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| - Got an hour before back to training, so gotta hit up the nearby spots. Luckily, Lima Limon, a place we got listed on our monthly "ethnic cleansing" list (culturally different places that has never been tried before) was just miles away.
The dilemma...the gang at work will not be pleased to learn that two of us couldn't resist the temptation to take a test drive, without them. Shhhhh...Hopefully, they won't find out. I keep telling them to jump up on Yelp, this is why lol.
I read a previous review about how a Yelper put in a phone order and left unhappy with an empty stomach, swearing she would never return. This game we play is an emotional one indeed. Although, like movie reviews, I think we can't let others comments derail us without having tried it for ourselves. Remember, chefs & staff are people too, and bound to make mistakes. I wonder if this Yelper ever allowed the staff an opportunity to remedy free situation. But that's neither here nor there.
Anyhow, we were pressed for time and had to eat with the quickness and by this time had 45 minutes left. I opted for the mainstay dish, lomo saltado, another for a trainee and a fried shrimp calamari plate. I was concerned with how long it would take, 40 remaining...and counting. Nothin to do but sit, wait and analyze the decor that reminded me of an old school diner/karaoke/dance/buy-me-drinkee bar...for those of you that don't know, Google it!
The homie decided to bounce after ordering to get gas in the interim. Surprisingly, by the time he returned, out came the dishes! 37 minutes to spare...but bad for two full size entrees and a hefty appetizer. I usually wait for all parties before I start eating, in respect, but this was an exception and dived in while my patnah was in decontamination from the petro mission.
7 minutes later, the lomo was no-mo! Although it was very similar to chop steak, it was tender and flavorful with a unique sweet soy sauce line taste with a hint of tang. With 30 minutes to spare, I was more than satisfied with the outing. Got full, got back to work and ninja mission accomplished. I will mos def be back with the rest of the unit, fighting the urge to tell them what we tried today since we gotta keep it on the hush.
They get a 3 star rating for now and will reevaluate soon when I return with the squad. Service was good and friendly but food did not wow me. Perhaps the ceviche can change my mind...
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