I really wanted to love Artista because I am huge fan of the other Cordua restaurants (Americas and Churrascos and Amazon Grill) BUT twice I have had bad experiences for weekday lunches. First, the menu is an unsophisticated pick and choose. As a fine diner, I want the menu to describe the dishes as the chef makes them and not just list the entrees like a burger joint. A pro: the executive lunch is a good value especially if you get the signature tres leches as the dessert choice. Other than the tres leches, the food is my second complaint. The chicken and steak dishes were dry, unflavored and poor choices of meat. The empanadas tasted like they were from the frozen food aisle. The meals I?ve sampled in the two groups I?ve dined with are not bad but not at the level you would expect for the price or expectation. Finally, the service. Like the food, it just doesn?t live up to one?s expectations for a nice lunch downtown. I had to continuously flag down staff to get refills on drinks and sauces. It was very distracting. Overall I felt like it was everyone?s first day, the chef, the wait staff, and the hostess. Very disappointing!
Pros: Fabulous atmosphere and great location
Cons: Food and service
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