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    Fogo de Chão

    3.6 (79 reviews)
    Ultra High-EndSteakhouses, Brazilian, Seafood
    Open 11:30 am - 9:30 pm

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    Romantic
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    First plate
    Jim B.

    My wife and I visited for afternoon lunch, and each had the $18 market table buffet. The restaurant was about a third full, yet we had to wait about seven minutes to be seated. Our table was wobbly, but the setting was beautiful, with white tablecloths, heavy silverware, and comfortable chairs. They immediately brought us four mini popovers as complementary appetizers. They explained that the market table works just like a standard buffet, where you walk up and grab a plate and fill it with whatever you want, and then they clear out plates as you finish them. Besides the large variety of food on the market table, they also offer mashed potatoes polenta fries, and fried bananas upon request. I tried a little bit of virtually everything on offer, and it was very well prepared and mostly flavorful. I couldn't get into the eggplant or marinated vegetables, but everything else was scrumptious. The tomato mozzarella soup was by far my favorite. The maple smoked bacon was incredibly good. I also enjoyed trying a couple of the exotic fruits that I rarely get to eat, like dragon fruit and papaya. For the most part, the wait staff were efficient and friendly, but at one point my water glass sat empty for 5 minutes. Despite eating way too much, I thoroughly enjoyed my lunch, and I'm looking forward to returning. The meal is quite a bargain given that entrées at any other restaurant in the village are also roughly $18.

    Fried cheese
    Michael I.

    The ambiance was a nice 5-star with white table cloths, darker lighting and premium finishes. I liked that a lot. It was easy to talk with it not being crazy loud with others. The service was excellent. The meats had some temperature variation (which would be a challenge) where some are piping hot and others were not as hot as I would have liked. (But not bad). The meats I found to be a bit overly cooked and a tad on the dry side. It was still very good, but not 5-star good. My favorites were the cheesy bread served at the beginning to the table and the grilled cheese with honey. They were my unexpected surprises that were delicious. The salad bar had a 5-star presentation with amazing variety, but honestly, none of the items really hit with me. It was good but not great flavorful taste. It ain't cheap for sure. But it was a fun and unique experience. 5-star follow up from the business too. That shows attention to detail which I love.

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    Brian W.

    First time dining here... it was something special! I opted for the buffet dinner and was not disappointed. Fresh food, quality service and a barrage of meat. There must be 50 staff minimum working at any given time. Somehow, there is an organized march of delivering freshly sliced meat at consistently separate intervals. There was a nice variety of chicken, beef, pork, and other things like grilled pineapple and grilled cheese. I didn't try everything that was offered, but was satisfied with the things I did sample. The staff was very attentive. My water glass was frequently refilled and our server made great recommendation for drinks and dessert. The way that they coordinate the entire experience was really spectacular. This is not a dining room experience that I would undertake without being pretty hungry. It's a buffet! But more accurately, it's an upscale dining experience, and the meat quality was quite exceptional. Come for the novelty of having oversized grilled meat skewers delivered to your table and stay for the outstanding flavor from well tenderized and properly spiced meats in distinctive Brazilian style.

    Emily W.

    To start, it's a beautiful location with moody/chic decor and the vibes are set as soon as you enter. I would say that this location is a lot more lively than downtown Portland, with upbeat music, friendly staff and a colorful salad bar. We deeply enjoyed the salad bar with options ranging from meats and cheeses, roasted veggies, breads and more. As we get into the experience itself, there were quite a few disappointments. I wouldn't say negative, the staff does a great job, but the food and service could use improvement in several areas: - We were the only couple seated on the bar side of the restaurant, so a majority of the meats coming to our table were far in-between, cold, and overcooked. -The salad bar could use direction, or some way to guide the flow of traffic. Folks were walking in between both aisles grabbing food and were moving slowly, making it at least 5 minutes before we could explore the section in its entirety. Servers were standing near the entrance to it drying dishes and standing, so it was very cramped. - Lobster Mac n Cheese was $18 and incredibly bland and I wouldn't recommend ordering it. We used a lot of salt and pepper to make it edible, but it arrived just above warm and had already thickened. - Bone marrow $9 add-on - needs an intense flame/grill to cook out the meat and oils from it, what arrived to our table was sickeningly oily and wet, with little char flavor whatsoever. Two small pieces of dried out bread did not help give it texture or flavor. - While we encourage liveliness and camaraderie between coworkers, I am in a customer service position myself and know sometimes conversations get out of hand, we were seated near a bartender that talked loudly our entire meal over the course of an hour and a half, and that person cussed constantly within ear shot of patrons. Other servers crowded around the bar as well, making us feel awkward being the only people on the side of the restaurant listening to their conversations. Overall, it was still a good experience, $190 got us more than enough food to last, with leftovers as well. The drinks were well made for $10 All Day Happy Hour, very citrusy cutting through the heaviness of the meats, but there's a lot of room for improvement to survive Bridgeport's competitive scene. Kona Grill and McCormick & Schmick's are recent examples of this.

