Viaje is a great place to visit for elevated Mexican and Latin inspired food. I really like the way the food was presented - everything came out with vibrant colors and the plating was immaculate. My photos came out looking like something from a magazine. All the food tasted great as well. Stand out items for me were the octopus dish and the whole fish. Long Beach has no shortage of Mexican food restaurants but after eating here, this one definitely made its way to the top of the list. read more

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Highly recommend this restaurant!!!! Where do I begin.... Javier's is good but Viaje has great everything. The place is very intimate, inviting. Their bar sleet is very exclusive since they do not cary "famous" brand. To me is a plus since I love drinking different "unknown" or hardly heard of brands. Something that is not too "trendy", your usual brand. The service provided by the staff, our server Javier was very friendly, helpful, and professional. The manager Aletiha was also friendly and professional. Making sure everyone in the restaurant was happy and enjoying their meals. We started with drinks. A vodka martini 10/10 and their house special drink Gemelo Malvado 7.5/10 (it fell short as far as the amount of liquid as a drink. The food was a 10/10 all around. I even went as far as to sneak into the kitchen and thank the chefs for such great tasting dishes. For appetizers we ordered the Caesar salad 10/10 (per my GF) I'm not a fan of creamy dressings and the Chicharon de Ribeye carnitas with guacamole 11/10 (it came with a citrusy and flavorful salsa). Main course we ordered the Barbacoa de Cordero 10/10 (Lamb shank) and their Carnitas plate 20/10. Since we were celebrating our anniversary we were served a delicious 3 leches slice of cake it was just right. Not too sweet not bland or dried. I would like to thank the entire staff, especially Javier our server and their manager Aletiha and Viaje for their spectacular service and amazing food. I will definitely be returning soon and try something different. read more

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Verónica is a an A1 server with a great attitude willing to work and serve us with going the extra mile!! Next time you visit, Make sure you ask for her n she will gladly serve you read more

Viaje - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

Great food! Service was excellent and the ambiance was warm. The food was great! We came for our anniversary and they went out of their way to get us a cake to celebrate. We will be coming back to enjoy the great authentic Mexican food. The staff were very warm and welcoming. Very attentive. read more

Viaje - Tres leches cake - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

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We went around 4:00 pm, so the dining area was not busy. Zach was our waiter--he was very attentive and gave us great suggestions from the menu. They have a good selection of appetizers, so we ordered the Caesar salad, ceviche, ahi tuna tostada, and short rib sopes. We loved everything, especially the ceviche. Their complimentary chips and salsa were some of the best we've ever had. The cocktails were AMAZING. Ruben was the bartender, and hands down, we were very impressed. These are true craft cocktails--you can tell they use only fresh ingredients and fine spirits. For our entrée, we shared the pescado zarandeado, a grilled, butterflied branzino. It came with three handmade blue corn tortillas and a side of guacamole. We also ordered the black beans and white rice to go with it. Everything was excellent--great flavor and not too heavy, which we appreciated. They were playing a nice Spanish mix of songs at a comfortable volume. By the time we left, the dining area had filled up. We will definitely return to try more menu and drink options. read more

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FMK....the foodie review ‍ F- the sauce on the chili rellano Marry the skirt steak Kill the blue corn tortillas! (As in, get two orders) Go on the honeymoon with the butter cake everything is delicious The food, the drinks, the service, the ambiance... I love it all. read more

Viaje - Butter cake with corn - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

Everything was awesome here. Friendly and attentive staff, excellent cocktails and food, particularly my fish entree, I had the Branzino. Our reservation was honored on time and we were seated IMMEDIATELY, in a booth as I requested. It was a birthday dinner so I informed Viaje ahead of time and you know what they did? They printed the birthday girl's name across the top of the menu with "Happy Birthday!". A lot of attention to detail at this restaurant. I will return and highly recommend you check it out. read more

