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| - We came in 14 strong with a reservation, and they had our table ready on time and everything. Our server handled our big party respectably. Wait time for service and food wasn't long given how busy it was on a nice Saturday evening.
I didn't know what to order because nothing jumped off the menu to me. That's when our waiter came to the rescue and recommended the "Ropa Vieja" appetizer (Cuban braised beef served over plantains and topped with red onion, jicama slaw, and spicy aji pepper sauce) and the Jamaican Curried Shrimp entrée (shrimp and chorizo with red beans, brown rice, and plantains in a coconut curry sauce). Both were wonderfully presented and tasting amazing as well. The ropa vieja was braised to perfection. A lot of restaurants prepare plantains poorly but Paladar does it right, at least in the ropa vieja. The red onions were not overpowering and meshed well with everything else. The dish was, dare I say, perfect? The Jamaican curried shrimp did not disappoint either. Way more shrimp than most restaurants will give you, and they were succulent and tasty. The curry sauce was on point as well.
The price is kind of steep at this place for both the drinks and the food. I guess that's to be expected, but I had to dock a star for that. Also, all beer is bottled, no draft. People come here for the cocktails/liquor though, and those looked impressive and were reportedly strong. Overall, I did love the place and will definitely be back for more.
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