El Korita Restaurant

I've lived in the valley for almost 7 years and I didn't take the opportunity to dine at this fine establishment until Saturday! The diners looked happy, there was great smells in the air, laughter...all the makings of a much needed date night with my sweetie! I'm from Hampton Roads VA/Baltimore and I crave seafood regularly. I wasn't expecting much, but got so much more!!! This is a great place with mexican/seafood fusion. The stuffed oysters were THE BEST I've ever had. Huge, succulent, the salsa was amazing! Bountiful menu, many options for those more traditional and those like me that cruise for the most eccentric item on the menu. I had a sitter, so I was kid free, but decent kid menu and accomodations! There was a wait, but you should expect it on a Saturday night...well worth it!

El Korita is always busy because it is soooooo good. IF you have to wait it is worth it.

Lupe and her staff are amazing at not only remembering how you take your margarita (mine is perfecto, w/ Grand Marnier, and Hornitos tequila, naked like my men, that means no salt on the glass) but they can also chat with you at the bar in English while answering questions in Spanish at the same time. I often just sit at the colorful and lively bar and have my libations along with 2 grilled, tilapia lime tacos in corn tortilla shells w green sauce or a chille relleno light on the cheese with a side salad from the ala carte menu to keep it filling but cheap. Just about the time I am half way done with my margarita, another drink arrives along with my food, always served up hot and in good sized portions. The wait staff are always a step ahead in their follow up visits to the table to make sure everything is flowing smoothly and that no one wants for another drink or more chips and salsa unnoticed. Its also a great place to bring the family as it's colorful but casual with room to spread out and let the kids run around. Its the hot spot on Friday nights with a 20 minute wait for a table the norm so get there early. Considering you have 2 other choices just a few doors down, El Korita is a great choice when looking for upbeat, affordable, comfortable & colorful drinks and entrees served up just right every time.