Origen

Review summary

1. k

   karin

   VIP

   Minneapolis

   24 reviews

   3.0

   24 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 5

   Service was sub par. Server was very nice but we lost her a couple times. Drinks took forever. Street Elote corn is way over priced and do not recommend. Tomahawk steak was delicious as well as the mashed potatoes. Guacamole is also very good. We asked for more tostadas, server brings us 3… there is 4 of us, why bring 3 when there is 4 of us. I would also look at serving something else with the guacamole. I will come back but it will be awhile so you can work more details.
   

   Is this helpful?

2. E

   Eunice

   Phoenix

   2 reviews

   1.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 2

   Food was bad, my sister and I had to send our food back 3 times each. Overpriced for the quality we finally got, my goodness. it really wasn’t worth the hype it got on TikTok. Yeah not the best place to spend your time and money
   

   Is this helpful?

3. J

   Josh

   Phoenix

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   It’s as amazing inside as the pictures make it look. We had the chick plate which was delicious.
   

   OrigenResponded 1 day ago

   Thank you, Josh! We're so glad you enjoyed the ambiance and that the chicken plate was delicious! It’s great to hear that the experience lived up to your expectations. We appreciate your visit and look forward to welcoming you back soon! The Origen Team
   

   Is this helpful?

4. L

   Laila

   Phoenix

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I had the pleasure of dining at Origen recently, and I just have to share how incredible my server, Julianna, was. From the moment we were seated, she greeted us with a warm, genuine smile that set the tone for the entire evening. Julianna was incredibly attentive throughout the meal, always checking in at the right moments without ever being intrusive. She had a great knowledge of the menu, making excellent recommendations, and was happy to answer all our questions. What really stood out was her professionalism combined with a friendly, relaxed demeanor. She made sure our drinks were never empty, anticipated our needs, and even offered us some thoughtful suggestions for dessert—everything she suggested was spot on! It’s rare to find a server who makes you feel so well taken care of while still keeping the experience light and enjoyable, but Julianna did just that. It’s not often that a server leaves such a positive impression, but Julianna truly went above and beyond to make our dining experience exceptional. If you visit Origen, be sure to ask for her—you won’t be disappointed!
   

   OrigenResponded 1 day ago

   Thank you, Laila! We’re absolutely thrilled to hear about your wonderful experience at Origen and the exceptional service Julianna provided! She truly embodies the hospitality and care we strive for, and we’re so glad she made your evening special. Your kind words mean the world to us, and we’ll be sure to share them with her. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another unforgettable dining experience! The Origen Team
   

   Is this helpful?

5. M

   Michelle

   VIP

   San Francisco

   20 reviews

   4.0

   20 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 5

   We love Oregen so much. Valentine’s Day was our second time. It’s such a hip and cool vibe and the food is so delicious. Everything is prepared and plated beautifully and jam packed with flavor. They play great music but it might be just a tad loud. But not bad. We had a great experience on Valentine’s Day and loved everything we ordered. My only suggestion would be to offer a few more fruity cocktails. Unfortunately our service was not great. Not horrible but not great. Our server was nice but talked way too much and a bit hyper. We ordered the queso but they brought us guacamole. We told them and they took it away. 15 min later our server arrived with the guacamole. We told her and she looked at her order and said oh no you’re right. By that time we were hungry and said we’d keep it. She didn’t say I can get the queso? She just said oh ok well you’re going to love it. Also, my husband ordered the pichana tacos which were so unbelievable and yummy but one had a piece of steak that was just grizzle. Totally inedible. We mentioned it and she just said oh no, well sometimes that happens. She definitely needs to be more trained on appropriate and inappropriate responses. We were a bit surprised that they weren’t offering their complementary bean dip and she just said oh yeah it’s Valentine’s Day so we’re just too busy. Regardless of the subpar service, we still love Origen and will most definitely be back. Can’t wait!
   

   Is this helpful?

6. J

   Julie

   VIP

   Phoenix

   10 reviews

   5.0

   10 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Everything was perfect! From the decor, to the music, the service, the food and the ambiance. Our server was on point. I’m celiac so she made every effort to make sure items we ordered were prepared celiac safe. She went above and beyond and answered all our questions. Everything we ordered was delicious. We never felt rushed even though it was Valentine’s Day. We will definitely be back and look forward to our next visit.
   

