Charlie's Mexican - Port Moody

Its early afternoon, 3:30ish, no-one in the restaurant, old guy lets us in past the leash like fence so we headed for the window seat..BIG mistake. no no no you can 't sit there. Go there He pointed to another table along the wall and we stated we would like to sit beside each other and look outside. Absolutely not He replied. So we left.......he was just plain rude

Come to this restaurant for an honest and authentic interpretation of Mexican cuisine. Also come to meet Carlos. He is awesome. He knows food, he knows drinks, and he knows how to celebrate the food of Mexico. He pulls no punches, and wants you to leave full and happy.

Unfriendly service starting at the door. The apparent owner was unhappy and reluctant for our group of five. My bag was next to my seat, at the window and apparently in his way somehow. ??? Another group comes in from the back door, seated and immediately served with water, tortillas and friendly chat. Meanwhile we had been seated for 10 minutes and offered nothing. We left after that. Why bother ruining a good evening? Regulars matter, but regulars became regulars somehow. Treat new customers as if you actually cared they took a chance on your restaurant.

Right from the beginning, received a cold reception. They refused us for a table of 5 and it was not even busy, but then begrudgingly sat us. Then proceeded to complain about one of our bags being in the way (which was NOT the case), then ignored us. Meanwhile sat another group after us, served them water and chips, while chatting them up before offering us anything. They succeeded in making us feel completely unwelcomed, so we left and went to Originals instead. What a difference. Leaving was the best decision ever!!!

Loved this Port Moody gem. The owners are the sole operators. They make amazing authentic Mexican food. We ate off the lunch menu and were so full by the time we left. I had pico de gallo with housemade chips followed by a chicken quesadilla. My partner shared the chips but also had tortilla soup followed by a beef burrito. I had a margaritas and he a Sol beer and our bill was only $55! I highly recommend the cuisine! We'll be back!