    Picanha burger with fries or yuca (switched from the polenta fries)
    Marina Q.

    New restaurante has a nice ambiance, with the bar under a dome, looking very spacious and inviting. Great place for events and for outdoors. This became my favorite place for good drinks (especially Brazilian caipirinha) within the bar area. The burger tasted great, best cost x benefit burger in town for sure!!!

    Jennifer L.

    Before they opened we made a plan to try this location because our friends have birthdays 2 days apart and they've never had Fogo before. We went in the day between with a reservation. I would suggest getting reservations a week in advance because even with several days and it being a weekday we couldn't get in until later. The parking around here is a pain so you'll need to drive around a bit usually to find one. Even on a reservation we waited 15-20 minutes past the time to be seated at the front table behind the entrance that was empty the entire time we waited. Not a great start but our server was really nice. I was impressed with the market table because there were a lot of options. Kind of a good thing because they didn't really come around as often as I'm used to with the meats. They didn't have the full variety and we never saw things like chicken etc. It could be hard to understand what they even had because they don't really speak up so you just kind of say yes to everything really. The food was tasty and we were definitely full. Our server informed our friends they each got a birthday dessert so it was fun watching them try to eat a delicious dessert when they were full. The desserts were nice though and they managed just fine. Doesn't really have the right vibe when more people than not are just ordering off the regular menu. Felt like if they just kept it to Brazil grill style rather than combining it with a regular restaurant it would have been better food and service. Felt kind of pricey overall. At least they cleaned up our table regularly though. It's okay but not as good as downtown.

    Bennette I.

    Our family had the full Churassco experience for lunch and we had a reservations for 6 on a Thursday afternoon. We had to wait 5 minutes or so for our table. The design aesthetic is 10 out of 10 - beautiful wood finishes, luxe textiles, gorgeous lighting, a variety of seating (the banquette seating is stunning). So much interior seating and zones!! The wait staff are professional and they shared about the menu and market table as we were new to the restaurant. The market table showed magnificently - fresh fruits, greens and some really unique sides. I didn't try too much as I wanted the entrees to be the stars. I had a salad, fruit and hummus and grilled vegetables - all were tasty. We were seated in a back corner so I felt like the cadence of the servers offering the meat entrees was spotty, waiting 10 minutes or more for another sampling, in addition to the temperature of the entrees. Some were piping hot, others room temp, some medium and others well overcooked. Everyone at the table really enjoyed the bread and the grilled cheese with honey. We were stuffed the entire day so we definitely had our fill. My only other comment is that I saw on social media a $49 option but the Churassco experience at $52 was a way better choice for lunch. At that point, why offer the $49 when there are limitations - for $3 more you can have it all.

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    Amanda S.

    Was excited to try this location, which is now the second Fogo in the Portland area. The restaurant is beautifully designed, modern, and upscale, and everything felt brand new and clean. The salad bar was fresh, side orders amazing, thoughtfully maintained, with a great variety. The variety of meats was cooked right and the creme brulee I ordered was yummy. Service was attentive and professional without feeling rushed. Bathrooms were also clean which is always appreciated. Overall a great addition to Tigard and definitely a spot I'll return to. Both great restaurants in the area with two different vibes.

