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Westside - The Original Red Onion restaurant
6.0

The Original Red Onion

  • Westside
  • $$
  • Mexican
  • Casual
  • Food
    great
  • Vibe
    great
  • Perks
    great

Food: Food of mixed satisfactions

The Original Red Onion might not win any awards for creativity or freshness, with some menu items being standard and ingredients occasionally perceived as stale. However, the Steak Fajitas and Chile Relleno are praised, offering a slice of the restaurant’s extensive menu variety. The portions are mentioned to be generous, but do note that pricing could be regarded high for the food quality.

  • Great Variety

    Extensive menu with variety, satisfying diverse tastes and preferences.

  • Okay Taste

    Some reviews mention food as decent or good but not outstanding.

  • Bad Value

    Pricing a little high for food quality, resulting in mediocre experience.

Top 3 dishes at The Original Red Onion

  1. 1

    Steak Fajitas 🏆

    Takes the cake for the best steak fajitas, sizzling and flavorful.

    Steak Fajitas dish
  2. 2

    Chips, Salsa and Guacamole

    Endlessly praised for freshness, tastiness, and perfect crunchiness of chips.

    Chips, Salsa and Guacamole dish
  3. 3

    Chile Relleno

    The chile relleno is well-made, delicious, and a frequently loved dish.

    Chile Relleno dish

Vibe: Vintage vibe, yet with cozy charm

Nothing too much to write home about the drinks; it's the cozy and warm ambiance that gets mentioned more often. It might feel like stepping into a time capsule straight from 1977, but it’s still a cozy space for a date night. The environment appeals less to those seeking trendy spots.

  • Great For Dates

    Intimate, cozy settings ideal for romantic, private date nights mentioned

  • Okay Ambiance

    Mixed views on lighting and decor, but overall balanced cozy feelings.

  • Negative Buzz

    Decor and vibe stuck in 1977, feels like a dated time capsule.

Perks: Missteps in service and noise

The downside comes with reservations, where the benefits seem non-existent. Couple that with the complaints about slow and sometimes neglectful service, it may dampen your dining pleasure. Failing to soundproof the noisy crowd is another sore point. However, if you're after an outdoor patio or a place that accommodates large groups, it might be worth a visit.

  • Great For Groups

    Accommodates large groups, family gatherings efficiently with great service.

  • Okay For Diets

    Vegetarian friend was pleased, suggesting decent accommodation.

  • Hard To Reserve

    No benefit in reserving, others with no reservations wait less time.