Latin King Italian Dining

Went as part of a medium sized business group and noticed many other large groups inside. Despite the delays with our drinks and food, including being out of calamari, our waiter was always on point and incredibly helpful / apologetic. All of the appetizers, entrees, and desserts were phenomenal. It was loud inside but that's to be expected with the several large groups I observed.

Traveled to Iowa for the annual state fair and heard that this was a regional favorite. Tenderloin steak drenched in butter, garlic and mushrooms. Not cheap, $39, but comes with salad and a side. Cooked perfectly, tender and delicious. Good splurge!

Update*** For those that remember the Latin king and how amazing it was.... I regret to say that is not the same since being franchised. The food and service that brought us back over the years is far from the memories it has brought us. The table bread now is a hard unedible roll far from the original locally owned bread we remember. The chicken spendini I ordered half and half looked the same but, lacked in flavor and sauce. It was bland and very dry. It is far from how I remember my once favorite dish being as well. Even the previous pictures show the vast difference. We are in no hurry to return to my once favorite Italian restaurant. It is very sad.... It's Latin King. What more could I say than simply amazing! We had come last night to celebrate my sisters birthday and there was finally an open table on their patio. We started with red wine and lemon drop and of course their fried mozzarella. There is nothing like it. The gooey breaded cheese is so fantastic. We can not come her