Latino Joes - Rochester

I 'm not sure where to start with this place. We booked a table for 5 upon arrival were put on a table for 4 and squashed together. Our drinks orders were taken after 30 minutes. A man came over 20 minutes later with drinks which we hadn 't ordered and insisted they were ours. When we did get our drinks they were abysmal mostly with no taste and VERY watered down. None of the cocktails tasted liked they had any alcohol in at all. The same man then asked us which table number this was! He didn 't have a clue. We asked to be moved as there was no way we could eat around such a small table. We were put out the back in a dark corner with no lights. After waiting over an hour an a hour with still no sign of starters we asked where our food was. Food arrived cold 1 sea bass was ordered and the waiter asked who had ordered a sea bird to which he met much confusion from us. The food was inedible McDonalds burgers were much tastier than these. No sauce so condiments nothing offered. We asked for the bill as we wanted to leave this is where the real trouble started. We called over an older man who appeared to be the manager and explained our problems who said he would sort our the bill. He then send over the other man from before. The bill was not ours he said I have taken £50 off and we only had to pay £75!!!!! For 3 burgers and 1 round of drinks 2 of which were soft drinks and 1 drink had been sent back. The bill had desserts and beer again we explained this is not our bill. This man went absolutely crazy stating he didn 't care and if we get our calculators out he would add it up again we asked for the bill. He was told the food was inedible and the service was so poor. He told 1 member of the party to shut up and shw had a wild mouth!!! Repeating himself screaming and shouting and being very aggressive and confrontational. 1 member of our party then threatened to call the police to which the older manager came over and told him to go away. We were all in dismay at what was unfolding. He apologised and told us everything was complimentary and to leave. Please do not waste your time and money going to this place. The poor girl waitressing was on her own and told us the bar man has just walked out which was no surprises really. We are in total shock as to how the night unfolded and it completely ruined our evening out. Please avoid this place especially if your a group of women!

Visited here for the first time last night. My first impressions were quite good as a venue itself. I ordered piri piri chicken with pineapple and when my food came out there was no pineapple in sight and definitely no piri piri. I got a microwaved rubbery, plain chicken breast with a cheese slice on top, wilted salad and chips. I then called the waitress to ask her if I had been given the right dish and she said I had. I explained about the pineapple and she went off to the kitchen, came back and said the chef had no pineapple! The cocktails were nice but the food, considering the price was very very disappointing. Based on my first impressions, I will not be returning.

Well what a disappointment. Felt the food was poor! For £30 a head for really poor Mixed Starter, Sea Bass which was size of a fish finger was overall a rip off! Coupled with the dodgy tummy overnight will definitely not be returning!!!

We dined at this restaurant on Saturday night after having enjoyed the food on a previous weeknight. However, this is not the ideal place for a weekend meal if you want to have a conversation. The noise level was so high that we could barely hear each other - it felt like dining in a nightclub. We were a group of 6 people, and as soon as one person finished their starter, their plate was quickly cleared away. The waitstaff repeatedly asked us if we were finished with our food and drinks, even though it was clear that we were not. We had to request additional drinks and were not offered dessert. To add to the disappointment, we were asked to relocate to another area so that the staff could prepare for the next day. The service was bordering on rude, despite the food being decent. I would not recommend dining here as the drinks were weak and excessively overpriced.

Upon arrival, the restaurant looked wonderful. Behind the bar, cocktails were being made and we all participated in trying them. The service was really good, as we were led to our table in the dining area. The staff surprised me by putting a Mexican hat and poncho on me, as it was my birthday, and took photos. The food was delicious and my friend, who does not like spicy food, was able to find something that suited her palette. We enjoyed our experience and will definitely go again. The restaurant also has a small dance floor, which we tried out.