Sonrisa – Fauxdie’s Review

Taste: For a Mexican restaurant, their food is certainly lacking in heat. Also, inconsistent across 2 different visits (both lunch). Really, I like the chips best, and they are consistent(ly greasy and delicious). *5/10*

Drinks: Delicious margaritas in a variety of flavors, and only $4 at happy hour! *9/10*

Texture: The foods have the expected textures, for the most part (what should be crunchy is, and what shouldn’t be isn’t).. However, the salsa is very gloopy– weird! *7/10*

Prettiness: C’mon, this isn’t a fancy restau. It’s in the U-Village and it’s Mexican. 3 stars for the effort (which is usually a squiggly squirt of sour cream across the platter and a curled red pepper “flower”) *3/10*

Atmosphere: Warm tones without garish colors. Ugly carpet that doesn’t match the rest of the restau. Fire in vacuum tubes?! *4/10*

Service: All hostesses and servers have been very friendly and attentive. Bar staff 2 hours before closing on Friday night, not so much. *7/10*

Price: The lunch menu doesn’t save you much money. *5/10*

Total: *5/10*

Summary: Better than Azteca, the next-nearest Mexican restaurant in the area. Slightly fancier than Chipotle, and without the long lines. Give it a shot for chips and salsa (don’t splurge for the $8 guac!).. and definitely the margaritas, blended or on the rocks.