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This place was soo good. The vibes are nice inside and the bar is classy. Every dish we ordered was phenomenal. One of the best tapas spots I've been to. We had the ceviche, sopes de castilla, and the tetela de camaron. My favorite was the ceviche. Dare I say the best ceviche I've ever had!! I remember thinking I would come back for the ceviche alone. The sopes were also really good. The meat was flavorful and the corn masa patties had a slight crunch. The camaron dish was different. I've never had anything like it. If you don't like shiitake mushroom, I would skip it. This dish felt a little experimental with the mix of shrimp, corn, and shiitake mushrooms. It wasn't my favorite but it worked. read more

This is one of my favorite spots on Second Street. It offers elevated Mexican cuisine with beautiful Oaxacan influence, and every dish feels thoughtfully crafted. The flavors are rich and layered, bringing a sense of nostalgia while still surprising my palate in the best way. The interior design adds to the experience, giving it a more refined, upscale feel without losing that laidback comfort. The staff is always friendly and welcoming, which makes it even more enjoyable to dine here. It is on the pricier side for Mexican food, but like any restaurant that truly focuses on quality ingredients, technique, and flavor, it is absolutely worth it. read more

Viaje - Empanada & Tlayuda - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

I was here for a late dinner on Mother's Day (7:45). When we arrived the place was full. This was the first time we had ever been here. We were warmly welcomed, and seated within a few minutes. Our waitress showed up at the table promptly with menus. We ordered some bottled water to start. I think the kitchen was slammed and it took about 20 minutes for the water to come out. We ordered our food promptly, while the waitress was there. Again, it took quite a while for the food to arrive. BUT, the food was delicious! Really terrific! I had the enchiladas, my date ordered the lamb shank. We had Sopas for a starter. All excellent. The restaurant is beautiful. Restrooms very nice. Price point $$$ (I think the wandering Mariachi band was way too loud, but it was a nice effort for the holiday.) read more

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4 1/2 stars The first time I came here, my gf and I came for just drinks since she mentioned the drinks were very good and my style. I love the ambiance of layout of the restaurant. Casual, yet modern and dim. Small and intimate but does not feel packed like sardines. They have an outside patio but also has a outdoor/indoor feel. Second time around I decided to have my bday dinner and actually try the food this time. I forgot what I ordered for drinks as it was a special from the night, but it was very good. It had tequila, guava and other ingredients, but it was very refreshing and crisp. My bf wanted something with whiskey and lemonade and the bartender aced it! They called it something of a New York whiskey sour or Continental. I myself, who does not like whiskey thought it was perfect. A little smoky, acidic and sweet. _Salmon Al Pastor ($34) axiote, chile guajillo, pineapple, onion, avocado emulsion. I saw this all over the menu so had to try it since I knew our other dish was going to be meat. The salmon was cooked perfectly. Very moist and well seasoned. I will say however, I personally found the dish to be too sweet from the pineapple. It overpowered the salmon and after a few bites it just gave a more sweet profile as to a savory salmon dish. The avocado emulsion is so refreshing and pairs so well with the salmon. Has a whipped and fluffy like texture. _Barbacoa De Cordero ($36) lamb shank, garbanzo puree, chile morita. We had to try the lamb shank as it looks amazing and do not eat it often. My bf and I both enjoyed this dish very much and I highly recommend it. The lamb shank was so tender and just fell of the bone. The seasoning was perfect and did not have a gamy taste but rather a rich umami flavor. It is served with blue corn tortilla which is also amazing, and you can tell it's homemade. They also brought out a sponge cake for my bday which was very good. The cake was moist and had a sponge like texture, topped with strawberries, blueberries, raspberry and whipped cream. Service is great and attentive. A bit on the pricey side, but quality and portion is great. Would definitely come back. read more

