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| - Cana has some tasty food, but it is expensive. Most dishes hover right above $10, and the portions certainly do not match what you're paying for. Last night was my third visit here, and each time I've been sure to stop by during happy hour. Happy hour is from 5pm-7pm daily and gets you the following items at discount price (discount prices are listed below, and are approx. ~50% off full price, plus or minus $1):
Beef Empanadas, $6.00 - It's alright. Ground beef with some veggies inside pastry bread. I'll eat it but it's not my first choice. Comes with two empanadas, each cut in half.
Mac & Cheese, $4.00 - This is some tasty mac & cheese, using white cheese, cheddar cheese and some habanero. The kick from the habanero makes this something that I would order every visit. Portion is good for two, maybe three less-hungry people.
Cuban Sliders, $6.00 - These are delicious little burgers! Made with ground pork, with a little ham thrown on top just because. They've been juicy and full of flavor every time I've ordered these (which happens to be every time I've been here). Order comes with three sliders, which are small to begin with. Not worth full price.
Crispy Shrimp, $6.00 - Yes, it is pieces of shrimp. Yes, it was probably crunchy at some time with some sort of breading. But no, it is not crispy when it arrives. Last night was the first time I ordered it, and the sauce it comes with (panko?) made the shrimp soggy. It had a citrus flavor and wasn't bad, but I can't see myself ordering it again. Portion was decent enough for two to share.
Chicken Skewers, $? - The fifth and final food item on the happy hour menu. The menu is small to begin with, and only five items are offered with happy hour pricing! I *think* I had this during a previous visit but I'm not sure. I didn't order it last night.
Sangria, $5.00 - I think there were a couple varieties offered during happy hour, each being $5.00. It's not my favorite drink so I didn't order.
During my visits it seems that on average people are paying roughly $15-$20 per person depending on who gets drinks. When I go to Firefly with a group it's usually about $20 per person and the food is tastier, with more generous portions. Cana's food is good from what I've tasted so far, but the prices are scaring me off from trying the other items, no matter how good they look.
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