March 3, 2015-Z'Tejas Southwestern Grill Tempe

For our two year anniversary, we went to Z'Tejas in Tempe (not our normal location in Phoenix).

What I ordered: 

Appetizer: Tejas Trio

Entree: Steak Burrito

Drink: Coke

Appetizer: 4.3/5

We got our usual appetizer and it was very good. The salsa was actually pretty decent (I've never been a fan of their salsa) and their guacamole was very good. It wasn't too chunky and everything was mixed together.

Entree: 4.5/5

I decided to try something new and got the steak burrito. It was very good and the beef wasn't spicy like it was when I had gotten the fajitas. I was definitely satisfied with my meal and I think I found my new favorite!

Drinks: 4.6/5

I got Coke and it was good; the ice didn't melt too fast so I didn't feel like I had to rush to drink it!

Restaurant Environment: 4.7/5

The decor of this location is vastly different than the decor of the Bethany Home location. This location definitely gives off the Southwestern vibe with the brick and the flags of the southwestern states. This one felt more "casual" where the other location feels more "business-y" (I mean it is in the financial district). I really liked it!

Staff: 4.2/5

Our waiter was very friendly and took good care of us. I didn't feel like we had a robot for a waiter. 

Speed of Service: 3.9/5

The speed of service was alright. It definitely wasn't busy but I felt like it went slower than it should have. It wasn't too slow but it wasn't boom-boom-boom. I felt this way more towards the end while waiting for our waiter to take our plates and give us the check.

Overall:4.37/5

Pre-Tip Cost: $32.59

Value: $28.48

Hi!

Wow, it's been six months since we've even came to this blog, but we both have been so busy! Matt works 11-17 hours daily and I also have a job now so we're just very busy. We have stacks upon stacks of receipts of places that we've been to and we just haven't gotten to. I know I said this a few posts ago, but we're going to be trying to post here more often (at least I will). Thank you for putting up with us and I'm so sorry we have let this blog fall through the cracks.

Lauren

September 9, 2014-Solo

This dinner was special, it was for our year and a half anniversary!

What I ordered: 

Appetizer: Meatballs

Entree: Rigatoni in Marinara

Drink: Pepsi

Appetizer: 4.7/5

I'm used to eating meatballs as a part of my entree but these meatballs were amazing! They were in a lovely marinara sauce and they were falling apart! The way they tasted, them falling apart seemed to fit right it; it didn't really bother me.

Entree: 4.7/5

My rigatoni was great! They were a little on the under-done side because they kept falling apart when I tried to pick them up but it wasn't too bad! The taste of the whole dish made up for it and then some!

Drinks: 4.7/5

You really can never go wrong with Pepsi!

Restaurant Environment: 4.2/5

It was nice enough outside so that we were able to sit outside, which in the area the restaurant is in beautiful. It's right in the middle of the financial district on Camelback and the plaza it's in is very nice! Since it was later at night the plaza was empty!

Staff: 4.6/5

Solo is a family owned and operated business, which is wonderful to me! I love family owned restaurants. There is something about a family running a restaurant together that makes the staff seem so much more friendly. They were very nice and didn't forget us outside!

Speed of Service: 4.8/5

The speed of service was great! It seemed like they made it flow with the appetizer and entree so we weren't just sitting around doing nothing. They were very prompt with bringing out the food and taking the dishes away bringing us the check. It was very professional.

Overall: 4.65/5

Pre-Tip Cost: $59.57

Value: $54.40

Update!

Hi everyone, Lauren here!

So this blog hasn't gone exactly as planned. We've gone to restaurants just have not been able to keep up with posting. Matt has two jobs and I had school (will be starting again) and the past months has been filled with holidays, cleaning and my other blog for me. There are so many drafts just waiting!

Hopefully we will be able to get this back up and running again. I still have all of the receipts and everything. I'm so sorry this has stalled.

Stay tuned, this will pick up soon, I promise!

Happy new year! Have a wonderful 2015!