If you're not emotionally prepared to fall in love with upscale Mexican food, turn back now. Viaje is a full-blown flavor vacation (and yes, your wallet might need to recover afterward--but it's totally worth it for a celebration). We came here for my birthday, and let's just say... I aged another year just from how good everything was. The ambiance? Sexy. Trendy. A little "I probably can't afford this vibe on a Tuesday," but we made it work. The key is to order share plates so you can taste it all. The short rib Castillo melted like my willpower. The salmon curado was fresh, zesty, and made me consider ditching my job to become a salmon. The carpaccio? Literal chef's kiss. The chips and salsa game is strong--make sure to ask for the spicy stuff if you like to live life on the edge. The craft cocktails are handcrafted masterpieces, but word of warning: don't try to customize. This isn't Starbucks, Karen. If you prefer beer, the selection is decent enough to keep your hops-loving heart happy. Service? So good I wanted to tip everyone involved in the experience, including the person who dimmed the lights just right. And the cherry on top? They surprised me with a free birthday dessert, making them officially better than half my extended family. Parking, however, is a bit of a scavenger hunt--street parking in Long Beach is a contact sport. Good luck out there. Overall: come for the vibes, stay for the flavors, and leave only slightly financially wounded. Would I come back? Absolutely. Would I consider selling a kidney to fund another meal here? Maybe 10/10 would Viaje again read more

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We sat at the bar and tried each of the tacos during their social hour. Each taco was perfect and the care and artistic creation was evident in each one. For the entree we had the ceviche which was very fresh and refreshing. Albeit a bit plain. And their enchiladas. The sauce was like a complex deep mole with a hint of cinnamon. Again interesting and crafted very well. For dessert the tres leches. Vamanos!! read more

Sergio manager is the best service here !!!! Food are very good !!! You guy never try the best food like this before !! So yummy tasty lol Nice Best service will be back Lv read more

We had our anniversary dinner at Viaje this week and everything was wonderful. A clean and well designed eating area with comfortable seating, and attentive and thoughtful service. My wife had the salmon which she said was as good as she has had, and I had the carnitas which were cooked perfectly and came on a black bean purée. The hand made blue corn tortillas were fantastic. We ordered the side of veggies and they were wonderful as well. The flautas appetizer were good, especially because the sauce that came with them was dynamite. Our dessert cake was incredible. We both had a cocktail with our dinner and they were both fantastic. We will be returning soon. read more

Amazing flavors and interesting ingredients. Food was so good! Creative cocktails too!!! read more

I haven't had many experiences with upscale Mexican food but this place was super delicious! Everything we ordered was super unique. The server was very friendly and attentive. I would definitely come back again for a special occasion as it's on the pricier side. The ambiance was perfect for a date night. There is only street parking available but because we came on a Monday night, we were able to find a spot right away. read more

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Very authentic food from different styles of Mexican food. Small and noice level isn't medium. They have a full bar you can sit at. Drinks are unique. Great service. I recommend reservations because it is small. We had enchiladas and skirt steak. read more

Viaje - Inside bar area - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

reat food and ambience and a fun night out. We started with the red snapper crevice which was delicious as were the chips and guagamole. We shared a ceasar salad and moved on to the branzino that was charcoal grilled and the absolute best version of this fish that I have ever ordered. Our friends had the Chilian sea bass that also was terrific. The drinks are great and the staff quite helpful and friendly. Overall this is by far a stunner! read more

Came here with my girl for Monday Night Football and some happy hour bites and overall it was a great vibe and experience. The space itself is beautiful, modern, and inviting. Service was top notch our server was attentive, friendly, and on it all night without being overbearing. We started with sparkling water, chips, and guac plus a round of cocktails. Drinks were balanced, creative, and wellmade, and those chips were fried perfectly crisp and well salted. The guac was good, just could've used a touch more acidity to really pop. From the happy hour menu, we tried the pork belly and fish tacos both were hits and definitely worth ordering again. The Tacos Dorados looked amazing but were just okay flavor wise. The Quesadilla de Hongos (wild mushroom quesadilla) was the biggest miss for us while we appreciated the creative upscale twist it just didn't land for us. On the flip side, the Arrachera (skirt steak) was cooked beautifully and plated nicely, though flavor wise it wasn't anything mind blowing or that I'd come back for. We wrapped things up with the Tres Leches Cake and espresso martinis, and that's where the night ended on a high. Absolute chef's kiss easily the best part of the meal and a must order if you come here. Final Thoughts VIAJE is definitely a spot I'd come back to for happy hour, great drinks, and excellent service. The food presentation and ambiance give it an upscale feel, but for dinner, it's a little on the pricey side for what you get. Still it's a solid 4 star experience and a great date night or game night hangout in Long Beach. read more

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This place is a solid base hit, and it's a very good choice for date night. The food is really the star of the show here. The salmon al pastor is a winner: a fascinating blend of sweet and savory and salty. Everything you can eat here is Instagrammable as well, if appearance matters to you. The arugula could have just been arugula, but instead they decked it out with shaved pecorino and salt and oil and fresh cherry tomatoes and recently cooked miniature potatoes. And the tres leches cake was probably the best I've ever had. The prices are fair for this level of service and cookery. The decor is quite elegant, and clearly set someone back a few pennies. Service was very attentive without being cloying. Negatives to this place are mostly just quibbles. As a general note to all up and coming restauranteurs in the LA area: please either light your dining areas above cavern level, or supply your guests with menus that have larger than 8-point font, or provide reading glasses, or all three. The front of the place is designed to roll up like a big garage door, bringing in lots of fresh air, which must be wonderful on warm nights; however, the night we visited was quite cold and rainy, and I spent most of the meal fully jacketed and shivering. Lastly, the salmon had about half a notch too much salt on it -- these things are very tricky to get perfect. Don't let these quibbles keep you from coming. Viaje is a very nice restaurant to take your cute Mexican girlfriend. read more

Viaje - Tres leches cake was a great choice - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

The best restaurant in Long Beach, it really does transport you to Mexico City and every single thing has amazing flavor. Their caesar salad is my abosoulte favorite, so much flavor. Service is friendly! and the vibes in the evening are nice! I forget I am in SoCal. read more

Viaje - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

Viaje is a beautiful restaurant with well made drinks-their mezcal selection is fire‼ The ambiance is nice, their service is on point, food is exquisite. . . We love coming back. . . read more

Viaje - Sopa de tortilla a must try - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

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I hope I don't regret saying this but this might just be one of the BEST restaurants in Long Beach right now. My only regret is not coming here sooner. From the moment we walked in, the service stood out. The waitstaff were incredibly sweet, attentive, and provided some of the best service I've had in a long time. We came during Social Hour, which was such a steal for the quality. We started with the pork belly taco: solid 4.6/5. It was beautifully balanced, though I personally would have liked a touch more salt. Then came their house margarita, made with Tesoro Tequila (or Mezcal if you choose). As someone who loves a well-crafted tequila, this was perfection. Smooth, balanced, and dangerously easy to sip. The Mezcal version was even better: smoky, complex, and unforgettable. A couple more cocktails followed, and every single one hit the mark. Chips and salsa were fresh and tasty (though I wish the portion was a bit bigger). The Branzino, though, was the real showstopper. Flaky, buttery, and served with warm blue corn tortillas that were the perfect vessel. My only wish? A touch more salt and maybe a salsa or hot sauce on the side to bring it all together. Still, it left me wanting more... in the best way. Overall: 9.8/10. Already booked our next reservation for our wedding anniversary. Oh, and did I mention? They're dog-friendly .... which sealed the deal for us. And they serve wine from Mexico! read more

