Dishes that me and my partner rate:
Must try
1) CHANCHITO A LA CRUZ A$46
8 hour Woodfired Pig
No introduction needed here.
Good
1) REPOLLITOS DE BRUSELA FRITO A$16
Crispy Fried Brussel Sprouts with Lentils & Mint
Very tasteful and interesting dish.
2) CHORIZO PORTENO A$14
Housemade Pork Sausage
3) MORCILLA A$12
Blood Sausage with Red Peppers in Garlic
4) LENGUA EN ESCABECHE A$10
Pickled Veal Tongue
My partner loves it, fresh and tender, superb value at this price.
5) PAN DE CASA A$2 per person
House Baked Bread with Olive Oil & Pork Pate
Starter dish at a superb price value.
6) CORDERO A LA CRUZ A$46
8 hour Woodfired Lamb
As an Asian, we definitely have eaten much better, though different rendition of this dish.
Average
1) POLLITO A$30
Free Range Baby Chicken Grilled Over Charcoal
Decent, but overpriced.
2)
CALAMARES ASADOS A$26
BBQ Calamari with Chickpea Sofrito, Preserved Lemon & Watercress
Decent, but overpriced.
A couple of dishes have been replaced since I last ate in 2011, so not going to mention over here.
Reservation can
AND must be made if you are dining in with a group of 5 or more people, else you will be rejected at the door.
Anything lesser, you have to queue at the door.
Tip: Just go and queue around 5.30pm, and you are almost assured a table when the restaurant opens at 6pm.
358 Cleveland Street, Surry Hills NSW 2010
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