Raving About Ristras

Ristras Mexican Grill had us craving for more!

(Great tasting Quesadilla, Salsa Sauce, and Virgin Margarita drink)

They call it PASSION FOOD. And yes, each bite was marvelous! I could feel the fervor of the makers embedded in every morsel. The serving was enormous, justifying what I initially thought as quite pricey. Each dish, after all, could be shared by two to three persons and was more than enough to fill you up. Given that, the menu offerings were actually very reasonable and even cheap considering the quality. On top of it all, the service was also remarkable. As they claimed, it was indeed "slow food, done right, served fast"!

My fiance and I enjoyed this first visit at Ristras.

Upon seeing the massive and very tempting four-piece Quesadilla, Sherwin and I ordered it at once and were not disappointed. It was heavily stuffed with a variety of delicious cheeses and veggies, mixed with our three choices of meat--- grilled chicken, steak, and carnitas (organic pork). In addition, we also had the Albondigas Soup, their Mexican version of meatballs and noodles. This was one of the best soups I have ever tasted, and it was definitely filling already. The exquisite taste of our orders had us sinking our teeth into everything everyone else was having, trying out each Mexican specialty and loving every mouthful. We had Enchilada, Chimichanga, Nachos (which had white and purple chips!), and Burritos (gigantic ones!!!).

The company of good friends brought my overall satisfaction one notch higher.
(Left to right: Enchilada, Burritos, Chimichanga)
With the rare but taste nachos in the background,
this shows the little captured moments of our unforgettable get-together.

Ristras Mexican Grill is located in the busy dining district of San Juan, barely noticeable but still with its own charisma. Specifically, it can be found at the corner of J. Abad Santos and Lopez Jaena streets. The place was small, but packed with people. The white, roughly textured walls were attractive enough. The atmosphere was casual, perfect for exchanging stories and laughing out loud with friends and loved ones. But more than anything, it was the food that had me raving about the restaurant for weeks! For one thing, I left with the thought of coming back soon. And for another, it turned me into an instant Mexican food lover!