The Menu is Located: Los Lobos Menu Page
This Mexican place is moderate on New Dorp Lane and we have ate there a few times but it never seems to surpass just the general expectations, probably even a little bit less. The people were very polite but the order that we placed was a little bit wrong: we have ordered a (Torta Hawaiiana: Pineaple and Ham hero on Portugese bread but we received a Torta Cubana: Everything on Portuguese Bread (Steak, Pork, Ham and the whole 9 yards). The other meal was Bistic a La Mexicana. We have decided not to complain about the Tortas and just tried to enjoy the Cubana (As I know it is way better but GF loves ham & pineapple). The female taking the order does not know one word of English but the owner and owners friends helped in placing the order for us.
The Food:
The Torta: Torta Cubana’s are usually supposed to be overloaded, huge and over-packed, impossible to eat by one person with the size they are and the ingredients they have (Everything packed into a Flat style Portuguese Bread, includes avocado, mayo and many other sauces, spices) For some reason this Torta was a little bit flavourless until we tried to add some “Lime” to it which added that tanginess. The size was not anywhere near to what a “Torta Cubana” stands for and the flavour was not as one should taste (maybe this one is a little bit on the healthier side?)
Bistec a La Mexicana: It is possible that after being spoiled by a restaurant (Caramba Cafe), my expectation of this meal is high and so far nobody was able to duplicate or come near. Sorry the meat was not as savoury, the size was not that large, the rice was pretty good, the beans were pretty wet (pinto?), the tortillas were delicious. If you would like to compare this meal to the meal at Caramba Cafe: Please click here to view the Caramba Cafe Review Or just type in “Caramba Cafe” into the search box at the top right. The picture of this meal is #5 and you can easily tell what our standards are.
The Service: The service was great in all senses but we do feel that the waitress can learn a few words such as saying “Thank You”, Although the owner and everybody else was very friendly, the waitress is still the closest person to the food. But in overall there are absolutely no complaints about the service as in everything was brought out quickly and tortas had there warm basket.
The Atmosphere: Very nice and narrow dining room makes this place very unique, it is situated just like an original “Diner”, hey actually this was Mike’s First Diner!
Overall-Evaluation “Sum Up”: If you live in the area and want to sit down and enjoy some “Mexican Food” with having a small bar at the same time and even a pool table at one side this is a decent neighborhood stop by. For take out use Ariana’s Deli at the corner. Wanting to go out and enjoy real authentic Mexican food with Pride then you would need to drive over to Port Richmond all the way on the other side of Staten Island.