Tipsi Monkey Taco & Tequila Bar

Finally got a chance to stop by this place around 8pm on a Friday night! The place was hopping, how could this not be a good sign? Well the Mr. and I walked in and just kind of stood there. Awkwardly. For what seemed like an eternity. It's a very small place, with a bar to your right and and 2 small dining room spaces. There was a sprinkle of wait staff running around like crazy and they acknowledged us in the hustle. After probably around 5 mins were seated in the back room and handed a menu, the waitress said she'd be back with another one. We never saw her again but that's ok because I don't have sharing issues.
Our waiter immediately greeted us and was pleasant. Although he was very slow, but I gathered he was new and learning the ropes. And he had a full table of girls to deal with with copious amounts of booze. So no judgment on him; He did excellent!
The menu I was a little disappointed with. It's very small and offers the bare bones of Mexican food. Which isn't a bad thing per say but it's good to know what you're in for. I got the enchiladas and the husband got a quesadilla. The food was good, and the proportions were normal. Not much else to say. I liked the food but I feel like there are just so many awesome Mexican places around that I probably wouldn't go out of my way for this place. My husband actually said "Yeah I don't think we'll be back" which I wouldn't necessarily agree with completely. I would go back but it might be specifically for drinks, a girls night out or a gathering. I wouldn't treat is as a dinner place though.

SO! Alright food, but this is a bar and it's bar food in the long run. The décor is cute and you'll probably have a pretty good time.

First, let's start with the good news: We had the Ape marg. and the special guava Patron Marg. both excellent. We enjoyed both salsas served with the chips (though they were a bit stale). The ambiance/ atmosphere was relaxing and fun. Our waitress was very attentive and apologetic for our problems (I'm getting there). We enjoyed the chicken tacos, nice little tapas size. The problems: The skirt steak was completely inedible. Could barely cut it with a steak knife and I worked on a piece in my mouth for nearly a minute before I realized I might never be able to swallow it. I sent it back and ordered the shrimp tacos. Tasty little coconut breaded shrimps, but they too were badly overcooked. The place was less than half filled on a Saturday night and I think we found out why-- it must be the chef's night off. Too bad, nice concept restaurant that we wanted to like...... but couldn't.

We went a few weeks ago for a birthday celebration and everything was so good!! The waiter led us to the margaritas by stating that they were the best around, and he really wasn't lying! I ordered the steak tacos, which were delicious.....but when I tasted my boyfriends shrimp tacos, I was blown away! They were absolutely amazing! There were four of us in the group and I think it was the first time that we all agreed that it was truly a fantastic meal! I cannot wait to go back!