Joe's Place - AVALON

Fast and friendly service. We received our food in like 15 minutes. The drinks are very very goood. The food has great taste. We got the giant wet burrito which you can split) and the ryans asada nachos . Love this place we will definitely come back here pn every Catalina trip!

Great spot for Mexican food and Margheritas with 5 different vegan items on their menu. Our server Maria was great and she was always present and available. Recommended

1. The wait time for appetizers is quite long, taking about 25 to 30 minutes. I overheard that they only have one cook and two waiters, which suggests they might be short-staffed. 2. The waitstaff don’t check in frequently. They take your order and then seem to vanish; they serve your food and are gone before you can ask a question. I'm not sure why that is. 3. I ordered the fish a la diabla from the seafood options. When I asked what type of fish it was, the waitress went to ask the cook, came back, and said it was some kind of Alaskan fish—but didn’t specify which one. It felt like they were just focused on getting the food out. On the positive side, the food was very good, and they were accommodating to my needs. Everything was delicious! The yummy gummy shot was great, and the chicken enchiladas and shrimp tacos were excellent. They only offer pork tamales, which was disappointing since I really wanted chicken tamales. One great feature is that payment is done digitally, so you don’t have to wait around for another 30 minutes for the server to return with your card.

We had a pleasant experience at the restaurant. The food was rated a B, while the service and safety measures received an A+. We appreciated the kid-friendly options like French fries and chicken tenders. Overall, the dishes were decent to good. I enjoyed the margaritas, which were sweet and strong, although my husband found them a bit too sweet for his taste. One highlight was the partitions between tables and the availability of outdoor dining, both of which we loved. The staff was exceptionally friendly and helpful.

I had a great experience at this restaurant. The tacos were only $10 for three, and they were delicious. The chicken pozole was amazing too!