Reviews for Mister Collins, Casa Frida Mexican Grill

Emily Codik of Short Order says that if Mister Collins were a man and not a restaurant, he "would be a gentleman". She says the spot "is not innovative or precisely defined", here the "dishes are old-school resort classics". But the restaurant still finds "ways to charm".

The roasted bird, a simple rendition that couples tender, moist flesh with glistening, crisp skin, is served alongside wild rice pilaf with mushrooms and charred green beans. It may sound like a tired combination of flavors and techniques. But Mister Collins's roast chicken dish is a properly executed classic.

Overall, she praises the restaurant's "classic cooking", though some dishes don't come out quite right, its "ocean view" and its romantic décor. [Short Order]

Zachary Fagenson says you can "expect a crash course in authentic Mexican cuisine and wide smiles when you step inside Casa Frida Mexican Grill". The place is colorfully decorated, "warm", "homey" and serves up "excellent" food. [CPC]

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[Photo of Mister Collins via taste4travel-emma]