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| - We loved Jaleo. The food was awesome, the service was perfect, and we could sit and people watch all throughout dinner.
We ordered...
Rosemary Lemonade - very sour and the rosemary hits you a bit later into the drink, but I loved it.
Pan Con Tomate (with Manchego) - so good. Its perfect with manchego and I just love it. Unlike some bread/tomato/cheese starters, this was easy to eat and didn't make an embarrassing mess. So so so good.
Apple/Fennel Salad - I love anything with apple and fennel. Throw in some manchego and I'm very happy. This was probably my favorite bite of the meal.
Cod Empenadas - we were warned they were different. And they are. Its kind of like fried won ton wrappers with liquid cod and cheese inside - and drizzled with honey. (Good thing I don't write menu descriptions as that sounds disgusting - but its very good!)
Carne Asada - yum, very tender and it came with some tasty red peppers.
Bacon Wrapped Dates - I've never had a date before and didn't know they were so sweet! These are little dates, wrapped in bacon and breaded. Our server recommended this dish be served last as it is somewhat dessert-like. Good call.
The service was great and his recommendations for dishes were perfect - both the specific dishes themselves and the number of dishes (2-3 per person).
The drink menu was on an iPad that was left at the table to give you time to scroll and search through to find all sorts of wines, cocktails, and nonalcoholic beverages. It was fun, but kind of a silly concept as you were to select on the iPad which drinks you wanted - then you are supposed to hold up the iPad and show the server your "order page" so they can then write down your order. Then the server walks over to the computer terminal and types in your order. Bit cooler if my iPad and order actually DID something and was automatically sent to the bar - I felt silly holding up my iPad - it would have been easier to just say, "uh, a lemonade please?" But fun nevertheless.
Jaleo was the perfect restaurant for a late dinner after an afternoon of driving. I so recommend this place.
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