It's time to review another Restaurant

It's time to review another Restaurant

Sunday, December 7, 2014

 
 
SOMA is back in Town!
 

 
On Saturday, we had the golden opportunity to eat at the newly relocated SOMA restaurant owned by Chef Alberto Balderas and his wife Linde Balderas.
SOMA restaurant was located in Chelem, but has now moved to Merida, near Costco.
They have out done themselves, with the beautiful decor and furniture, the decor is modern and with warm colors, that makes the place inviting and cozy.
and  if you read my reviews, you will know that the chairs are a very important part of my review, and I love the cushioned chairs.
 
 
Linde Balderas greats you with a big smile and a warm hello.
 
When you are sitting, you can see the owner Chef Alberto , through the glass partition cooking diligently away to make the perfect meal for their guest.
 
The waiter arrived and his name was Chess and quickly took our drink orders, and let me tell you, he has to be one of the best servers I have seen in years, very attentive and polite.
Chess
 
For starters we had Shrimp & Grits, with Spanish chorizo and fried jalapeños. I am a New Yorker, and I never eat grits, but DEAR GOD, this was out of this world, the grits were creamy and with a mild cheese, and the Shrimp was cooked by a Chef who knows how to cook Shrimp, and with the taste of the chorizo and fried jalapeños, I could not stop eating it, wow it was great, and the presentation and portion was nice also.
Shrimp & Grits, with Spanish chorizo and fried jalapeños
 
Next we had Potato Gnocchi with Pork Belly that melted-in-our-mouths,
and with a ragout or oyster mushrooms , peas, leeks, cherry tomatoes, and topped off with fresh grated parmesan cheese.  Chef Alberto has this dish down pat, wow, it was so delicious, and this I could just eat for a main course, this is how good it was.
Potato Gnocchi with Pork Belly
 
Then next was our main entree, my wife we had the 600g Pork Chop, that came with
local two bean Sweet Potatos Pave & a demi
The Pork chop was cooked just right, and I could taste, that it had not been frozen like so many restaurants here do, Chef Alberto pan seared the chop, with just the perfect spices and demi ,at the first bite, I told Cristy we need to come back, and next time I want to try his Ribeye Steak.
 
I don't like lima beans, and would have like to see more corn, or maybe some brussel sprouts that I love, and it looks like Chef makes a perfect one.
 
I will keep the photo Large to make your mouth water!!
SOMA'S 600g Pork Chop
 
The desert was also very good, it was a " Choconola Cheese Pie " a sweet cream cheese mousse, with granola ,fresh berries and a Chocolate sauce.
It was light, very tasty, creamy and crunchy, with the right combination of the Chocolate sauce and berries, wow it was so good, and nice and cold too.
Choconola Cheese Pie
 
The only thing that I don't see on the menu is a good old Hamburger, I was told they will serve it for a special at times.
 
 
Here are some photos of SOMA and the Team.
 
Chef Alberto is the one on the right, and his wife Linde is the 3rd from the right back row.
 
Outside seating

 
Some of the dishes they make
Pork Belly
 
Ribeye Steak
 
 
Leg of Lamb with Roasted vegetables
 
 

 
 
It is hard to find a nice restaurant, and when you do, I love to go when it is quiet, so I can charm the wife and have a romantic night out, so hurry up, because this will be one of the best restaurants in the area, and soon to be very busy.
 
I Give SOMA  5 Chef Hats out of 5  - Great Job to you all
 
 
Hours:  9:00AM to 6:00pm
Closed Tue & Weds
 
Phone: 999-195-6474
 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soma.balderas?fref=ts
 
 
 
 
SOMA , will be offering Christmas Lunch, and you can see them on facbook


 
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