Joey R.
Yelp
This surprisingly good steakhouse on steroids serves everything from steaks and burgers to delicious house cured meats, burgers, brisket, and empanadas. There is definitely something for almost anyone.
Right off the bat, the ambiance was right on point. The dark wood earth tones complimented the modern steakhouse digs quite well. This combination of old meets new creates a vibrant and comfortable atmosphere for any occasion.
Service also came up big. Our server was quite attentive but not overbearing. Water glasses stayed full and food arrived at the perfect pace.
We started things off with the pastrami flat bread and the dark chicken tacos. We were also given a sample of the brisket tacos as well. The biggest stand out was definitely the heavenly dark chicken tacos. Deliciously spiced dark chicken topped with impossibly good roasted red pepper, pico de gallo, harisa sauce, cilantro mayo, and roasted corn is giving me withdrawal cravings as I write this!
I was not as big a fan of the brisket tacos and pastrami flatbread. However, they were also quite tasty and served in a large portion size.
For my entrée I opted for the New York strip, which was one of the evenings special menu items. Interestingly, this restaurant is a kosher restaurant. It therefore does not serve certain cuts of meat. Since New York strip is not considered a kosher cut of meat, this was actually a shoulder steak made to resemble a New York strip. It was definitely tougher than the real thing but the flavor was wonderful. It was cooked quite well and tasted like high-quality meat The roasted corn and vegetable skewers on the side were also quite tasty and I highly recommend them for your side dishes.
My wife's chicken and vegetable skewers were cooked to perfection. The chicken was tender with a wonderful grilled flavor that was delectable. The portions are quite generous here. You will not leave hungry!
Marco, the manager, was extremely kind and friendly, checking in on us about halfway through the meal.
This place gets crowded and a reservation is strongly recommended. We heard walk-ins being told there was an hour and a half wait. Reservations can be made through the Yelp platform or by calling the restaurant directly.
The restaurant is located in an outdoor mall and there is plenty of parking available.
All in all, with it's varied and fresh menu, large portion sizes, and solid ambiance and service, this place is a force to be reckoned with. We are looking forward to our next visit!