El Porton
3151
Broadway
New
York, NY 10027
(212)
665-7338
Hours:
Saturday 11am – 3 am
Sunday 11 am – 2 am
Monday 11 am – 2 am
Tuesday 11 am – 2 am
Wednesday 11 am – 2 am
Thursday 11 am – 2 am
Friday
11 am – 3 am
Saturday,
June 3, 2023 @ 12:55 pm
I really don’t know where or how to begin. But then again, yes I do. I have been to this restaurant for a few years either dining in or doing takeout and have always enjoyed the food and the service. They are very cordial, professional and friendly. Today was a completely different story. Upon entering I sat at one end of the bar waiting to have my order placed, but the woman behind the bar/counter ignored me. So, I moved up to the area where the waitstaff pick up their orders. After a while she noticed me and asked me what I wanted while walking away towards the other end of the bar. So I waited until she came back to the area I was sitting. She asked again and I ordered 2 chicken fajitas for takeout. Never a smile, hello, nothing, just a glare. Her tone was as if I was bothering her, and her tone was harsh. When I paid for my order, she handed me back my change, minus 2 cents. That’s right, 2 cents. I asked her about it, and she stated that she did not have it with her back to me. I then told her that I would like my two cents, and I did that only because of her dismissal and nasty attitude towards me.
Normally I would walk out, but I wanted their chicken fajitas. She called over a waitress and said something in Spanish but the only thing I understood was “American”. A few minutes later the waitress put 2 pennies on the counter in front me and I ask her did they come from her, she walked away. When she walked towards me again, I repeated my question and handed her the 2 cents and then she placed them on the counter next to me and walked away. When the person who took my order came back, there was a discussion between her and the waitress, she took the 2 cents and threw them in the garbage can next to me.
My main reason for asking for the 2 pennies was not because I needed it, but because it is not up to the staff to decide to give you your change without telling you no matter the amount, don’t just assume, plus I was annoyed at her. Was I being petty, maybe, but I will never ever step foot in El Porton if she is the person behind the bar/counter. Ever! But the food was very good as usual. I’m just saying.
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