Melaza Bistro

Love this restaurant! Every time we visit this town we try to stop in. This is Latin fusion at its best. The food is always so flavorful and good. Today we started with the corn and chorizo chowder and it was so good. The chorizo gave the chowder a smoky taste, it was delicious. For our entrees I had the Cuban sandwich and my girlfriend had the jerk chicken. Both meals were excellent. I love a good Cuban sandwich and this one hit all the right spots. The rotary pork was delicious. My girlfriend loved the jerk chicken it was really good. To end or meal we had the flan which was ridiculously good. Great job, we will come back for sure.

Amazing atmosphere and food, and friendly staff. I was with a couple of friends and we all ordered different plates - vegetable paella, swordfish with ravioli, and pork shank - and they were all delicious. We also ordered the coconut cake for dessert (also delicious!). The restaurant was busy and we arrived a bit late, but our waitress was always very friendly and we never felt pressured to order/leave. I'd definitely recommend it if you're going to Woodstock

Food The food was good, and the drinks were phenomenal. The reason I didn’t give it a five star rating is because the food wasn’t perfect. The empanadas had too much dough, so the wrap was too thick. The garlic shrimp sauce was top notched, and I could have drank the sauce by itself, but the shrimp itself was bland. The scallop was not bad, but it didn’t go well with the risotto. The desserts were good, but again not great. Everything else The service was good.

Simple foods done very well. Empanadas(beef) excellent, soft yet crunchy exterior, cumin forward beef interior. Plantain cups with pulled pork,excellent texture and flavor. Guava pork shank, outstanding. Chicken sofrito delicious.. Tres elche cake is sinful....

The food and staff were wonderful! We had the veggie paella and garlic shrimp. Fresh and yummy! The bartender was super attentive (we were at a high top) and knowledgeable. The only not so great thing is not a reflection on the restaurant but instead on an extremely rude party of 12. They were overly demanding, mean to both the host and their server and I pray they at least tipped well. What started out as a peaceful and calm meal became chaotic and we hurried to pay and leave. A shame, as it was my husband’s birthday and we were having a lovely time. I cannot wait to return and try the desserts!

The service at this restaurant was impeccable. I didn't have a reservation at peak dinner time and they squeezed me in! My girlfriend got the pumpkin bisque, which she really liked. The chimichurri steak was also delicious, and so were their salmon.

Exceptional dinner. Julie’s mojitos were lights out. We got jumbo garlic shrimp and arroz con pollo. Homemade key lime pie to finish the job. Awesome on a quiet summer Sunday night in Woodstock. Thanks

Nice people, cute place. Overpriced for portion sizes, but mostly tasted good. Yucca fries were good. Also had a bug literally emerge from my salmon cake and greet me so that was less than ideal. No it did not fall from a tree.

Recently, we dined at 3 local places and this was our favorite. The pork shank and steak were excellent. We look forward to returning.

A quick jaunt to Woodstock VT for a getaway led us to this little gem located downtown. Welcomed by a friendly staff we started with the shrimp ceviche which was perfectly balanced and perfect for a hot summer evening,entrees chosen were a pan roasted salmon filet with a black bean and corn salsa and amazing sofrito rice and beans. Onto roasted pork shank with a rum and guava glaze,just WOW! Best bite of the night. A simple salad and warm roll is served with the entrees which for the price point was a great deal. Especially in the age of up charging for bread service,thank you! Can't recommend this restaurant enough.

I accidentally reviewed the wrong restaurant. I am sorry! This is what I get for waiting a couple of days to review!

Good food at Melaza Bistro! They are satisfying. The vegetable paella and Caribbean dish were delicious. Nice and comfortable restaurant. The service was pleasant and helpful.

Fun spot. Some delicious items on menu. The pork shank is supreme. The nachos are so good. Simple, fun. Nice staff. Chef-owner David Diaz from Puerto Rico puts a good dinner together. Reasonable prices. Oh, and PS. I note a recent ridiculous negative review. I also note that the reviewer has posted almost exclusively negative reviews. Perhaps if the lens through which he lives life.

This place is worth a try if you are in the area. Great friendly service. Casual elevated dining. It has been here for 14 years under the same ownership. Chef/ owner still in the kitchen. You don't make it 14 years in this business if you're bad. This place is built to last!

