Don't walk but RUN to this place. You will really enjoy yourself. lol. One side is a full serving restaurant and the other is a lounge type atmosphere. I went on a Saturday night and they had a DJ that night and I had a grand time. Please note parking is valet only. read more

The ambience and vibes were great, we loved the atmosphere of this restaurant. The food was good, lots of flavor which we appreciated. However, nothing came out hot, all of our food was lukewarm. We had ordered an appetizer that sadly didn't come, but was taken off the bill. I think the burrito should have came with a side, or chips and salsa should come to the table to start. Definitely needed a little side. I think this place would be fun with a big group! Again, the vibes are a 5/5. Food is a 3/5. All of the drinks looked great! read more

Quemar - Arroz Con Pollo - Latin American Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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My husband and I tried Quemar (finally!) and man this place did not disappoint. The atmosphere was super elegant and I felt slightly underdressed when I walked in lol, the environment was kind of fancy and nice. I would wear a little nicer than casual clothes. They also only do valet parking so keep some cash on you as well. Our service was amazing, our server was very attentive to details like our allergies and accommodations. She was super bubbly and checked on us often but not too overbearing. Our food was sooo good I definitely am already planning my return lol. We started with the Salsa Roja and I don't like spicy too much so this level was perfect for me. Surprisingly didn't cause acid reflux which is typical for me haha. The Esquites was really good! I kind of wish it came with chips, I enjoyed it with chips but it was good by itself too. I wasn't able to try the guacamole with tuna or the yuca fries but my friends said it was delicious. I myself tried the fish tacos and they were one of my favorite fish tacos! I tried some of my husbands steak and man, the steak was great but the chimichurri was the star! It was so refreshing and packed with flavor. The smell is what actually made me take a bite off his plate! I'd honestly go back just for that lol! We ended the night with the Peruvian Chocolate Cake and it was the perfectly balanced dessert. I also had a bite of the Nutella cheesecake and the ice cream and that was scrumptious as well. All in all I'd love to go back and try everything else because nothing I had disappointed and exceeded my expectations! read more

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I love this place. We have been here numerous times, me and my friend's favorite spots to eat. We went for there Dias de los muertos Party, it was perfect . The seating was a little off especially because I had a reservation. The Manager is awesome he always tries to accommodate us. One of my go to dishes here , the short rib burrito !!!! We tried the loaded yuca , this was also pretty good. I also tried their Halloween inspired drinks, The Green Lantern. Perfect balance of sweet and sour. The Cadillac margarita is also a nice choice. The staff is very welcoming and awesome to work with. They always have the best party events, so check them out if you haven't yet. A plus is that they have complimentary valet thurs - sat. read more

Quemar - Latin American Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Love the vibes here. It gives off simple date night, but intimate. Catching up with old friends, and classy. Winding down for happy hour, but a for sure spot. The waitress was nice and friendly. Food came fast. read more

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Our server Toni was nice and welcoming. She made sure we were taken care of, it was a party of 10+. The loaded yuca was the best for a starter. My fave was the rib eye burrito. The serving was big I couldn't finish it all! It was sooo tasty! Can't wait to come back read more

Quemar - Yuca - Latin American Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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Quemar is an Upscale, Fine Dining Cocina. Great Ambiance and decor. Nice lounge area. Plan to come and enjoy good food, company, and entertainment. Ibhad the oysters. They were fresh as if they were just harvested from the ocean. The fish tacos were very tasty. The ARRACHERA (BEEF SKIRT) were over the top. Nice flavors with the medium-rare cook i requested. Host and servers were great. Quemar is not just god food and time, it is truly a Vibe. You want to check this place out if you are in the area. read more

Quemar - Latin American Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Private event in the "Tranquilo Lounge" (right side of establishment). Cozy, spacious spot for group of 30 people to chill and converse over apps and very good artisan adult bevs from the bar in that space. My Estilo viejo was an innovative take on a Smokey old fashion (5/5 stars). It was rivaled in overall quality and experience by the Puesta del sol, like a sweet spicy strawberry/jalepeno margarita. I heard the tacos were good -- they were gone as soon as they dropped -- but I can attest the wings were large, juicy, and flavorful. A few HDTVs were showing ESPN channels which was cool. read more

