Phlight - Whittier

The food here is consistently fantastic. If you arrive before 7 PM, you typically won’t have to wait. The prices are very reasonable, and they always offer two excellent specials for the evening.

The restaurant may be small, but it certainly packs a punch! The food is excellent, especially the paella, which is outstanding. Make sure to arrive early, as it fills up quickly. The sangria is delightful as well. However, the kitchen staff can be a bit slow, so it's best to place all your orders at once. If you decide to order additional dishes later, be prepared for a wait.

I really dislike giving a low rating, but the food here just doesn't taste good. The beef in the beef taco has a cafeteria-like flavor, and the shrimp taco features overcooked shrimp. The squid was also disappointing, with a rubbery texture and a burnt taste. While the service and atmosphere are pleasant, the food and prices simply don't match up (for instance, a small glass of house red wine costs $9).

The food and dessert would have been better warm. The skirt steak was a bit chewy. The Brussel sprouts could have used garlic salt. The pork taco was a bit cold. The dates with tamarind sauce was the best. The wine with pomegranate and creme brûlée was good.

Wow what a wonderful find! Quick easy seating. Food with a little twist and ohh so wonderful. Truly a great find, will be visiting again for sure!