This visit was a disappointment - had the same meal as I did in our previous visit, but this time, had some issues - received only one egg vs. two, two strips of bacon vs. four, pancakes were smaller, white cheese slices were incredibly salty and the hojaldres was not mixed well as they tasted like they had too much baking powder along with using coconut flour, resulting in a bitter aftertaste. In addition, the servers are pleasant, however, they were more interested in their phones and chatting with each other behind the counter vs. attending to customers. At one point, I had to get up and approach the counter to ask for syrup for my son's pancakes, which they missed bringing with his meal, since it was impossible to get their attention. Also, had to remind them multiple times to clean our table, which was sticky from previous customers, and to get water. Frankly, seems like lack of supervision is the issue here. This is a good restaurant that is not focused on consistent execution

Hard to go wrong at this restaurant. My prior reviews have generally been very consistent with only one hiccup in the past. This time around, went out to celebrate the wife's birthday the day after Valentine's day. We got seated right away and within a few minutes, provided our order. The Steak sandwich was very good - tender steak on a fresh baked bread roll is always a winner. The half rack ribs were done to perfection, as always, with the side of fried Yuca with chimichurri as fresh and tasty as ever. The one disappointment was the asparagus, most of which were wilted/bruised and did not seem as fresh as typical. Our son had his usual kids burger w/fries which he devoured in no time. Their version of sangria (tinta de verano) is a good pairing with the meat dishes and is highly recommended. Overall, highly recommend this restaurant for pleasant ambiance, good service and well prepared meat dishes.

Friday night dinner with the family, decided to pay this restaurant another visit to try some other dishes. Parking was a bit tricky as the spots around the restaurant were all filled, however, they "Bien Cuidados" assisting with the parking and security pointed out some additional spots they are able to use for patrons at a business across the street. We chose to sit in the air conditioned dining area (there are multiple themed areas to choose from), which was comfortable and clean. On the food front - I had the "Best Chicken" with Yuca in Butter sauce and salad, which came sizzling - a good, healthy dish that's flavorful and fresh, The wife had pasta, which was a good portion with fresh sauce and our son had the kids burger with fries - standard fare. The only issue we have with the place is how loud the music is on the top floor, which is a party terrace setting. The music is extremely loud, which encourages us to leave as soon as we were done eating to get away from the incessant pounding. At least it was not as bad in our dining area, however, it's blaring whenever the door to the stairs opens up as the staff passes thru with food orders. Overall, decent prices for good food and an offering of themes that you can choose from (Open Sports Bar, A/C Dining, Party terrace).

Saturday night date with the wife before we pick up our son from the inlaws, took advantage of a promo offer to check out this restaurant that neither of us had every been to. Centrally located in Costa del Este, its easy to find with parking not too much of an issue, at least at the time we went (~8pm). All was fine until we entered the restaurant. There was just another couple in the dining area, however, it wasn't clear if they were diners or workers, as we stood in the dining area for a few mins waiting for a server, to no avail. The diners told us that people are in the kitchen, so we sat down and waiting for someone to surface from the back. Eventually someone came out - when we informed him that we are there for the promo, he immediately asked if we had a reservation. In fairness, the promo does stipulate to make a reservation, however, there were tumble weeds rolling thru the place and he was angling to deny us because we didn't make a reservation. Turns out, his issue was that they were getting ready to close (an hour from our arrival) and not making a reservation was an issue. Smarter heads prevailed as the chef approved actually taking care of customers vs. closing 1 hr earlier. We made our selection from the very limited menu and what we received was not what was described in the menu. Let's just say, their definition of tempura is WAY off base. Net takeaway - the services was horrific - the server had the worst attitude the entire time, sorry that he had to do his job - the food was the worst sushi we've had and the ambiance was very poor - noisy AC, dirty floors, the narrowest bathroom I've ever seen - I'm a big guy, but that was ridiculous. I almost knocked down the paper towel dispenser trying to turn around in there. This is the worst restaurant we've been to, no question. Visit at your own risk or if you like to waste money, time and abuse your palate.

For some time, I've driven by this restaurant and was curious to check it out. This past Sunday, decided to take the family there for a late breakfast and it was a really good experience. There was ample parking, since it was a Sunday and the rest of the stores in the strip mall were closed. They have a security guard on post, which certainly helps with feeling that my vehicle will be secure. We quickly got seated in the rainforest themed restaurant - liked the green decorations, high ceilings and overall chill vibe of the place. The servers were very pleasant and appeared happy to serve. The place was very clean and inviting overall. On the food front - I had the Big Chef Platter - 2 pancakes, 2 hojaldres, 2 eggs, 2 Sausages or 4 bacon with syrup, local cheese and pico de gallo. This was an excellent meal as everything was fresh made with quality ingredients. Washed it down with fresh made mango juice. The wife had 2 sausage platter, with 2 hojaldres, local cheese and 2 eggs paired with fresh Melon juice and the 8yr old had the Pancake sencillo, with a side of eggs, bacon. Like my dish, everything was delicious, freshly made with great flavor. Really liked how they do the hojaldres - a little thicker and fluffer than at many other places. Didn't have coffee as I had a double cup at home, but will be looking to try theirs the next time we visit, which will be in the near future for sure. Highly recommend this as a quaint, hidden gem in the dense restaurant haven that is San Francisco.

I picked up a promo offer to check out this restaurant that we've never been to before, so we chose to go there for dinner on an early evening Thursday. This is a small, quaint location just off of Via Israel in a location that is something of a restaurant cul-de-sac. They provided a special menu to support the promo offer, allowing us to sample some of the rolls available on their main menu. We had 3 rolls - Uverito, Mamey and Latin (Tempura) rolls. They were all pretty good - use of fresh , good quality ingredients of an appropriate size, delivering good flavor. Our son had his usual chicken fingers and fries, which were also better than many other restaurant kid meals he's had. Overall, this is a surprisingly good spot and one that we now have added to our list of Sushi options for the next time we are in the mood!

