El Errdero Mexican Rest - La Grande

El Decepción is a more fitting name. The food was bad, really bad. Everything was very bland and absolutely soaking in oil. My $3.50 side of guac came fresh served... yesterday maybe... Glasses, booths, silverware, and plates were dirty and stained, not that stained is necessarily a deal breaker, but the entire atmosphere of the restaurant was old and musky so I can only imagine how bad the kitchen is. The beans that came with the chips and salsa definitely tasted reheated from yesterday and were cold in the middle (thanks for the microwaved meal). I could only stomach about 1/3rd of my meal before the overwhelming amount of oil made me sick as a dog.Skip this place, not sure where the positive reviews came from but perhaps this old restaurant has seen better days.

The salsa, and the ? cocktail was spicy than the one in 'La Fiesta '; but they serve the cocktail in a glass goblet which makes it look more appealing. But the owner dwadles when it comes to showing up at the register to pay for the bill, and there were no napkins when I was shown to my table, which was why there 's a few customers. If you like it less spicy, and a well organized Mexican restaurant, La Fiesta will be your place; or if you like it spicy, and be willing to deal with a dwadling owner that hardly comes to the register, El Erradero will be your place.

The food arrived quickly and the portion size was good but the server basically vanished after our food arrived. The restaurant was quite empty but we never saw her again for beverage refills or to ask for the check. Eventually we got tired of waiting and stood at the counter where we were assisted by someone else after a few minutes.

I really like their food. Nothing really stands out, but their quality of food made makes me want to come back.

Service by which I measure all others:El Erradero deserves 5 stars alone for the service and care rendered by Robert, the son of the refined gentleman who owns the establishment. Robert is a whirlwind of accuracy and timing, as we have never gotten a wrong order on his watch and always have our drinks full and chips fully stocked. He is truly, unequivocally, hands-down the absolute best server I have ever seen.The food is solid, and I would say it is second only to Cinco de Mayo in taste and quality for the price. There are times where dirty tables start to pile up, but frankly I would much prefer that to a derelict staff.