A diner from DFW
Jun 4, 2012
On recent visit to the Stockyards we decided to give Habanero's a try.
We started with a cold beer...it was cold and it was beer.
Waiter was nice, but really more interested in texting on this phone that getting our order.
We then ordered chips and Queso Dip . Queso Dip is $ 5.49 and they say it is
"Our famous queso dip hand made from cheddar cheese and our own blend of spices to taste.
I can tell you it is NOT. It is right out of can, Del Taco has better Queso. Despite the set back we wanted to try some food.
We ordered: Aguate Relleno de Camaron at $ 11.99 (Stuffed Avocadoes with Shrimp) A large Haas Avocado opened and stuffed with grilled shrimp. Served with our cilantro lime rice and grilled asparagus.
And: Checko's Camarones Caliente at $ 13.99 Five huge bacon wrapped tiger shrimp stuffed with Monterrey jack cheese and grilled to perfection.
The waiter arrived at our table wit the Aguate Relleno de Camaron...upon inspecting it I noticed the outside of the Avocado was visibly dirty. It still had the tag on it and it was very obvious it had not been washed. I let teh waited know ...to said nothing and took my plate...a moment later a angry Manager/Owner ( Ray Cosme) came over to the table. We could already see in his demeanor and body language he was not happy. He asked me what was wrong and I pointed out the dirt and the tag on the avocado skin. His lack of customer service and basic kitchen/cook experience kicked in right about then. He told me they didn't have to clean the outside of the Avacado because you do not eat it. WOW! I informed him a host of different bacteria have been found on unwashed produce. This is responsible for a good deal of food borne illness. Washing produce for 15 seconds (not the 1 second shake under water most people do) can reduce 98% of bacteria.
He then told me I didn't know what I was talking about because you do not eat the skin anyway...I aging pointed out the dirt that he agreed was on the food. I then pointed out to him you want to wash produce you're going to peel with a knife as well as fruit where you eat the peel. If you cut a melon or avocado with a knife bacterial can be transferred from the skin to the inside. I also suggest washing pre-washed lettuce. Better to be safe.
He then told us to get out of his restaurant! We did so happily and we did enjoy the free beers !
We started with a cold beer...it was cold and it was beer.
Waiter was nice, but really more interested in texting on this phone that getting our order.
We then ordered chips and Queso Dip . Queso Dip is $ 5.49 and they say it is
"Our famous queso dip hand made from cheddar cheese and our own blend of spices to taste.
I can tell you it is NOT. It is right out of can, Del Taco has better Queso. Despite the set back we wanted to try some food.
We ordered: Aguate Relleno de Camaron at $ 11.99 (Stuffed Avocadoes with Shrimp) A large Haas Avocado opened and stuffed with grilled shrimp. Served with our cilantro lime rice and grilled asparagus.
And: Checko's Camarones Caliente at $ 13.99 Five huge bacon wrapped tiger shrimp stuffed with Monterrey jack cheese and grilled to perfection.
The waiter arrived at our table wit the Aguate Relleno de Camaron...upon inspecting it I noticed the outside of the Avocado was visibly dirty. It still had the tag on it and it was very obvious it had not been washed. I let teh waited know ...to said nothing and took my plate...a moment later a angry Manager/Owner ( Ray Cosme) came over to the table. We could already see in his demeanor and body language he was not happy. He asked me what was wrong and I pointed out the dirt and the tag on the avocado skin. His lack of customer service and basic kitchen/cook experience kicked in right about then. He told me they didn't have to clean the outside of the Avacado because you do not eat it. WOW! I informed him a host of different bacteria have been found on unwashed produce. This is responsible for a good deal of food borne illness. Washing produce for 15 seconds (not the 1 second shake under water most people do) can reduce 98% of bacteria.
He then told me I didn't know what I was talking about because you do not eat the skin anyway...I aging pointed out the dirt that he agreed was on the food. I then pointed out to him you want to wash produce you're going to peel with a knife as well as fruit where you eat the peel. If you cut a melon or avocado with a knife bacterial can be transferred from the skin to the inside. I also suggest washing pre-washed lettuce. Better to be safe.
He then told us to get out of his restaurant! We did so happily and we did enjoy the free beers !
