La Salsa Mexican Grill

I went to Parada last night for the first time. The restaurant was very noisy and we were a group of seven so we sat on the patio. Even though we were right next to Treat Blvd and there of plenty of obnoxious cars going by, it was quite lovely for dinner. Our waiter was amazing and the food is very good. At first, we were worried the menu had no vegetarian options and since five people in our group are vegetarians, there was a moment when we weren’t sure to stay. But, many of the menu items can be served without meat and we all had great dinners. I had a mushroom side plate that was amazing and the empanadas looked good too. I ordered a Pisco Sour to start, which was an excellent choice. Give this place a try. I think you will be happy.

Always had this place marked as Wanted to visit and finally after the visit got very much disappointed with food selection, it’s quality and service overall. Can to give it a try in the very late lunch hour on Thursday. The place was pretty much empty. Going through the menu did not find anything exiting. Went by the Yelp images and picked Empanada Trio sampler as appetizer and as Pescado a lo Macho for the main. Chicharrones Calamari was recommended by the server. Empanada Trio sampler came oil-free cooked puffs with covered with sugar powder filled with chicken (1), chilly (1), mushrooms (1), a one time try dish. Chicharrones Calamari came as regular, deep fried, dough coated, greasy ones that partially were left in the plate. Assuming Pescado a lo Macho would be top notch turned out to be over spiced, mixed seafood dish with two good pieces of tilapia on top. The dish was on the oily side way too heavy. When asked for the piece of bread, that was packed next to our table, we’ve got rejected calling that it’s for the sandwiches only. Service wise was kind of on the cold side with no welcoming note of happiness being the only customers in the place. Overall experience - marked as Been there and don’t feel like coming back.

I took my girlfriend there last night and we both had high expectations. It was a bit disappointing though. She ordered the fish of the day (swordfish with vegetables), and I got the seafood paella. Both dishes smelled very fishy and the taste was really just ok. Before that, we ordered the empanadas sampler for appetizer and it was absolutely delicious. We also ordered one drink each and we paid $145 - including taxes and tip.

Celebrated daughter's 21st birthday at Parada and the quality was exceptionally outstanding, all dimensions. Jaden the mixologist extraordinaire killed it. The trio samplings of pisco and mezcal were huge hits with the family. Ceviche tasting samplers, pulpito, empanadas, fried plantain, yucca fries and an impromptu bday candle in alfajores were all phenomenal. We could not have chosen a better venue. Special thank you to the anonymous patron who sent us the round of delicious tequila. Cheers!