Basico Bistro Cafe - El Cajon

Us and an other table of 3 were the only ones in here. The server didn’t really seem to know what he was doing but I figured it might be because he is new. I ordered a cappuccino and then over 10 minutes later I sent my husband to see if they were making it. Several minutes after, the sever came over to tell us they were out of lattes. I reminded him it was a cappuccino and he said “ oh ya. We don’t have anything.” Never mind, brushed it off. I ordered the $15 tuna steak sandwich (I forget the exact name) mostly because I was really excited about the veggies and aioli sauce. When it arrived, it was just bread, tuna, carrots, and cucumbers. No sauce, not spring mix, no tomato, etc. I thought that’s ok, I’ll ask for it when he gets back. He never came back. By the time my husband was finished with his meal, he still hadn’t returned. I went to find and ask the server for the stuff that was advertised on the menu along with Togo boxes and our check. The server responded “oh. I forgot to add those?”. He quickly brought the boxes and check but still non of the stuff I asked for. We waited about another 5 minutes then left. Again, there was 1 other table that already had there food and drinks. They were not busy. This was kind of a splurge for us after paying $10 for parking and almost $50 for a meal that we didn’t like. Really a let down and mood killer.

This restaurant was a total disappointment. The service was incredibly slow, we struggled to get refills on our drinks, and one server had their long, loose hair dangling over our drinks. The food was bland and overcooked. I would not recommend this place, and I have no plans to return.

I had the fish and chips here and they were great! Dare I say the fish was melt-in-your-mouth!

In for lunch today, the waiter brought us mater and never offered anything else to drink. I ordered the Tuna Carpaccio which tasted like it had been in and out of the freezer several times, I then ordered the Mushroom Risotto which was not made with Arborio rice but plain white rice, it was very dry, although the flavoring was good and the asparagus was perfect. My friend ordered the Classic French Croissant, she was brought the Basico breakfast sandwich and then brought her the correct item but, the sun dried tomato pesto tasted more like canned tomato sauce and the dijon was not present. It has been a minute since I've been to the restaurant and used to enjoy it very much. They need some quality control.

This restaurant was voted the number one best breakfast spot, and let me tell you, they were not lying. This place is incredible! My wife and I tried the chicken and waffles and they were amazing! I could eat this dish over and over again. I highly recommend this place.