The wait staff was very friendly (we sat down duri...

The wait staff was very friendly (we sat down during Sunday Happy Hour). The crowd was boisterous, but also friendly.

The house red wine (by the glass) was nothing special. Also the glass was filled almost to the top - no room for bouquet.

The Ropa Vieja was served in 3 separate presentations - a small bowl with the pulled beef, white rice & black beans in two separate bowls. I would have preferred one large bowl for combining all three. First rate comfort food.

We also ordered Camarao a Baiana. The shrimp were pleasingly large. The sauce (orange in color) featured coconut milk. This was the tastiest dish in our order.

For the record, we ordered Bolinho de Bacalhau - cod fish cakes (a bit too much bread).

The ambience (friendly crowd, happy wait staff) is a strong draw.