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Rumbo Al Sur
Rumbo al Sur celebrates the flavors of Mexico and Latin America using fresh, seasonal ingredients. In addition to variety of large and small plates, Rumbo al Sur offers hand crafted cocktails using fresh juices, house made syrups and a variety of unique tequilas, piscos and cachacas.
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87 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Rating Breakdown 87 reviews
5 stars
(32)
4 stars
(43)
3 stars
(10)
2 stars
(2)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(68)
- fit for foodies(59)
- good for groups(44)
- vibrant bar scene(31)
- hot spot(24)
- special occasion(22)
Rumbo Al Sur Reviews List
Review 1 for Rumbo Al Sur
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This restaurant opened with great food - took a downhill turn for awhile and now is back to being as good as it was in the beginning.
Small plates to share packed with fabulous flavor combinations - really fun and dleic!"
Small plates to share packed with fabulous flavor combinations - really fun and dleic!"
Dined on 6/16/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 2 for Rumbo Al Sur
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Fit for Foodies who want to stay Fi
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Fit for Foodies who want to stay FIT! We were told that sharing is suggested ; we were four people and so we ordered 5 dinner dishes. We had just a taste of everything; like maybe a dice size piece of yellow-tail each! So, either don't come real hungry or be prepared to spend a lot of money! $9.00 desserts is sort of high but we got by with just 2 for the four of us.
Also, I think we would have enjoyed the ambiance in the main room with the windows more than the back room we were taken to. I did make a reservation several days in advance BTW. It was very quiet where we sat because there was no one else in that corner of the restaurant."
Dined on 6/08/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 3 for Rumbo Al Sur
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Good food, but too loud
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food and service were very good. However, the restaurant plays Mexican music at such a high volume that it's hard to talk."
Dined on 6/07/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 4 for Rumbo Al Sur
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good food, fair service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was very good. Mexican dishes prepared with more interesting ingredients and flair. Food came out hot and quickly -- more quickly than our drinks which we ordered first. Waitress seemed to forget about us for a time, and the last dish we ordered was delivered only after we asked for it. Still a nice spot in Glenview's restaurant row on Park Blvd. Good deals during the week and fair prices on margarita pitchers."
Dined on 6/04/2013
Special Features: good for groups, vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, hot spot, kid-friendly
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Review 5 for Rumbo Al Sur
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Glenview Grub
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The atmosphere is great, the service is good, the drinks are tasty and creative. Glenview has become a real happening neighborhood. That being said I think the food is overpriced by about 50%. It is somewhat better than "regular" Mexican food, but not enough to warrant the tiny size of the food in relationship to the very high price of it."
Dined on 6/01/2013
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Review 6 for Rumbo Al Sur
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Something New
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"It was a nice change of pace. I loved my meal. The cocktail I had could have been better. This was our first time at this restaurant. We will go back again."
Dined on 5/26/2013
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Review 7 for Rumbo Al Sur
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Nice addition to the Glenview area. I have not been for Happy Hour but understand that it is good. We shared several dishes and they were all execellent. Service is "OK". It was not very busy so the waiter was not around much (probably in the back talking). Otherwise I really enjoyed the restaurant."
Dined on 4/25/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 8 for Rumbo Al Sur
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Lovely and expensive
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Delicious, imaginative dishes, but overpriced for the neighborhood."
Dined on 5/22/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 9 for Rumbo Al Sur
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Loved the food. Good value as well."
Dined on 5/17/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem
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Review 10 for Rumbo Al Sur
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Margaritaville
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Best drinks . Love the margaritas. My husband and I are local. We eat here a lot and we love it. I recommend taco Tuesdays. But all the food was wonderful any time I've been there. When you guys first opened I had heard the service wasn't so great and the food was just ok but I think that is long past. Drinks outstanding. Food excellent. Service great."
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: good for groups, vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 11 for Rumbo Al Sur
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"love this place......exceptional in every way. staff is top notch as is the entire eating experience every time we visit."
Dined on 5/05/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, great for brunch, notable wine list, romantic, late-night find, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 12 for Rumbo Al Sur
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
pretty good
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Our meal at Rumbo was a little bit hit-or-miss. The margaritas (by the pitcher or glass) were excellent--strong and tart, the way they should be. We tried the crispy chicken (good), the scallops (amazing) with black-eyed pea fritters (so-so), the duck tamales (meat was stringy and a little tough), the guacamole (yum), and the beef empanadas (good). The margarita pie was the best part of the meal, a little like a key lime pie but with pretzel crust--great combination!"
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, hot spot
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Review 13 for Rumbo Al Sur
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Timing is Everything
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"My second time at Rumba and I was pleased again. There was a group of 6 nearby and they were really noisy, so, at times it was hard to talk, but before and after their noisiness, it was fine."
Dined on 5/01/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 14 for Rumbo Al Sur
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Good assortment of Latin American beverages. Nice variety of dishes, but I've had better tasting food at other Latin American restaurants. Go after 7:30 if you aren't used to so many children or eat at the bar.The music and loud children (Tuesday evening) made it difficult to converse at a normal volume."