Viaje - Pork Belly Taco - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Co-hosted a birthday dinner here, and the staff was accommodating with our large group of about 20 guests. The food was good, and drinks were poured pretty heavily. Tortillas were amazing, and I'd love to have more of them. For large groups, the menu is customized to the occasion with a banner, like "Happy Birthday (Name)!" Small gripes: -Pricing across appetizers seemed unbalanced. Some dishes felt like they were priced more accurately than others. $25ish for a singular tostada was one that stuck out compared to $14 for two tacos. -No split checks. Bummer with the context that my group of 20 was sat across two rows of tables and ordered according to how we were sat, so it would've been easier for us to handle billing across two checks for each row. -Plating of the pollito de mole? I had some suspicions that the way it arrived wasn't the way other Yelpers had submitted pictures of, and the photos on this page proved me correct. The presentation was odd to look at (my chicken spread wide) and navigate around, and I would've preferred to have it served in its original format. -Parking: this restaurant is located on 2nd Street, prepare for impacted, limited parking and meters. There's a small lot out back of metered spaces, but plan your arrival accordingly. read more

Viaje - Example of other Yelper's plate of the Pollito - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

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I recently visited Viaje in Long Beach and everything was exquisite! We started with a ceviche that was interesting in the best way: served in a tomato-based sauce with a hint of lemon that perfectly complemented the fresh raw fish. I didn't know what to expect, but I was impressed. For our entrée, we shared the branzino. It was huge, perfectly cooked, and full of flavor. As a branzino lover, I can say this one did not disappoint. Oh and my house margarita was so delicious. Can't wait to return! read more

Viaje - Branzino was so good - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

Loved the place really beautiful but tips if you want it to be a vibe Number one turn the TV volume up so we could actually hear it with it being muted. It's like a ghost town in there number two turn up the music so people can't hear everybody's conversation we want to be able to hear the TV we want to be able to listen to the music everything is just so silent and low like make it more of a vibe make it more of a Cantina allow people to have fun. Turn the TV volume on. We wanna hear the game not just see the game. read more

We came on a Friday night for date night not knowing too much about Viaje although we've walked past this restaurant many times. We asked for a table for two, then the hostess asked if we had a reservation which we didn't. She sat us in the middle of the restaurant with plenty of tables (2 tops) around us. The ambience is very nice. Perfect for a date night or girls evening. Unfortunately they don't do any modifications and I'm a vegetarian. The few vegetarian options they had didn't sound appetizing. My husband loves beer and didn't see any on the menu. The server didn't come over after many minutes so we decided to go to the bar and just get a drink and not eat here. The bartenders were so nice, friendly, and attentive. Really shifted our visit. We got a round of drinks (espresso martini and limon pepino margarita) then left. Unfortunately I wont be back due to my vegetarian diet choice. read more

Viaje - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

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We tried this place on 2nd for the first time and were very impressed! We got the barbacoa flautas, yellowfin tostada, veal lamb shank and carnitas and loved everything. Food was excellent . They also brought us a special anniversary dessert. Edgar was our server and took great care of us. We will be back! read more

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10/10 The whole thing was amazing . Ambiance , service and food . They have one of the best octopus I've ever tried . Highly recommend read more

Viaje - Flaustas and octopus - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

I am not from the area but I love trying new places, and this is one I will definitely be returning to! I visited last weekend and sat on the patio area. It being our first time, our server, Edgar, gave a great tour of the menu! Everything was fresh and very tasteful. He also introduced us to G4 tequila, which was delectable. Great atmosphere, service, food and cocktails. I can't wait to come back! read more

I LOVE VIAJE. I initially discovered this place because they had tres leches for dessert. So for the first two visits, we sat at the bar and got tres leches and espresso martinis. We were so impressed. They had a tv playing sports, and the bar was somewhat filled, but the bartenders were on top of it. We came here another time for dinner to celebrate my birthday because we had to try the food. The menus had my name printed on them: "Happy Birthday Audrey." I asked for a sweet cocktail recommendation, and the server, I think, recommended the Maravilloso. I loved it. For an appetizer, we got the ceviche, and it was amazing. The food runner told us to mix it, and I am glad we did because the sauce was super yummy. They did bring us chips and salsa before to start. For entrees, we got the Salmon Al Pastor and the Pescado Zarandeado. The salmon had a nice twist with the pastor, which we have never seen before. The branzino is probably the best branzino I have had. It also came with tortillas, guacamole, and pickled veggies. For dessert, of course, we had to get the tres leches.... AGAIN! It is sooo good. They also wrote Happy Birthday with sauce. I will always come here... For dinner... For dessert... anything. read more

