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This is an updated review; I initially rated this place two stars, and you can see my previous complaints from two weeks ago regarding the restaurant's performance. Today, I decided to give them another try. The new owners are streamlining the overly extensive menu into something more manageable, which should help minimize stock and waste, ultimately lowering prices. I had a conversation with the owner about pricing and noted that one item from my regular order has increased significantly—over 140%. However, most other price adjustments seem to be in line with current inflation rates, which is understandable.
There are several improvements underway, and while the transition is undoubtedly challenging, it's evident that they genuinely care about their customers. The cook who prepared my Mexican Omelette today did an excellent job. It looks like the recent dip in food quality was less about cutting costs on ingredients and more about training or staffing issues.
They've also hired a new cashier who, while still getting the hang of things, was sharp and eager to assist. For now, I'm giving them four stars, but I can see they are putting in the effort to earn a full five. I encourage you to give them a chance! I'm glad I decided to return, and I'll be coming back regularly.
For context, here’s my original review: I've been dining here 3 to 4 times a week since around 2013, under two previous owners. The new owners have significantly increased prices—my usual $7.99 lunch is now $12.38 before drinks, tax, etc. That’s a 55% hike! I understand inflation is tough, but that's quite high. Unfortunately, it’s become too expensive for me to eat here regularly! The quality of food has also declined. Some dishes are almost as good as they used to be, but others left me questioning whether the cook knows the proper standards for preparation. I would advise against ordering the Texas Tuna Melt; it barely resembles one. On a positive note, they do have a shiny new electronic menu and a fancy cash register!
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I hope this rewrite retains your intended message while presenting it in a fresh way!"
