Fun place! 2 visits so far, 2 great times. Popular & crowded yet has a nice feel of personal spaciousness. Food is very good (I had the steak both times) and the service is superb. I recently hosted a party upstairs and the waitstaff really hustled for 4 hours straight and no one ever had an empty drink in their hand. CL knows how to provide a really fun night out.
Upscale Mexican, but has an antiseptic chain feel
This is a beautiful Mexican restaurant, but check your credit card balance before going there, because it ain't cheap senor! and the food, doesn't really live up to the cost.
Went to Catina Laredo for a work Christmas party. The food disappointed in every aspect, it was either too salty or flavorless. Drinks were either watered down or too strong. Servar claimed to be Mexican however did not even know certain specialities that are on practically all other authentic Mexican resataurants. THis place is terrible and only fit for tourists and that is it!
Fresh, sophisticated, Mexican flavors. I love that they provide vegetables instead of the standard beans/rice (although those are also available and quite tasty). The decor is unexpected-very modern-but comfortable. It's great to sit near one of the fireplaces for lunch on a cold day. The wait staff is friendly, knowledgeable and attentive. The bartenders shake up a mean margarita!
Apr. 2002