   OrigenResponded 1 day ago

   Thank you, Julie! We’re so happy to hear that everything was perfect during your visit to Origen! It’s wonderful to know that Julianna provided such attentive and accommodating service, especially in ensuring your meal was celiac-safe. We take great pride in making every guest feel comfortable and well taken care of, and we’re thrilled that you had such a great experience. We truly appreciate your kind words and can’t wait to welcome you back for another amazing meal! The Origen Team
   

   Is this helpful?

7. J

   Judy

   Phoenix

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This was our first time going and it was Valentines Day. The restaurant was cute and all staff was extremely friendly. Our server was super nice and very informative. The food was great. If I had to nit pick, it would just be that the music was too loud. Was hard to hear each other talk. We would definitely come again.
   

   OrigenResponded 1 day ago

   Thank you, Judy! We're so happy to hear that you had a great first visit to Origen on Valentine's Day! It’s wonderful to know that you enjoyed the food, the friendly service, and the overall atmosphere. We appreciate your feedback about the music volume and will take it into consideration to ensure a more comfortable dining experience. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon for another great meal! The Origen Team
   

   Is this helpful?

8. T

   Tim

   Jackson Hole

   14 reviews

   5.0

   14 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Yet another visit that didn’t disappoint. Food and service was fantastic. Our server Jason was on top of everything. Definitely one of our go to restaurants.
   

   OrigenResponded 1 day ago

   Thank you, Tim! We're thrilled to hear that you had another fantastic visit to Origen! It’s always great to know that both the food and service continue to impress. Jason will be happy to hear your kind words! We truly appreciate your continued support and can’t wait to welcome you back again soon. The Origen Team
   

   Is this helpful?

9. A

   Angela

   VIP

   New York City

   9 reviews

   4.0

   9 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   The food is excellent. However for the price, this should be a much better experience. I had reservations, and yet still was sat in back dining room and told a “bar back” would be our serve and he would see how it goes? Not well……He then was busy at bar for 20 minutes and never got the appetizers or drinks we ordered. Finally requested an actual server who was fantastic but you should not have to ask for service when the price you are paying should include. Second, very tacky having a bathroom that the door literally opens to the toilet off the dining room with tables surrounding it. Needs a remodel and would close this bathroom to public. Grossed me out!
   

   OrigenResponded 1 day ago

   Thank you, Angela! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the food, but we sincerely apologize that your overall experience did not meet expectations. Your concerns about the initial service and seating are completely understandable, and we regret that you had to request a server to receive the level of service you should expect from us. We truly appreciate your patience and your kind words about the fantastic server who stepped in. Additionally, we appreciate your honest feedback about the restroom location and ambiance. We take guest experience seriously and will review these concerns as we continue to refine and improve. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts—we hope to have the opportunity to provide you with a much better experience in the future. The Origen Team
   

   Is this helpful?

10. p

    patricia

    VIP

    Phoenix

    42 reviews

    3.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4

    First time dining there last night. The decor is very unique and the staff is very accommodating. We needed a quieter (if possible) place to sit as my husband is hard of hearing. They put us in the lovely wine room which has a table for four and yes, is filled with bottles of wine. You can keep the door closed which helped with the loud music for awhile, although as the night went on, even that room got noisy. We dine out often and it's beyond me why restaurants (not bars) feel the need to blast the music, making conversation difficult. It's all too common. Our server, Christian, was quite nice and knew the menu well. We started with cocktails which were pricey at around $16-$19 each. With all the ice in mine, it took 3 sips to finish. Christian recommended the guacamole and to add the steak. There were four of us so we took his advice. Blah. It was quite bland, even the added steak didn't help. I cannot recommend it. For entrees, three of us got the Picanha steak tacos which came with bone marrow. It's a knife and fork meal - no way to pick these up as the tortillas fell apart. Tasty, but not amazing. The fourth person got the barbacoa which he pronounced average. Wines are quite marked up, but that's not unusual in higher end places. We had the Cajeta molten lava cake for dessert. It was average. They don't offer brewed coffee, just Americanos, espressos, etc. To finish, it's an average restaurant. For the price and taste, I wouldn't go back. We did not sample the pricey steaks, so can't comment on those.
    

    • 

    OrigenResponded 4 days ago

    Thank you for sharing your experience. We're glad you liked our decor and found our staff accommodating. We're sorry to hear some aspects of your visit didn't meet your expectations. Your feedback on the music volume and meal flavor is invaluable. We aim to provide an enjoyable atmosphere and culinary delight and will consider your insights as we refine our offerings. We hope you'll consider giving us another chance to impress you in the future.
    

    Is this helpful?