Su Casa, slow casa

It's not like the GPaK crew likes to rush through its Friday lunches. We actually enjoy a little leisurely conversation with our meals.

But last Friday was ridiculous.

Since it is now Sunday night, and I am the first to post a review, you can plainly see that we all were a bit busier than usual on Friday. So we were in no mood for the inexcusable wait we faced at Su Casa.

We chose the restaurant because we wanted to eat outdoors on a lovely, early summer day. The weather didn't disappoint, and we were able to get a table fairly quickly. But then it took far too long to get menus. And to have someone take our order. And to get our food. And to get our checks.

By the end of the meal, all of us were a bit perturbed at the slow pace and lackluster service. And that's costing the restaurant a point or two in this review.

As for the food itself, it never disappoints at Su Casa. The chips and salsa were plentiful and free, which is how it ought to be at a Mexican restaurant. The lunch special — a shredded beef burrito with a bean tostada — was tasty, with fresh ingredients and tender, well-seasoned meat. The portions were the right size for someone who has a healthy appetite. Surprisingly, the vegetarian in our group did the best job of "manning up," but I'll let him talk about that.

In keeping with a theme mentioned in my post last week, I must say the Coke at Su Casa was a bit flat (the exact opposite of Haberdasherman's). But I'm willing to forgive that. I guess. At least I didn't have to wait forever for a refill. Unfortunately, that's about the only thing that didn't require a long wait.

Man-up possibilities: 8
Food quality: 7.5
Overall: 7

— GPaK