Stopped by for breakfast near the central park. Had the Gallo Pinto with eggs and coffee&mdash;solid portion for the price. Service was quick, no fuss. Place gets busy but they handle it fine. Good enough if you&#39;re in the area and want something simple before heading out.

Good local spot for breakfast. Coffee&#39;s legit, straight from local farms. Staff helped me order in my broken Spanish.

Only came for drinks but the cocktails were solid. Bartender was chill, made us feel like regulars. Ended up staying way longer than I meant to.

Been coming here for a while now and the chifrijo never misses. Still got that same rich flavor every time, beans and pork just right. Fish was fresh too, cooked properly. Place is small and nothing fancy, but that&#39;s kinda why I keep coming back. Consistent spot when I don&#39;t feel like cooking.

Came for the volcano view at sunset and honestly the deck alone is worth it. Steak with chimichurri was solid, cooked right. Bill came out lower than I expected for that setting, so no complaints there. Only thing is it gets a bit busy around that time, but you&#39;re there for the view anyway.

Loved the cold brew with passionfruit &mdash; such a fun twist. Barista clearly knows what they&#39;re doing with the pour-overs too. Good spot to hang with friends for a bit.

Stopped by on a rainy afternoon and it was exactly what I needed. Place was quiet, not packed at all. I could actually sit and enjoy my coffee without feeling rushed. Service was fine, nothing fancy, but they left me alone which I appreciate. Just a simple, chill spot to kill some time.

The aji de gallina was solid, really reminded me of home cooking. Ceviche de corvina tasted fresh too. Chicha morada was a nice touch, not too sweet. Place gets busy fast, so go early.

Volcano view from the table was unreal. Rainforest all around, just green everywhere. Long drive to get there but honestly the setting does all the work. Had a decent meal, nothing crazy, but you&#39;re not really here for the food. Just sit, look out, and chill. That&#39;s the whole point.

Food&rsquo;s fresh and tasty, no complaints there. Just don&rsquo;t come starving&mdash;takeout took longer than expected. Prices are a bit steep for what it is, but I&rsquo;d still order again.

The arrollado con bacon was really good, chicken stayed moist and that parmesan mushroom sauce was rich. Yuliana took care of us well.

Tandoori dim sum was the standout &mdash; never had that combo before. Butter chicken reminded me of the one I had in Delhi, pretty close. Gulab jamun was sweet and soft, just right. Cocktails are different, in a good way. Parking wasn&#39;t a hassle either, which is rare around here.

Three-course dinner was the best part of the stay. Creative and pretty, flavors were on point. Japanese night hit harder than Indian one though.

The caprese salad was solid, but honestly the wine list surprised me more than the pizza. Good pours at fair prices. Service kept things moving without hovering. Nice spot to unwind.

The ceviche was super fresh and the portion was huge&mdash;definitely enough to share. Nachos were solid too. Staff switched between English and Spanish without missing a beat.

Bread was solid, staff knew their stuff. Explained the different ones without rushing us. Asked for extra butter, no problem. 👍

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