09/29/09

great food! awesome atmosphere!

by pardop

I am half cuban half argentinian.This restaurant was recomended to me. The atmosphere is awesome, it is a family runned place. Both the mom an dad are the cooks and the daughter's are the waitresses. He actually lived in miami and is argentinian. We had the chicken milanesa and the steak milanesa (argentinian) the portions were huge! the best empanadas ever! chicken is my fav. He gave us a free dessert and free glass of sangria for moving to a smaller table(voluntarily-b/c we were on our way out, and there were others waiting). The second time i went, my mother in law had the palomilla (cuban) and it was not cooked right, it lacked seasoning. I had the churasco and it was overcooked. Also the rice looked like instant rice.

• Pros: great argentinian food
• Cons: not so great cuban food

03/03/09

Authentic in everyway, the good and the not so good.

by ArgeInTri

I can only comment on the Argentinian side of the menu, my knowledge of cuban food is very limited.

Since I'm originally from Argentina I can recognize an Argentinian menu and I must say the empanadas, churrasco and milanesas (with it's different variations) are all traditional and very good. Last time, I got the shortribs from their "specials" menu served with salad and fries and it did more than enough to satisfy my craving for my father's "Asado".

The pasta side of the menu is very much tailored to the American taste. It's missing some Ravioli or some kind of stuffed pasta and maybe some sauces that are more traditional to an Argentinian menu such as Bolognesa (meat sauce (beef)), Roquefort (Blue Cheese), or Estofado (beef and tomatoes stewed).

About the service, unfortunately, it also reminded me of home where customer service standards are not set very high; The staff is not very promt or concerned about you having an A+ experience. They do what they have to, at their own pace and that's it. If you need something you may have to interrupt their animated conversation behind the bar. We also got a little attitude when we told our waitress that we had the wrong dressing for our salad.

Overall it's ok. If you are craving some milanesas and that's all you want ...Go ahead. If you are looking for a nice dinning experience you may want to look elsewhere.

• Pros: Good food
• Cons: Below average service

02/24/09

One of the best kept secrets in Downtown, pinche cabron.

by whiteythelawyer

(Brazilian and Cuban w/ some Italian thrown in for good measure) - There might be some issues with the size of the place, even though the owners have recently made renovations, that doesn't stop Oakwood from being one of the best kept secrets in Downtown. The food is absolutely addictive. I started going there on the advice of BlackytheLawyer who knows his food and I must eat there no less than three times a month. I think they must put "coca" in the charrisco steak, its that good.

Plus the wait staff consists of the owners' drop-dead gorgeous daughters, they could not be more attentive, helpful and again, straight up hot.

Go for lunch, if you can get a seat. I promise you, you'll be back two, three times later that month. -Whitey