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| - Fantastic food, but a little pricey. I grew up in the neighborhood, but after all these years I FINALLY sat down to dine at this place. My family took me here for my birthday. Would've sat outside, but a monsoon rolled through so we settled for interior accommodations with a view of the bar. Being a newbie, I pretty much stuck to anything on the menu that said "signature" on them. So started with their "signature" empanadas. Wow, were those awesome. Almost look like a meat turnover, but packed with flavors across the board. Also went with their "signature" pulled pork. Grabbed their cheddar chipotle mashed potatoes and green beans too. The pulled pork was tender as can be. The orange sauce that came with it was sweet, but had an almost ferocious spiciness to it that caught me be surprise. The mashed potatoes were excellent and I used those to absord the meat juices leftover. The green beans were good, but nothing special. Washed it all down with a red sangria.
As mentioned earlier, the prices were on the steep side. The empanada appetizer was $10 and the pulled pork was $25. Including sangria, tax, and tip, it was about $60 for my whole meal. I definitely left full and the service we got was excellent, but still pricey.
I know for a fact they participate in Restaurant Week and usually charge about $30 for a three course menu (including drink), so if you're looking to save a few bucks and take this place for a test drive, that would be a good time to try. If money isn't an issue, you can't go wrong with this place. Great Latin American flavors abound and the sides and appetizers are great too. I'll definitely be back at some point down the road.
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