Very kid friendly High quality proteins - shirting appetizers were tasty Nachos were good not great Chicken and rice was great Kids pene got mixed reviews Priced appropriately Comfy inside - not fancy Would come again

It's such a cute restaurant located in Woodstock. Vt. We had no reservation, but they quickly seated us near the bar. I ordered the chicken and rice dish. It was good. The chicken was tender and fresh. I especially like the plantains, which have an excellent sweet, savory taste to the meal. The meal came with a salad and bread. The vinaigrette was so flavorful. I ordered a Pinot Noir. It made for a beautiful dinner for two.

The food is consistently wonderful, the staff is engaging and terrific, the restaurant can get loud but THAT just proves it's popularity

Tried to order nachos to-go...said they don't do the nachos to go. when asked why, the reason was they can't put the to-go container in the oven. When asked why not just make the nachos like normal then put them in the container the host said the cook will not do that...so if I eat half my nachos in the restaurant am I going to be told I can't take the remaining to go? What's the difference? I almost sat down to order then immediately ask for a to-go container to prove my point. (There was one table occupied btw) cook was worried a to-go container would ruin the ambiance of the dish.

We ate here tonight and it was awesome This is a tapas forward restaurant so that is exactly what we did, shared 3 tapas and a dessert. There was only one gumbo left, so we had to get it. It has great flavor and the shrimps inside were cooked perfectly. The award winning chicken nachos were good too, had a nice mesquite flavor to the chicken and the guacamole that was served with it was tasty The chicken empanadas was the star of the tapas that we got, delicious flavor with an amazing guava sauce (however i wish there was a little more of it) DO NOT COME HERE WITHOUT GETTING THE FLAN. SO good, some reviews said it was too sweet but my girlfriend and I didn't think this at all, and we usually think desserts are way too sweet. Great local IPAs, which is huge for me. A lot of street parking and I think parking is free after 6pm.

Cute little restaurant in Woodstock. We had a reservation and we arrived a few minutes early and they seated us immediately. The waitress had a lot of tables but she did a great job managing her tables. Once order was placed food came out in a timely manner. We ordered the coconut shrimp, very good- the beef empanadas just ok they needed to be crispier, and the vegetable paella that neither my husband or I liked. It was not flavored well. I would go back again and try different dishes the beef steak dish looked delish.

Absolutely fantastic,everything we ordered tasted so good,the appts were great,2 different kinds of shrimp taste buds exploded,empanadas chicken and beef delicious everyone main course was perfect,taste were cooked to order and were delicious ,staff was so friendly and on top of everything

BOMB food. Helpful staff. Simple, but very well made drinks. Ambiance is pretty relaxed, but it is NOT divey.

The food was incredible! The staff was awesome.I got the roast pork and my husband had the steak. He said it was the best steak he ever had. It was so good that we went back the following night and had the same thing and it was great again. We were just in town for a few days. We stayed at the Jackson House Inn (Amazing X2! )

First stumbled into this place while walking the area on winter vacation in 2018. Remember the food being good so, upon our next trip to VT, made it a point to visit again now in 2023. The food was just as good if not better. Although the staff was stretched thin, you wouldn't have noticed as they were very attentive. We started with the pulled chicken nachos. Very flavorful and spiced perfectly. My wife and I shared the filet mignon for our entree which was great, paired it with a bottle of Padrillos Malbec to accompany the steak and finished with a phenomenal flan for desert. The pasta with Cuban creole sauce was enjoyed by parents and kids alike. This may be our go-to when in the Woodstock area.

This place was EXCELLENT! Great spot in Woodstock and good social distancing policies and outdoor space. We made a reservation online and were seated right away. They sell alcohol so no byob :) From what I remember, we got the guacamole and plantain chips which were so worth it and not that expensive. Good for sharing but just know that there was not that guacamole in the order. Plenty of chips though. Entrees wise we got a fish special that I don't see on the menu online unfortunately but it was really good! All the flavors together. The sauce made the entree. Other entree was the skirt steak with chimichurri which was SO good. Definitely get it. Plenty of food too. Entrees came with salad and a piece of delicious bread. Overall good place.

