"Starting with the atmosphere, we were seated outside right in front of the entrance door, so much so that our table acted as a doorstop to keep it open. Another family sat just behind a glass partition, making it feel like we were sharing the space uncomfortably.
The service was disappointing—no one spoke enough English to communicate with my husband. They would address only me, completely ignoring him, even though I could have translated for them. Our server was friendly, but unfortunately, my husband was unable to ask any questions about the menu.
As for the food, the fried cheese balls came with a sweet and sour sauce that felt out of place. Pairing an Asian-style sauce with Spanish cheese was odd and distracting. This mix didn’t fit the Italian, Cuban, and Spanish theme of the restaurant—it wasn’t fusion, just confusion.
The spaghetti carbonara was underwhelming, lacking the black pepper specks that define the dish. It was just... meh.
The $42 short rib was a major letdown. The entire dish was under-seasoned. The risotto was the worst part — some rice was al dente while other grains were overcooked to the point of splitting. The flavor was bland, like boiled rice in watery broth. The beef also needed more seasoning, and the mushroom sauce was either insufficient or not flavorful enough to compensate. This dish desperately needed salt.
I couldn't finish it, and I won’t be returning to try other dishes."
Spaghetti With Pesto
