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| - After our first choice was closed for a private family get together. We were at a lost on where to have a late lunch, until I remembered this place (thanks to Kevin P and Nelson Q for writing those amazing reviews, which is what made me bookmark this place.
It was easy to find, located in an eclectic strip mall far away from the main part of LV where there is plenty of parking! Walking into this family owned restaurant we were greeted with a friendly Hola! I was not expecting this as I stumbled over my own Spanish and answered her in a half hola/hello (insert embarrassment). She said we could sit anywhere, which we picked to sit in the larger dining room/dance area. In the dining area, it is on the dim side but with the large screen TV, we could see.
The set up of their dining room/ dance area is hard to explain, I have seen it a couple of times when I would eat at Ecuadorian restaurants in LA. Dark tables and dark chairs with high backs. Artwork is hung on all the walls around the dining area. At one point, I kind of fell in love with the fat Jesus painting and wanted to take a photo. Mama was out in the dining room cleaning the table closest to the stage, at first I thought she was talking to someone else but then I realized she was speaking to me and in which again caught off guard I stammered and stuttered as she asked if I spoke en espanol. To which I said to her un poco. Ahhhh she said and walked away.
Our waitress brought us our menus and some churriauce to use for later. I ordered an ice tea, which was kissed with lemon and a hint of sugar. Not too bad tasting!
After looking over the menu our waitress asked if we were ready to order, in which we said yes!
Appetizers:
-Empanadas-Turn-overs stuffed with meat and diced potatoes
-Chicharron- This is not your Mexican mama's chicharron that she would give you back in the days, instead this was more south america mama style which I kind of liked better- Each rind was crunchy and soft, squeeze some lime on it before you start eating it!
Each of these appetizers was single serving but just enough for two to share!
The MAIN EVENT-
Arepa with shredded meat- The meat has a lot of flavor and was not dry, but still I wanted to kick up the spice flavor and added some churriauce sauce and it brought out the taste even more!
Everything was delicious and the service was wonderful too, we left feeling full and happy! Will we be back? Por supuesto que para más sabrosa comida!
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