My review is solely for the check-in/host service. My friend and I visited on the busiest weekend of October (unknowingly). After a long day of hiking and the drive to this town, we stopped here as it seemed to be the only restaurant open at the time (6:15pm on a Monday). When we came in, we notice several bar high top tables open, but we were told they were fully booked for the night. We asked about bar seating which we were told fist come first serve. We proceeded to wait. We saw countless people come in that got turned away due to the full bookings. We finally got a seat at the bar, which only served off the tapas menu only, no entrees. As we finished our food I look back and notice the same 3 reserved tables EMPTY. It was now 7pm, and not 1 table was filled. We were the last 2 seated at the bar. Now, I don't run or work at a restaurant but, the hostess was not accommodating to anyone! Each time a person asked for a table, it was a hard No, place is booked. No customer service to attempt to accommodate the people that came in. Apparently you have to book 2 months out to get reservations, so if you're visiting, be sure you make those reservations before deciding to just walk in. You may be turned away. Tapas were good, and Todd at the bar was great! 5 stars for Todd.

We had been two Melaza a month or so ago and enjoyed it. Last night we decided to go back for drinks and appetizers (it was a Sunday night around 7 so things were slowing down). The outdoor section was mostly empty, and both the bar and main dining area had empty tables. After leaving us standing in the doorway for about ten minutes and watching multiple tables leave, the male bartender with a bad comb over came over and rudely asked if we had a reservation. When we said we didn't he said there was no room for us, we mentioned that there were empty tables and he simply said "no". I understand that there is a staffing shortage and restaurants can't always accommodate folks who don't have reservations. I also think there is a better way to treat guests. I doubt we will be back, because even in an area where there are so few good options, it still feels bad to be treated poorly when you decide to go out.

Yummy food and good service. The plantains with guacamole and salsa were very good as an appetizer. We also had the coconut shrimp, chicken nachos, and beef empanadas. All were excellent!

Excellent food and great service. The servers were rushed but very efficient and very nice. The pork shank was outstanding as well as the veggie empanadas. Great wine as well. Really enjoyed the entire meal.

We are visiting town and came for dinner last night based on the positive Yelp reviews. We were very happy with our choice! The ambiance is warm and inviting. We started with with delicious empanadas (beef and vegetable) and both were crisp and flavorful. We had vegetarian paella for our entree, and it was wonderful. It included very fresh tasting vegetables and lists of saffron. There is a sign warning patrons that they are understaffed. The one server did a remarkable job- running up and down stairs, taking orders, always making sure our water glass was filled- and she did it all with a smile. I definitely recommend coming here!

I planned on trying this restaurant while in town for my moms birthday. The menu looked good and It was close to where we were staying. The website said they opened at 5:30. There wasn't a place to make a reservation online so I figured I'd just walk in. The restaurant states they close at 8:30. I got there at 8 and the person who came up to us , rudely said they're closed and they took their last table an hour ago because it's mud season? I told him he should have it in his website that he takes the last table at 7 despite saying he's open till 8:30 during "mud season" and I left. I'm not sure what that means but you mean to tell me you opened at 5:30 and closed at 7? It must be nice to open a restaurant for an hour and a half. Good luck.

Reviews online led us here for our last meal in Woodstock. We were so excited because the menu reminded us of our time in Puerto Rico. Empanadas, delicious pork, and delicious rum drinks? Yes!! We love sitting in the bar and didn't mind that given our lack of a reservation that was our only option. Our high top table was fine, and despite being near the entrance it was warm- no draft every time people entered. Things quickly began to disappoint us, however. It took a good fifteen minutes before a server approached us for our drink orders. It seemed there was a mix up over who was assigned our table. Then it took quite a while to get our drinks. We overheard the bartender say that they were short staffed and it really did look it. The servers were running around, genuinely trying to do the beat they could. The drinks were a mixed bag. I loved my house special rum drink, but my husband said his mojito was rather bitter. Our starters, the beef empanadas were disappointing. The beef mixture didn't taste authentic but rather like ground beef seasoned with one of those taco seasoning packets. The pastry dough taste and the texture was perfect, though. I think if they'd tweak their seasonings this could be a home run. I had two small plates as my entree: plantain cups with bbq pulled pork and saffron rice fritters. Both were delicious. The pineapple slaw on the plantain cups was incredible and the creole sauce underneath the fritters was heaven. I'd like to see more of the latter on the plate- it did a nice job cutting the heaviness of the fritter. My husband had the pork shank. It was served beautiful and seemed a big portion. It was tender and tasty. The plantains on the side were sweeter than he anticipated. I think he was hoping for a batter fried version. Considering we had essentially four small plates, one entree, two small salads, and four boozy drinks our bill of $95 seemed reasonable to us. The big plates are priced much higher than the small plates and yet there's so much food on the small plates. If we came back, we'd probably avoid the big plates. But the service was disappointing. I'm hoping this was just an off night for them. I'd recommend making a reservation so you get a dedicated spot in the dining room and maybe secure better attention from a server.

