Many elements comprise the excellence of D’Cache but let’s start with food. What is Latin Fusion Cuisine? At D’Cache it is a fusion of different South American and Spanish influence meeting French and Mediterranean.
As for service, it is impeccable in relation to attentiveness, courtesy, and knowledge by multiple members of the waitstaff. Our server, Maura was friendly, quick and attentive to our needs.
My partners in dining on multiple courses and drink were Leo Cortez and Lindsey Rowe on a Thursday evening. Lindsey suggests the spot having been impressed with appetizers on previous visits. She and I have Sangria, a family secret of the owners of the family owned establishment. Leo opts for the Mojito. All the beverages are delicious. For appetizers, we share a sampling of the Cuban Baby Back Ribs, Columbian Yucca croquettes, and empanadas. Each appetizer provides a taste of different regions of the world. The baby back ribs with onion rings are dressed with a pasilla honey BBQ sauce. By far the yucca, croquettes with ementhal cheese and Marscapone cilantro sauce is the star of the evening. If you have never had yucca it is similar in taste to potato. This is delightful must have. Lastly, empandas are classic in many South American countries. You will find it listed on the menu as a turnover. Chef Jesus. Bonilla’s take on the empanada is stuffed with slow roasted pork and ham, ementhal swiss cheese, and drizzled with mango passion-fruit salsa.
Don’t come to D’Cache with impatience because the food is prepared slowly and masterfully. After finishing the first course, it is a good time sit back and listen to the live music. We enjoyed it thoroughly and the guitar/singer garnered several rounds of applause.
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