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This is my second time coming to Viaje, we brought a friend here for her bday and food was so good we had to come back and of course it did not disappoint. The vibes here are great, low lighting great music selection and not too loud. Our server Nayeli was great and was very attentive. read more

Viaje - La Catrina - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

This review is 100% around service and not the food. I've enjoyed everything I've eaten here and have never been disappointed in that aspect. BUT, was taken back by the bartender's demeanor last night. He was very rude and short with my friend and I who decided to sit at the bar for a drink. If the manager wants to reach out, I'd be happy to provide additional details but unfortunately this left a bad taste in my mouth. read more

This place is always great. Its definitely one of my favorites. Everything you order here is delicious. The lamb shank was tender and fell right off the bone. They serve it with hand made tortillas and the sauce is so tasty. The drinks are perfectly strong and very unique. The salad was cheesy and crisp. The flautas were packed with short rib that was so tender and flavorful. read more

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Viaje in Long Beach was an excellent dinner choice. My mom and I had a 4:30 PM reservation and decided to split everything because sharing food is love and also because we wanted to try all the good stuff. We started with the sopes with short ribs, pickled onions, and avocado crema, and honestly they set the bar very high right away. The sopes somehow managed to be crispy and tender at the same time which feels illegal in the best way. The short ribs were melt in your mouth good, the pickled onions added the perfect pop, and the avocado crema tied everything together like it knew exactly what it was doing. Next up was the tortilla soup, which was comforting, flavorful, and had a subtle smoky vibe that made us pause mid bite like wow okay this is really good. For the main, we shared the arrachera with guacamole, and it did not disappoint. Perfectly cooked, incredibly tender, and packed with flavor. Easily one of the best arrachera dishes we have had and yes we talked about it on the drive home. Dessert was the pastel de elote, served warm with ice cream, and it was the perfect ending. Sweet, comforting, and not too heavy which is ideal because we were already full but obviously still ate all of it. The atmosphere was great. Vibrant Latin decor, Latin music playing, and the Rams game on TV which somehow worked perfectly together. Service was excellent. Zachary, our server, was friendly, attentive, and made great recommendations. We were initially seated inside, but it was too cold for my mom. The staff quickly moved us to a patio table with a heater, no attitude, no hesitation, just solid hospitality. We did not order alcohol, just water, and still felt very well taken care of. Great food, great service, great vibe. I would definitely come back and highly recommend Viaje. read more

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Went here on a Saturday night for a friend's birthday celebration. The place is very casual and on the smaller side. Service was a bit slow, but some of the dishes were really good while others were just okay. My favorite was definitely the branzino. Overall, I think the pricing is a bit on the higher end considering the casual atmosphere. read more

This is one of my favorites on 2nd. The food is absolutely amazing and so are the cocktails. My sister and I stumbled upon it once and we have now returned several times with friends. Must have Recommendations: Flautas de barbacoa Caesar salad Sopes de Costilla Service is always amazing and the ambiance is quiet in a dark room setting! Do suggest making reservations ahead of time if possible read more

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Food was amazing! High quality, taste and presentation. Good vibe and Great service as well. Definitely worth it! read more

Viaje - Grilled shrimp and sopes w/ braised beef - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Stumbled upon viaje looking to watch the rams game and have a drink. The bartender was really cool and gave us wonderful service. We were snacking on their chips and salsa and guac and it was absolutely delicious. I knew i had to come back to try their food. Fast forward to few weeks later and I came for my birthday. When I sat down and looked at the menu and it had happy birthday Erin printed on it. I thought was so cute and made me feel special! Our server Aldo was friendly and recommend a lot of things on the menu which we all ordered. My favorite was the pulpo if I could lick the plate clean I would. The ceviche was so fresh and the sauce had a nice kick to it. Can't wait to come back again! read more