It’s important to say, I used to live in the neighborhood of this restaurant. I came back this weekend and was very excited to return because this was one of my favorite places . I respect the rebrand and the changes to the menu; however, there needs to be a happy medium that isn’t so unsatisfying.
First, there needs to be more versatility, and there is no reason the portions should be as small as they are. Some items were staples on the menu, and it’s disappointing to see they weren’t kept after the changes. If authentic Mexican cuisine is the brand the restaurant is going for, guests should not leave hungry. I have never been to a Mexican restaurant with portions this small—even at high-end Mexican establishments.
Our table ordered two appetizers that required chips, yet we were given one very small basket and had to ask twice for more. Another issue is that when you order a meat, such as chicken, it comes by itself and sides must be ordered separately. While this makes sense at a very high-end restaurant, Tinies is not that—and if that is the direction you’re aiming for, I don’t think it’s being approached in the right way.
When ordering the filet, the portion of green beans and potatoes was barely enough to feed a three-year-old child. I’m really hoping, as mentioned, that there can be a happy medium. The food itself is very good, but the portion sizes are not, and that alone makes it not worth returning.
Unfortunately, I do not think I would come back unless further changes are made on top of the ones that were just implemented. Although the food is good, I do not see the restaurant getting repeat customers because it feels like a place you try and don’t come back & that’s sad to say as someone who really liked it here. Politely this restaurant is doing too much while simultaneously not doing enough.
