The tasting menu was a fun way to try a bunch of Oaxacan stuff with my friends. The tomato salad really stood out, super fresh. We sat outside and it felt so open and chill. Service was on point too, never had to wait long for the next course. Would totally come back for a girls&#39; night. 😊

A local told me about this place and it was pretty good. The blue corn tortillas made right in the corridor are a nice touch. Quesadillas and the mole were both tasty. Chocolate cake was a bit dry, but everything else made up for it. Decent spot if you&#39;re in the area.

Got the caldo de pollo and it was a solid bowl&mdash;huge piece of chicken, broth had real flavor. Paid around $14 with tip for a few dishes, portion sizes fair for the price. Horchata was decent too. Place gets busy around lunch, but service kept up fine. Good spot if you&#39;re in the area and want something quick without overpaying.

The tuna steak was the real deal. Fresh, lightly seasoned, cooked rare like it should be. You can tell why they&#39;ve been open 30 years just from that one dish. Didn&#39;t need anything fancy on the plate.

The garden seating is what got me&mdash;so green and shaded you forget you&#39;re right off the main strip. Had the fresh juice and a bagel, both solid. They even brought mosquito spray to the table without asking, which I appreciated. Only thing is the chairs could be a bit more comfy for lounging, but it&#39;s a nice spot to slow down for a bit.

Stopped by for a quick lunch. Tempura shrimp was solid, crispy and fresh. Nigiri was good too, nothing fancy but hit the spot. Had a sangria on the side, went down easy. Place was busy but food came out fast enough. Fine for a quick bite if you&#39;re nearby.

Stopped by for breakfast last week. Got the Mediterranean omelette with their house salsa &mdash; solid combo, no complaints. Coffee was decent too, not burnt like some places. Place gets busy around 9 but worth it. Just wish they had more seating inside.

If you&#39;re looking for a place with great food and a breathtaking view of Santo Domingo, Vaca Marina is a must-visit. The drinks were also well-crafted and added to the overall experience.

The crepes were solid and the hot chocolate hit the spot for the kids. Service was quick on a Sunday, which I didn&#39;t expect. Portions felt fair for what we paid.

The chamoyada with extra spicy gummies hit the spot today. Lots of combos to pick from, even build your own. Kinda wish the cup was bigger though.

Stopped by for lunch and honestly the green interior caught my eye first. Got the vegan pastry and it was surprisingly good, flaky and not too sweet. Staff let me take my time deciding, which I appreciated. Place was a bit quiet but that&#39;s fine for a weekday. Would come back if I&#39;m in the area again.

Stopped by for a drink and a bite. Cocktails were well-made, bartenders were nice. Music was a bit loud for my taste, but the vibe was fun. Decent spot if you&#39;re in the area.

The coloradito enchiladas were the star. Sauce had that deep, smoky flavor. Buffet&#39;s a good move if you&#39;re hungry and wanna sample stuff. Service was quick, got me in and out. Place was a bit busy but whatever. Solid spot for a fast lunch.

The wood-oven pizza here is legit, that crust alone is worth it. Staff was chill, didn&rsquo;t rush us or anything. Prices felt fair for the portion. Just wish the place had a bit more airflow, got a little stuffy inside. But yeah, solid spot if you&rsquo;re in the area. 🍕

The white tablecloths and ceiling fans give it a nice upscale vibe without feeling stuffy. Coconut shrimp was the standout for me&mdash;really fresh. Frozen margaritas hit the spot too. 🍹

The shrimp taco was solid, but that smoked fish one really stood out. Homemade salsas gave it a nice kick. Friendly service too.

Came for the view, stayed for the drinks. Right on the sand, can&#39;t beat that. Cocktails were solid, not too sweet. Staff friendly enough. Karaoke got loud later, kinda hard to talk. Fine if you&#39;re in the mood for that vibe. I&#39;d come back for a sunset beer, just not for a quiet chat.

The owner kept checking on us and even suggested a better wine pairing for the octopus. Super nice vibe for hanging out with friends. 🍷

Stopped by for breakfast last week. Omelet was done right, came with warm toast and potatoes. Nothing fancy but it hit the spot. Place is surrounded by trees, real quiet in the morning. Only thing, it&#39;s a garden spot so bring bug spray if you&#39;re sensitive to bites. I&#39;d go back.

The fish burger was the star honestly&mdash;crispy and juicy at the same time. The regular burger was fine but the patty felt a bit thin for the price. Service was quick though, no complaints there. I&#39;d come back just for the fish one.

Went for the buffet and honestly loved that you can just order more of the dishes you actually liked without getting up 😅 Service was quick too. Place is clean, just not much to look at inside.

Beach spot, guac was solid. Margaritas hit the spot too. Service friendly, didn&#39;t have to wait long. Yeah it&#39;s a bit more expensive than the usual spots but you&#39;re paying for the view honestly. Fine for a chill afternoon.

Handled our group of 20 for a birthday dinner without a hitch&mdash;food came out hot and the staff stayed on top of everything.

Came here with a couple friends and honestly the pasta was the star. You can tell it&rsquo;s homemade, super fresh. The owner was so nice, made us feel welcome. Place is tiny though, we almost didn&rsquo;t get a table. Cash only, so come prepared. Would go back for sure 😊

The wings were crispy and juicy, exactly what I needed. Service was friendly too, no complaints there. Place has a decent vibe for a casual stop, though the seating&rsquo;s a bit tight if you&rsquo;re not by the bar. I&rsquo;d come back for the food, maybe just grab a drink next time.

Stopped by for lunch, got the veggie burrito. Honestly pretty solid. Loads of fresh veggies inside, and they give you beans on the side which I liked. The couple running it are super friendly. Place is small, nothing fancy, but it works. Maybe a bit slow if you&#39;re in a hurry, but I wasn&#39;t. Would eat here again.

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