Came here for a cocktail and lunch with a friend on a Sunday afternoon. This place was the perfect option because they had plenty of seating, a unique Southwestern menu and the best staff. We were seated right away and had a friendly chat with the staff who recommended some great drink and food items. We both ordered the Valentine Hot Dogs (all beef frank, yuzu mayo, bacon bits, chayote squash slaw, mesquite smoked trout roe & house bbq chips) and tater tots with chile-aioli & native seed salsa secca to eat and the Jungle Bird and the AZ Lemon Drop cocktails to sip on. Everything was a solid 10/10-the flavors and presentation were on point. I think the portions and pricing are fair for the quality you are getting. Staff were helpful and attentive! Bonus, there is a high end thrift shop attached to this resturant so you have an an activity to do after you eat. Parking can be limited, but there are nearby neighborhoods that you can park in and have a short walk over. read more

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Not impressed. Went for brunch, but you don't get waited on here. You stand in line, place your order, and then they deliver it to you. Because of this setup, they ask for a tip before you've been served or tried your food. After ordering, you have to scramble and hope to find a table. We ended up sharing a table right by the door and the line to order with people who kindly offered us seats at their table. They told us another couple did the same for them, which was the only reason they were able to find a table as well. It was very kind of them to share their table with us. I can't say it was an enjoyable experience though due to the loud line of traffic next to our table and people coming and going at the main door. My husband and I had breakfast items and mimosas. There was nothing special about what we ordered. It tasted good, but definitely no wow factor. That's why the $100+ bill felt a bit steep. read more

Food was mediocre. Service was excellent and so were the drinks. This place is over rated sadly. read more

Came here to celebrate our anniversary. We loved the ambiance and the lighting. The food was amazing and varied. We got the octopus and the ribs and they were both amazing. We also shared the elote pasta and it was definitely the highlight of the meal. The cocktails were delicious too. We didn't have room for desert, but will definitely be trying the panna cotta next time we are back. The restaurant is a little pricey but the food was very high quality. Parking was also tricky because they have a small lot that was almost completely full yet the restaurant was close to empty. I'm not sure what it is like on a busy night. They are also open during the day as a coffee shop. read more

For starters, this is an absolutely beautiful restaurant. Definitely make reservations as it gets BUSY. We got very lucky walking in and snagging bar seating. That being said, the food was hit and miss for my wife and I, with mostly misses. To start, the non-alcoholic drinks are actually fantastic. My matcha melon was super refreshing and not overly sweet. From there, the grilled octopus was also fantastic. Spicy, great char, and super tender. The bison taretare was ok, solid but nothing special. I've had better taretare and I kind of felt like it needed egg yolk or something to make it a bit more creamy and savory. The rest had some issues. The pretzel was tasty but was really more like a doughnut and was quite dense. It was also served with butter and honey like a biscuit where as my mind went to pretzel and mustard, so a bit of an odd dish. The elote pasta was perfectly al dente, but was on the salty side. The charred cabbage was insanely salty. Like ocean water salty. I tried tasting more of the inside but it must have been brined because it was salty through and through. I always finish my food but this one we had to send back as it was too much even for me. That's is generally the theme of their dishes. Even the octopus, which I thoroughly enjoyed, if you put too much sauce the salt begins to punch through hard. Nice place with some cool dish ideas but ultimately some balancing of seasoning is needed before we come back. read more

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First time here, and I'm obsessed! The atmosphere is laid-back and the vibe is exactly what you need after a night out (maybe one drink too many). The house brown sugar simple syrup is absolute perfection in a quad espresso -- smooth, rich, and just sweet enough. And the food... I devoured my French toast. Hands down the best I've ever had -- perfectly balanced with a touch of sweetness, a subtle spicy undertone, and an earthy depth that makes every bite unforgettable. The staff? Fantastic -- kind, attentive, and totally on it. Highly recommend this spot and I'll definitely be back! read more