Dined on 4/30/2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 15 for Rumbo Al Sur
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Excellent interesting cocktails
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent interesting cocktails and really good food, fun festive environment but not super noisy."
Dined on 04/19/2013
2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, hot spot
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Review 16 for Rumbo Al Sur
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Fit for a Queen
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Treat yourself to some of their special dinners. This restaurant is off the charts. Service is impeccable."
Dined on 04/17/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 17 for Rumbo Al Sur
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great individual service!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Waiter was excellent! Super knowledgeable about the menu... as he could address and accomodate all my food allergies. Definitely going back!"
Dined on 04/05/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 18 for Rumbo Al Sur
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The constantly updated and
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The constantly updated and refreshed menu is great. There's always something new to try here, and it keeps me and my wife coming back for more."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 19 for Rumbo Al Sur
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Small plates of fine South
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Small plates of fine South American food with a modern twist served in low lit rooms with warm earth tones. Cocktails were tasty, esp very fresh sangrita that accompanied the mezcal in El Gran Combo (which did not need the provided beer chaser, btw, it was so nice). Native Argentinian in our group was impressed with flavors and commented on nouveau presentation of classic dishes like Lomo Saltado. Bar was pleasantly humming at 7:30 but hushed by 9 which is good in Glenview neighborhood spot. Good for our business dinner, but would easily work for date night. We'll definitely be back."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 20 for Rumbo Al Sur
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Wonderful caipirinhas. Excellent
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Wonderful caipirinhas. Excellent guacamole although the chips could've been fresher. Ribs were fantastic and so were the mussels. We'll go back, although only on week night. Even on a Thursday, it was difficult to hear because it was packed."
Dined on 04/04/2013
2001
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Review 21 for Rumbo Al Sur
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Wow. What a meal.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"If you like Tapas, this is a must try. The staff was "on the ball". We were greeted and seated quickly. Drinks came out in no time. Next thing you know, we were already working on our first 2 plates. I can't wait to return. There are still, so many plates I would love to try."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, hot spot
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Review 22 for Rumbo Al Sur
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food was wonderful and
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food was wonderful and the service was personal and attentive. There seemed to be an issue in the kitchen; the food did not arrive at the same time so the 3 of us ending up eating somewhat separately."
Dined on 03/22/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 23 for Rumbo Al Sur
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great neighborhood restaurant
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great neighborhood restaurant with great latin american food. Good reasonable wine list."
Dined on 03/20/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 24 for Rumbo Al Sur
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
we have never stopped loving
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"we have never stopped loving A Cote, so when that team opened Rumbo, we had to try it. Same quality but different style food,shorter wine list but some awesome cocktails..great service,nice location (parking can be tricky..) and we wish them well here...would be good place for a group night out."
Dined on 03/06/2013
2000
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 25 for Rumbo Al Sur
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The last two times before
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The last two times before this the food and service were excellent. This time was on Sunday, and the service was mediocre, we hardly saw our waitress and the food was just okay -- steak was a little tough and hard to eat. Still love this restaurant. The menu is changed and updated and it's a work in progress. Great addition to the neighborhood."
Dined on 03/10/2013
2007
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Review 26 for Rumbo Al Sur
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Unique Bay Area restaurant
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Rumbo Al Sur was a satisfying experience, and should not be missed. Our meal was exceptional, as was the service. They fulfilled my open table request with flying colors."
Dined on 03/10/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 27 for Rumbo Al Sur
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I loved my birthday dinner
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I loved my birthday dinner here."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 28 for Rumbo Al Sur
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
First time here with a group
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"First time here with a group and it was amazing! We started with happy hour margaritas at the bar and the bartenders really made us feel at home.
The hostess was incredibly flexible with the timing of our table, and the table service was impeccable.
The hostess was incredibly flexible with the timing of our table, and the table service was impeccable.
Very impressed."
Dined on 03/06/2013
2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 29 for Rumbo Al Sur
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Unfortunately the happy hour
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Unfortunately the happy hour schedule changed the week before we went so they no longer had happy hour drinks and food on Saturdays. We like to dine early and really enjoyed that. Food and drink are still good and worth the reasonable prices. It was a bit noisy. It's still one of our local favorites."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, hot spot
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Review 30 for Rumbo Al Sur
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
great interesting cocktails,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"great interesting cocktails, fun festive place."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 31 for Rumbo Al Sur
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Best Rumba Al Sur
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Service is everything to me! Our waitress Rachel was a gem in this quaint neighborhood restaurant . Been at Rumba Al Sur three times and service is always first on the plate! The food was just as equally delectable as their sister restaurant, A Cote which is saying a lot , since A Cote is also my go to restaurant. Now my go to will be Rumba!"
Dined on 02/22/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 32 for Rumbo Al Sur
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Love that this is in the neighborho
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Love that this is in the neighborhood. It''s a bit tacky to pay for extra chips..."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Rumbo Al Sur
Based on the average of (55) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
13 out of 13 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic