Mares is an excellent restaurant. The food is great: fresh, abundant, beautifully presented, all in all amazing. The service by a young man, Esteban, was great. He listened to what we wanted and offered amazing suggestions, right on point! We also had their fruit drinks and dessert. Everything was superb! We will come back!
As a resident of Hunters Creek, I decided to explore the Peruvian restaurant Mares, which I had heard about. From the very first moment, I was captivated by the culinary experience. Below, I break down my appreciation for the dishes and drink we enjoyed: Grilled Octopus: Description: The Grilled Octopus presents itself as a visual and sensory delight. Its impeccable presentation highlights the perfect grill, achieving a crispy exterior and a juicy interior. Keywords: Tender tentacle, subtle smokiness, perfectly grilled. Jalea: Description: The Jalea stands out as a symphony of sea flavors. The harmonious combination of crispy seafood, the freshness of the fish, and just the right touch of spices creates a dish that delights the senses. Keywords: Crispy, sea freshness, spice balance. Seafood Grill: Description: The Seafood Grill is a visual and gustatory feast. The variety of perfectly grilled seafood highlights culinary skill in ingredient selection and preparation. Keywords: Marine variety, masterful grilling, freshness. Fish Stew (Sudado de Pescado): Description: The Fish Stew reveals mastery in Peruvian cooking techniques. The harmony between the juicy fish, seasoned broth, and just the right intensity of herbs transports one on a culinary journey. Keywords: Juicy, seasoned broth, herbal intensity. Chicha Morada: Chicha Morada is a traditional Peruvian drink made from purple corn, fruits, and spices, known for its unique and refreshing flavor. At Restaurant Mares, this beverage offers an authentic experience of Peruvian culture. However, the price I paid, according to my investigations with Peruvian friends, seems to be above the expected price for this type of drink in a restaurant. The price of six dollars for a small glass of Chicha Morada could be considered high, especially when compared to the usual prices of this type of beverage in other establishments. It would be reasonable to expect the price to be more in line with market expectations and the value perception that customers assign to this beverage. In summary, although the Chicha Morada at Restaurant Mares may offer an authentic and Keywords: Refreshing, distinctive flavor. Como residente de Hunters Creek, decidí explorar el restaurante peruano Mares, del cual había oído hablar. Desde el primer instante, quedé cautivado por la experiencia culinaria. A continuación, desgloso mi apreciación de los platos y bebida que disfrutamos: Pulpo Parrillero: Descripción: El Pulpo Parrillero se presenta como un deleite visual y sensorial. Su presentación impecable resalta la perfecta cocción a la parrilla, logrando una textura exterior crujiente y un interior jugoso. Palabras Clave: Tentáculo tierno, ahumado sutil, parrillado a la perfección. Jalea: Descripción: La Jalea se erige como una sinfonía de sabores marinos. La combinación armoniosa de mariscos crujientes, la frescura del pescado y el toque justo de especias crea un plato que deleita los sentidos. Palabras Clave: Crujiente, frescura del mar, equilibrio de especias. Parilla Marina: Descripción: La Parrilla Marina es un festín visual y gustativo. La variedad de mariscos perfectamente grillados, resalta la destreza culinaria en la selección y preparación de los ingredientes. Palabras Clave: Variedad marina, grillado magistral, frescura. Sudado de Pescado: Descripción: El Sudado de Pescado revela la maestría en las técnicas de cocina peruana. La armonía entre el jugoso pescado, el caldo sazonado y la intensidad justa de hierbas transporta a un viaje culinario. Palabras Clave: Jugoso, caldo sazonado, intensidad herbal. Chicha Morada: La Chicha Morada es una bebida tradicional peruana hecha a base de maíz morado, frutas y especias, conocida por su sabor único y refrescante. En el Restaurante Mares, esta bebida ofrece una experiencia auténtica de la cultura peruana. Sin embargo, el precio que pague de seis dolares por un pequeño vaso según mis investigaciones con amigos peruanos parece estar por encima del precio esperado para este tipo de bebida en un restaurante.
Such an amazing experience. The aesthetic, the cleanliness, how quickly the food came out, the flavor of our food, and most importantly the service we received from our server Esteban were all excellent. Thank you Mares! Thank you Esteban!