End of the month date night was upon us, so we decided to visit a location we haven't been to in awhile, so we chose Hacienda Real. Surprisingly, there was ample parking available on a quincena Saturday night - making it easy to get in. Service was excellent from our entry into the restaurant, which has been a bit of a constant there. We were quickly seated and reviewed the menu. We both noted that the prices in general have increased quite a bit + the menu was a bit limited, compared to the last time we visited. In fairness, it's been over 2 yrs since our last trip there, so a lot can change in that time frame.
We decided to do a Parillada - the Surf & Turf (Mar y Tierra), chased with a Margarita for her and Red Sangria for me. The sizzling platter can with - Chicken (Leg&Thigh). 2 Chorizos, Sirloin steak, Corvina & 3 Large shrimps. For sides, we had Yuca frita, Guandu rice, Guacamole & Patacones. Everything was well prepared, with the only exception being the steak, which we wanted done medium, but it came out medium rare, which was not the ideal level for the wife. That aside, everything else was tasty and in good portions.
For desert, we tried the 4 Chocolate layer cake, which was very good and a fitting close to the meal. Out server was excellent - very attentive, responsive and always available. very professional. Good ambiance overall, not too loud, even with a large birthday group adjacent to us. It was a good meal and a pleasant time for our date night out. We enjoyed a discount, which made the pricing more reasonable , representing a solid value, all things considered. We recommend a visit.