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It was not just breakfast but a wonderful experience. The staff was warm and welcoming and since it was my first time they made some lovely recommendations. The French toast was out of this world. They recommend some pastries to take home and thus far have enjoyed the 10 star treats that I chose. . Mole brownie.. perfection. The custard filled croissant with a cup of coffee was a little bit of heaven. Cool store in the back as well. read more

Met here with friends here for a early brunch before some weekend thrifting and it was such a cool spot. It had been on my list and definitely lived up to the hype! It's a fast casual spot that has ample seating, including an outdoor patio (though it is facing the busy road), plenty of indoor seating as well. They do have limited parking, but we were lucky to snag a spot. There was also street parking behind the building in the neighborhood, but not sure of the rules on that! The vibe is sort of modern Southwest-y, clean and bright with space. Lots of wood tones, texture, windows and overall just really lovely! They have a great menu of coffee beverages, cocktails and a line up of beers. It seemed as all their cocktails are batched or at least the two we got, the hatch chill marg and old fashion. They were both DELICIOUS. I do not have any issue with batch cocktails, if they are made properly and of course make things more efficient, these both hit the mark and I would get again. Perfectly balanced. My husband and I shared their daily quiche that came with a side salad. It was delicious and perfect lighter option. I would definitely get again. They had a whole other line up of menu items, such as steak and eggs, breakfast sandwiches, pastries and more. I truly cannot wait to return and try again. They give you pastries immediately, any other dishes they hand you a number and the team brings it out. Cocktails we also got immediately. They are definitely a well oiled machine and have their system down pact. The back of the building is a high end thrift shop featuring primarily furniture, though they do have more than that. It was super fun to sip on our bevvies and scope out all the cool items. The shop opened as 11, and I am not sure of the exact name, but cool addition! I look forward to returning and indulging in one of their many other delicious offerings! read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Love the retro 60s route 66 vibe.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The mouse toast is to die for. The elote pasta is very good and unexpected. The smoke chicken flavour wise was excellent, but a tad overcooked.don't know why the yogurt is there. Could use more of the radicchio and couscous . The deserts sticky rice and the corn cheesecake were delicious. read more

Was waiting for Modern Manor to open and only had an iced tea. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It would go back for the service and ambiance alone - wonderful staff![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Valentine is a gem in AZ known for its New Arizona cuisine with Southwest forward flavors! Wifey and I specifically stopped by her their brunch, which starts at 9am. To get here, there is a parking lot next to the restaurant with a good amount of spots. Inside, they have a very modern and spacious setup with Southwest inspired decor and about 10-12 tables for seating. They also have some additional 5-6 tables for seating outside in their patio as well. You order up at the front and then you can sit wherever you like. For their menu, they have a nice selection of different sweets, appetizers, entrees, and unique drinks to choose from. Wifey and I opted for a spread of the Tres Leches French Toast, Steak & Eggs, Tonkatsu Pork Chop, and the Matcha Melon and Seasonal Lassi for our drinks. Everything that we had was beautifully presented with delicious flavors! Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed our dining experience here. This was some of the best brunch we had during our AZ stay. All of the staff are very friendly and welcoming. We will definitely be back next time we are in the area to try their dinner menu! read more

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had a gift card from a friend so we came. very good ... but idk something about it made me go . 4 stars for an unidentifiable odd vibe I can't place. crudo was good! read more

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Met some friends for lunch as this is a highly recommended space from really close friends with great taste in food. I'm not 100% sure if it's the brunch only Sunday menu that has us a little lacking but it was good just not great. The good is this space is incredible and nothing like it I've been to. Staff was incredibly friendly and hospitable with awesome suggestions, however I wasn't asked about the temperature I like my burger cooked at and it was overcooked to my liking, flavorful especially with the fried egg and make sure you enjoy them tots! read more

