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Please save your self from this DIVE! - Review by citysearch c | El Sombrero Mexican Restaurant

El Sombrero Mexican Restaurant

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Please save your self from this DIVE! 5/18/2010

Let me first mention that there seems to be confusion on this site, as well as in general, to the disgusting nature of this ""mexican"" restaurant. For some reason there is an overall five star rating, as well as a crowded restaurant so either A) people do not have gas money to drive out of Claycomo and visit surrounding area restaurants (rancho grande, los compas, etc.) or B) they're retarded. Our party of five was initially seated by a poneytailed waitress (who happened to have two exterior buns, princess leiaesque), whom later moved our table to the rear of the restaurant so that they could fill in the narrow aisled dining room. The narrow aisles and the emphasis on ponytail are only mentioned because it was due to the crowded atmosphere that the ponytail ever so softly brushed the side of my face as she whipped around only exclaiming ""EXCUSE ME"" as if I could move closer to a dirty table end that beckoned my shirt with the last diners sauce. Speaking of the sauce, there were two choices. Blended Ro-Tel, and marinara. It is funny to me that marinara would be provided as an option, because the two choices of cheese were parmesan and Longhorn. I will no burden you with an explanation of what Longhorn is, because nobody has ever heard of it. However, when one hears parmesan they often associate it with Italian food. Much to my surprise this restaurant has been in operation for 45 years and nobody has told them that. Our waitress stated that she was new and did not know the menu. I felt that she did her best, however she spoke to us as if she had just left the methadone clinic. Our table of five ordered a variety of plates ranging from the fajita, the burrito, the enchilada, and a variety plate. The consensus was that it all tasted frozen. Now I've been to mexican restaurants before where this was the consensus, however let me paint you a picture. If you would like to try the fajitas, which are about 12 dollars on the menu, go buy the prepared tyson frozen fajitas at the grocery store, and you will get the same mushy presentations. In fact if you wish to try this place because you trust the 15 positive reviews on this site I will provide a stay at home recipe for you that will save a family of five several dollars. Fajitas - mentioned above Salsa - ragu (if you want ""spicy"") or ro-tel if not Cheese dip - block of velveta, no peppers Chips - bag of chips, and bottle of vegetable oil I've read reviews regarding the overpricing and the struggles with management. This was not the case for myself, however I was appalled to find that the cheese dip was $12. Go figure, no wonder there have been disgruntled guests in the past. Please find another restaurant if you value the place and content that you dine with. I have never written a review for a restaurant because I have never felt so compelled to do so, especially when I found out that there were so many positive reviews. IT IS NOT WORTH YOUR TIME - DO NOT BE PERSUADED. Pros: non existent Cons: see details more
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