El Presidente Mexican Restaurant & Cantina

Food is run-of-the-mill Americanized Mexican cuisine but the bar great.

Wow, what a terrible restaurant!

I have heard horrible stories about this place...but nothing could have prepared me for this.

As soon as we walked in (a group of 9) there were 3 employees too excited to see us. It was almost as if they had not seen a customer all day! The place had a unique stench of humid, mildew and re-fried beans in the air. Old Polaroid pictures of people wearing sombreros covered the walls.

Their first question to us was "do you wanna drink or do you wanna drink?" At that very moment I should of walked out and never looked back.

I ordered a Dos Equis beer... how can you mess that up...Oh but they did! They gave it to me at almost room temperature with a slice of dehydrated lime. My partner ordered a guacamole dip, the plate had more lettuce, cheese and olives than avocado.

To be polite towards the person who suggested this place, I kept my mouth shut during this horrifying experience. I would never recommend this place to a friend or even my worst enemies.

I did however notice a certain group of people starting show up, a younger crowd that I soon realized they were there for the karaoke. If that's what you are looking for, then that's your place.

I love El Prez. I usually order the chili relleno and shredded beef enchilada combo; my husband orders the carne asada. They always start you out with hot chips and fresh salsa. I'll often get a jar of their fresh salsa to go so I can use it at home. When you become a regular here, you're always greeted like a friend.