I never go to a restaurant expecting perfection - it doesn't exsist. Excellence can be achieved though. Casona has great promise. From the time we entered, my wife and I were almost stunned by the gorgeous landscaping and the interior, the porch is perfect for a relaxing evening in Collingswood. Craig LaBan is right. You feel like you are trasprted to the Caribbean. Sure they have minor issues, but what restaurant doesn't. I had to send my steak back because it was slightly undercooked. They fixed it and it was great. We shared the shrimp ceviche - it was typical but very good. My wife ahd the salmon well done. She loved it and so did I. I don't even like salmon. We had two cafe con leches then the tres leches dessert - yum. The owner happened to be entertaining friends last evening. We sat on the porch at a table near where the owner and his party were. Our server told us who he was and how upset he and the staff were over this disgusting bashing. He and his party seemed to be having a great time. He got up from his table about five or six times to check on things. Why are some of these people so bent on bringing him and Casona down. How is collsgirl28 qualified to judge if their kitchen is big enough? I think the owner has more experience then her. Unless she is another restaurantuer. If so well.... He explained the problems that occur and why. I think his explanations hold more weight. When we finsished, my server asked us to review the restaurant here and on other sites. That's why you are seeing more reviews. Good for them... We will be back..
Pros: Gorgeous landscaping and interior, fun atmosphere, good food and service, great salmon
Cons: Minor delays, food temp, can be noisy, staff a little jittery
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