Gypsy kitchen This place is quite good. I really love the charcuterie board and the cauliflower was amazing. This was the first time I've been impressed by charcuterie from a restaurant. The Spanish cheese (Mahón) along with the crackers and mustard sauce was superb. All the meats had their own characteristics and unique flavors but the jamón stood out to us the most. It even went well with the sauce that came for our cauliflower dish. It was fun piecing the components together to make unique tasty bites. I would come back just for the charcuterie alone. The drinks we got were Angelli's Ferrari along with the espresso martini-ish. My favorite was definitely the Ferrari one, but the espresso martini was super mild and had a slight coffee flavor. Good for people who like very light coffee. The Ferrari one was very bright and had lots of fruity notes to hide the alcohol. For entrées, we had the shakshouka, crispy, cauliflower, and brunch pork belly. Out of all these the cauliflower was definitely my favorite; super light with good earthy flavors and nuttiness and acidity from the lemon. The brunch pork belly was good too. The meat was perfectly cooked, but I found the beans to be a little bit overwhelming. I'm not a fan of baked beans personally so that might've been my fault for picking the dish, but I still did enjoy it and the pork that was well cooked made up for it; definitely for someone who likes beans. Shakshouka was very hearty with a lot of tomatoes and red vegetables in general. If you like lasagna or any sort of tomato spaghetti dish, you will like this one. I found this to be a bit much though. I was slightly tired of the flavor at the end. Just be aware it is a bit spicy. We had a pear tart for dessert. Honestly, it reminded me of an apple pie and it was good, but I think that some of the other desserts would've been a bit better. Had a lot of sweet cinnamon notes along some crispy flaky dough from the outside. It was an interesting take but it was still good. The atmosphere is great here; we had seating on the second floor, so it was different from the busy first floor. Very relaxed and there's a lot of natural light coming around which made everything feel very welcoming. Our server was also super friendly. I will definitely be back at this place read more

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Brunch !! We had a great time & enjoyed the ambiance of the restaurant very much! We went on a day they werent very busy, so that was a plus, but our service could have been better. They forgot one of our benedicts & when it came out, it looked smaller than the other one. My main issue is that they promote that they have vegan options, but they really do not. The crispy cauliflower is about the only thing that is vegan on the menu. While I do occasionally eat meat, most everything had dairy in it & I have an allergy. We ordered: Crispy cauliflower-- 8/10 Spanish Benedict-- 9/10 Steak & Eggs-- 6/10 Lamb Hummus-- 10/10 Mimosa-- yum! Espresso Martini-- 8/10 Passionfruit Gin-- 8/10 read more

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Gypsy Kitchen delivers a strong culinary experience with a few operational gaps that are hard to ignore. The food was genuinely impressive. We ordered several tapas, including the pork belly, beef, broccolini, and a charcuterie board. The standout of the evening was the beef. It was tender, deeply flavorful, and complemented by a sauce that was rich and beautifully balanced. That dish alone makes a compelling case to return. The broccolini was another highlight, served with a yogurt based sauce that added brightness and balance. The pork belly, while enjoyable, was slightly overcooked and could have benefited from a touch more seasoning. It was good, just not exceptional compared to the other dishes. We ended the meal with the peach tart, which was delicately constructed with an ultra thin puff pastry base that was crisp and flaky. Paired with vanilla gelato, it was light, refined, and a lovely finish. The bar program deserves recognition. I started with the El Circo mocktail, citrus forward and refreshing. We also had the Gig N Fashion Old Fashioned, which was well executed and balanced, and the Gypsy Dragon cocktail, a smaller 3 oz pour that was flavorful and thoughtfully crafted. Every drink we tried was solid. Service was efficient and attentive in terms of timing. Dishes arrived promptly, and the staff was proactive about clearing the table. The only service misstep was that our waiter seemed slightly eager to turn the table. After only three tapas dishes, he asked if we wanted dessert rather than asking whether we would like to continue ordering. Tapas dining is meant to unfold gradually, so it felt mildly rushed. We did end up ordering more, but the pacing was noticeable. The most significant concern, however, was restroom cleanliness. Throughout the evening, the bathrooms were consistently messy. Soap on the floor, overflowing trash, paper towels scattered, and at one point an unflushed toilet. I mentioned it to the manager, who stated someone had cleaned it shortly before. However, I was there from 7 PM until closing and visited multiple restrooms several times, and the condition did not improve. For a restaurant with such strong food, drinks, and ambiance, restroom maintenance should reflect the same level of care. Cleanliness is part of the overall dining experience. With that volume of business, restrooms should likely be checked every 15 to 30 minutes. Something as simple as higher capacity trash receptacles or better soap management would make a meaningful difference. Overall, Gypsy Kitchen excels in flavor, presentation, and cocktail execution. I would absolutely return for the food and drinks. I simply hope that the attention to detail extends to the restrooms, as that final impression matters just as much as the first. read more

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We came here for happy hour. There is a bar downstairs and upstairs where they have it. The place interior is beautiful. There's an upstairs patio as well. The staff was great and fast. We ordered pretty much all of the drinks and food items. Everything was good. Our total bill was $295 which is a lot for $8 cocktails and $13 and under appetizers. They participate in the InKind app which means with a referral code you get $25 off. The app allows to split the bill. Great value, great atmosphere and amazing food and drinks. read more

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We came here on a Friday night prior to a concert at the Black Cat. I regret not being dressed nicer as this is definitely a higher-end restaurant. That said, we didn't feel unwelcome. They have a happy hour available at the upstairs bar, but their draft taps were broken so we opted to get a seat in the main room upstairs. The waitress was friendly and helped us decide what to order. They are a tapas-style eatery, and the menu has a lot of options for the omnivore and vegetarian alike (not many vegan items). We ordered 5 plates for the two of us and finished everything without feeling gross. The best of the meal was definitely the falafel which was hot and crispy. We also loved the cauliflower. There was so much labneh that I regret not asking for more bread. Would eat here again. Great date night spot. read more

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What a vibey little place! We stopped in here for a later night catch up, and loved the food and atmosphere. The servers checked up on us often, and kept our water refilled without being bothersome. Taking away one star because the prices of the cocktails are a bit astronomical at $18 each for what they offer. I thought the menu selection was fairly good with the typical tapas selection and fair food prices for what we got. read more

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Great spot for late night eats. I went on a weekend with no reservation and was only about a 10 min wait. The restaurant was definitely busy that night, but noise levels were still at a very comfortable conversation level. Our server was awesome and made some great recommendations and everything came out perfect in my opinion. This definitely is a spot I would recommend to friends and come back to visit myself. read more

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OMG!!! I'm already thinking about the next time I'm coming here. The restaurant is really beautifully decorated, clean and esthetically pleasing. The service that we received from Minyae was phenomenal! She took wonderful care of us and offered great recommendations. She also paid very special attention to my nut allergy and made sure I was safe with our food choices. Now, I think I'll be dreaming about this food until next time. It was so delicious! The mussels and the broccolini were the stars of the show, but everything was so delicious. I'm not sure what seasoning that is they put on the pita bread...10/10!!! Also, the Gypsy Dragon cocktail was very tasty. I would highly recommend this place and will definitely be back soon. read more

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Went to the HH between 4-7pm, got Tegroni's as drinks and couldn't complain about any of the food or drinks here! Would highly recommend coming, HH is at the bar seating both floors, upstairs was more crowded smaller bar seating availability but cute ambiance. Will be back! read more

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Service was really slow. Food was good. Decor was interesting. Chairs were really uncomfortable. Again, service was insanely slow.

Nice restaurant, he liked the name. I loved that it was Mediterranean cuisine! The boho gypsy decor was cute. The water was so delicious! The server was nice. The food was amazing. My lamb was falling off the bone! Go, enjoy!! read more

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Hands down Gypsy kitchen is some of the best middle eastern food I've had in DC. Their take on any classic middle eastern dish is next level. They have somehow mastered the art of blending traditional flavors with additional ingredients in a way that I've tasted no where else. Also, their servers are very friendly and know the menu like the back of their hands. This is a must eat spot in DC! read more

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I went on a double date on Valentine's eve. The restaurant was packed. We were seated upstairs. It was chilly inside. The servicer was attentive. We ordered a variety of different dishes. All were tasty. I only remembered to take a pic of my dish when the desserts came out. I enjoyed the dishes but they are pricey. read more

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The food was very good. The small plates were enough to fill two tummies! The service was on point. He was checking with us at every turn of service. It is a great place to gather for visitors and home town people alike. The bar set up was pretty cool. read more

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The food was so tasty. Every dish was packed with so much flavor. The croquettes were so very crispy and creamy on the inside. The muscles were also very juicy and the sauce had the perfect addition of andouille sausage. I'm not usually a huge fan of hummus but it was also very tasty and citrusy with the addition of the dill and lemon juice. The team was so nice and accommodating, and still allowed accommodated our reservation even though we were late. I also loved the modern vibe of the restaurant. read more

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Back but to knock a star off, unfortunately. I've been back twice since (highly recommend the happy hour) but today's visit for brunch was not the best. We were one of the only tables in there but our waiter rarely came by. We needed things multiple times and would be searching for him. We even mentioned maybe getting drinks or additional dishes but ended up not since he was rarely around. Lastly, we had a party of six and were charged a large party auto gratuity. I have no issue tipping 20%, I typically tip extra especially if service is great since I've worked in the industry myself, but on a party of six I found this peculiar. Overall, was just super unimpressed with this brunch experience. But leaving four stars because the food here in general is worth trying. read more

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This place will get you hooked! Their Mediterranean dishes are top notch, I am obsessed with their grilled branzino and their burnt cheesecake! We've celebrated a few especial occasions here and we always leave feeling happy. Servers are wonderful and the place itself is beautiful. My one recommendation would be to make a reservation ahead of time because every time we've visited it's been quite packed. read more

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My wife and I came here on our first night in dc. They let us bring our lab, which was very nice. The restaurant is pretty. We shared the hummus, croquettas, grilled beef kebab, and broccolini. The hummus was the only thing we liked. The croquettas were too flavorful I think and the beef kebabs creeped us out. The texture and taste were off so much that my wife who loves meat, swears it wasn't beef. The broccolini was a little too hard and flavorless. We ended up barely touching them. For drinks, we got the 50 shades of purple cocktail. It was really good and gave us a fun buzz. read more

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Wow!!! The quality of the food here is 10 out of 10! The lamb shank is so tender fall of the bone, the chicken was soooo flavorful and juice, cauliflower and trio was very yummy as well. Oh last but not least the branzino fish was very meaty and delicious :) Service was great, with a dark lit, get social type of ambiance. Will be back no doubt! read more

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First and foremost, let me just say that the service was excellent. I do not remember the name of the man who served us, but he was tall and very thin with dark hair. He was great. He was highly attentive and was super helpful when we raised a couple minor concerns about one food item. We ordered a bunch of small plates and a few drinks. We ate outside, along the street, and it was honestly a very nice experience. The inside of the restaurant is very nice. Cute vibes. It was pretty much dead when we pulled up on a Sunday evening. There were only like 3 to 4 parties and most of them were outside, us included. Food breakdown: Chef's board ($35): very delightful. Really enjoyed it. Our server offered to customize it with some of his recommendations, but we went with our own. Kind of hard to mess up a charcuterie board, but it was still good. Lamb kefta ($17): unexpectedly spicy AF. Honestly, I enjoy spice, but this was so spicy. It was practically inedible, especially because the spice wasn't super flavorful. We spoke to the server about it and just asked if it was typically spicy. He said it normally was a little spicy, but nothing too crazy. He took initiative and spoke to the chef about it, and they took it off. We didn't ask him to, and we weren't really complaining, more so asking, but it was appreciated. chorizo croquettes ($14): good but not great. And definitely not the best croquettes I've had, but they were still pretty good. The person I went with was not a fan. Blooms of Valencia (cocktails): $16 each. very good. I really enjoyed how light and refreshing they were. Mussels $15): these were not great at all. They were clean, but they weren't super flavorful. Overall, we had a really good experience. I would like to come back and try entrées. Some of the folks near us ordered some, and they looked absolutely delicious. read more

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This is such a cute little gem of an experience in DC! The interior dining room is cozily lit with tasteful decor, creating a casually elegant ambiance. There is an upstairs rooftop patio as well for those who prefer to dine al fresco. My husband and I stopped by during their brunch hours, and we decided to order the dirty bravas and shakshouka off the brunch menu, as well as the chef's board from the regular menu. The chef's board was chef's kiss delicious! One of the best if not the best charcuterie boards I've ever had the privilege of feasting upon. This is a must-order for me anytime I return. I very much enjoyed the dirty bravas as well. If you like potato wedges or roasted potatos, these are worth a try! Everyone we interacted with was very pleasant. The service was great. Upon learning we had recently celebrated our anniversary, the manager, Andrew, brought us a couple glasses of prosecco and a labneh cheesecake to celebrate. The cheesecake was unlike any I'd ever had before, a truly unique experience. The rosewater syrup on the side was delectable! The bathrooms are all single-occupancy, spacious, clean, and well-lit. (perfect lighting for cute selfies!) What my stars mean: 5 is outstanding, a must-experience, someplace I would bring/recommend to a tourist 4 is great, someplace I would love to go back to again and again. Backup options to bring/recommend to a tourist 3 is good. Someplace I would return and possibly recommend to locals. Would more than likely not recommend to tourists. 2 is ok, but only because it is either cheap or convenient. 1 means I would not return read more

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Gypsy Kitchen on 14th street, was like stepping through on a culinary adventure. You seem very far away from DC with the rugs and tapestries and vivid tiles. I would have preferred to sit on the rooftop patio but we were instead jammed into a very cozy booth by the bar. We had a menu of shared small plates, each vaguely Mediterranean or Middle Eastern. The hummus was good but the pita was heavenly. All of our small plates were tasty, well flavored, and just enough to share without feeling hungry. My favorites were the cauliflower with tahini and sprinkled with fruit relish and pistachios, as well as the hot halloumi with honey plums and grilled bread. I did not eat the Jamin Serrano that accompanied it nor the glazed pork belly, but my companions assured me it was delicious. Service was excellent and props for refilling our basket with the amazing pita! This was a fun tasting adventure through many flavors and spices. read more

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Have been to Gypsy Kitchen for dinner quite a few times several years back and it used to be one of my favorite spots in DC. On our most recent visit, my friend and I went for brunch. We sat upstairs which was beautifully decorated. We quickly perused the menu and decided to share dirty bravas, french toast, squash and the labneh cheesecake. I also ordered an espresso martini. The drink was super disappointing - way too sweet and watered down somehow. The food took a while to come out even though we were one of just 3 tables there at the time. None of the dishes were all that memorable, but the squash and french toast were pretty good. Our server was friendly at first, but disappeared after our food came out. All in all, not a bad experience but I'm definitely not in a rush to go back either. read more

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Cute decor, easy to get a reservation and shareable plates! Gypsy Trio & Flatbread: 10/10. ONLY AVAILABLE on HH! The flatbread is so yummy. I could eat this all day! Solara Salad: 8/10. Fresh and light. Wish it had burrata and nuts on it. Tomato Salad: 9/10. I really enjoyed this but feel like it should be served in a bowl so everything can combine better with the sauces. Harrisa BBQ Chicken: 6/10. Chicken was moist and I loved the rutabagas that were in it but the dish itself was underwhelming for the price. I won't be getting it again. read more

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Vibes. Gypsy kitchen is a warm and romantic restaurant. The menu is elevated but simple enough to appeal to the casual dinner. This low lit space is intentionally decorated and feels curated to give you a trip away from your everyday dinner routine. My favorite was the hummus. It is a simple dish yet most places only do it decently. The hummus at gypsy kitchen gave me cravings for more for weeks. The bread it comes with was worth breaking a low carb diet. Also, tried the branzino and it was served to perfection. Paired that with the cauliflower and was not disappointed. There were a few other items I wanted to try so I will be back to get a full review on all of those. No notes! read more

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I was there with a group of four - the waiter forgot my main course. When reminded I had to wait for a while. Once brought out everybody else has already finished their dinner. read more

My friends dined at Gypsy Kitchen in March. This is a Mediterranean restaurant that offers tapas style dishes. It was super packed on a Friday night. I highly recommend making reservations if you wanna check this place out. My friends and I shared many dishes like the labneh & flatbread (can order this with crudités to opt for a gluten free option), beet salad, mush al ajillo, patatas bravas, lamb shank, and half chicken. Overall, everything was decently good, but nothing was great or outstanding. My favorites were probably the flatbread, mush ajillo, and patatas bravas. The proteins weren't as good as I thought they would be, especially for those prices. We also tried the flan since it was my fiance's birthday. It was tasty, but I've had better. Gypsy Kitchen is not bad, but it's not phenomenal. I rated this 3 stars because it's not a good enough restaurant that I would return to. read more

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Beautiful restaurant, there is a bar downstairs and another one upstairs, there is also an outdoor covered area upstairs that is adorable which is where we sat. We got the hummus as an appetizer, delicious. And I got the lamb shank for dinner, falls off the bone and great flavorsC on a bed of cous cous. Our waitress was also friendly and efficient. If you're in the area you must stop by! read more

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Cool vibes, great espresso martini, and an excellent, flavorful Gypsy trio appetizer. Service was outstanding....pleasant, calming, and stress-free. A perfect spot to unwind after a crazy Monday. read more

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Food was great, they have two floors and two bars, upstairs is also covered and very nice to host a birthday dinner. Our server was great, be prepared to wait as food really took time to get to the table The hummus with lamb was VERY good! My group loved the shrimp fritter, and the lamb kebab was good...the bread was perfection. So soft, freshly cooked and paired perfectly with the hummud read more

