I may get a bit carried away when I am in awe with a space, but hey, I appreciate the beauty of it and I know that I’m not the only one. We tucked into a booth, and ordered a few items off of the menu to share. We decided on the ceviche with charred corn, fish of the day, and the ribeye pork dish. As we waited for our food, Antonio sipped a chile rimmed mezcal cocktail, while I enjoyed a Cabernet from the Valle de Guadalupe. We talked about the memories that we had experienced in this space previously, and imagined those that were about to unfold.

First to the table, the fish ceviche dressed in citrus, topped with garnishes of sliced red onion, and chile peppers. Slightly blackened tostadas delivered the perfect crunch, and the ever so slightly undercooked corn added a delightful texture to the dish.

The fish of the day (robalo) was beautifully cooked, plated with a cauliflower puree, and a salad with black beans that I basically inhaled, sorry Antonio. The pork ribeye was a highlight of the table as well. We made sure to cover each bite in squash puree, and a piece of pickled vegetables.

On the sweeter side of things, we finished the evening with the bizcocho de chocolate. So rich and decadent, and just the right amount to share.

While writing these blurbs, it’s reliving those bites, the feelings that surround you while dining out, and the just the overall experience that you are left with. It’s spots like 52 Kool, that make me want to do it again and again.