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Service was amazing. I love that on the weekend they have a dj around 9-12. Great vibes and good music. It's a great spot for a ladies night or a date night. Very cute ambiance. The guacamole and the queso dip are amazing! The arroz con pollo was pretty good. I would get it again. My friend had it too and said it could've had a little more flavorful. We all enjoyed the drinks as well. They are know for their tequila. read more

Quemar - Arroz Con Pollo - Latin American Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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Came here for my friend's bridesmaid proposal dinner. We started with ordering off the happy hour (we love a Saturday happy hour) I got a cucumber margarita and a glass of wine which were $5 & $7. For apps we ordered guacamole, birria tacos & a smash burger with fries. The tacos were okay I prefer quesabirria tacos with hot melted cheese but these just had a crumbled queso fresco 7/10. The guacamole was very solid and I found myself going back for more 8.5/10. The smash burger and fries were yummy, had good flavor and I enjoyed the accompanying components 8.5/10. For my entree I ordered the Argentinian fish which was served over cooked greens and mashed potatoes with a chimichurri & almonds. I absolutely loved this dish. The fish was cooked beautifully, moist and flakey. The sauce and almonds provided nice flavor and texture 9/10. I am still sad I accidentally left my leftovers at the table in the excitement of our festivities. Overall I enjoyed this establishment. Beautiful atmosphere, nice (and fast) service as well as good food. I will definitely visit again. read more

I came to Quemar with some girlfriends for a birthday dinner over the weekend, and it was fantastic. When you walk in, it's such a vibe. To the right there is a separate bar area, which later on had a DJ. The restaurant is so spacious, with a large bar and plenty of seating for large parties. We all started with a some cocktails. A few of us went for the cold brew martini, one got a strawberry margarita and another friend had the Paloma. I loved that the espresso martini wasn't creamy! 9/10. Majority of their menu is small plates and tapas, which is honestly great when it's a large group of girls who are indecisive! We ordered the chips and salsa with the salsa roja (not too mild, not too spicy). From there, we ordered the charred Brussels sprouts that are topped with ancho sweet potato purée, maple-dijon vinaigrette, pepitas and goat cheese. SO good. Highly recommend if you are a fan of Brussels. We then ordered some oysters, which were served with lime and a cilantro oil. I'm not a huge oyster fan, but the girls enjoyed. Now for my favorite - the fish tacos. They are topped with burnt orange & chile slaw, baja sauce and salsa roja. There's a little kick to them but they were phenomenal. A close second was the carne asada tacos, topped with ancho-coffee rub, chile crema, avocado-cucumber relish and pickled onions. Quemar definitely is a spot for flavor. Every bite of every dish was so flavorful, it would be hard to find something you don't enjoy. The service was 10/10. Any questions we had were asked which such detail. I look forward to returning! read more

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The first thing that i like about this place is the Valet parking is FREE. The place dont need reservation BUT i highly recommended to get 1. We call to get reservation they said we can go walk in but when we get there they told us we can go outside dining but only until 8pm coz the place is reserved or go to bar section.. so we ended at bar instead of booth its okay its only me and my husband. The place is gorgeous, love the design you can see the grill kitchen its open and theres also a table infront. You can see them grilling the food which is awesome. Our server/ bartender is amazing very attentive just forgot to ask her name. The appetizer tuna guacamole is a must have.. 1 of the few tuna appetizer that I will rate 10/10. The tacos ill rate 7 its just that ive taste better from tijuana. The grilled fish is 9/10. Fish taste really fresh and the sauce with almonds is delicious. The adult drink is 100/10. If you like sweet drinks like me this come with alcohol and Nutella. And the cake is 9/10 almost finished before I take the picture. Over 5star. read more

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What an AMAZING experience. We had a reservation but the place was super packed. We spent about 20 minutes in the bar section drinking tequila shots! Our server Johnathan was awesome. Super friendly and great attitude. I actually want to hang out with this guy! The restaurant it self was pretty loud with all the chatter but not too bad. The tequila helped. The food was crazy good. The menu was smaller than I expected but plenty of food to keep the table occupied. If you want a great meal and a great time, come check it out. 5 Stars to Johnathan!!! read more

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Very cool trendy vibe, great service and delicious food! We appreciated being able to make reservation online, although still had to wait 20 mins for our table when we arrived. Drinks were interesting, although quite pricey. The food was beautiful and tasty, but portions were very small and you had to buy everything separately - $55 steak did not come with any sides. Valet parking is also a nice touch, as well as music and a lounge with a dance floor. read more

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Visited this amazing place with my beautiful daughter for the first time but definitely not my last. We attended a wine tasting which I highly recommend. Unlike other tastings, this one serves different small plates that complement the wines that are being offered. There were a series of three different types of wines and we were served three amazing mini meals you can say. What really sealed it for me was the fact they remembered my daughter from a previous visit and remembered that she was vegetarian. Immediately they asked her if that was still the case and asked about my preferences. The chef went above and beyond and created three different mini meals for us that were similar to what they were serving everyone else but in a vegetarian style. Truth be told, our spur of the moment meals looked better and tasted amazing. The staff members were superb and everyone was friendly and very attentive. We lacked for nothing the entire time we were there. Do yourselves and your pallets a favor and head over to Quemar. read more

Quemar - Latin American Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Mexico City vibes less than ten minutes from Virginia Beach. Appetizers were delicious. Ceviche was fish based only- covered by avocado and onions. Loaded Yuca Frita was def our favorite. Must order. Chicken Tiga was ordered with add on of mushroom. Cheese was a bit strong but was tasty and well cooked. Waiter was sweet and paid attention to detail. Great ambiance. Great Date Night Recommendation. read more

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Great place for date night. Small lounge plus restaurant. Great menu with shareables and drinks. Waiter was very informative. Unsure why there is valet when the car is parked literally across from the restaurant. The loaded yuca fries are my favorite! I ordered another plate! read more

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Upon arrival, we had to wait 20-30 mins for our reserved table. The first time we came was in February and it was busy and we had an hour wait. I'm thinking a resolution to this is to place a buffer in between reservations to cut back on the overlap. Luckily this time the lounge wasn't busy yet, last time we had to stand in a hallway waiting. Loved the decor and the lounge ambiance. Food was decent. Loved the oysters the most and then the guacamole provided for those that have never been. Our waiter was detailed and friendly. The general manager checked on us which was great as well. Ordered the skirt steak medium rare and it came out cooked correctly; however, my husband's was more medium instead of medium-rare. I was excited for the dark chocolate creme brûlée but tasted more like chocolate pudding. Maybe a coffee creme brûlée or even add fruit would've made it better. Regardless, I'd come again in hopes we don't have to wait on our table. read more

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The food was actually pretty good but toh I wasn't worth the price it was priced at in my opinion, but nonetheless I enjoyed the experience and had a very good time. Our server also did a very good job at informing us about the dishes etc and got to meet the chief personally as well. Overall I would recommend coming here but be prepared to pay a bit. Also the parking lot wasn't available because some palates place had valet for only their business and took over the whole parking lot. Also the tacos were not worth 19$ at all for only 3 tacos. I only took 1 picture unfortunately but I found my receipt. Spent about 206.77$ Nonetheless was good experience. read more

Quemar - Latin American Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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Have been twice and loved both experiences. The first time, we sat at the bar and enjoyed their happy hour which is awesome. The second visit was incredible. Everything we got was delicious and service was impeccable. I love the interior of the restaurant and the vibe is perfect. When you arrive, be prepared for valet.. it is the only option so bring cash. For appetizers, we loved the oysters and the yuca fries. If you don't like spicy, steer clear of the hot sauce that is served with the oysters. For entrees, we both adored the Chicken Tinga and the Bone in Ribeye. What you really shouldn't sleep on is the sides/veggies.The beets, the carrots, the Chayote Squash. All amazing. Cocktails are also a hit. We love it here and will be back! read more

We went for my birthday. Had never been, had an amazing time. Recommendations are required. The inside is beautiful. There is a bar side of the restaurant, perfect for a first date. They have valet parking. I ordered the birria dish, it was AMAZING. Lots of flavor and the portions were perfect. We also ordered the loaded yucca fries. Now the other pictures on Yelp do NOT do this dish justice. The yucca was so delicious. EVERYONE in our group enjoyed the dish they ordered. This is extremely rare and I'm very hard to please. And this might be TMI, but as someone with a sensitive digestive track, this place passed the test if you know what I mean ;-) The service was great, they even sang happy birthday to me!! Would love to go back for a special occasion. read more

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The service was great! Jonathan was amazing, very kind, and friendly. The ambience was great too, I love how they have a DJ on Friday's and Sat. The owner came up to us Bec it was our first time and he gave us a complimentary tostadas dish super nice! The only reason I didn't say 5 stars it's Bec the cocktails are expensive and they weren't amazing, also small Overall will come here again and try new plates! read more

Quemar - Chicken tacos (3) - Latin American Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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I've cooled on Quemar quiet a bit. I haven't been impressed with the food the last few times we've dined here... We've been several more times and it's expensive with a limited menu that I don't love. Their bar is beautiful and live music is nice and I absolutely love their fresh green salad - it's a huge portion and the flavors are excellent. The ambiance is lovely and it's a classy place. Yesterday, we came for my husband's birthday dinner, I had booked the Chef's table about 2 months in advance and the gals inside had it ready and waiting for us when we arrived so that was nice. It's a nice table and provides for a nice meal for a small party of 4-6. I like that they have this option. Our waitress was the same as last time we dined here and she's nice but can be condescending. My mother-in-law is a tough cookie and can be demanding and difficult when we eat out so she had a lot of questions and special requests. I thought our waitress did pretty well with her but she did get annoyed eventually. We chose the guac for the table and the green salad as well as tacos with sides of red rice. We had a chicken and mushroom taco, fish tacos, and the steak tacos. You get three per order for around $16-18. They're small, tapas sized, and my favorite was by far the fish. The steak was rubbery and not the best cut. I don't know if they give away a dessert or anything for birthdays, but we saw some other desserts heading out with candles in them and my husband felt like he got the shaft when he didn't get anything. Ha. We chose to do dessert later at home and found the meal to be expensive for what we got. I'm not overly impressed with the choices on the menu, the sizes of the portions, and overall flavor. My husband was really unhappy with the service and food and said he doesn't ever want to come back. So we'll see. read more

Quemar - Steak tacos - Latin American Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Great drinks. Short rib burrito is good. I also had the pork chop (don't get it). Service is fast! Ambiance is definitely date night.

We had such a wonderful experience at this restaurant! Our waitress, Toni, was absolutely amazing, sweet, took her time explaining the menu to us, and made us feel really welcomed. We also found out she's a poet and author, which was such a cool and inspiring detail to learn during our visit. She truly made the experience feel personal and special. The general manager even surprised us with a complimentary appetizer since it was our first time dining here which was such a thoughtful touch! And the food? 10/10 across the board. Everything was delicious. Great service, great energy, and great food. We'll definitely be back when in VA Beach again! read more

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We loved this place!! It's an upscale Latin restaurant with a modern flair. You have an option for valet or street parking. We chose valet as it was a birthday celebration. The overall decor and the bar areas were beautifully designed. The booths were very comfortable as well. We had a wonderful server and a trainee. The drinks and guacamole appetizers were perfectly prepared. Our entrees didn't need any seasoning and our food was cooked to the correct temperature. The chocolate crème brûlée was out of this world phenomenal!! It wasn't overly sweet as it was a dark chocolate base. Everything was lovely we will definitely go again!! Note: I did try uploading these photos in order, but for whatever reason the app is not doing it. read more

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Quemar was fantastic! At first I was a little hesitant because I do not care for Mexican food, but this is far from a Mexican restaurant. It is Latin inspired. The restaurant itself has the best ambiance! Super cute for a date night or a celebration - more on the upscale end. Our servers name was Toni, and she was excellent! She was gave a great introduction, and she was very knowledgeable about the menu and what paired well. She gave really good recommendations. I had the strawberry margarita first - it was good. Then tried the puesta del sol specialty cocktail, and it was very refreshing! Had a nice jalapeño flavor without being spicy at all. Both drinks were strong! As a welcome snack, we had guacamole on tostadas. We also had the queso and loaded yuca - all very good. The arroz con pollo entree was nothing like you'd get at a Mexican restaurant. Very flavorful, and the chicken was super tender. Overall we had a very nice time with great food and great service! Would highly recommend. read more

Quemar - Arroz con pollo - Latin American Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

The ambiance is perfect for a date night or even dinner with your friends. We came for happy hour and it was great. The service was great and the food was top tier. Drinks were strong. We will return! read more

Quemar - Oysters and chips and salsa - Latin American Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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I ate at Quemar this afternoon the food was good & our server Toni was excellent. The only thing I did not like is the valet guy . We arrived early so we have good parking space but the parking spaces had blue scones on all the spaces & I tried to park on the side & the valet guy said we can not park there . I talked to the manager & he said that it is part of their service . I still do not understand since when we left the restaurant my car was right in front of us . It is my first time there & still think it is not right . We need to have free choices since this is USA where freedom of choice is a right . read more

Beautiful restaurant & mouthwatering food choices! Everything here is Instagram worthy from the cocktails to the desserts! The parking lot is small and hard to navigate so they have free valet. The inside of the restaurant is gorgeous! The left side has majority of the tables, a mixture of booths and high tops. The right side has a large bar and lounge area where they have a DJ in the evenings. The staff was very knowledgeable about the menu and can easily make recommendations. They even offer happy hour Tuesday - Saturday from 4-6pm with drink and food deals. My friend and I truly enjoyed their happy hour offerings. We had tacos, split a burger and fries, and had a few drinks. Everything was so good that we were intrigued to try dessert too. My favorite was the Tres Leches. All of the flavors and textures went together so nicely. I'm salivating thinking about it right now. I've also visited during dinner time and the atmosphere is intimate, perfect for a date! They also have really nice bathrooms. I definitely recommend trying this place out! read more

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Second time around, not so great. Ordered oysters to start. Some oysters you shouldn't serve. If it ends up looking chopped up on the half shell, don't serve it. For the price, raw bar staff should be putting out quality shellfish. Not seconds. Got two anemic oysters that made me wonder if anyone was looking at things. Mains were steak and fish. Halibut was good. Steak was overcooked...to a fault. $62 for a ribeye should=perfect cook. Order was Medium Rare...steak was Medium well to well done. Figure it out. $62 for a steak should be absolutely perfect every time... please let me know how I'm wrong here. Can't cook a steak and serve anemic oysters... nope...this place can't do simple things right ..not worth the hype. read more

Wow--Quemar absolutely delivered. The American Wagyu was next-level: buttery, rich, and dramatically finished tableside with roasted bone marrow butter and a mezcal flambée. Shout out to Jeff! Easily one of the most memorable steak experiences I've had. The margaritas? Bold, balanced, and dangerously good. And major kudos to the staff--friendly, attentive, and totally on point all night. Can't wait to come back. read more

Quemar - Que Mar Margarita - Latin American Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

