We had a party of six at Puerto La Boca in Little Italy celebrating two birthdays, and we had a…read moregreat experience! The food was fresh, flavorful, and authentic, and the drinks were excellent. The staff really made our celebration enjoyable. Everyone was enthusiastic, engaging, and attentive to our group, and they created a fun and welcoming atmosphere for both birthdays. The only downside was that it was extremely hot inside the restaurant. It definitely made things a little uncomfortable and better A/C or airflow would have made the experience even better. Overall, we had a great time celebrating. The combination of authentic food, great drinks, and an awesome staff made it a memorable birthday dinner. We'll definitely be back!

What a better time to find this place than during the World Cup. We came here with the intention of…read morewatching the Argentina v Algeria match and we did not have a reservation. We got there and the hostess told us we could sit outside and that if a table opened up we would move insight. Totally cool we could see inside to the TVs. We had ordered some drinks and bread but a tabled opened up so we got to move which was great!! To eat, we ordered some morcilla and chorizo. For our main, 3 of us shared the parillada which was plenty of food. We also tried an empanada which was pretty good. The fries with the steak was amazing and overall very delicious. No good meal is complete without dessert so we got the milhojas to finish the meal. Yum. Everything at this place was amazing and the staff was just as great which made the experience even better. 10/10

I had the house smoked pastrami sandwiches Rueben style. It was really good. There was so much…read morepastrami on the sandwich o cold only eat half. The pastrami was lean, a little Smokey, tender and just really tasty. It is only available Tuesday and Wednesday. Definitely worth checking it out. They have info and out door seating. This is a great spot for families with kids and large group. Parking is street parking in the neighborhood. But I always find parking.

I keep wanting to like this place, it's in my 'hood and it draws a good crowd. I remember liking…read moreit more, back in the day, but the last 2 visits were MEH. The other day, I got the tri tip sandwich with chimichurri. The order came up quickly. I live a couple of blocks away. By the time I was home, the sandwich was cold. Not lukewarm, not tepid, but cold. But the REALLY disturbing thing was the bun/bread. It fell apart, into large chunks, the minute I opened the paper wrap up. A sandwich has two major components, BREAD and the filler. Can't you have decent fresh bread? This seems to be a challenge lately for the Grand Ole BBQ. A couple of months ago, I got the hot links, and they were served on the most run of the mill, grocery store quality, HAMBURGER bun. LINKS, folks, should be on a hot dog shaped bun, not cut up into small pieces and placed on a cheap, round, bun. I can't decide if this is hipsters, serving food and doing it their way, with whatever happens to be available at the moment, or if this is management saying "we don't care about your expectations." It isn't novel, to put links on a hamburger bun, it doesn't make it artsy, or unique, it makes it look like an afterthought. So does try-tip on a bun that wasn't. And the chimichurri- driest, almost oil-free chimichurri I've ever had, I had to add oil, at home, to be able to spread it. Good chimichurri isn't difficult, I make it all of the time. Make an effort people. Restaurant are closing. Disregarding your customer is one quicker way to meet that end.

Felt welcomed as soon as we walked in. Lovely restaurant. Supper clean. Every was very attentive…read moreand friendly. Price is a little high, well worthy. Meats were delicious and flavorful full. We also ordered the chicharron appetizers they were tasteful. The sangria cocktail was a 10. Well worth it!!!!!

The meats are cooked to perfection and the salad was so fresh, dressing was amazing. Service is…read moresecond to none. We've come here several times and will definitely visit many more times. From the minute you walk in you feel the vibes. Can be romantic or great for family gatherings

They make really good empanadas. This visit I got beef and mushroom/cheese empanadas. They were…read morevery tasty and had a good amount of "stuffing", but I couldn't tell which was which and had to break them apart before eating. I asked the young woman at the register to be sure to give me enough chimichurri for 3 empanadas. She gave me one small portion--not enough. So 5 stars for taste and cleanliness but -1 for no labeling, chintzy on the chimichurri, oh, and expensive for empanadas. Parking is a pain. I find the street parking is easier, if you can find any.

It's been awhile since we've been here - and the empanadas more shaped like the traditionally…read morehalf-moon made - - with the same awesome fillings. I kinda missed the old days when you got a treasure map of each filling within every empanada (see previous pict). The Caprese is full of fresh tomatoes and gooey cheese. Beef is not greasy - love the green olives. The lamb is a must-have. Especially if you don't like lamb. Seasoned and flaky - not gamey at all. And another big star for being the healthy empanada place - they are all baked. Excellent service as well - you'll be in and out in under 5 minutes during a rush. That is unless the one moron in line was staring at their screen when they should be looking at the menu!!

