Carnivale was a great experience from the moment w...

Carnivale was a great experience from the moment we walked in. Though we were not promptly seated, we busied ourselves with selecting a coloring sheet offered by the host desk. Once we were seated, we were quickly greeted by our server and poured water. We began coloring shortly after. As we were coloring, the director of operations, Maria, walked by and offered to make our coloring a friendly competition by offering to provide a free appetizer to the winner. This immediately elevated the experience, as it was not necessary for her to do. The waiter was very knowledgeable about the menu and was able to explain traditional dishes to not traditional diners (1 guest is Hispanic, 1 guest was exposed to Hispanic cultures, 1 guest had no experience with Latin American culture or food). The sever, Christian, was able to ensure everyone felt included. Our favorite dishes were the chilaquiles and the roja viejas. The dessert was also very good and thoughtfully put together. Overall, the experience was very enjoyable and we will definitely be returning for the free appetizers.