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A work still in progress ... Another trip to Las Troias and another set of problems.  Although it was a Friday night, they were very crowded, and the quoted wait time was 20 minutes I decided to give it another try.  The time waiting was as quoted, a surprise to me but the surprise was where my seat was.  I was taken to the outside enclosed patio area and felt like sardines in a can or cattle waiting to be funneled into a small pen.  The distance between seats was infinitesimal and where they wanted to seat me was on the back row so rather than squeeze in between folks wondering how my waiter/waitress was going to get to me I protested and said I wanted to set inside the restaurant.   I was willing to have my name added back to the top of the list and wait for the very next booth/table but the girl behind the front stand that was entering names and handing out pagers wouldn't have any part of it.   She said NO and said I would have to wait another 20-30 minutes (or no seat for you unless it's where we say).   

I ask to speak to a manager at which point the hostess that looks very much like Mila Kunis, said she would take care of it .. and she did, to my satisfaction whereas the Mexican girl behind the stand that shoved a new pager toward me and put my name at the end of the list just frowned as I was led to the next booth available.   So that problem was avoided by a very responsive and understanding hostess.  She really did look like Mila Kunis indeed.

Once at the table I was waited on quite fast but it did take a while to get the complimentary chips and salsa to the table.  Whereas I ordered Fajitas before (Beef & Chicken) this time around I ordered the Combo plate 11 which was a hard beef taco, beef Burrito, and Beef Enchilada.  It was very much the same as you get at Casa Mexican, Fiesta Mexicana or LaHacenda only the atmosphere was much nicer and better and the quality of the food was also better even though you have to stay on guard to get what you want.  Again there was an issue with the dark blue glasses as I ordered sweet tea and got a host of combinations between unsweet tea, water, and finally sweet tea after three tries and upon asking for refills went through another confusion episode with water instead but alas finally sweet tea again.  

I still believe Las Troias to be better, quality, atmosphere, and taste wise, than Casa Mexicana, Fiesta Mexicana, and LaHacienda but I would potentially give the edge in taste to Rosie's Mexican Cantina for the Fajitas but it's close and you do get quite more at Las Troias.  Still though they have many issues to work through.  I'll include some more photos as well.  The small bowl of Cheese dip is $4.95 whereas other similar Mexican restaurants I think charge about a dollar less but then I don't know that for sure.  Maybe LasTroias is pretty even with the others but I do like their chips better and their beef is also better than the others.  The grilled steak and chicken also has a very good taste but Rosie's compares very favorably and the steak and chicken is larger pieces.

Last the cost is higher than the other Mexican restaurants and drinks (tea, coke etc) which usually cost the restaurant about 9 cents a glass will set you back some $3.00 at Las Troias so water is the most economical way to go.  If you get a to go order also know they will charge you an additional $0.50 fee for to go orders and in my case when I got home it was incorrectly prepared and I had to call management about it who promised me if I brought in my receipt they would refund me the $8.99 for the messed up Taco Salad I ordered to bring home.  I still believe Las Trois has a long way to go to get up to speed because it still seems they are playing catch up to the number of customers they are serving.  I do though believe they will handle it and eventually work out all the kinks.  I still recommend it highly.

My recommendations:  

  1. Rosie's Mexican Cantina (still best in my opinion but Las Troias is close)
  2. Las Troias (given a little time they will get better)
  3. Casa Mexicana (Muscle Shoals best followed by Florence & Sheffield)
  4. Fiesta Mexicana 
  5. LaHacenda (sorry to say I've had nothing but bad luck here)

IMG_2494IMG_2495IMG_2499 Inside Las Troias various viewsIMG_2500Steak & Chicken FajitasIMG_2501What comes with FajitasBlue GlassClose up of the Blue glassIMG_2519To Go Taco Salad that was supposed to have Sour Cream instead of Guacamole and what is so deceiving about this photo is the serving size.  Its really quite small, more like a pot pie serving container.  Although this was the adult portion it appears more like a Childs portion.  I don't know if it's any larger if you eat it in the restaurant but if not I would advise avoiding it as it is very small.  Definitely you get a better deal for your money at Casa Mexicana.

IMG_2489Those blue glasses .. What is it in the glass if you can tell?  Neither could I .. don't know I like the blue glasses because you never can tell if it is water, tea, or soft drink until you taste it.  Add some suspense and surprise to your meal.  They definitely need to improve on the taste of the sweet tea.  Due to the high drink price .. $3.00 or a little more I'd recommend the Water.

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  • Taco Salad to go: Taco Salad fixed to go
  • Blue Glass 2: Blue Glass pic 2
  • Blue Glass: Blue glass up close
  • Chips, Sm Cheese dip & salsa bowl: Chips, Sm Cheese dip & salsa bowl
  • Small Cheese dip & Salsa bowl: Small Cheese dip & Salsa bowl
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  • Fajitas: Fajitas
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