Literally, tons of the stuff. Our meal packed more sodium than a bottle of Bloody Mary mix.
It is a shame, because we are locals and really WANT this place to be good. We went today for the first time after seeing the DDD review online and set out on our beach cruisers to check it out. We tried the Kahlua Pig egg rolls, which were very good, but our first indication that the chef may have a heavy hand. We than split the Fuego Burger. A couple of bites confirmed our fear - it was so over salted it was leaving a chemical burn in our mouths after each bite. The accompanying fries were also heavily laden with the stuff. The homemade dipping sauce on the other hand was fantastic!
Now I understand that the owner has a connection to a particular style of salt, which I applaud. But a better balance could be struck in the final product.
We will certainly give it another try to see if this was a one off experience or symptomatic of a wider trend. The service was friendly and efficient - exactly what you want from a SoCal beach style eatery. To say the portions are generous is overly diplomatic - they are HUGE (suitable for sharing) and more than enough make up for the prices which are on the higher end of the spectrum. Our food was freshly prepared and served promptly, despite the fact the place was packed. Servers efficiently bussed our table (we sat outside) and the conversation with other diners and pedestrians passing by had all the hallmarks of a great haunt in the making.
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