This place...I mean wow. I was impressed with EVERYTHING! Our waitress Mary was so knowledgeable about the menu and helped us with choosing what we wanted as first timers ! The GM John brought a lil appetizer and introduced himself ! He was so friendly. The food...OMG THE FOOD! Everything was fresh and delicious. My husband got the fish and I got the skirt steak with chimichurri and It was amazing! The drinks were amazing as well. We will definitely be back! read more

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3 stars - Not quite what I expected Quemar has a boujee vibe, so naturally, you're paying more for the ambiance than for the food itself. I was excited to try it, but unfortunately, I wasn't impressed with the fish I had. The texture was off, almost rubbery, which really took away from the experience. This review is from a while ago, so hopefully, they've addressed that issue with the fish by now. Overall, the setting is beautiful and the service was fine, but for the price, I expected more from the food. I'll be curious to see if they've improved since my visit. read more

Quemar - Fish of the Day - wood-fired/smashed potatoes/grilled mustard greens/chimichurri/almonds - MP - Latin American Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Wow, for the 757 area this is hands down the best "Mexican" style restaurant for a more upscale dinner venue! Definitely will be coming back to try the rest of the amazing food on the menu. This space is so beautiful in ambiance and has gorgeous decor inside. They even have a private party venue room on the side you can reserve. Parking is right out front in the lot and very close to the restaurant. The waitress was really nice and excited from the start and gave an amazing introduction for the menu. Be ready to share so you can try as many things as possible. The menu has a snacks, small plates, large plates, and dessert section. We ordered one from each (and then ordered more tacos because they were so good). The raw bar scallops were amazing with a zesty flavor to it. The tacos both chicken and fish were AMAZING! The flavors were so vibrant and the tortillas were some of the most authentic I have had in this area! We also got the cheese and squash enchiladas and the mole verde with it was perfection along with the amazing rice! For dessert we got tres leches which was probably the only dish that was not extraordinary because it was not that flavorful but still tasted good! Definitely coming back for the tacos and to try other food menu items! read more

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This was a DAMN good meal and I already can't wait to go back! My friend and I decided to meet up here for a girls date/birthday dinner (yes, I'm still celebrating). We made met up at 530 but ended up staying til close! Great food and great company will do that! - Vibe - It's a beautiful restaurant. There are 2 rooms/sections, with a beautiful bar. A bright accent wall (separating the bar to the other room) with an arch shelf with all the bottles of liquor. There is also a half moon booth seat facing the kitchen (probably the Chef's table) so you can see all the action. Didn't ask if resys are needed. Everything from decor, chandeliers and yes, even the washroom is GORGEOUS! Washrooms are important! The event had the good paper towels for hand drying LOL. The kind you find at 5 star hotels. - Sips - We are both not drinkers (allergic to alcohol), but they had agua frescas. We ordered the jamaica (hibiscus) and cucumber. They were both quite refreshing and not overly sweet. Surprisingly, the jamaica was not sweet at all and had more of a citrus twist. I LOVED my cucumber one, never thought to make it a sweet drink! - Noms - The menu is broken up in 4 sections: snacks, small plates, large plates, and desserts. We ordered a whole bunch of things to eat family style. Did I mention this is my fave way of eating? If we go out to eat, please make mental note. I can only eat in this fashion. LOL, so I can try as little of a lot of things! Scallop aguachile - absolutely divine! The raw scallops were almost buttery and the citrus and red onion....I could have had 2 more helpings of this, but I had to move on to the other items. Ceviche - their ceviche is made with hamachi (yellowtail). It had some roasted corn nuts, so it added a little nuttiness to the citrus flavors. Carne asada tacos - They come in 3 count. The steak was cooked to a perfect medium rare (that's how they recommended it). Just perfect! The salsa (you get to pick 2 out of roja, roasted salsa verde, and salsa verde - we picked the first two) and you could tell it was made fresh and from scratch. The texture was almost like a looser, smoother paste. Everything was in perfect harmony in this dish. Whole grilled fish - comes with red rice, a slaw and fresh corn tortillas. The fish was absolutely delicious. Char-grilled to perfection and I sucked off every bit of the delicious meat off of every bone! I know not everyone is a whole chicken/meat on the bone/whole fish with head on type of person, but if you are, you're going to love this! Tres leches - OMG.....tres leches is already one of my fave cakes and they took this one to another level. They top the cake off with Gelati Celesti salted caramel ice cream, whipped cream and stewed strawberries and lime zest. Do I need to tell you more? Chess pie - This was a great pie, very chocolatey, which is totally my thing, but I slightly liked the tres leches better. However, if you judge this one on its own, it was a beautiful way to elevate the pie with a huge helping of whipped cream and brandied cherries. So good if you are a chocolate person! Things to note: - they make 99% of their menu from scratch (the 1% is the ketchup and mayo) - all ingredients are sustainable and they try to source locally as much as possible - the masa they use to make their corn tortillas is sourced from Mexico - they have a state of the art parilla grill (Argentinian) that most of their cooked proteins pass through - TLC - Last but not least, the service here was outstanding. The hostess was very courteous and our server was very warm, welcoming, and super informative. She later told us she was a published author and poet so I understood why she had this performing nature that was both entertaining and full of info. She gave us a run down of the concept of the restaurant, all the wonderful features and made her personal recommendations. She was just delightful! This is the perfect place for an elegant date night or just a fun girls night out. It's intimate and the food is outstanding! Both my friend and I both agreed that we this was a truly memorable meal and we both can't wait to return! Try it out, Friends! read more

