Isla

Isla reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

1. OT

   OpenTable Diner VIP

   Austin2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on August 27, 2016

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We were delighted to find Isla. We've not had Caribbean food since we've been Austin (3 years). Great service and delicious food.
   

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   Wordsmith

   Austin2 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on August 19, 2016

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   My date and I tried two different cocktails apiece, and they were delicious. Great vibe and music. I felt the food wasn't spectacular. We ordered the empanadas and three taco plate, and both were rather flat, flavor wise. The food definitely didn't match up to the creative drinks and atmosphere.
   

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3. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Austin3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on August 14, 2016

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I had one day to play a birthday brunch with 10 people. Where could I possible plan a birthday brunch that wasn't too noisy, great atmosphere, something different than any other restaurant??? A girl friend said she passed by a place called Isla. I looked online and saw their menu was definitely different and interesting. It was easy to book a reservation, so I did. When we got there, we greeted with huge smiles !! Our tablet was ready for us. The server was very informative on everything. The food was so tasty and so were the drink. The chicken empanadas and the sauce it somes with are so delicious !!! If your getting ceviche. The snapper is the one to go with. As my meal. It was Steak and eggs for me. I know it sounds bland, but trust me the potatoes they toss it in and cheese is so tasty. A great combination !!! Try this place out for yourself and see what I'm talking about.
   

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   Traveler16

   Washington DC1 review

   1.0

   Dined on August 14, 2016

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   I was quite disappointed with Isla. After a promising start at the bar with Miguel, who was quite welcoming and made an excellent Paloma, things went downhill. Our appetizers were lackluster. The chef's selection of tacos was OK, but the marlin ceviche was middling at best, bland and lacking in flavor. But the grilled oysters were the lowlight. Small oysters were used, and the grilling shrunk them to minuscule size. One was literally the size of a large pea. At what I believe was an $18 price, the appetizer was a waste of money. My entree was a Cuban sandwich. I have eaten Cubanos around the world, at places cheap and expensive, and this one came in last. Very little meat and cheese, and non-descript bread. And it was accompanied by extremely thin French fries that offered no taste of potatoes. (I'd suggest replacing them with rice and beans.) Our party's other entrees were the chef's ceviche trio and a salad. The other cerviches, including the redfish, were similar in quality to the marlin. We passed on dessert. On the plus side, the tropical ambiance --- decoration and music --- was good. But at the end of the day, unfortunately, the food really missed badly.
   

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   RWJJ

   Austin5 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on August 7, 2016

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   Food was very average tasting. Limited menu and not well executed
   

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6. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Austin2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on July 24, 2016

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We love Sunday brunch at Isla! The food is always delicious and drinks are even better. Charlie was our server this past go round and he was amazing and did everything perfectly. Can't wait to go back!
   

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   ChristineM VIP

   Austin7 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on July 22, 2016

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food was very fresh and delicious. Would and have recommended to others!
   

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8. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Austin3 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on July 15, 2016

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   Overpricing food , very expensive restaurant and the food it's not even that good, also the waitress tried to steal 20$ from our tab saying that we gave her less money and it wasn't true
   

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   JPinATX

   Austin13 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on July 13, 2016

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Bartender was extremely knowledgeable about his products (rum) and friendly, approachable. All staff was. Table service was slow enough that we ended up having to take our meals to go. But great ambience. Will definitely go back.
   

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    Lollingsworth VIP

    Austin9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on July 9, 2016

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4

    I saw Isla on an eater article for best brunch spots so my boyfriend and I decided to check it out on Saturday. It's great that they offer brunch on Saturday since a lot of places only have it on Sunday. I had sweet potato biscuits with a chorizo gravy and they were delicious. It was enough for two people but my boyfriend got the black bean cakes which were also delicious. They have happy hour Tuesdays and Wednesday's so I'm hoping to go back and check that out!
    

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