Menu highlights beyond what I tried: The menu is several pages of options divided into the familiar categories typically found at a full-service Mexican restaurant. House specials include a Steak a la Mexicana: a fried top sirloin with onion and green peppers and covered in a Spanish sauce. Meats include chicken, pork and beef, shrimp and other seafood. Vegetarian dishes include veggie fajitas and burritos. Among the appetizers is the Quesadilla Tapatia, made with onions, tomatoes and seasoned shrimp, and served with guacamole and sour cream. American dishes include halibut fish and chips, burgers and sandwiches.
Atmosphere: As the name suggests, the restaurant resembles a cathedral, with a maximum capacity of just less than 300. There are multiple floors for dining, and the bottom floor is home to the bar and karaoke. The decor is an interesting, colorful and festive display of culture: beautifully painted murals, piñatas, and hand-carved chairs and booths. Some main floor dining areas are under a cathedral ceiling, while other areas have large wooden beams above, supported by uprights topped with ornamental cornices, which lend to a patio feel. Booths along the perimeter have high backs, allowing for an intimate dining experience amid the expansive space. Outside dining is also available, weather permitting.
Other observations: The wait staff was friendly and very attentive. The restaurant, which has been in business for more than 10 years, is clean and is not in need of repair. Even though it is spacious, it does not feel vacant, and there are interesting decor elements that make it aesthetically appealing.
Cost: Appetizers are $4.50 to $8.50. Lunch dishes cost $5.95 to $7.50. Platters range from $13.75 to $19.95. Al la carte items are around $4. Egg dishes are $8.50. Tacos, tostadas, enchiladas and burritos come with rice and beans, and cost $8.25 to $11.95. Combinations are $8.75 to $9.25. Seafood dishes range from $4.75 to $14.95. Soups and salads start at $3.75 and top out at $8.95. House specials are $10.95 to $12.95. Desserts cost $3.25 to $4.95. American plates range from $4.25 to $15.95.