Phone: +17184298222
Address: 8032 Baxter Ave, Elmhurst, 11373, United States Of America
City: Elmhurst
Menu Dishes: 35
Reviews: 2959
Website: http://www.lafustarestaurant.com
"Leaving this review so hopefully La Fusta can take some accountability. To celebrate Father’s Day this year, we wanted to go to our fave restaurant La Fusta. We made a reservation for 6:30pm for 6 people. We were told we’d be accommodated and they looked forward to seeing us. When we arrived. There was a line and huge wait of people who all had reservations. Everyone had been told to come for their reservation time but none of us had been told when we’d arrive that we’d be waiting in line. There were families with 4 plus people waiting, many with older family members and babies/ toddlers. We were not given a reason for the wait or given an apology of any kind. Despite the wait, we wanted to stay because the food is always good at La Fusta. However then they made a very racist decision which left a horrible impression on myself and my family. The hostess decided to sit the family AFTER us in line BEFORE us because the white man at the front of their group complained. Supposedly they had a reservation for a half hour before us, but that is not what their family had been saying while they were waiting. They had been saying their reservation was for the SAME TIME as us. Since they were on line after us, they should have been sat after us. However they were intentionally sat before us. As a family of latinos, it was hard not to perceive that decision as blatantly racist. We have frequented La Fusta for many years and for many special occasions. However, after this overt racism we’re left considering if we’ll ever return. Such a shame considering that their staff is predominantly latino as well. Hoping La Fusta takes some accountability for this decision and reaches out to make it right. Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $50–100 Food: 5 Service: 1 Atmosphere: 2"
All prices are estimates on menu.