Came here for dinner with friends on a wedding weekend and sat outside. It was beautiful and a wonderful place to gather. We ordered tapas and the hangar steak entree. Hangar steak in particular was delicious. Tapas were good, but not your typical Spanish tapas, more like American appetizers: nachos, ceviche (don't think it was marinated in lime), garlic shrimp, Caesar salad. Service was friendly but slow--yet we were a frustrating group because we were so busy catching up we could never remember to decide what we wanted to eat or drink!

The best restaurant in Woodstock! Great service and delicious food. The bread rolls are fresh and fluffy, and the pork shank is rightfully the restaurant's signature entree.

Woodstock has limited dinner options as it's a small town, so over the years, my family and I have dined at this restaurant a few times. The food isn't anything to write home about but will do when there aren't many options, and it's more reasonably priced than other restaurants in the area. Last year, someone in my party was given the wrong dinner order but rolled with it. Nevertheless, we were still charged for the item even though it wasn't what the person ordered, which seemed odd. That was irritating, but what happened over this past weekend was the icing on the cake that ensures we won't be back. We had email confirmation of a reservation for a large party. When we got there, the host said he didn't have a record of the reservation, wasn't able to accommodate us, and didn't seem that concerned when we shared the email confirmation with him. Since it was a larger party, it was challenging to find another spot that would accommodate us last minute, but thankfully, we were able to find something else within walking distance. Long story short, the food is fine, but the customer service is lacking. If you have a reservation, I recommend confirming multiple times so you don't get there, and they tell you they don't have a record even after you provide email confirmation.

Really nice ambience and staff. The food was outstanding. We got pina colada, plantains with guacamole, beef empanadas, seared scallops. The entrees come with rolls which are out of this world with the cilantro alioli. The Caesar salad is very unique with the yuca croutons. Loved it

YUM. I was SO impressed by the Caribbean food here. This exceeded expectations by so much and every single thing we ate here was amazing. The best meal that I had in Woodstock, VT. We ate... *Side salad with bread. I don't usually write about this by the salad dressing was tangy and fresh and the bread came in a garlic dipping oil, which was incredible. *Charbroil Skirt Steak: Cooked perfectly and topped with a delicious chimichurri *Arroz con pollo y sofrito: Just absolutely packed with flavor. It was basically a stew and we couldn't get enough of it

Always fresh and always delicious!!! Thank you for being in town for so many years and offering great quality food and service!

The absolute rudest experience I've ever had! We had reservations from 3 weeks ago and they told us we had outside reservations. Nowhere in the reservation exchange did it say anything about outside dinning. Then for $10 they would bring us a heater. They tried to seat us outside and I said, regrettably "thank you", and she didn't even say "you're welcome." Seriously, one of the worst experiences of customer service I've ever experienced. Please DO NOT send me a $10 gift card to make it "right". Give it to the next person that you push outside for their heater. Jackasses.

We came here last year and really enjoyed our meal so we wanted to come back and have a meal this year. We made reservations and was able to actually make it in earlier so we were seated without any problem. It was actually quite empty this is why I am perplexed as to why the service was not as good as it was last year when I reviewed them and gave them 5 stars. For an appetizer we had the guacamole with plantain chips. It was good but the portion size was so small, I recommend you pass on it if you plan to share with the table. For entrees we had the arroz con pollo, the pork shank and empanadas. The meal was delicious. Loaded with great flavors. We definitely enjoyed the meal. The downer this year was that the service seemed off. We were told we would get salads and bread which never came. Secondly I ordered a serving of rice and beans which was in need of salt. I asked the server and she totally forgot to bring it to the table. We had to get up and get our own salt from another server. I can understand if the restaurant was packed and you were so busy but there was literally 3 tables being taken cared of while there. After messing up our order and not bringing our whole meal I would have thought they would have possibly taken the side order of rice and beans off or maybe brought us a dessert to make up for it-but nothing. Bad move.

The food, and service was fantastic here. Puerto Rican dishes with flair. Huge portions. Chef David knows his dishes, and sources locally as well as bring in the best products. I highly recommend this restaurant!

