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4.6 (154 reviews)
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Lamb Riblets, Pork belly, Stuffed Dates
Kristina R.

Truly a hidden gem, tucked away in the corner of this shopping strip. Service was top tier & the food was soo delicious! I love the Texas twist they add to their Mediterranean dishes with the smokey wood fire taste. The stuffed dates were to die for and my favorite app. Other dishes we got here were lamb riblets, pork belly & octopus. For our entrees we had the short rib, which fell right off the bone, and was sooo tender.. along with the paella mar. 10/10 no notes -- will definitely be back here!

Watermelon salad with a half Dolcé Picante/half Texarranean pizza
John M.

LOCATION: Conveniently located right off of IH-10, Acu is on the corner of a strip mall with a comfortable, ambient indoor seating area, while also sporting a decorated outdoor eating space. It's an awesome place with a beautiful brick oven in view of almost all tables. FOOD: The food is so delicious and unique that you will probably have to go back a few times to try more items. The pizza and salad pictured below is delicious, albeit slightly smaller portioned than I'd like. The pita bread and Labneh Feta dip is simple, but absolutely great. My fiancé and I need to try more dips in the future as well. DRINKS: All the wine we've had has been satisfactory. The wine selection goes from average priced/tasting to very premium choices. Overall this place is awesome. A pricey, but worthwhile experience and unlike almost anything out there. Have never had bad service, and the setup is extremely nice. An incomparable, mixed menu of Mediterranean, Spanish, and Texan influences. You should definitely try it out!

Beet Salad and Acu House Salad
Shelene L.

I went here on a week day for a birthday dinner with a friend and was delighted with the experience. The decor and music reminded me of being in a Spanish restaurant. The Mediterranean cuisine highlights delectable treats from a variety of cultures. Portions are hearty and tasty. I didn't even have room to order an entrée after enjoying my sampler dip plate, beet salad, and house salad. Though a little bit pricier than your average restaurant, I felt it was totally worth it. After all, you get what you pay for. Be sure to check out the bar menu. They've got some tasty treats there as well. I look forward to dining here again.

Beet Salad
Dennis C.

Another delightful dinner at the Acu Bistro Baar. A gem in the area. We began our meal with very fresh Baba ghanoush and fresh baked pita bread. We tried a variety of small plates..grilled Pulpo, Porchetta and the Onion Gratin. All were delicious and service was outstanding. They serve a lovely Tempranillo by the glass that were thoroughly enjoyed. Kudos to the staff!

Molten chocolate cake
Joseph E.

Looking for something new and different, and after reading the reviews and checking out the pictures of the food and the menu, I found myself at Acu Bistro Bar. After recently returning from Madrid, the paella on the menu was a big selling point, vale'. After being seated, our server ran through the menu and specials for the night. He was very knowledgeable of the menu and offered great suggestions. I decide to start off with a cocktail, so I order their Anejo Old Fashion, the Brazino as my main course, the Paella Acu for the table and the molten chocolate cake for dessert....giddy up! Note: the Paella is made to order and will require additional preparation time (45 minutes I believe) Their Anejo Old Fashion uses Herradura silver along with angostura bitters and chocolate bitters which adds a nice subtle difference. They serve it in a nice glass with a large rock.....well done. This is a nice twist on a whiskey standard. The Branzino comes out next and looks spectacular. It is prepared and served whole fried fish style with the skin on. The fish is actually flaky and tender on the inside with a nice seasoning. The only caveat is to be careful with the fish bones. It is served on a bed of rice pilaf which is fluffy and also seasoned well. Next up is the Paella Acu. Once on the table, you can see the chicken, shrimp, mussels, calamari all mixed into the saffron seasoned rice and it all smells delicious. All the different proteins come together in a melody of flavors as the saffron rice pulls them all together. Very good paella! Vale'! Finally, after loosening my belt, I go for the molten chocolate cake. It is served warm with vanilla ice cream ala mode. The outside is firm and moist and once you scoop a piece to release the inner melted chocolate you are in heaven. I was definitely ready for a long nap after this glorious meal. Overall, the meal and overall experience at Acu was really memorable. I look forward to returning and exploring more of their menu.

Amanda K.

Happy Eating All! If you want to get out today and try some fantastic family traditional cooking, try Acu'. We were not a disappointed this evening grazing our way through their fantastic menu. Bacon wrapped stuffed dates - these should be outlawed or atleast not shared with others as you will want to horde them all to yourself. The watermelon salad and roasted peaches and burrito were fantastic. The fire roasted octopus was out of this world. Watching them cook it in the big pizza oven and then coming out sizzling was magnificent. You have to try the hand made pitas toasted in the wood oven. Then finished it off with a wonderful white chocolate bread pudding with a fig sauce. Even better was the family service. Thanks Karlo and family for a great experience, we will return for more.

Bullet rye old fashioned.
Edward O.

This small bistro is tucked away in the most unpredictable spot. It's the last business in the business strip. But don't let that fool you. The restaurant decor and ambiance is romantic and relaxing. The staff is friendly and on spot with their service. I've decided to try quail tonight and a bullet rye old fashioned (Came recommended from a friend). This dish is t"o die for"! The quails (2) are stuffed and sit on a bed of grilled Brussels sprouts and hummus. The quail is stuffed with a rice that is so flavorful! I'd highly recommend this dish. Great place for 2-4. If you only have two, then sit at the bar.

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