Hale Street Cantina - Wheaton

Love this place all because of Alex. He is a gem and is an amazing bartender/server. He deserves every bit of recognition! Thank you, Alex, for the hospitality and good vibes.

Great place, and good atmosphere. A few items came out colder than we thought they should, hence the 4-start instead of five, but don't let that keep you from trying this place out.

Service: 5 starsFood: 3 starsAtmosphere: 5 statsAn outing with a friend.We started with guac and margaritas.The guacamole was light, heavy on the tomatoes, and blasé.The blackened tacos were good and the elote was excellentThe Margaritas were ordinary, no kick to it.Our server, Chris, was the best. Friendly, attentive, and answer all of our questionsWe were outside, and the atmosphere in Wheaton Hale street is always fun.

Staff was great and attentive. It looked more like a sports bar with a lot of tvs tuned into sports events. Food was pretty bland. The rice had no flavor, and the salsa and chips reminded me of Chili 's Bar Grill. Skip this place if you are seeking 'authentic ' Mexican foos.

Decent drinks and beer selection. Servers are attentive and friendly, but the food is bad. The chicken and Al pastor taste bland, stringy, and is served soaking in a watery broth that turns chips and tortillas into mush. The salsa and queso is bland. The fish and shrimp is frozen and served deep-fried. The pineapple salsa taste like it came from a can. Go here for a drink if you want, but stay far, far away from the food.Kid-friendliness: They have hot dogs, nuggets, and kid burgers which taste better than the grown-up food.