Was last here two years ago. Unlike many places that seem to be struggling post Covid only got better! Well organized greeting. Attentive and pleasant service. The BEST Cuban sandwich anywhere. Also I love their touches to the guacamole. And I could eat the yucca fries all day long. Hubby also had the pork shank. HUGE portion and so tender. And then flan....I don't think it gets better than this place. Make a reservation tho or you'll be waiting for sure!

My friend had been talking about this place forever so I was dying to try it. Melaza's menu is quite eclectic but has a strong Puerto Rican influence. The owner is of Puerto Rican decent. Being of Puerto Rican decent myself I really wanted to try it out. It didn't disappoint. The music overhead was on point. Our server, although he pronounced things sort of awkwardly, was so friendly and attentive. My friend tried the pork shank with a guava glaze. She liked it very much. I had the arroz con pollo con and sofrito. The rice was wetter than I am used to but the flavors were all very good. The 2 tostones and dipping sauce were fantastic. The 2 drinks we ordered were very good. The empanadas were small but full of that olive and ground beef with sofrito taste that makes Puerto Rican food stand out. Yummy. Entrees sort of range from $16-$24. It's sort of an upscale Puerto Rican fusion cuisine. I'd definitely return.

Really delicious. It is island themed food but everything seemed to be freshly prepared, the bread was baked fresh, the chicken empanadas were home made, the garlic shrimp was perfect. The plantain cups were delicious and also tasted freshly fried and made. Most definitely worth a visit

This was one of the few places open on a Tuesday for dinner. We were shown to a private patio in back, where soft, not overdone, Caribbean-style music piped through speakers amongst flowers and open air. While we can't travel to a tropical beach right now, this was just about as good as we'd get! The service was excellent and extremely prompt - our server really struck the perfect balance, especially during this awkward COVID period of service. The drinks were creative, delicious, and fairly priced. The food was wonderful, and the portions were very generous. Highly recommend the plantain cups small plate and the pork with guava big plate. Even the salad course was tasty, and a lovely inclusion that made this meal a great value anywhere (but especially in Woodstock!).

Ouch. Glasses at the table for water? No. Drink out on time with everyone else's? No. Food out on time with everyone else's? No. Did they have anything we wanted to order? No. Food was good? Eh. Drinks were good? Eh. Would I go back or spend money here? No. I don't ever complain about my restaurant experience but this one was warranted. I don't think I smiled once.

We've eaten here several times and it's finally time for a review. Melaza is an (almost) hidden gem in Woodstock. The flavorings, in particular, are great. Last night we had the specials - first, a gumbo appetizer - delicious. And then - something they always serve here - a nice little salad with fresh strawberries and a tasty sauce. And then we tried the swordfish special - the sauce and avocado complemented it perfectly. Finally, the cheesecake with raspberry sauce was outstanding. They have both indoor and outdoor seating at Melaza. And the service has always been great. The price is right and, as you've already read, the food is simply delicious. Hands down, an excellent restaurant in Woodstock!

Review from 6 and 9 yo: best quesadilla, best flan, best sorbet. From adults: also enjoyed sofrito and shrimp.

My husband and I had planned our overnight in Woodstock, VT as part of our honeymoon. Because this was a special night for us I spent a lot of time researching the local restaurants to pick the one right for our evening. We decided to pass up some very lovely more traditional New England type places in favor of Melza. We loved the idea of eating delicious and healthy Caribbean food in a relaxed setting in the town of Woodstock. My husband ordered the pan-seared scallops ("Saffron risotto, baby spinach, sweet & spicy curry coconut-lime sauce, topped with pineapple chutney"). I wanted a vegetarian meal so I ordered two small plates: black bean soup and rice and beans. A salad and a roll was brought out to my husband since it comes with his meal. He said the salad, which was a skimpy serving, was OK but he really loved the roll. While we were waiting for our dinner he asked the server if he could have another roll. Our server looked at him without responding and he had to repeat his request. We were told that is fine but he will be charged for it. (!!!) We have never ever heard of a restaurant charging for a second roll when an entree is ordered! Normally it's a basket of rolls. Our food arrived. His scallops looked nothing like what we had seen pictured online. There was little searing to been seen. He said the scallops alone were good otherwise but everything else not. I took a taste and the sauce which is supposed to be colored with Saffron was clearly and overwhelming spiced with turmeric which did not pair well at all with the sweet part of the sauce. I thought it was inedible.The spinach was very bitter. He did not eat it. My black bean soup came in an old aluminum bowl. It was lukewarm, overly salted soup with a teaspoon of rice in the center (??). My beans were in the same type of bowl, less than half filled, and were a salty, soupy mess with, inexplicably, a piece of white potato thrown in (??). The rice was OK. I was very hungry so I mixed them all together in one bowl which made it more palatable. We were so disappointed in our meal that we decided to get dessert elsewhere. Perhaps this was an off night for them, but it was our night. Not cool.

