The new Ummo Argentinian Grill located on Ashford Avenue, in the Condado area of San Juan, Puerto Rico is a veritable delight in every sense. Newcomers to the restaurant are advised to try the Churrasco with Chimichurri sauce as a safe choice to start off with. The dish features the Skirt Steak which is usually overlooked in the U.S. in favor of the meatier T-Bone, Porterhouse or Filet Mignon. But with a little bit of Latin magic, the skirt steak can be a juicy extravaganza.
The Chimichurri sauce is made up of a combination of olive oil, garlic, and parsley. Adding a touch of vinegar gives it a little bit of a bite, and it is this sauce that really makes the flavors of the meat come alive. While this dish is more than enough to satiate your appetite, several side dishes including the standard and fries are also available just in case you have some room left in you. But why “waste” you palette with the usual? Try some of the local favorites and you just might discover something great. The creamed spinach, mashed yucca or tostones are amazing in flavor or if you prefer something crunchy and green, the Mesclun con tomate is a must try.
The recommended entrée choice however, is the Patagonian Sea Bass with Atlantic Clams and Tomato comfit on mashed potatoes. This dish features a hearty bed of mashed potatoes surrounded by the tomato comfit. The Bass is presented on top of the mash along with some healthy greens.
All the meals go well with the wines on offer, but if you are feeling adventurous the house special, simply titled “The Ummo” is a delight. Consisting of sake, plum wine, rum soaked fruit and a splash of strawberry, it is a refreshingly chilled treat on a warm night. The signature dessert at the Ummo is the Rogel de Dulce de Leche. More commonly known as “heaven in your mouth” by the patrons, the dessert features a caramel-like sauce made from sweetened, condensed milk, pastry wafers, and meringue.
With reasonable prices, mouthwatering dishe, and a wonderful range to choose from, the Ummo is a definite must try for everyone visiting San Juan, Puerto Rico!