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| - I didn't actually do the rotisserie chicken here, even though that's their specialty. My friend doesn't like bones! So we had a few other dishes and shared a lot. The service was attentive, prompt, and friendly. The atmosphere is basic. On to the food reviews:
* Green and white table sauces: The green has a nice kick to it. The white is somewhat tangier. You could mix them together or enjoy them each separately. They're darn good, but I wouldn't say you would drink them by the ounce (i.e. they seemed to be slightly overhyped based on what I was told by my friend).
* Arepa: 3.5 stars. Pretty standard, average stuff. No seared flavor, it is merely a vessel.
* Tostones: 3.5 stars. Same as above. They lose heat quickly and end up a bit hard.
* Sweet plantains: 5 stars. They have a delicious sugary burnt crisp to the edge, unlike most places where they end up mushy. Definitely order this as one of your sides.
* Rice: 4 stars. It's rice. It's nice rice.
* Pork skin: 4+ stars. Nothing outstanding, but it's done right. Maybe a little on the smallish side. Pork skins are always at least 4 stars when done right.
* Chicken soup: 4.5 stars. You may want to add salt, but be sure not to overwhelm the subtle spices that lend the broth an extraordinary flavor. I did find it slightly bland, but I'm not deducting any stars for a restaurant that chooses to let you salt to taste instead of deciding how much sodium you need.
* Side salad: *shrug* It's a salad. It's got decent size to it, but it is what it is.
Good stuff, and a change from the usual. If you're afraid to try new cuisines, you can get enough familiar foods here to test the waters before diving in. Give it a shot.
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