I just went to La Bodeguita de Pico tonight and it was such a great experience. I arrived before my friends and the staff was immediately friendly and welcoming - they asked if I'd like a drink while I waited in their very casual little front area. The place was fairly empty when I arrived except for a very lively dance class (salsa?) that was going on. The dance class continued throughout the course of our dinner and provided some of the best entertainment we could have asked for - not because of the dancing talent, but because of the carefree attitude exuded by those giving the fast steps their best go around. Dinner was excellent - I'm a novice when it comes to Cuban cuisine, but I LOVED it. The highlight though was our incredibly friendly waiter and wait-staff. He overheard us wishing our friend a happy belated birthday and when my friend went to the bathroom he asked if it would be alright if he brought us "cake, i mean, flan, for his birthday?" It was so sweet and unexpected since we were so full from the great food, but the flan was some of the best I've ever had. The dance class clapped along to "happy birthday" which just added to the sweetness of the moment. Loved it and definitely going back.
Pros: Incredibly friendly staff, music, FOOD
Cons: nothing
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