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My first time here -- ordered the pork belly, sashimi, crispy cauliflower, grilled octopus, and the branzino. I have to say, the cauliflower was flavorful, although it came out cold and wasn't crispy. The pork belly was also cold, a tad overcooked, and a bit dry. However, the purée around the pork belly was good. The rest of the dishes were honestly a bit disappointing. The octopus was nice and tender but it was ruined by the potato chips they threw on top. The chips weren't fresh and were way over-seasoned. Another issue I had was the inaccurate menu descriptions -- for example, they used regular potatoes instead of sweet potatoes on the sashimi and BBQ potato chips instead of purple potato chip on the octopus. read more

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We went to Gypsy kitchen for a special event and let me tell you it was special for sure! The food was amazing and extremely flavorful. Surprisingly super spicy but a good spicy. The service was quick and very tentative as they fill our needs. The environment was chill and the open kitchen was good. We saw the chefs making the food. Mussels were great and mushroom salad was perfect. read more

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Loved this place. I took my wife here to celebrate a few work accomplishments. We sat on the roof terrace and it was lovely. The service was great and the food was even better. Really I have nothing I could suggest to improve. They were very accomoding with my gluten allergies and gave great suggestions. The hummus with the lamb shoulder was amazing (they gave my wife the bread and I got carrot slices). I had the steak which was perfectly cooked to my taste and my wife had the lamb. read more

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Food 5/5. Service 6/5. Restaurant and management passing off business expenses on the bill for I-82 service fees to customers on the check 0/5. This is a business expense that SHOULD NOT be passed off to the customer. This is auto calculated into the bill BEFORE service tip. Actually disappointing. read more

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Dangit, Yelp - a half star would have really worked! Sunday night 1/19 dinner was awesome. Truly great mezzes/tapas of high quality and well seasoned. Standouts are the corquettas, hummus with lamb and the lamb skewers. The big shareable plates were very good but are almost tertiary to the small shared plates. Cocktails were inventive and a good tone setter for the evening in a really cozy ambient setting. Great atmosphere and good service. I wasn't crazy about our original seating and our hostess was gracious enough to indulge me with sitting our party in a booth. I have a thing about sitting next to the service station and avoid it if it can be accommodated. Would recommend! 4.5 *s read more

Probably won't be returning here anytime soon. I did not enjoy my food at all and that might be partly my fault. I ordered my food through DoorDash and had to get credit back because some of my food was inedible. Playing devil's advocate I know sometimes food isn't always the best when delivered. HOWEVER if you know your food doesn't travel well don't offer it for delivery. My order was the Bistro Filet and the Croquettes. The croquettes were a mushy mess that weren't good at all. I ended up just eating the breading because the filling had that weird mushy texture and the taste wasn't great. I've been to Spain twice and I had much better. I did like the saffron aioli it came with. As for the filet it was supper tough and chewy so I ate maybe two slices of it before giving up. The potatoes that came with it were just boring and bland. I ended up adding sauce that I had at home to them in order to eat them. The bordelaise sauce was good. Other than that I was supper disappointed with my meal. Some of the small plates sound tasty but I don't know if I would go out my way to try them read more

Food, drinks, service and atmosphere were awesome! Went during Happy hour and sat at the bar. Loved the decor and special touches to the food-check out the pepper rose on the hummus! read more

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Lunch with a friend. About less than a 10 min walk from U Street metro. I had the Spanish Benedict* fried eggs, serrano ham, spanish mollete, hollandaise, garden salad $15 - Really good! I didn't eat much of the garden salad (because of my braces) but it had a tasty /sweet sauce on it. My friend LOVEDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD the Steak & Eggs* 8oz. new york steak, scrambled eggs, crispy potatoes, chermoula $27 Andres was the best waiter! read more

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My most visit to Gypsy Kitchen was for a friend's birthday brunch and we had a great time! We had a reservation at 11AM and were seated upstairs, which only had one other table filled. It's pretty upstairs and I can definitely see why it's so popular when it's warmer out. Our server, Andre, was great. He was really attentive and personable. We ordered the chef's board for the table and it's a good amount of food for a starter! There's not a lot of variety, but that's not a problem for me. For my main, I ordered the Tunisian hot chicken sandwich and it was near-perfect. The chicken was crispy, but still juicy, the slaw created a good balance, and the bun was soft. I just wish it was spicier, but that's definitely a personal preference. The side salad was a bit sad-looking and barely had any dressing, but I didn't have high expectations for it. Lastly, they brought out a complementary flan for us because we were celebrating a birthday which we weren't expecting. They even lit a candle and everything! read more

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I had my birthday party here and reserved part of the indoor area upstairs. Everything went so smoothly from set up to execution! I had appetizers out for guests when they arrived and the bartender was quick with the drinks! Highly recommend reserving a space here for your event! read more

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