I've been to Sofrito numerous times and everytime I go the food-without a doubt-is great. The empanadas taste just like the ones from home [Mm]...the pina coladas are really smooth [I don't like tasting the alcohol in drinks so this was right up my alley]...and the food comes out in the blink of an eye. Highly recommended..BUT I just have one story. I went yesterday and the waiter told us about a ""special"" so we all agreed it was what we wanted. The bill comes..and I guess I was naive to think a ""special"" meant not outrageously priced...wrong. Since I've been there a few times I know the menu [so-so] and the most expensive thing I noticed is maybe 20 something? Ok well this plate was about 40 or more. I was a little shocked but it was so delicious [sliced steak, rice topped with shredded coconut and shrimp in a garlic sauce] I dropped the money without a problem. We're headed out and the waiter stops us and asks if his service was ok and we reply with a simple yes. He shows us the bill and asks why we tipped him the way we did and handed it back to us and basically asked us to add more! Ok now I'm usually not a cheap tipper but I was SHOCKED. This had never ever everrrr happened to me [or any of the ppl I was with]. We added more to the bill and walked out with our mouths dropped. The nerve! Now that I think about it I should have taken the paper and written a big ZERO for tip and spoke to his manager about it...Oh! a few more things...they don't take reservations on weekends or weekdays before 7 [I think]...and it gets loud...so don't go here if you expect to have an intimate dinner. Also, a lot of people come here to celebrate their bdays...expect to hear them singing happy bday minimum of 10 times while you're here. [trust me...it happens every time I come here!]...Hope I was helpful!!!
Pros: delicious food that comes out right after you order it
Cons: no reservations available on weekends [expect to wait], very loud, rude waiter!
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