Located at the Uptown Mall in BGC
is a dining place worth the time and money because of the authenticity of flavors
that they bring. This is one themed
diner that remained true to its flavor roots thus making the food experience
true and real.
Naxional South American Diner
offers a mix of the best food there is in South America; from an All Day Breakfast selection to delicious
starters (Pasabocas) to entrees (Platos Principales) and Postres (desserts), they have something
for you to enjoy and love. They make use
of not only the freshest ingredients but also the real deal when it comes to South
American flavor. That is what themed
restaurants should be!
Of all the starters served to me
that day, the Patacones truly took
the number 1 spot for me. That texture
and flavor blend truly made it feel South American for me. That cilantro flavor mixing with the right
amount of guacamole and the sweet meat, then you have that softness of the meat
in contrast to the plantains, it was simply divine! It was also an ingenious way of using
plantain instead of hard bread. This is
one dish that shows the lifestyle of S.A. people.
The Elote and Ceviche Naxional are two dishes (pasabocas/starters) that are worthy of
your distinct palate. The Ceviche Naxional is your light fish stew
to put it directly but what makes this worth your time is the sweet fish
countered with that pickled peppers and lime mixture. It is a good starter because of its light but
distinct flavor, making you ready for other rich dishes that Naxional
has to offer.
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| Ceviche Naxional |
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| Elote |
Their version of Elote is truly worthy of your time. It is grilled corn with chili butter, herbs
and cheese crumble. On your first bite,
what you will taste is the richness of the butter, sweetness of the corn, herb
placed and a fleeting flavor that will make you take another bite and another
and another. The flavor mentioned slowly
develops and then you will realize that it is the chili placed in it. It is not hot but it makes its presence felt
as you enjoy that corn goodness.
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| Rabo Encendido |
Their Rabo Encendido or oxtail dish is similar in flavor to a local dish
that we have here. It is delicious and
simply meat overload because of the pork hocks and chorizo added.
The Picanha or the Brazilian style Churrasco Steak is a puzzle for
me. Not because of the process of how it
was cooked but due to the type of salt sprinkled on top of it when served to
you. That salt gives the dish added push
in the flavor department. The meat is
juicy and seasoned right but that salt simply gives it additional goodness that
makes you wonder what magic it has. As
of this day, I am still wondering what that salt is. They won’t tell me! (huhuhuhu)
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| Picanha |
Ending the experience is the
queen of all desserts, the Tres Leches.
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| Tres Leches |
It is a sponge cake soaked in
milk with the right fruit blends and tops to set a proper counter to that milky
goodness. It is so good that you will
have a devil whispering to your ear to eat it all and not share it at all. That mango coulis doesn’t help at all in keeping
this dish all for your own. This is a
good for one ONLY. Trust me.
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