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i caramba disappointment
Mar 2^nd, 2010, 1:18pm

Had a very disappointing lunch a while ago at i Caramba. �Beef enchilada that came as flat as a pancake, with bits of paper-thin beef scattered inside. �Plus the beans were so raw that the water managed to float the whole mess. �This lovely $5 value item cost me $138 plus service, which was almost non-existant.

I wrote my comments on their web site, and they never responded, so I can only conclude customer feedback means nothing to them.
http://www.caramba.com.hk/

I really like Mexican type food once in a while. �Can anyone recommend what they do well? �Thanks

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tbrcgrad Senior Member Offline Love DB and everyone Posts: 553	Re: i caramba disappointment Reply #1 - Mar 2^nd, 2010, 2:12pm I have had the enchilada grande many times and never had a bad one. Service is lacking, but for the price, the food portions and quality have been very good. I go about 1-2 month.
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musarewa Senior Member Offline I love YaBB 1G - SP1! Posts: 480	Re: i caramba disappointment Reply #2 - Mar 3^rd, 2010, 10:38am Can we get the name of this restaurant right? It's not "I Caramba", it's "Caramba!". The thing at the front is not an "I", it's an inverted exclamation mark as used in Spain before and after the words exclaimed. I know, I really should get out more.
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Reply #3 - Mar 3^rd, 2010, 11:04am

I think Caramba should be priced at a similar level to Ebeneezers to be honest.
Like that mexican place in soho next to the escalator.

If that happened to be the case, then it would be one of my fav places in DB.
As it is, I struggle to pay zacs prices for a fast food type of experience.

Plus, I really like the huge meat pile for Zacks fajitas...puts carambas offering to shame.

Love the jugs of booze though (price once again an issue).

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DBlifer Junior Member Offline Forum for DB residents Posts: 59	Re: i caramba disappointment Reply #4 - Mar 4^th, 2010, 1:39pm I find Caramba very poor value. Small portions for inflated prices.
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ninja YaBB Newbies Offline Forum for DB residents Posts: 34	Re: i caramba disappointment Reply #5 - Mar 4^th, 2010, 2:04pm DBlifer wrote on Mar 4^th, 2010, 1:39pm: I find Caramba very poor value. Small portions for inflated prices. the lunch menu is great value a two course meal plus a drink for about $70 how can that be poor value? i never leave Caramba hungry either, unlike N22
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Reply #6 - Mar 4^th, 2010, 2:30pm

70 bucks is good, but if its week day lunches then its no use for me.

Have not tried N22, small portions are a turnoff if true!??!

60 bucks for a glass of margarita, and 110-150 for a main at dinner though...not terrible, but too much to tempt. Caramba suffering from rent levels as always I guess. I think the Wan Chai one has some better deals.

I love that outdoor sit high bar though. Like to use that from time to time.

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Biker Chic Senior Member Offline Forum for DB residents Posts: 292 Gender:	Re: i caramba disappointment Reply #7 - Mar 4^th, 2010, 4:31pm Tried Caramba for brunch for the first time last Sunday, and loved it! Good value - their Sunday Brunch meal has good size portions for only $98 per person, including coffee/tea. Really enjoyed my meal, and left very full. Unlike N22.
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tbrcgrad Senior Member Offline Love DB and everyone Posts: 553	Re: i caramba disappointment Reply #8 - Mar 7^th, 2010, 8:20pm My wife an I have eaten many times at Caramba's since moving to DB last year. We have never been disappointed with the food or service. When possible, we usually go on Friday nights. It may not be the best Mexican food, but I think they try to do the best they can. �
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Rocco Full Member Offline I love YaBB 1G - SP1! Posts: 132 Gender:	Re: i caramba disappointment Reply #9 - Mar 8^th, 2010, 12:05pm We too, have NEVER had a bad meal at icarambai! We've been going there for years and have LOVED every meal.
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GLS Junior Member Offline Posts: 78	Re: i caramba disappointment Reply #10 - Mar 18^th, 2010, 12:44am I like Caramba as well, it's not Michelin material but you get what you pay for. I especially think the quesadillas are brilliant (and cheap) when you're not looking for a full meal.
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Reply #11 - Mar 28^th, 2010, 11:41am

Caramba was good but they changed their Sunday brunch offer. They used to offer a juice, 2 corn bread muffins, your chosen dish and unlimited tea and coffee. They took away the juice and reduced to one cup of tea or coffee. They charged the same price. I asked them why they were giving less for the same price and they blamed the credit crunch. That was summer 2008. Perhaps they should understand that credit crunch is something that effects customers as well as restaurants - perhaps they could have come up with a better deal that had the customers lining up. Oh well- nevermind!

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Top Ramen Full Member Offline Ranting is a birthright! You think so? Posts: 145	Re: i caramba disappointment Reply #12 - Mar 29^th, 2010, 5:54pm We love Caramba! Agree that prices could be lower but which place is cheap to eat out at DB really? They do decent tapas, quesadillas and enchiladas, chicken ones being the best of the lot. Never had a problem with the service either.
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annanimity Junior Member Offline Forum for DB residents Posts: 77	Re: i caramba disappointment Reply #13 - May 22^nd, 2010, 7:12pm Having had real Mexican food many times in LA this restaurant proved a big disappointment 3 out of 3 times visited. Would not go back.
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thefrazzle YaBB Newbies Offline Forum for DB residents Posts: 3	Re: i caramba disappointment Reply #14 - May 27^th, 2010, 11:38pm Been only 2 or 3 times. Food was good if over-priced but service is poor there - doubt I'd go back.
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