Celebrating the wife´s graduation, we chose to go to a new restaurant that we frequently drive by and wanted to explore. Easy to find off of Via Israel, parking was no issue as the adjacent businesses were closed, making those spots available for patrons. The restaurant offers 3 distinct settings in one place - a open sports bar type area, an enclosed air-conditioned dining area & an open air club type setting upstairs. We chose the dining area for a little less noise. Service was good throughout - we were greeted at the entrance and escorted to the dining area after selecting our preference. Our server was cordial and attentive through out, with the only call out that we had to ask for water multiple times before receiving it. On the food front - To start, we had the tomato soup, which was larger than expected, with good flavor. I ordered the Fish filet al ajillo with mashed potatoes (comes with a salad) - overall a good dish, though for me, it was a bit too salty. The filet and the sides were freshly made and were well presented. The wife had the Risotto - it was OK, not great but was a good portion. My sister-in-law had the Pasta dish - large portion that was very good and flavorful. Our son had the kids burger with fries, which was also a good choice. Overall, we felt this is a good option for a bit more upbeat ambiance, good food at a reasonable price. We recommend checking it out and exploring their various dining and entertainment options.

Birthday time!!! For my special day, I had a strong desire for a good steak at a nearby restaurant that I like, which meant that Muh was on deck! Typically, I get the ribs but when eating with others that get steak, they always rave about it. So this time, I plan to indulge. It was a Tuesday evening, so seating was quick and the service was great, as usual. Here is the dining experience feedback : I ordered the Bife Ancho (Argentinian Ribeye) with Yuca Frita con Chimichurri - the yuca was excellent, as always (fresh, fried in clean oil with the right amount of chimichurri). Unfortunately, the steak was a big disappointment. The most expensive order on the menu, I ordered it cooked medium, however, most of it came closer to rare and was not tender at all. Had to hack thru the meat - the edges were closer to medium and as a result, were tender with great flavor. Discussed with the waitress and demonstrated how hard it was to cut thru the steak. This apparently was the last piece and probably was frozen or not the best cut, not sure. Regardless, this was a HUGE disappointment. The wife had the Steak Sandwich - the meat was well cooked and flavorful, however, the bread was overtoasted and very hard as a result. She ate all the meat, but only about half the bread, as much as she could. The 8yo had his, now usual, kids hamburger and fries, which he ate in its entirety and was well satisfied. To drink. I had the Sangria tinta (red) which was a large serving and of good taste. The restaurant provided a complimentary desert of Hot Chocolate cake a la mode, which was very good - all enjoyed that. Overall, this is a very good restaurant that had an off day. Huge disappointment with what should have been the best meal on the table on a special night + the misfire with the bread on the steak sandwich (we've had this in the past and it was excellent) made for a less than perfect evening unfortunately. With that said, we would still recommend this restaurant, however, it's on notice for a "foul on the play", in the spirit of the ongoing World Cup.

Seeking a new experience for Mother's Day, selected La Fisheria-Causeway since its been awhile since we've been out that way and desired a high quality seafood dining experience. Parking isn't much of an issue at this location at the end of the Causeway, even with the Mother's Day craziness (thank goodness!). No one greeted us at the entrance - we weren't acknowledged until we approached the bar, located in the middle of the restaurant. I can forgive that due to the super busy day. Once greeted, we were given our option of seating and we selected a table by the railing, with a direct view of the city, really nice! The service was excellent - our waiter was very personable, attentive and even spoke a little English! We made our selections and received our order within a reasonable time. Here is the feedback on the food: the wife had Fried Corvina al ajillo (Garlic sauce) with Patacones - received a large fish, that was fried well, however, the garlic sauce provided very little flavor, Seems that they were not as generous with the amount of garlic used in the sauce, leaving a lot to be desired with the dish. The accompanying patacones were very hard - seems that they were cooked some time before and had been sitting out for some time. Very disappointing. I had the Pargo Rojo al cartucho (Red Snapper steamed in a bag) with Pure (mashed potatoes). My dish was very good - a whole, large Red Snapper cooked in its own juices with fresh vegetables with the center bone removed. Adding hot sauce made this an even better meal for me. Clearly fresh and properly cooked to maximize the flavor profile. This was a winner! The 8yo had his customary chicken fingers with fries, which he enjoyed and ate almost to completion. To drink, we had a jar of red sangria, which was strong, though I had no issue with that, it did bother the wife a little. Overall, regarding the food - did not earn 5 star from us, because of the issues with my wife's meal plus the fact that the pricing is VERY high, relative to other seafood focused restaurant we've visited. For the price, frankly, we expect the food to be near perfect. Service was excellent, no complaints there, as our server was very attentive and aimed to please. On ambiance, took off stars here based on environmental observations that did not sit well with us. Again, for a restaurant offering as high prices as they do, this should be a 5 star experience all around. All considered, we cannot recommend this restaurant location and do not plan on visiting again.

This restaurant has yet to fail me when we dine in and this was yet another great experience. Each week, they appear to be offering special activities/dishes and this time, it was a Pork cook-off contest between the three chefs - they used an entire hog to develop an entree, main course and desert, using, with patrons voting for a winner. Very innovative approach, resulting in a delicious appetizer (a shredded pork ear filled bun) + pork filled cannoli + Pork infused tiramisu. Very intriguing and made for an interesting night for sure! At the end, the appetizer won by one vote I believe, with the very unique desert in second place. Made for a fun and delicious night!