The red enchiladas weren&#39;t what I pictured but they still hit the spot. Portions are generous for sure. Just be ready to wait a bit for your food. 🌮

That shawarma wrap was massive&mdash;easily one of the best I&rsquo;ve had around here. The lamb platter was decent but didn&rsquo;t hit the same note. I grabbed a cold beer to go with it, which worked out well. Service was friendly, no complaints. Just wish the place had a bit more seating, but I&rsquo;d still come back.

The rice and beans here are the real deal, best I&#39;ve had in Santa Ana. Chicken was juicy too. Caribbean flavors on point.

The strawberry ice cream was really good&mdash;you can tell they use actual fruit in it. But man, the service is slow. Like, we were almost the only people there and still waited forever for two scoops. I&rsquo;d come back for the flavor though, just maybe not when I&rsquo;m in a hurry.

Been coming here for years. The wine list isn&#39;t fancy but they&#39;ve got a decent Malbec that pairs well with the grilled fish. Place has that old-school charm, 40 years in business and you can tell. Prices fair for what you get. Service was fine, nothing rushed.

Loved the mini pastries&mdash;got to try a few flavors without committing to one big dessert. Coffee was solid too, exactly what I needed. Place was a bit busy but worth it for a quick stop.

The Buddha bowl was solid &mdash; quinoa, sweet potato, falafel all worked well together. Fresh juice on the side hit the spot. Manager came by to check on us, which felt genuine. Only thing is the seating, those wooden chairs get uncomfortable after a while. Would&#39;ve liked to linger longer but my back said otherwise.

Great beer selection&mdash;stouts, meads, you name it. They let you sample before choosing, which I appreciated. Tacos were solid too. Music wasn&#39;t blasting, so we could actually talk.

The cold brew here is decent but honestly overpriced for what you get. Tried it last week, small cup for the price. Food was tasty though, had the breakfast burrito and it hit the spot. Coffee itself is solid, nothing fancy but good enough. Outdoor seating is fine if you catch a sunny day.

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

Came in on a weekday around 1pm. Place wasn&#39;t packed but tables were dirty, took a while for someone to wipe ours down. Food came out quick though, decent portions for the price. Solid spot if you&#39;re in a hurry and don&#39;t mind the slow table turnover.

Came for the duck since it&#39;s supposedly the only one in Costa Rica. Honestly, it was super tender and seasoned just right. Dumplings were solid too. Service stayed quick even when the place filled up. I&#39;d go back just for that duck, no question. Maybe not the cheapest spot, but you&#39;re paying for something you can&#39;t get elsewhere.

The roasted pork with flat noodles hit the spot. Savory, a little fatty, noodles had good chew. Fruit tea on the side was a nice touch, not too sweet. Portion was decent for the price. I&#39;d come back just for that dish again.

Been coming here for a while now, and the mixed grill keeps me coming back. Cooked right every single time. Place has a nice vibe too, not too loud. Just wish they&#39;d change the music up once in a while, but that&#39;s me being picky. Solid spot if you know what you want.

The coffee&rsquo;s still good after all these visits, and the pastries hold up every time. Service was on point today too.

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