dtgreene: Went to a busy Mexican restaurant, and it went well.
1. We got seated right away.
2. The server came right away, asking us what drinks we wanted very quickly, perhaps even too quickly (we didn't have a chance to look at the menu).
3. Dinner came in a reasonable amount of time, and it was good.
4. The check came promptly.
5. There weren't any problems that I noticed.
Edit: Also, of course we had chips and salsa. It's as integral to Mexican food as breadsticks are to Italian food, perhaps more so.
Yup, corn chips are almost the Mexican equivalent to breadsticks. It is not a stereotype it is a fact. I prefer when they are served with beans though.