The curly-haired server was really attentive, checked on us a few times without hovering. I had the grilled fish with quinoa on the side, the fish tasted fresh, flaky, not overcooked. The veggies were crisp too. Portion felt right for the price. Place got a bit noisy later, but the food made up for it. I&#39;d come back for that fish.

The frozen lemonade really hit the spot 🍋 so refreshing on a hot afternoon. Wish the cup was a bit bigger though.

The grilled meat was cooked perfectly, juicy and tender. Salad on the side was fresh too. Portion size decent for the price.

Quick bite at lunch &mdash; grilled chicken was solid and came out fast. Staff didn&#39;t mess around either. Good spot if you&#39;re in a hurry.

The sourdough bun was a bit much for me&mdash;cold and dry, and the meat was a little dry and under-seasoned. The fries were good though, and the mint lemonade was refreshing.

Right by the main square, easy to find. Had the spaghetti in white sauce with chicken and mushrooms&mdash;solid portion, hot. Tres leches cake was decent too. Service was fine, nothing to complain about.

Cozy little place by the plaza, old-school vibe. The wine list surprised me&mdash;good picks without the tourist markup.

Been coming here for a while now. Food&#39;s consistent and the price is right. Still got those board games out, nice touch. Just remember to bring cash, they don&#39;t take cards.

The personal portion is huge, easily enough for two. Price felt fair for what you get. Been coming here for a while and it stays consistent.

The empanadas here are legit. Homemade, not that frozen stuff you get most places. I had the beef one and the seasoning was spot on, dough baked just right. Probably the best I&#39;ve had around the neighborhood. Place gets busy around lunch but it&#39;s worth the wait.

Duck rice was super tender and that huanca&iacute;na sauce on the side? So good. Portions are massive, we couldn&rsquo;t even finish. Definitely a solid spot to hit with friends if you&rsquo;re hungry 😄

The seating area feels a bit cramped, but the rotisserie chicken and that chili sauce are solid.

Been coming here for a while now. The owner still remembers us and always stops by the table for a quick chat. Food&#39;s consistent too&mdash;that lomo saltado was just as good as last time. Service was quick even on a busy night. Not the cheapest spot, but you pay for the reliability.

Veggie dishes were solid and portions are generous &mdash; left actually full, which doesn&rsquo;t always happen with plant-based spots. Staff were friendly without hovering. Place gets a bit loud when it fills up, but the high ceilings keep it from feeling cramped. Would happily come back if I were local.

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