My mother and I went to Cebiche de Waldito's this afternoon, using our Groupon deal (which they happily accommodated, no issues/attitude!)First off, this is a VERY small little restaurant. There are eight tables and two were pushed together today for a family. We had gone last night but they were totally full.Waldito, the chef, runs this restaurant with his wife. It appears to be a two person operation. Waldito is the only chef, so if ordering off the menu please be patient and understand your food will take a little longer than other restaurants, especially if it's busy.To the food! We started off with a ceviche de piscado appetizer. Woah! It came with char-grilled yams, onions, corn, cilantro, pickled onions and extra lime sauce. Not overly fishy and super fresh.We followed with fried yucca fritters which again, great presentation! The yucca same paired with a tomato/onion salad, hardboiled eggs, calamata olives and two hot sauces (a red and a cream) for the yucca. This was the best yucca I've eevvvveeerrr had! Waldito cooked it so it was crispy on the outside but moist on the inside with amazing flavors. There was also a bed of mint leaves that paired well. AMAZING!For our entrees we split the arroz mixto and piscado de macho. The fried rice was amazing with flavor, truly a delight! You will not be disappointed! It has bits of meat and veggies with a Caribbean taste. The fish was quite good *talapia* served with six shrimp in a tomato lightly spicy cream sauce, fried plantains, pickled onions, more yam, veggies and rice. Fish was flavorful and the sauce took it to the next level. The sauces are so amazing here... anyone can grill a piece of fish or meat....but bringing these great flavors is a trick Waldito has mastered.During the eating of our main course Chef Waldito came and sat down with us *a first, but welcomed!* and shared his story how he has cooked for various five star hotels in New York city, LA, Miami, Atlanta, Pheonix and here in San Antonio. He decided that he wanted to see people enjoy his food and he loves his restaurant and the patrons. The ceviche is normally $10, the yucca I believe is $8, the arroz and piscado are $12 each so a $42 bill was summed up to a $22 Groupon. We left a $10 tip as we'd both thoroughly enjoyed the meal, service and company.We took two to go boxes and as we were headed out the door, Chef Waldito came and gave both my mom and myself little calendars advertising his restaurant. He gave each of us a hug on kiss on the cheek, thanking us and wishing my mother safe travels home. Someone commented that the owner was overly friendly/eager....I think that's truly who he is. He loves what he does and wants to know the people who he's cooking for and get their feedback. Waldito also caters private events and cooks any cuisine you like, of course he specializes in various latin/Caribbean flavors.I enjoyed this meal so much, I'll post my pictures soon. I will be back to try their lunch buffet as it got so many rave reviews. I look forward to going back again :)
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