archie's mexican

let the staff help archie. this isn't the best mexican food, nor the worst. if anything it's well priced, filling, and inoffensive. but archie, you do too much. she was running around taking orders, seating guests, busing tables, and bringing food. it's not like she didn't have any staff. there was a young man who brought us water and chips. why don't you let him help? if he isn't experienced, train him! have him shadow you instead of waiting in the kitchen doorway to bring chips to the next table of diners.

i think archie could then focus on what a owner then needs to, making theplacerun tight and efficient. then the food can get more attention and be amazing instead of run-of-the-mexican.

take a break, archie and let the kid give it a try.

perfect neighborhood restaurant. archie's opened about a month ago, and i've already eaten there three times.

thisplacehas azteca beat in flavor, price and service. the main dining room is on the smaller side, but they have a large full-service bar area, and aplacewhere a larger party (maybe 30 or so?) could sit apart from the rest of the restaurant.

when you are seated at archie's they bring you tortilla chips, salsa, bean dip, and sometimes a cabbage slaw, all of which are delicous. i've tried their chipotle chicken, which was good, and then i tried their molcajete...i'm in love! you get a meal that could easily feed two people, with a huge bowl of hot, spicy, flavorful mexican stew with tortillas and a separate plate of rice, beans and some greens.

i've had their house margarita, which met the bar. i'd love to see them develop something with fresh ingredients as opposed to a margarita mix- but theirs will do just fine for a dinner out with friends.
i also love the way they have decorated the place, bright colors and beautiful murals and paintings. paintings are for sale...i wish i were richer.

overall, the perfectplaceto come after work with your family or friends, and a great starting point on a friday or saturday night before heading out on the town.