation.
   

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   Henry

   VIP

   Orlando

   69 reviews

   5.0

   69 reviews

   Dined on February 21, 2025

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

   Very pleasant experience. Fusion mexican-american food with a few authentic Mexican dishes. All delicious. Excellent mezcal choices with a few premium tequilas. Promp and courteous service. I reserved again for the next day.
   

   Lona by Chef Richard SandovalResponded on February 25, 2025

   Dear Henry, Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re so happy to hear you enjoyed our fusion Mexican-American dishes and mezcal selections. It’s great to know that the service met your expectations, and we’re excited to welcome you back again the next day! We truly appreciate your recognition, and we’ll be sure to share your feedback with them. We look forward to welcoming you back soon
   

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   Sally

   Calgary

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on February 21, 2025

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

   Absolutely fantastic experience, delicious food, amazing service.
   

   Lona by Chef Richard SandovalResponded on February 25, 2025

   Dear Sally, Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear you had a fantastic experience and enjoyed the food and service. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another amazing visit!
   

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   Michelle

   Greater Boston

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 18, 2025

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

   We used the sports game simulator - hidden gem!! Staff were excellent Our food was excellent we did burgers quesadillas and tacos
   

   Lona by Chef Richard SandovalResponded on February 25, 2025

   Dear Michelle, Thank you for your amazing feedback! We're so glad you discovered our sports game simulator and had a great time. It’s wonderful to hear that you enjoyed the food—burgers, quesadillas, and tacos are always a hit! We're proud of our excellent staff, and we truly appreciate your kind words. We hope to see you again soon!
   

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    Jessica

    Atlantic City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 17, 2025

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

    Me and my boyfriend tried this restaurant for the first time and it was truly amazing they treated us so great and made us feel so welcome. The food was amazing, the drinks were also outstanding. The vibe was incredible music was perfect. We had an overall amazing service thank you Lona we will be back soon
    

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    Lona by Chef Richard SandovalResponded on February 18, 2025

    Thanks for the review, Jessica! We're thrilled to hear that you and your boyfriend had a wonderful experience at Lona by Chef Richard Sandoval. It's fantastic to know that our food, drinks, and service met your expectations. We're also glad that you enjoyed the vibe and the music. Your kind words are a big encouragement to our team. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
    

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