    Went for my moms birthday. Our drinks were great.. Some of the meats were better than others. The service was great I loved my waiters and all the people who handed us the meat. Would go again

    Stephanie S.

    We enjoyed the full churrasco dinner at $79. It included the salad bar and a delicious variety of meats. The new location at the old McCormick n Schmidt's restaurant in Bridgeport mall. There is a shared parking lot with plenty of parking. The servers come around and bring large meat on skewers and slice it at your table in which you grab with your pinchers. The Brazilian cheesy bread popovers are the best. This is definitely a great location instead of driving into Portland for us.

    Amazing Tuesday happy hour - loved the $1 caipirinhas and $10 picanha burgers with polenta fries!

    After playing pickleball at Pickleball Kingdom across the street, we walked over to Fogo de Chão for Happy Hour. It was a blast ! Thanks Caina and Tracie at Fogo for making it happen

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    A little pricey but worth it. It's worth going just for the amazing salad bar and service. Great bar and a must for meat lovers

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    I stopped going to the Portland location because it takes forever for the meat to stop to where we seat - 85% of the time!

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    Brazilian House

    Brazilian House

    4.7
    (109 reviews)
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    Brazilian is a distinct cuisine that is sadly underrepresented in Portland -- the only other…read moreBrazilian places I know of are a fancy steakhouse downtown and a chain coffeeshop in Beaverton. Nothing against those two, but this place is where to go for a scrumptious, filling, reasonably prices and authentic Brazilian meal, served by a charming chef who is fluent in English, Spanish and her native Portuguese. This is deep soul food, with some ingredients that look familiar -- black beans, collard greens -- yet taste different from the more common US preparations. Try the feijoada or the veggie plate or, for something very different, the moqueca. The flavors are all interesting but quite mild, although there is hot sauce available on request. It's part of a pod with other interesting-looking carts, including other South American cuisines, and a terrific beverage cart.

    I wish there was more Brazilian food in Portland, besides Fogo de chao I've only seen one other…read moreplace and they closed down unfortunately. In my limited experience w/ Brazilian food, the flavors seem mild and comforting, not too spicy, a lot of beans/rice, meat & plantains. We tried the Tropiero which was like a breakfast bean&rice scramble w/ eggs & sausage and Coxhinha which were like arancini stuffed w/ shredded chicken, almost like samosas but with different breading. Both were delicious. The cart is located in a pod off Belmont, and they have a little tent w/ inside seating and heaters.

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    de Fuego

    4.3
    (597 reviews)
    9.1 mi
    $$

    Came over for the first time to celebrate my birthday with a few friends. We were meeting for…read moreHappy Hour and was surprised how big the lounge area was. There were many large seating area available. One main cedar table was a big attraction. There is a fireplace with a table by it We got a table. I ordered a Borgona, fruit puree juices mix with Sprite. Never had one, but sounded really good. It came and it was delicious and fruity for a mocktail. We ordered a shrimp ceviche and octopus skewers to start out with. The Shrimp Ceviche was very delicious and it was something that I was very happy to share it with my friends. It was a big portion of shrimp cocktail with salsa on the bottom and these large sized blue chips. It was so good that we ate it quickly. Octopus skewers was a tad charred. Yet very delicious especially if you eat it with the pineapple together. Brings out the flavor of the pineapples quite well. We ordered the Pork Belly Tacos and Mole Shrimp Tacos which came in 3. I absolutely loved street tacos filled with good fresh ingredients. And both of these hot the spot. The pork belly was an absolute great flavor of the pork belly. The Shrimp was delicious. Cook perfectly and easy to devour quickly. DeFuego Nachos had Jalapenos. But wasn't listed. The nachos were delicious and it was quickly devoured. Wings came in 4 wings with garlic parmesan with carrots and celery and ranch on the platter. Heavily garlic on the wings yet very delicious. Half wedge salad was a surprise how much there is in the salad. A lot of fresh veggies there with cherry tomatoes and sliced radishes in it. I had a absolutely fun experience celebrating my birthday here. DeFuego had Happy Hour from 3pm to 6pm, seven days out of the week. Seems the Happy Hour here is very popular. You have 21 appetizers to choose from on the Happy Hour Menu. There are Mocktails, and any drinks you want available. Definitely will come back again.