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We decided to dine at Quemar for my boyfriend's birthday over the weekend. I made a reservation for Saturday night at 8pm to be sure we were able to be seated upon arrival and thankfully our table was ready as soon as we walked in. The restaurant was absolutely beautiful and the dim lighting created a wonderful, intimate ambiance. For drinks, I started with the Puesta del Sol which was their Strawberry Jalapeño Margarita. It came out very quickly and was made perfectly. For our entrees, we decided on the Short Rib Burrito and the Birria Enchiladas. Our meal came out about 20 mins after we placed the order which was really impressive. The Short Rib Burrito was perfection. The meat was very tender and the crema that was poured over it should be bottled up and sold! Absolutely delicious! The Birria Enchiladas were pretty good as well. The Birria meat was also tender but it could've used a little more flavor. Since we both were still pretty hungry after we finished our meals, we also ordered the Fish Tacos and they were absolutely divine! The fish was mahi mahi and tasted very fresh! We literally could have ate 10 more, they were just that good! As we were leaving, we checked out the lounge area, which is on the other side of the restaurant, and it looked to be a very chill spot. A live band was playing that night as well. Overall, we truly enjoyed the dining experience at Quemar. The drinks were great, the food was very delicious and the waiter was very attentive, which I enjoyed. If I had to give some feedback, I would recommend increasing the food portions just a little but other than that, I will definitely be returning. read more

