Los Andes Restaurant- Ponte Vedra

After a quick but thrilling dip in the ocean, Dinner at los Andes restuarant in Jacksonville Beach was everything. The Ceviche with leche de tigre was refreshing aciding and delicious, the beer was cold and the peruvian charcoal chicken and sides were all cooked and delivered promptly and perfectly. We even had a post dinner cafe con leche with a piece of Flan and left feeling happy and satisfied.

I was excited to eat peruvian food since we do not have any near my hometown. This is a small casual place, nine tables at most, and you can choose where to sit. We were greeted by a friendly host upon entering and our order taken and prepared quickly. I ordered the fried seafood platter (Jalea de mariscos). Unfortunately, it was mostly fish, a few calamari, two mussels and four small pieces of fried yucca. The zesty red onions that accompany the dish was a small amount. I also ordered the house version purple corn drink (chicha morada) and did not like it. I ordered the bottled versión instead and it was better. Overall, friendly and quick service but my meal was average because it lacked variety of seafood this platter offers. Alcoholic beverages are available here.

We stopped by this restaurant after a day at the beach. Looked forward to some Latin American cuisine, especially an Argentine Padilla. The ribs tasted a bit dry for my palate. Merlot needed some airing out. Definitely get the chimichurri sauce, delicious with the BBQ.

Wow. Where to start! First, Albany and Alejo were amazingly friendly and knowledgeable for two first timers to the restaurant. We not familiar with some of the dishes as we hadn't tried Peruvian food before. Boy have we missed out on life before this day!