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Awesome brunch spot and coffee shop. Quick and friendly service. Beautiful selection of pastries. Locally sourced. This place has received several James Beard nods over the years. I understand the chef who has run this kitchen left earlier in the year and so I can't compare it to the past... but for a first time experience it was great and will go back again. The Squash latte was unique and tasty and the avocado toast lavish with avocado which sometimes lacks on some menus... but my favorite part was the fluffy scrambled eggs. Tip: if you are not ordering food, you can go directly to the coffee bar for seating. They also have a cocktail menu and open for dinner. Parking is a little challenging but worth the effort. Second tip: attached to the restaurant is a vintage / second hand decor store and if you have time... worth checking out. read more

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Had an amazing lunch there last week. I had mushroom toast with a side of house-cut bacon. It was a very delightful change of pace in lieu of avocado toast which is on everyone's menu! My friend had the breakfast sandwich on squash toast. I tried it and the bread didn't taste like squash, but trust me on this one. The squash toast bread was sublime. I didn't get them this time, but the potato tots are also delicious. The service was very friendly and the vibe is hip. Enjoy! read more

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This is the best coffee shop/bakery/inventive restaurant set within a vintage shop with a speakeasy bar in the back that one could ask for! They skillfully meld a range of cultural flavors together in both their wide assortment of pastries and in their menu fare. Once you dig in, you'll know why they received the James Beard nomination. We went for brunch, which is the play if you want to sample both the pastries and some food. I recommend going with friends so you can all share a range of items. I really enjoyed the tortilla Espanola- there is so much going on in this one dish! If you like "Mexican chocolate", check out the Chiltepin Shakerado. Highly recommended all around if you have some adventurous tastebuds and enjoy mid-century style. The only reason for 4 stars over 5 is that service at times could be slow and we had to ask for water refills. read more

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Nice little spot to have lunch! I have yet to try their dinner menu & experience that. The staff was very pleasant, food came out in a timely manner. As busy as the place can get, I was able to seated almost immediately both times I visited. The food is delicious, I had the pleasure so far of trying their taco trio, steak & eggs as well as their jalapeño cornbread. read more

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The nicest staff...sooo attentive. Comfortable seating, cool vibe, and amazing food. We had the tortilla espanola and pork chop. And the squash sticky bun. (I hear the pastry chef is a James Beard winner? ) lots of specialty coffee drinks. Music was a smidge loud for conversation. I'll be back! read more

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The elote pasta might be the best pasta I've ever had, rivaling the pasta I've had in Italy. It is a must get - you will not regret it!! I also had the pork ribs which were excellent. The decor they have makes the ambiance just impeccable! It's a super fun place to go. I went for dinner, so I'll have to go for coffee or brunch sometime! The service was good. It is on the pricier side and the portions aren't huge, but I left satisfied. There are a few other things I'd like to try when I go again, but it will be hard not to get the elote pasta lol. read more

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I travel to Phoenix often because I have family there, and Valentine has gotta be in my top three favorite restaurants in the city. I've never had a bad dish or drink here. During my last visit, my family shared elote pasta, a crispy potato dish, persimmon salad, cauliflower, and a couple other bites. The elote pasta and cauliflower are must-haves!! The ambiance is also soo nice, they're always playing great music and it's super vibey. The bar in the back is also adorable and I imagine it'd be a great date spot. Highly recommend! read more

Valentine - Elote Pasta, cauliflower, potato - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

First time at this restaurant and wow. I was super impressed with the very southwest homemade going back to our roots, but in an elevated kinda way food. This place is absolutely wonderful. It is counter service for brunch, you order and then sit down and the meal is delivered to you. I really appreciate the unique flare they have to their dishes. Like a squash latte? What is that? It's amazing, very similar to a pumpkin spice latte but way better and not as sugary. 10/10 The food wow, my steak had this magical green sauce that is making me salivate just thinking about it. I want to come back for dinner, as the foodie in me just loves unique dishes. It's also connected to a little antique store which is fun to go and browse after your meal. read more

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This place has great ambiance. We ordered a side of the salad. Steak and eggs and Breakfast Sandwich. They were all ok, I did think the meat needed more flavor but it wasn't bad. Cappuccino was delicious but in the smaller side haha. I also enjoyed checking the vintage store they have in the back. It is very cool and big read more

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I've had this spot bookmarked for months, and we finally had a chance to visit. After reading and seeing all the hype about this pastry, brunch, cocktail and food spot, we were a little nervous coming in, worried that it would be too fancy for us. You know we were looking forward to trying the pastries of the day by Executive Pastry Chef, Crystal Kass, a James Beard award nominee for several years including 2024 and winner of several other awards, as well. As we parked in the downtown Phoenix Melrose District area private parking lot for the restaurant and walked in, we realized this spot has a great casual vibe and clean, mid-century modern aesthetic. We were greeted warmly by the servers and seated immediately at a table. The restaurant is divided into two areas with seating on both sides of the hostess podium located at the central entrance. There are couches, booth, tables, and bar seating. Long patio tables are out front facing the street under a large patio cover. After looking at the pastry, food and drink menu, we decided to order some of each: - Squash Latte - espresso, o' odham squash, mesquite, agave. I felt like I was being brave when I ordered this. I've never had a squash coffee before. It was absolutely delicious and a must try! Not too sweet at all and sort of a pumpkin spice type of feel. I like it better than a pumpkin spice. - Vanilla Corn Cappuccino - espresso, sweet corn, vanilla & bay leaf. My daughter really enjoyed this. - little gem salad - sunflower vinaigrette, toasted sunflower seeds, goatija cheese (+smoked trout) (gf). My daughter loved this salad with trout. It was a little small for the price but still good. - halibut tostada - chiltexle marinade, avocado, arkansas black apple, fresh herbs (gf) melt-in-your-mouth delicious! So glad I ordered this. It was the perfect size and amount of delicious flavor with edible flowers, herbs, and buttery Halibut. - breakfast sandwich - house sage-sausage patty, marble egg, raclette-pimento cheese, squash brioche toast w/ pineapple & seasonal fruit cup - Pineapple Mezcal Empanada to share - Flaky pastry dough filled with a piloncillo and mezcal pineapple filling. Our favorite pastry. I say this in a good way, but it reminds me of when I got a handheld apple pie at McDonald's for a treat as a girl. I loved those pies. Now imagine the flavors are elevated with a delicately spiced pineapple filling and perfectly cooked frosted pastry shell. - Masa Almond Tea Cake to share - Almond tea cake made with masa harina and almond flour, studded with house made marzipan and topped with a black tea glaze & toasted almonds. The girls weren't too crazy about this because they aren't used to the texture of almond flour, but I loved it and ended up finishing it at home. I love how the traditional Southwestern flavors are all brought in and incorporated in such unique ways on the menu. Everything we tried worked so well and tastes so good together. In addition to having a really lovely experience and meal, we realized there was a vintage shop attached to the restaurant with the entrance to the shop inside Valentine. After eating, we stopped in and shopped a little. it was such a fun trip. There's a men's and women's restroom for customers. read more

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The vibe is very laid back and mellow. Everyone is super friendly as well. I got the steak and eggs breakfast while my friend got the breakfast tacos. Highly recommend! Looking forward to coming back here on my next visit! read more

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Probably one of the best brunches I've had in a very long time. The pastries are out of this world. We got the egg sandwich which was also incredible. Great service to match the great ambience. read more

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Valentine is always spectacular! I love all of their pastries and coffees in the morning but I will also say their dinner service is spectacular. The interior is always spectacular and the new patio space is wonderful in the cooler months or evenings. Prepared to be wowed. read more

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if anybody knows me, they know this is my absolute favorite spot in the valley. they've curated the perfect space w ambiance, style, and food. gorgeous mcm design, great music, and a wide (and non-traditional) variety of dishes on the menus. the perfect all day spot - pastries and coffee, breakfast/brunch/lunch, and a moody gorg dinner. and don't forget to go to their cocktail bar, bar 1912, in the back! i've had nearly everything on the menu, tend to frequent for brunch, and HIGHLY recommend the tortilla espanola (their mushroom toast was INSANE before it got taken off the menu:(), the tamale bowl (add a side of steak), the piñon croissant, and the melon matcha read more

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Valentine is a cutie little spot where everyone, so it seems, comes for their morning coffee and breakfast. I specifically came to try the breakfast sandwich ($14). Someone on Reddit wrote a raving soliloquy dedicated to this sandwich and after reading the post, I too made it my mission to try it. The aforementioned sandwich has a house sage-sausage patty, marbelized egg, raclette-pimento cheese on squash toast. To be honest, it had me at pimento cheese. The squash bread was too toasty the morning I tried it and the sage-sausage was saging pretty hard. Not my favorite combination of flavors or textures, but I still appreciate a lil breakfast innovation. The real winner was the taco trio ($15). These came stuffed with house-cured bacon,egg, nopales hash on flour tortillas. It also came with a delicious queso dip. I loved that the tortillas were grilled giving the tacos more structure than your typical breakfast taco sitch. Overall, really great breakfast experience. Highly recommend checking this place out whether you're local or visiting. read more

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Charming place to dine and shopping just in back of restaurant, yay. Pretzels were a hit. A few items just too spicy for me though I shall return. Liked the service. read more

If I had come by myself, I would have given it 5 stars. I ordered the pork ribs and a pretzel as an appetizer. Both were super delicious. The pork ribs were hot, very tender, almost fell off the bone, and had this amazing spice to it. Packed with flavors. Additionally, the chayote slices the ribs were paired with complemented well. Plus, I got my order super quick. However, I think the issue was with service, not with my order, but for the people I was with. I came in a party of 3. We got our appetizer within 10 minutes, and I got my ribs shortly after. My other friend got his dish about 10 minutes after me. And then, the last person in our group did not get his food until 40 minutes after. To be polite, we tried waiting for the last friend to get his food, but we decided to just share our dishes with each other. We tried to get the waiter's attention, but he only came once and never apologized about the food coming out so late. My friend was so hungry that he did not complain, but his steak and elote pasta came out lukewarm, borderline cold. I took a bite of his food and you could tell it had been sitting out. With a restaurant like this, where the decor is amazing and they have such a unique concept, I was disappointed with how the service turned out. It seems like a great date spot though. Also, make a reservation. read more

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After hearing about Valentine's James Beard award nominations, we decided to check it out for brunch on a Saturday. Upon arrival we noticed it's a walk-up style restaurant where you order at the counter, and then they bring you out your food. I ordered the taco trio with house-cured bacon, egg, nopales hash, and queso dip, which was good but a bit overly sweet. My husband chose the tonkatsu pork chop with green chili gravy, two eggs, and a biscuit. The pork chop was good, but the chili gravy was a bit bland. We both ordered a drink, and my espresso martini was the highlight of our meal; it was the best thing we ordered. Overall, it's a cool spot to check out due to its unique concept, as they have an antique furniture store in the back, but you might want to sit outside since inside is super loud and it's a bit hard to hear each other's conversation. I think if we go again we will try some of their homemade pastries as they all looked pretty amazing! read more

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The food was so good! It's really nice to see so much effort and creativity be put into a brunch menu. If this much care went into the brunch menu, we can't wait to come back to try the dinner items!! Everything was soo good, but if I had to choose one dish that you can't leave without trying, it would have to be the tres leches French toast. read more

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Was not expecting to fall in love with the elote pasta, but one bite of my friend's and suddenly I was plotting how to steal it. We were mid-party bus adventure, making a quick pit stop to refuel, and this place totally delivered. Service? On point. Every shared dish? Absolute hits. Even though it was just a quick bite between stops, it left me wishing we'd stayed for a full dinner because this spot deserves a proper night out. read more

One of the best pastry places in town. You can close your eyes and choose one and it will be fantastic. Easy service and a chill atmosphere. read more