Great food! Very authentic! Feels like we are back at the Calypso or Tamboo in Rincon, Puerto Rico Can't wait to come back for ski season! Get the Chicken sofrito with the plaintains you won't be sorry.... :)

After eating numerous variations of American/New England food over a week plus road trip, I was excited to try something ~different. Melaza definitely fit the bill. We opted to sit outside, which was lovely, but the service seemed slower. Every one working was very friendly and helpful, but it was slightly off. We started with the chicken empanadas, and omg, they were amazing!! Best I've ever had, by far. The crust was perfectly fried, and the guava sauce was sweet and sour, pairing nicely with the tender chicken. The empanadas were much lighter than they looked, and I could have eaten way more of them. But, I wanted to pace myself as we had our entrees, plus salad and rolls coming, or so we thought. Other pictures on Yelp suggest little cibatta rolls are served, but we got one very small, thin slice of baguette each, and about as much lettuce as was the garnish for the empanadas. There were 2 slices of strawberry on each "salad," and a fantastic orange vinaigrette. The portions were a bit surprising, to say the least. The cilantro oil served with our sad but tasty bread slices was also fabulous. Because of that, I asked for a bit more bread. We received a basket with 4 more slices total, which was fine, but also discovered a charge on the bill for $1.50, which was annoying. The menu says these items are included with our entrees (which were $26 and $34, respectively), and the size of the servings with the upcharge felt insulting. I will forgive, though because the entrees were great. I had the skirt steak, which was like butter. It came with a garlicky pesto and fresh tomatoes (yum), seasoned veggies (summer squash, zucchini and carrots, also yum), and some very buttery mashed potatoes. Loved it. My DH got the pork shank, which had the same veggies and potatoes. It had a sweet and sour guava glaze, and pulled right off the bone effortlessly. Sooo good. For some reason (maybe the kitchen was closing?), our server asked us if we wanted dessert while we were half way through dinner. I already knew I wanted to try the flan, but I wished she hadn't brought it before we finished dinner. In the end, I only had a few bites. It had a nice texture but it was very sweet. Ultimately, we had a great time but there were some missteps. I also would recommend that they consider a dessert version of their empanadas, because that would be awesome.

Great relaxed space. The food was as expected and just perfect. We enjoyed the drinks and desserts. Definitely a HO to when in town. The budget is also family friendly. Thank you!

Great outside seating. Noah our waiter was absolutely wonderful. We enjoyed our apps and the empanadas at the next table looked great. We would recommend and go back. While super excited for the lively cocktail drinks they were mostly just fruit juice. My skirt steak entree was a little off in the spice/flavor and presentation, expected a bit more for the price. We will definitely go back and enjoy again, especially the great service.

Food tastes just ok and too pricey for such small amounts. Staff is super friendly. But, no bread is offered with the meals. Don't order the arroz con pollo - it tastes like instant Mexican rice.

Delicious downtown bistro with a good sized menu full of yummy choices. Got the swordfish - special that night - which was cooked wonderfully. We started with nachos and empanadas. Everything we ordered was great.

A Caribbean Bistro in Vermont ? Well, like their web page says - Welcome! The room is colorful, warm and welcoming as was the Staff. We shared the Island Seafood Ceviche, which was very good but for my taste could have used a little more heat (and I'm a wimp when it comes to spicy dishes). It contained a surprisingly large amount of fresh lobster meat, along with sliced scallops & shrimp. The Plantain Crisps placed on each side of the dish made for a beautiful presentation. The "Arroz con Pollo y Sofrito" (Chicken with Rice) was delicious with its fried green plantains, avocado and chipotle aioli. The Swordfish special brought a perfectly cooked, maybe 1/2 inch thick piece of fish to the table with bright Caribbean flavors. On too many occasions, this type of fish is too thin and overdone - not here. With a glass of wine & a beer, before tip, the bill came to around $80. A different kind of place to definitely check out.

Absolutely delicious and fun experience. Some of my family members feared it would be too hot spicy but it wasn't at all for anyone