Matt V.
Yelp
I came here at the recommendation of American Express, much like several of the other reviewers. Given that this was our special night out, and how highly recommended this restaurant came, I really wanted to like this place. To give credit where due, the patio is simply awesome..I literally wish I had one like this at home.
Service started out very attentive and friendly and became less and less as it started getting busier.
Food was underwhelming overall...see the breakdown below
cocktails:
Absolutely amazing. I had el Tuxpan, and it was quite nice. Not heavy on the mescal, but a good balance of sweet and smoky.
Appetizers:
Burrata - quite tasty and the tomatoes were lovely!
Aguachiles - again, lovely. I could have (and should have) just ordered this as my meal and been quite happy.
Mains:
Ribeye - flavor was nice, but in general I have found cooking temperatures tend downward from US standards. ie, Medium Well here is more like Medium at home. The mole that came with the dish was nice, but the plantain sitting on top of it ruined it. Literally, the combination wasn't worth eating.
Robalo - recommended by the server, but it was bland. To the point of questioning whether it was seasoned at all. The salad dressing that accompanied the dish was quite nice, but really...if that is what I complimenting, it's hardly a compliment.
Sea bass - again, unseasoned. The "swede puree" (probably turnips) was nice...but again, that was better than the dish itself.
Side of Brussels sprouts - came out long after we finished our meals. We didn't even want it anymore. To add insult to the late arrival, they were mushy and totally over powered by a balsamic dressing. I'd skip these even if they arrived on time.
Given the less than stellar main courses, we opted against dessert...and got our check instead.
In summary, and piggy backing off what someone else said. This place is good, but the competition has grown and you can find better at a fraction of the cost nearby...like Lardo. I would go there and spend less and get more.