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Everything was so flavorful and well executed than their price would have you believe. We had the following, starting from my faves to least faves. Mind you, they were ALL great!
STUFFED DATES
(bacon-wrapped, smoked almond, red wine reduction, blue cheese)
This dish was fantastic. I'm not even really into bacon, but they do it well here and it's fully cooked, not soft as it can be sometimes, when it's wrapped around other items. Get this dish.
PADRON PEPPERS
([flash-fried, touch of salt; most are mild)
These were the most surprising of the bunch. I mean, they're little peppers and fried with salt - and it comes with lemon to squeeze on top of it. All of the flavors make sense. So simple but SO good. You have to try this dish as well.
STEAMED MUSSELS
(red curry, white wine, and coconut cream)
These mussels are very 'meaty' and fresh and tasty. The coconut cream is very pronounced, so if you like that, order this dish. I could do with some more flavor that comes through besides the cream, but it was great. It comes with 2 large toasts topped with cheese. Let it sit in the cream to soften by soaking up the broth.
TIERRA Y MAR SKEWERS
(grilled shrimp, filet mignon, chorizo sausage, salsa verde)
This dish comes after the mussels for me, only because I'm not a total meat lover, but this is great. It's a pretty decent portion, so be forwarned. The meat and seafood have a nice flavor from the grilling and the sauce is perfect.
CRISPY DUCK ROLL
It's duck inside of an eggroll wrapper, hence the roll in the name. This was tasty - and the cherry hoisin sauce made this dish.
BANANA NUTELLA SANDWICHES
Come on, it's got nutella in it. You know it's good. Bread, filled with banana and nutella, grilled so the nutella is nice and melted. It comes with a sauce/dip that tasted like hot chocolate. NOM. It's like a a crepe, but sturdier. We've decided to make these at home.
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