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We celebrated with dinner for my friend's birthday! I made reservations on OpenTable, which was super simple & inquired on the app regarding whether they sing for birthdays or offer anything special for the celebrant etc. I also spoke to them over the phone. While they are not required to sing, some servers will. I was informed at the time of my questions that our server does not sing, however there would be other servers that evening that could come to our table & sing, if I would like. This was 5 days prior to our reservations. They were extremely accommodating & helpful. For birthdays, they will put a lit candle on top of a dessert you purchase. Just let them know ahead of time. If you bring in your own cake, there is a $10 charge fee. Parking is complimentary valet, tip based. Valet parking is a love, hate thing for me. Although parking is not far from the entrance, I understand why they do this. Parking is limited & I can imagine if it wasn't valet how backed up & chaotic it could get. The young man who parked my car was friendly & smiley, which was a good start to a lovely birthday celebration evening with friends. The hostess was very sweet & caring. I had apparently missed a message from the restaurant in my email regarding what I would like to do regarding dessert for the birthday celebrant. She noticed some of my friends with me & thought one of them was the birthday boy. She was discreet about discussing the singing & dessert in front of the currently present friends. I was touched that she was so considerate & displayed such situational awareness in ensuring the birthday person's surprise was kept a secret. FOOD: It's a limited menu but enough variety, so it's not overwhelming. At our table we ordered the loaded yucca fries. Just order that and your day will be GRAND!! Those are some delicious, fantastic yucca fries! Super flavorful! Initially I ordered one, and we all shared. However, I couldn't help myself & may have had more of a share, so I ordered a second one and refrained from stuffing my face again. One of us ordered guacamole, while it was fairly good, I couldn't forget about those loaded yucca fries haha. Three of us ordered the birria enchiladas, which came with two & both a good size. They were beautifully plated and came with a side of salad greens. It packed a bit of a spicy punch for me with a burst of lime & cilantro and the birria was super tender. It was a solid choice! I ended up taking the second enchilada home. When I finished it a few days later, I felt like the flavor & seasonings were even more amplified. My other two friends ordered fish & chicken tacos, which came with three. Their tacos were beautifully plated as well & they both enjoyed theirs as well. For dessert we had the churros with the chocolate sauce on the side & the tres leches cake with salted caramel ice cream. Both were shared amongst the table. All the food is made from scratch & fresh ingredients. The churros had a slight partially crispy outer layer but super soft, spongy inside with a sugary cinnamon profile, not too sweet & not too under sweetened. Those were some good churros! While I enjoyed the tres leches cake and I do like salted caramel ice cream and myself and another friend demolished it, lol it wasn't my most favorite tres leches cake I've ever had. The ice cream was very creamy, a plus but it was a bit on the sweet side for me. The cake itself was fine but it tasted like it had a hint of lime or slight citrusy taste. I would definitely return, as I had a pleasant experience, the food was delicious, and myself and friends were treated with kindness. I felt as a customer I was valued & appreciated for just being there. They do allow separate checks, just inform your server PRIOR to ordering. For parties of 6 or more there is an automatic gratuity. Although that was only my first time there, they did do away with the added 3.5% transaction fee on all bills, that was initially indicated on their website. read more

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This restaurant is located in a strip mall type of setting. There is valet parking for the restaurant, but they work for tips. They were nice guys. To start with the positives- our waiter- Jonathan, I believe was excellent. He took our order, the food came out correct and quickly. He had a great demeanor and was very nice. The food overall was also quite good. My biggest issue with this place was the hostess and the issue with the reservation. We had a reservation for 730 pm. We arrived about that time. When we checked in, we were told that they table was not ready yet. So, we were like ok- that happens from time to time. After waiting 20 more min, we asked about the table/reservation. The hostess was not happy that we asked about it and so she decided to take us and seat us on an indoor/outdoor type of patio where she turned the heater on when we got there. It was about 35-40F that night.. We told her this was not going to work. The space was cold and, my experience, when you are the only people in an out of the way area... the waiter/waitress forget you are there. After another 5-10 minutes, we had a table inside. But let me tell you.. she was disgusted with us. First of all, she could have communicated the issue. Come to find out the people that were at the table we had reserved were just not leaving. Which i get... that happens but none of that was communicated at the beginnings. Second of all, dont act disgusted with us when we ask about the reservation after waiting 20 min past the reservation time. I like the food and would recommend a reservation- just go in knowing it may be like the Seinfeld episode skit on reservations read more

Immediate 10/10. From the ambiance to the service to the food--Quemar did not disappoint. During happy hour, you can get the tacos & marg for $18, which is a good deal. The chicken tacos were delicious. The jalapeño margarita was made to perfection. I did try the fundido-- it wasn't like I've had at other places, but it was still alright. Our server was very knowledgeable and pleasant, which is a breathe of fresh air in this economy. She truly seemed to love her job and making sure that patrons had the best experience. They have a lounge side that I didn't really get to check out. But our server told us that it's very nice over there and that they have live music and a dance atmosphere on some nights! read more

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