Our Criteria

Please see below our carefully considered, scientific rating scheme for the restaurants we visit. As you will notice, we made every effort to include all key criteria of the dining experience, weighting the most critical factors. You'll find this survey included in each restaurant review.

Location and Atmosphere: 15%

1) Atmosphere

2) People Watching Possibilities of Restaurant Clientele and/or Passersby - to be judged based on two factors:

a. attractiveness

b. interesting-ness

3) Location/Accessibility

Service: 15%

4) Service

a. Regular Food/Drink Service

b. Nacho/Salsa service

Cost and Value: 20%

5) Cost

a. Bang for your buck

b. Worth your first born

Food and Drink: 50%

6) La comida

a. Salsa/Nachos

b. Hot sauce

c. Entrée

d. Margaritas

Overall Hot Tamale Rating: _____