Comments on: Pacifico Cantina Opening on Barracks Row Thursday June 14th

By: L Stamper

L Stamper — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 20:38:30 +0000

So many complaints. Whenever any new restaurant opens, the naysayers come out of the word work.

If you don’t like it, then don’t go. I’ve lived in Cap Hill since the 90′s, and I’ll take one of Xavier’s places any day over our previous choices. The beer choices are extensive and the menu is decent bar food – I’m not expecting an amazing dining experience.

By: Dan

Dan — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 18:57:23 +0000

I’ve given up on getting any great, affordable restaurants on 8th Street. If, in addition to the Spring Mill bakery, I could at least have a decent size grocery store and a bar that isn’t filled with douchebags I would be happy…

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 14:14:56 +0000

The woman who normally mans the register was very rude to me once (all while keeping a giant smile plastered on her face, which was creepy as hell). So I boycotted Tortilla Cafe for a while. But after half a year or so I started coming back. I only live one block away, and although their food is easy enough to make at home I like getting it occasionally.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 03:19:54 +0000

Have to agree. I live in the area and have tried just about everything on 8th St. Zest is by far my favorite…

By: kskreetne

kskreetne — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 16:00:05 +0000

agreed, but the price points of this place are high compared to most tex mex places around, even ones who serve alcohol. Tortilla Cafe gets high marks for quality food, low prices, and friendly service. i’d rather get takeout and a six pack for home than pay $12 for quesadillas.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 14:31:33 +0000

Oh yeah, Cava too

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 14:30:56 +0000

I like:
Acqua al 2
Montmartre
Seventh Hill Pizza is OK
and Wisdom for cocktails

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 13:22:20 +0000

Tortilla Cafe has good food, but it’s not nearly as inventive and really quite different than this menu. Also, it’s a casual hole-in-the-wall that doesn’t serve alcohol and has brusque service. I don’t think you can compare the two because they’re entirely different cuisines and dining experiences.

By: kskreetne

kskreetne — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 13:17:20 +0000

thanks for posting. interesting menu but damn expensive, tortilla cafe is half the price and solid food.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 21:42:13 +0000

The kitchen needs to be more efficient though. The one time I went it took and hour and a half for the food to arrive.