Oh Lon's at the Hermosa! Another place on my list it took me way too long to visit and review. My experience here was exquisite, simply put. The views of the sunset from our fountain side table were unbeatable. The romantic ambience combined with the perfectly executed food is why I give this spot five stars.
In true Taylor fashion, I started with half dozen oysters with citrus pomegranate cilantro mignonette. The oysters were fresh and HUGE, without having the overly fishy taste that sometimes accompanies the larger size. We also ordered the Hamachi tartare served with jalapeno relish, shaved fennel, baby greens, mint, and coconut yuzu dressing. This was a definite home run with the perfect blend of spice and crunch from the jalapeno and fennel.
For my entree, I ordered the maple leaf duck breast. Perfectly tender and melt in your mouth good. I didn't want to share! Of course I am a great date so I did. I am not normally a fan of peas but the puree was a great accent to the dish. Presentation was also top notch. We ordered a bottle of the Justin Cabernet Sauvignon as recommended to us by our server and were not disappointed.
The experience was fabulous, the food was incredible, and there was a bonus Jerry Jones sighting to add to the memory bank!