I took a couple of friends for lunch at this place and they absolutely loved it…read more José was amazing! Super attentive and provided the best service you can ask for. The salad bar was ok. I missed the quail eggs and palm hearts like they have it in Brazil, but they did bring me some palm hearts to the table. My friends LOVED the picanha and the fried cheese the most. I don't eat meat but I'll be coming back with my husband that does just because of José and his exceptional customer service.

Food was good Service was very disappointing. Very SLOW…read moreServer kept apologizing - 20 min to get first glass of wine. Husband's beer that we ordered with dinner finally came just before we ordered dessert. Then we waited and waited for dessert to come - thought they forgot. We were celebrating 2 birthdays - we were about to leave. Also, no valet service. Had to park several blocks away.

We had the privilege and honor of having Jordyn as our server tonight. She was very personable and…read moregave excellent food recommendations. Being that this was my first time eating at STK, Jordyn gave a very thorough and descriptive explanation of the menu. Her recommendations were spot on and my wife and I definitely plan on coming back. Thank you for the eating experience Jordyn!!!

Our 26th Wedding Anniversary was made so special by Mattie and his squad. Our booth was perfectly…read moresituated, and had a nice view of the outside activities. We've been to hundreds of dinners, and these guys and gals made this particular outing one of our most memorable experiences!! My thanks go out to the Chefs, hosts, and servers for a great meal!! We will definitely be back to dine at STK SD very soon!!

I love empanadas and have had these empanadas before when at Pacific Beach open market…read more I kind of stumbled on this place and immediately I knew I wanted some empanadas! Empanadas are stuffed turnovers, originally from Spain and Portugal, and eaten widely across South America, including Argentina, Paraguay and also eaten in Mexico, Puerto Rico and the Phillipines too. They are a delight and delicious! This spot is an Argentinian place and I got 3 empanadas. They have many different stuffed options and I chose a beef, mushroom and spinach as my three. I asked how spicy the spicy beef one is and the very nice lady working said it was about 5/10, so I passed. She said it wad spicy, unfortunately, I cannot handle too spicy. So far, I have eaten the beef and spinach one and like them both. I was given chimichurri sauce, but I dont think I like this version, its a little too lemony for me. I like a more parsley forward chimichurri and this one too sour for me. For 3 empanadas, it was about $11, which isnt too bad! The empanadas are delicious and I will def be back again and again!!

I really like the empanadas here. I do not like fried empanadas so to me these are close to…read moreperfect. I like the texture of the baked dough and usually these are filled pretty full. I prefer the spinach, mushroom and beef empanadas. I tried the Malbec beef but it was too mushy and sweet for me. I'll stick with the traditional one, with olives. I lived in S. FL and baked empanadas are everywhere and usually were $1.50 each (now maybe $2.00-$2.50) so it does bug me to pay $4.00 for an empanada. On the other hand, they make a great snack or meal, depending on how many you get. And they are not as easy to find here, especially baked, so I'll keep coming to Parana.

Review is for the whiskey bar…read more The drinks are pretty tasty. We tried the Negroni and the mezcal Patagonia. The mezcal Patagonia is offered in a goblet size cup. They mix the drink right in front of you, and then pour it in front of you. The drink tasted yummy. It was not too sour. It was just right. The negroni was a stronger than the mezcal Patagonia. For me, the Negroni is more of a finishing drink. I would order both again. I preferred the mezcal Patagonia as it was more refreshing. The Negroni was on the sweet side. We ordered sparkling water and it was good. Service was excellent.

The food is amazing, and their service as well. Every dollar…read moreI spent it's worth it. Their service is excellent.

The worst service I have ever experienced in my life. The server could not have been ruder, more…read moreill-mannered, or more unprofessional. He was restocking the fridge and actually put one of the items in his mouth so he could free up his hands to put away the rest of the products--I found that absolutely disgusting and unhygienic, and that's where it all started. Afterward, he treated us poorly--lazily, without a smile, nothing. The food was cold and flavorless... I will NEVER return to this place!

We were on the hunt for Puerto Rican pasteles. We ordered 6 hot and 4 frozen (they ran out of the…read morehot). We also purchased goya chips, goya rice, and coco rico. The pasteles were deliciously meaty. Would've preferred more olives and sofrito. Half of the space is for dining the other half is a market. Ample customer parking. Friendly service, clean, and organized.

Service was great but rib steak was all fat and fell apart, while underdone…read more I had a fantastic ribeye in Tijuana a month ago at a sister restaurant and was hoping, but disappointed, big time. Sorry

Delicious!!! This restaurant is now called Moreira. They have amazing beef broth and chicken…read moreconsume for everyone, but especially for the surgery crew. I had the salmon and veggies, it was amazing. And the ribeye cracklings with guacamole were absolutely mouth watering. The caprese salad had big beautiful slices of mozzarella and a lovely dripping of balsamic and olive oil. In a nutshell I will be dreaming of the beef broth and the salmon. Don't pass this place by! And the staff are so kind and anticipate your every need!