"The restaurant is clean and well-lit, and the staff is friendly and attractive. The salsa bar was well-maintained, and the pico de gallo was very fresh. The Jamaican ham was flavorful and not watered down like at some other places. My spouse ordered chorizo and eggs, which arrived in just 7 minutes. She enjoyed it, although she found the refried beans a bit too watery. I ordered the "7 mares," but requested the shells to be removed. It took longer for my dish to arrive, about 25 minutes. I suppose making this soup takes time to get it right. Overall, it was quite tasty, but I noticed the broth was a bit oily and thick. The flavors were good and not overly spicy. There were three different kinds of shrimp, which I found interesting, but I prefer my shrimp peeled and deveined. The octopus was thick and chewy; I’m not sure if it's possible to make it tender without making customers wait even longer. Squid would be a better alternative, as its body and tentacles are thinner and become more tender. To improve the soup, I would suggest using Dungeness crab instead of the small, thin-legged crab that was difficult to work with. The "7 mares" cost $19. I enjoyed the dish overall, but I might not order it again unless they make the suggested changes. However, I will definitely return to this restaurant to sample their other menu items."
