Catalina Restaurant

Great food and service, clean restaurant!

We ate off the small plates menu. The octopus a la plancha was the best of several dishes. It came in a close 2nd to the ones we had on Lima, Perú. Nowhere else has come close. The small carnita tacos were the best we have had anywhere. Marinated perfectly and finely shredded. The orange juice in the marinade was well balanced. Didn't go to heavy on the citrus. The Chile relleno with chicken, queso oxaca, a light cream sauce with pomegranate was a completely new experience for us. For dessert we shared the churros that come served with piping hot chocolate sauce and fresh whipped cream for dipping. Churros were crisp on the outside and soft on the inside. They were generously rolled in cinnamon. A great way to end an excellent meal.

If you are a local this restaurant is a must! If I lived near by I would make this my regular spot. Great specials, amazing drinks, chill atmosphere and service for those looking to relax. The bartender was well versed on the food and made an exceptional margarita. I have never heard of shrimp and chorizo in the same dish and this restaurant knows how to mix them just right. Not to mention they have shrimp and chorizo mac and cheese. The amount of chorizo in the mac and cheese was a little disappointing but the flavor made up for the lack of the visual appearance. The salmon appetizer with avocado and pineapple is a must! One of the owners, Omar, noticed I did not finish my paella and he took the time to ask me about the dish. That sort of attention to your patrons is something of real value. The winter squash paella dish has an amazing taste, just don't expect the sweet taste of the squash to stand out. I can't wait to visit family again so we can see what else this gem has to offer.