Essentials By Chef Martinez

Carlos R

Wow I didn’t expect to find a food so good. The food is out of this world, everything from appetizers to dessert and expreso. I tried Pabellon which it is with a twist and among the 3 best I’ve eaten in my life. My companion party ate paella 🥘 which I tried and it is excellent. First class service and Chef Luis is a must know Chef 🧑‍🍳 I will come back for sure If during weekend recommend to make reservations.

KD Mick

Intimate restaurant serving south American cuisine. Reservations required due to limited seating. They have live music on Friday and Saturday nights. The food is amazing and the service is too. Their paella is excellent, as are their arepa and cachapa. We have been here numerous times now and we've never had a bad meal. I highly recommend this place. We love it!

Devin Amodio

For my 23rd birthday dinner, there was nowhere else I wanted to go other than Essentials Kitchen and have some of Chef Luis Alberto Martinez’s exceptional food. After having traveled through all four corners of Spain, I can confidently say I’ve yet to have a better paella than Chef Luis’s (pictured below is fiedua negra, with fideos in lieu of rice and with squid ink). We felt like we were dining at home among friends (byob is always an extra plus, too). If you’re looking for some of the most flavorful, delicious, and unique food you’ve ever eaten, look no further At Essentials Kitchen, you’ll find some of the most unique and tasty dishes you can find anywhere, as Chef Luis has trained and cooked in countries and restaurants all over the world. His menu and flavors are indicative of such a diverse background, and I’d guarantee you won’t be disappointed. Essentials is a place that friends and family come to wine and dine, but, more importantly, enjoy each other’s company. You won’t be rushed out the door and you’ll feel right at home while enjoying some of the best food you’ll ever eat; you may even be serenaded with some gorgeous live music.