I have been visiting Black Mountain for years but haven't tried this interesting restaurant yet…read more Today was the day for me/us and marked the day the train returned on its route through Black Mountain. We were impressed by the interest and fanfare this post-Helene event created for the locals. Parking on the street, across the street or a short way up the street is town free parking. Shannon and Rain were our friendly and helpful servers. There are many seating options. We chose the sun room which was comfortable. Others were seated outside on the side porch and several people were inside. We shared a bowl of the delicious French onion soup. Eat it while it's hot for the best experience. The buckwheat crepes were the perfect consistency to handle the savory entrees. My Market crepe was packed full of goodies including the sausage add-on. Each ingredient stood well on its own. The pesto was a standout. My partner got the mushroom crepe with chicken. She enjoyed immensely. Both entrees came with a fresh greens and balsamic dressing. The servings were generous enough to bring two halves home for dinner. Sharing soup and a savory crepe is a reasonable strategy if leaving leftovers in your vehicle during the summer heat is a concern. We joined the servers on the patio to watch the return of the train through a nicely recovering town.

Third time eating here. Great concept and everything has been good. Empanadas, tamales, sweet and…read moresavory GF crepes have all been great. Service is nice and prompt. Ambiance is casual. Indoor and outdoor tables.

Excellent food and service. Taylor was friendly, funny, and welcoming. Great ambiance. Empanadas…read moreand rice and peas were excellent.

My husband and I went to Cecilia's for a light lunch. I had 2 empanadas and we split a sweet crepe…read more The food is a glorious mix of Latin and French fusion! Our server was top knotch, polite and funny. We did not see much of the inside, as we were tucked away to a quiet corner in the front. I really enjoyed our meal here.

The place has that steakhouse charm. Low light, leather chairs. Dark wood walls. Great atmosphere…read more The server was attentive, friendly, and professional, but not overbearing. It was nice that they recognized our special event (the waiter asked, and they put rose petals on the table.) It was a beautiful day to sit outside. The covered patio faces the road, and even though there's privacy hedges, the road noise can be a bit annoying. Still, it was nice to be outside. We all got steaks and sides. And they were all amazing! I'm usually a filet guy, but I'm beginning to branch out, so I got their Ribeye. I was not disappointed. It was a perfect medium and PACKED with flavor. Perfectly seasoned with salt & pepper. Tender every bite. The fat was rendered nicely. No gristly stuff. There was practically nothing left at the end. Others got 'petite filets', but they certainly didn't look small. All were perfect prepared to their preferred doneness. All had great taste. The sides were a great complement to our meat-lovers meal. The au gratin had tender slices of potato drowning in a cheesy, milky sauce. The Brussel sprouts were crunchy, with salty bits of bacon, covered with a balsamic sweetness. The mushrooms were tender, plump little guys swimming in with a sweet tangy sauce. For our anniversary, and for our nephew's engagement, this was a wonderful meal, perfectly prepared, and made special by the staff. Thank you, Ruth's Chris.

Three stars isn't a great review, but I'd like to think this was an isolated experience. Giving…read morethem the benefit of the doubt, I'll start with the positives. We were seated next to a group of women who seemed to be wrapping up a lively happy hour, and our server was accommodating and quickly moved us to a quieter booth, which we appreciated. He recommended the crab cakes, and they were excellent. They came out fast, and the ambiance in our new spot was cozy and set the stage for what we hoped would be a nice dinner. Unfortunately, things went downhill from there. After finishing the crab cakes, it took a long time for our soup and salad to arrive, and during that stretch no one checked in or acknowledged the delay. When our steaks finally came out, both were cooked rare even though we had ordered medium. Our server caught it quickly and offered to have them cooked a bit more, but the wait was longer than expected, and we wondered if they might come back overdone. My wife's steak returned cooked properly, but mine was still underdone. It was taken back again and came out quickly, but by then it was closer to medium-well. For a steakhouse, this was disappointing. Another couple was seated halfway through our meal, and they left right before we did. We weren't in a rush, but it still took 2 hours and 20 minutes from the time we sat down to when we paid. There were bright spots in our visit, which makes us think this may have just been an off night. But overall for being a steakhouse, they missed the mark.

Finally! A restaurant with real pastries! I popped into Elena's for a late solo lunch and I was…read morepleasantly surprised. The restaurant was cozy and cute. There were pastries everywhere, which was overwhelming in a good way. I started out with the chicken Milanese sandwich, which was the top recommendation from the waitress. The bread was so soft and delicious, it melted in my mouth. I also tried the spinach and cheese and the corn empanadas. I had absolutely no complaints. Everything was fresh and delicious. I will definitely go there more often for lunch. It's a convenient place to grab a bit while you work. I will be back!!

Today's visit was based on my date's desire to try something familiar to her native palate. Elena's…read moreis between the two of us, so we decided to met there to try their Argentinian and other Latin cuisine. The interior is pretty no nonsense, but nice, with floor space dominated by moderate seating and large displays showcasing sweet offerings. I ordered the Lomito Argentino with fries, and she ordered the Milanese meal with Russian potato salad on the side The food was tasty, though a little salty for my preference. My date thought her Russian potato salad was a little dry and underseasoned. She added an order of café de Leche at the end of the meal and was extremely underwhelmed with the paper cup it was delivered to the table in. Plus, according to her, it wasn't hot. She felt if they had used a ceramic coffee cup they could've served it hotter. That said, she did leave with a box full of pastries to take home to her family. So in the grand scheme, she may be a lot happier now than she was right after our meal concluded. I would like to go back to try some of their pasta dishes. They sounded amazing.