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I have no idea how I haven't been to this place before! Such a cute restaurant with great food and drinks on Melrose! Came here for brunch with a few girlfriends on a Saturday and it was definitely busy but we had reservation for brunch. Started off with an espresso martini here, and then got a non-alcoholic spritz. they have lots of unique cocktails, non alcoholic drinks, and coffee. I got the daily quiche which was delicious and I had a bite of the breakfast sandwich which was also delicious too! Mostly everything (if not everything) is made in house like their bread, certain liquors, pastries, etc. we also got the Churro waffle for "dessert" which was phenomenal, it was perfectly sweet, crunchy, and had whipped cream and like a caramel sauce. This place was super cute and vibey, and they even have an antique / vintage thrift store inside! All the staff were super friendly too and helped recommend popular items. Cant wait to try more here! read more

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Very cute spot to go with friends and family. You order first and then it gets brought to the table you choose to sit at. The matcha drinks are so refreshing and definitely try the Melon matcha that's my go to every time. You can't go wrong with the chocolate chip cookie too it's so tasty! read more

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Awful experience, don't go there. After a really bad visit, I left a review only to be inundated by emails from the person in charge that, by the way did nothing but waste my time. It looks like they didn't even look at the review. Got the dates wrong.... So frustrating, I had to ask him to stop emailing me. Don't waste your time. Buy the way, this individual just posted one of the many emails I got from him, like 7 or so. And he keep on asking for my credit card number, well i didn't use one because I never received my food after 30 minutes!!!! It was just an appetizer. Then I said please gime me my check for the half glass of wine a had, so the female bartender with short brown hair told me, we are sorry about this, no charge for the wine.( that i didn't finished, btw). So Blaise is asking for a credit card? Get it together!!! Simply horrible! The person that takes your order should follow up on the item, instead of just waiting for nothing to happen, if 10 minutes go by, you need to ask where the item is. At 20 minutes; I asked, where is my appetizer? He simply said we are slammed, after 30 minutes, it just gets ridiculous... so is when I asked for the check. No food was delivered to me. read more

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Ugh the pastries here are to die for. The folds, the butter, the flavors got the breakfast sandwich it was so delicious and of course the bread was spongy and amazing. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Service was amazing and it is a cute place![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Went here on a Sunday morning. Parking is sparse so I parked in the neighborhood and did a short walk over. I sat at the bar since it was just myself. Place is small but appears to have a good amount of seating. There is seating outside as well. Staff was attentive and nice. They have me a very warm greeting. I got the squash latte to start and it did not disappoint. I think it is probably the best latte I've ever had. It was earthy and sweet. Just a perfect balance. The beautiful latte art also helped. I got the avocado toast which was not impressive. It lacked flavor and salt. The salmon on it was good, but overall, it missed the mark for me. The thin slices of whatever (looked like apple, tasted like nothing) made it difficult to eat and to me, didn't add anything to the dish. Lastly, I got a vanilla corn cappuccino which was good and well-made. Something did settle at the bottom of the cup, making my last few sips gritty, but the flavor of the drink itself was good. I will be back to try more drinks and dishes. read more

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Tried Valentine today with some friends who are frequent visitors. We tried the salmon dip, the octopus , the yuca pava, the elote pasta and a desert ( can't remember the name but it had donuts and ice cream ) . All of them very delicious . The salmon dip sooo yummy with the dill in it and the chips, we started with this and I knew everything was going to be good. The chips are FLAVORFUL I coughed a little from the seasoning but still yummy. The yuca pava with the manchego on top is filling but also so light with the manchego very yummy. The elote pasta has a nice crunch to it with the corn which makes it yummy, if paired with a light fish it will be even better because it feels like it's missing something maybe even some spice similar to Latino elote. Didn't get to try the cocktails but seem really yummy . [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambience was nice we went at 6 and it went from sunset to night time and the night time with candles it's very calming[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] . Service is nothing special or worth note . I would come again to try more and even come for their breakfast as I heard their pastries are fire read more