    Shoot. Last night I took my boyfriend here to celebrate a special event & we left so disappointed!…read moreWe got there at 7:15 & we were stuck there for over 2 hours! I ordered 2 things and both came out wrong. Our waitress spoke very loudly and we could hear her having long personal conversations with people a couple tables away from us for 10+ minutes at a time, several times. While we waited for her, we ran out of water a few times and I had to ask for more. It was over an hour before our order was even taken. We did flag her down to order an appetizer, brussel sprouts with cheese on the side due to a dairy allergy, but... the sprouts came out with cheese on them. They corrected this fairly promptly, but then we sat for another 45 minutes before our order was actually taken. I ordered a steak as "somewhere between medium & medium well" and she correctly repeated my order back to me "medium/medium well." When the steak came out, it was WELL well done. Like, burnt. I wanted to send it back, but I didn't want to deal with the embarrassment or have to wait even longer for food. We were about an hour & 45 minutes into dinner by the time we got our food. I was so disappointed! I also wanted to get dessert to celebrate the occasion but the service was SO slow that we had to cancel our after-dinner plans. We ordered it anyway & requested the check promptly, giving up on our plans for the rest of the evening. We were only a party of 2, we arrived early for our reservation, & we watched several larger parties come and go while we waited for our order to even be taken. It was a Wednesday night and not overly busy, there were several empty tables, so I'm not sure what the hold up was. We were also seated at an odd table next to the kitchen with a small divider between us and the staff. It was noisy and I even heard 2 staff members exchange a joke about how someone else had left & said they'd never come back. They laughed about it. I wish I had the guts those people had to get up & leave! I've never once left less than a 20% tip and felt immense guilt not tipping well, but after experiencing the poor service then also hearing the staff blatantly acknowledge it & not care.... I was appalled. The Hilton bought the hotel attached to De Fuego and I'm shocked. This was a Monarch hotel before and I'd assume that the Hilton's standards would be higher but the service and quality here have tanked hopelessly low since the acquisition. I had a similar experience at The Underground before it closed. I've learned my lesson & won't come here for a special occasion again.

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    El Gaucho

    El Gaucho

    4.0
    (869 reviews)
    9.3 mi
    $$$$

    El Gaucho has been on our list of Portland Restaurants that we had on our bucket list; we can now…read moreofficially share what an amazing experience we had. We were celebrating my wife's cousin's birthday. El Gaucho restaurant is located on the street level of The Benson Hotel on SW Broadway. You have the option to valet your car or right across the street you will find a local parking lot or if you are lucky you can search for street parking. As you walk in you are greeted by a door man, the staff we interacted with were over the top friendly and engaging. The interior is swanky with a wood tone, white tablecloths but not stuffy. We were seated quickly. The booth was on the street side wall near the bar area with open seating in the middle of the space, but know that the booth was a snug fit, in our next visit we will see if we can reserve an open table for a little more elbow room. This aside, you are entertained by the staff's theatrics around the old school serving theater, the flaming sword brochette is worth the view. They also had live music that gave that extra touch an ambiance. Our food, wow, you know the saying, you get what you pay for, well it was worth every cent. We ordered the Prawn Linguine, very ample serving of Linguine and very tasteful Prawns, we shared the wedge salad, it was very well prepared, I had the 14oz Peppercorn, New York Steak with a side order of the Wicked Shrimp, large Prawns sautéed in a spicy sauce, (its spicy) so beware, I loved them even with the kick. Our party also ordered the Standard 14oz New York, with sautéed mushrooms and spicy Brussel Sprouts. On top of all of this great food, we enjoyed the garlic toast, its amazingly tasty. We washed it all down with a 2014 Tempranillo-Malbec, a perfect red wine from our family members collection. If you have not experienced El Gaucho, don't wait too long, you are missing out.

