Arcano - Sabores de Esencia Hispana

Arcano - Flavors of Hispanic Essence is a hidden gem I discovered thanks to Taste of the Gables. Their three course special was amazing. We had lamb empanadas and shrimp croquettes with the Corvina and Shrimp Arroz Imperial as mains. The tres leches and the dark chocolate mouse were sublime. Service was great, but gringos, make sure to bring your Spanish language skills!

The food is superb and the ambiance is really nice. Great place to go out with the family (you won’t break the bank!) or on a date, you will be enjoying great food!

Impressive restaurant. I wish I had found it earlier. I’ll be back more than once. Service is great and the food is a bang for your buck. The tostones were crisp and addictive, perfect to start. The guacamole ahumado had a smoky kick with cocoa bread that surprised me in the best way. The pato con mole was rich and layered, the duck seared beautifully. The pargo caribeño was fresh, flaky, and paired with tropical aioli that made the whole dish sing. What makes it even better is the atmosphere. On the first Wednesday of each month they celebrate a different Latin country with food, music, and dance. Plus, happy hour kicks off at 5pm, which seals the deal.