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    El Chotis

    4.3 (44 reviews)
    PriceySpanish
    Closed 11:30 am - 6:00 pm

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    Classy
    Good for groups

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    One of the best spanish and puertorrican food restaurants in the met area. I have been their customer for the last three years and sincerely recommend it. Very good service and a happy musical ambiance.

    Guillermo G.

    A visit to El Chotis is always satisfying. I've been here several times and it has never disappointed. The food and service are always on point. In the past, I e had the caldo gallego, boquerones en vinagre, manchego cheese and Serrano ham, croquetas de bacalao, callos a la madrileña, and pulso a la gallega. All are great appetizers/tapas. This time around we tried the calamares al limón and the pimientos de piquillo de bacalao. Wow... delicious. Add that to the list. I especially enjoyed the pimientos de piquillos because the bacalao was very tasty. Normally, for the main course I go with the jarrete de cordero. It never fails. But because the bacalao was so good, I decided to try the bacalao fresco con guiso de garbanzos. I got it with a side of white rice and avocado. Everything was perfect. I would recommend this dish. FYI, they have free valet parking.

    Cod fish croquettes
    Marlene F.

    Maybe I ordered the wrong thing. Firstly, the restaurant that we were supposed to go was closed. I immediately took to Yelp and was guided here by the amazing reviews. Like I initially said, maybe I ordered the wrong thing. Not that it was bad but I wasn't blown away and for the prices charged, definitely not impressed. The location is a bit in the cut/back street. They do have valet and when we pulled up they asked if we had reservations, which we didn't, but it was nice they accommodated us. Service was really good and Our server was very engaging. He even mentioned that celebrities frequent this restaurant and it was one of the best in the island. So now I am fully excited and looking forward to an epic meal. I ordered the skirt steak with fries and my niece ordered the filet with rice and beans. We also ordered the cod fish croquettes and the ham and cheese tapas. I really enjoyed the Serrano ham, but how can you not?! The croquettes were ok. Now to the steaks, they were cooked a bit under and I faintly heard the cow moo. The fries were home made but they weren't seasoned. I did taste the rice and beans and they were good, but I can get good rice and beans and any local place for far less. Nevertheless, in hindsight, I should've opted for the risotto or the octopus. For $160 for 2 entrees, 2 tapas, and 2 glasses of house wine, is quite steep especially when I wasn't impressed. I really enjoyed the avocado salad, though, the saving grace of the table. Maybe I'll try them again when I return, and maybe not!

    Gleicyane G.

    The manchego flan was amazing. It was the best I've ever had. I loved it. The fideuá for one is a lot. It is enough for two people. Also, it takes about 40 minutes to prepare. My advise is to order them first. The same goes with the paella.

    墨鱼饭

    Great food, great service, great environment, highly recommend. They even have a menu in Mandarin, hand written by a guest:)

    José B.

    Delicious food and excellent service. Very small and cozy place, although the volume can make conversations a hassle. I've been a few times already and everything has been delicious.

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    Great authentic Spanish food but with a consistent freshness . Service always exact. Ambiance relaxed .

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    Pésimo servicio y la comida mediocre. Caro para lo que ofrece,no lo recomiendo para nada. Hay mejores alternativas en el área

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    This is the best restaurant in PR. The service is just outstanding, food is always consistent and the staff is amazing.

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    Delicious y typical dishes and desserts from throughout Spain. Great ambiance and good service.

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    EXCELENTE todo!!! comida y servicio, desde que llegas al vale parking hasta que te devuelven el carro.

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    El lugar perfecto si deseas auténtica comida española. La calidad, sabor y servicio son insuperables. Altamente recomendado.

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    Excellent authentic Spanish food. Highly recommended and makes you feel like you are back in Spain.

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