    Although the tableside salad is standardized, it can still be a hit or miss depending on the server…read morepreparing it. I had the best tableside salad here last year, and our waiter even personalized it by adding extra garlic. Unfortunately, things fell short during my most recent visit. The salad this time was very bland and barely garlicky, even though we specifically asked for extra garlic. Last year I didn't get a chance to try their off-menu porterhouse and was planning to order it this time. Unfortunately, they no longer offer it. The only off-menu option now is a sampler of three different cuts for over $100, which isn't worth it to me. I ended up going with the ribeye cooked medium rare as usual, but it was surprisingly chewy this time and even made my gums bleed a bit. One small thing I wish they would change: at other locations, the personalized menu is kept in a plastic sleeve, but here they roll it up and tie it with a ribbon. A common issue I've experienced at El Gaucho most of the time is that when the server pours water, it often drips onto the personalized menu. I hope they can be more careful since it gets messy and ruins something many guests like to keep as a souvenir. There has also been a huge price increase across the menu since my visit last year.

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    The Full Gaucho Baked Potato is delightful.
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    Ox

    Ox

    4.4
    (1.5k reviews)
    10.7 mi
    $$$

    Ox was the perfect place to spend our second Valentine's Day together. If you're celebrating a…read morespecial occasion, this is the spot! The meats here were incredible, and the complimentary soups served in the cutest little teacups was a thoughtful touch! We ordered a unique apple sliced salad topped w blue cheese, of course oysters, tartare, and my very first filet mignon! My partner at the time insisted we order it, and I'm so glad we did - it completely lived up to the hype. So tender and juicy! If you're visiting, don't skip this. The restaurant is intimate with limited seating, so be sure to make a reservation. The dim lighting creates the perfect date night atmosphere, and the aroma from the grill is intoxicating! Every detail made the evening feel special, and I'm so happy we got to spend it together here. Thank you to the staff for making the evening unforgettable!

    Service was consistently warm and friendly throughout two visits in the same week. The restaurant…read morehas an upscale yet relaxed atmosphere and I appreciated thoughtful touches like providing toothpicks in the restroom. On our first visit we had a reservation and were seated at a table. After ordering, patrons are served a complimentary leek soup in an espresso size cup. I wish it were on the menu because it is one of the best things I've ever tasted. The flavor is incredibly rich! We ordered the clam chowder, halibut, maple glazed carrots and tres leches cake. The clam chowder's presentation was nicely done but nothing special in taste. It came so highly recommended on Reddit and many other diners ordered it but neither my party nor I cared for it. The halibut was good but didn't stand out and the maple glazed carrots weren't to my taste. What completely won us over was the tres leches cake. It is one of the most delicious and most memorable desserts we've ever had. Every layer complemented the next perfectly creating an incredibly balanced dessert that wasn't overly sweet with different textures. We couldn't stop talking about it afterward. It was one of the reasons we decided to give the restaurant a second shot. After our meal I mentioned to our server that we weren't sure if we'd ordered the right dishes since we weren't thrilled with the food especially with how popular the restaurant is. He explained that it's primarily an Argentinian steakhouse and suggested returning to try the meat dishes. On our second visit we arrived at opening without a reservation. There was plenty of seating but since we didn't have a reservation we were seated at the bar. I didn't mind seated at the bar but the bar stools were extremely uncomfortable, almost torturous. Unfortunately, it was too hot to sit outside. Midway through dinner a machine, maybe a dishwasher, was turned on behind the bar. It was loud and the vibrations could be felt. This time we ordered the beet salad, cheese empanada, beef empanada, two filet mignons and the lamb shoulder. The beet salad was a disappointment. It consisted of large overly soft chunks of beets with what tasted like a basic grocery store salad dressing. For a restaurant of this caliber I expected more. Neither of us enjoyed the cheese empanada but we both liked the beef empanada. We also ordered two filet mignons cooked the same way. Both arrived more done than requested and one way more overcooked than the other. They were also on the salty side, though both were very tender. The lamb shoulder, which our server had already warned us about before we ordered, ended up being dry and tough. The chimichurri served alongside the savory dishes was also heavier on onions than I prefer. Overall, the service was excellent, and the complimentary leek soup and tres leches cake were truly outstanding. Unfortunately, despite two visits, the main dishes we ordered didn't live up to the restaurant's reputation for us.

