My partner and I were visiting the neighborhood and saw this place from the park. The place looked fun and inviting, so we decided to come inside.
The space was small yet fun- the decor was colourful and there were a few tables available (that could seat around 5-6 people).
We were greeted warmly by a young man behind the counter. He passed a copy of the menu, so that we can decide what to order. After a few minutes, we went back to the counter and ordered three items: a cheese empanada, a chicken & cheese arepa, and canelazo (tea with cane sugar and spices, cold).
We were informed that it will take 10-15 minutes for the food to be prepared, so he gave us the drink first. It was lightly sweet and cool, very refreshing on such a hot day.
Then the food came and we picked them up at the counter. We could not wait to try them! The empanada was delicious- crispy on the outside and cheesy on the inside. However, we felt that there could have been more cheese, so that the ratio of cheese and the exterior (cornmeal) would balance out.
The chicken & cheese arepa was good- the ingredients were prepared with care and it came out hot. However, its size was very small in comparison to the price. Inside, there were only three small pieces of chicken and two small pieces of hot dog, with some corn and cheese. Even though there was garlic sauce on it, it tasted quite bland.
The most challenging part was holding onto it while eating it- it was wrapped in aluminium foil (which transfers heat), so having another layer of wrap would have been better.
Overall, it was a good experience- we had a fun time talking and eating. It is a lovely addition to the neighborhood, so drop by and check it out! read more