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    Probably the freshest most delicious oysters I've ever had

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    Probably the freshest most delicious oysters I've ever had
    En Vida PDX

    En Vida PDX

    4.8
    (44 reviews)
    11.5 mi

    E A T. H E R E . if…read moreyou're like me and maybe live nearby and have driven by or scrolled passed thinking "looks cute but I'm in 'X' or 'Y' mood right now and I'm not all that familiar with South American or Cuban etc so you put it off another day... STOP. Come here IMMEDIATELY. I popped in for brunch on a Sunday, no wait, Sat right at the bar. Vibrant bright sun filling the place, upbeat tunes playing. Handful of tables occupied. The vibes were 10/10 I pulled up a barstool and the menu had a lot of solid, tempting options. I went with a pressed Cuban sandwich topped with fried egg, bacon strips, hollandaise and sliced avocado. Had a beer and a shit, tasty. It was PERFECT. I'm coming back again, frequently, before this place POPS OFF. Gotta be a regular for me going forward. It is just GREAT!!!

    Enticed by all the good reviews for this place and a hankering for Latin American food, I needed to…read morecheck them out. They're quiet on a Friday afternoon. Their space is very colorful and has a lot of fun energy. Their menu is pretty focused but the items all sound very tasty. We went with an Empanada of the day, The Cubano, and the Bandeja. Their focused menu certainly paid off when you see how fresh and well-executed their dishes were. The empanada of the day was a mushroom and cheese. It's made fresh so the cheese was nice and gooey. Their crust is different from what I'm used to. It seems to be a mix of maize and cornmeal rather than flour. I think it gave a nice crunchy crust and slightly chewy inside. A bit small for the price though. The Cubano was again made fresh. Bread was nice and crispy. Inside was filled with hearty meat and cheese. A solid sandwich, especially when paired with their pico de gallo. The start of the meal was easily the Bandeja. You can choose between chicken and flat iron steak for the Bandeja; we went with the steak and we weren't disappointed. It's cooked medium-rare, making the steak super tender. The outside crust was well-seasoned and flavorful. The Plato came with a lot of other tasty things like a perfect over-easy egg, rice and beans, avocado, and the best chicharron I've had. It's small but packed a punch. The outside was crispy all around while the fat layer was still melt-in-your-mouth soft. This dish had everything, perfect for sharing. The staff were attentive and friendly. Happy hour is from 3-5PM on weekdays. All in all, we had an amazing meal and will be spreading the word of their goodness for sure.

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    Menu (Nov 22)
    Menu (Nov 22)
    Medianoche & Bandeja Paisa
    Medianoche & Bandeja Paisa
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    El Pilón

    El Pilón

    4.7
    (239 reviews)
    9.3 mi
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    I ordered two cheese empanadas, and they were extremely disappointing. I also accidentally selected…read morea maracuyá juice instead of a guanábana juice, and even though I realized the mistake immediately, before the drink was even handed to me, they still refused to change it. I ended up paying for something I did not want, which felt unfair and frustrating. This experience completely turned me off from returning or trying anything else on their menu. Based on this visit, I would not recommend them at all.

    I had my first empanadas from El Pilon's food truck that's tucked inside of Midtown Beer Garden…read morelocated in downtown Portland! I got 2 to try, a Colombianita and chicken. I prefer the chicken one more because it was more flavorful and had way more meat. The beef and potato one was still good, but it was mainly just potato. Both empanadas were piping hot, but sitting outside and eating it fresh in the cold weather helped cool it down quickly. I was expecting them to be bigger, but it was actually pretty small and I could have ate it in 2 bites. The menu is very modern and easy to read/comprehend. I like the helpful descriptions for some items and I am interested in trying their yuca fries. The ladies who helped with the order were very nice! The person in the back was definitely on top of it because I am pretty sure they started preparing the food right when they heard my order, before I was even able to complete my payment.

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    Classic chicken Arepa Classic Beef Empanada Passionfruit Juice
    Classic chicken Arepa Classic Beef Empanada Passionfruit Juice
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