Dorrego's

We headed downtown again today to have lunch at Dorrego's at Hotel Valencia by the Riverwalk. I signed up for free membership to be a Gold Member with Flavors of Texas (www.theflavorsoftexas.com). I saw the deal with Dorrego's for the complimentary bottle of wine and appetizer.Dad had Lemonade and Hubby and I had the Argentinian Cabernet Sauvignon. We shared the Ensalada de la Casa (house salad). Dad and I shared the Paella a la Marinera. Hubby had the Dorrego's Burger. We all shared the dessert, Chocolate Cremoso. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal and ambiance and will have another meal with the leftovers.The valet parking is free since our food bill was over $40. It is like gold in downtown.

My medium Strip Steak with asparagus was good with the IPA draft beers. Enjoyed the Caesar Salad with anchovy. Service was good, especially when my wife's Lamb Shank was cold. Kitchen mistake on my wife's birthday weekend. Lamb plate was tasty, but cold.

Went here unexpectedly and was surprised on the drinks and menu!!! Everything was so delicious and the restaurant in the hotel was beautiful. There was a patio outside where you can see the riverwalk and lights. The service was excellent and everything came out fresh and tasty.

Located in valencia hotel sort of on the second floor of the staircase, they advertised a 16.95 paella deal from 11am-4pm so you know I had to try it. The place setting and atmosphere are classy yet open. The staff is friendly and open to any requests especially since we seemed to go at a quiet time. The paella is featured in the front where they have a chef and a self service station, and yes you can get everything so it does make a banging deal. The paella was more than enough to feed 2 people, I appreciate the chefs patience and generosity, however, I wouldn't really call this good paella. The seafood kinda missed the mark, but the sausage had great flavor. The vegetables were nice and fresh. But as someone who's rice is their staple food, that rice was raw and had no saffron flavor. The broth was also overly salty and my favorite part- the crust was amiss. So while in hopes of a great deal, I would sadly not recommend it, but I appreciate the staff nonetheless. We also got the choripan, the fries are on the thicker dryer side. The choripan had a great flavor profile, though while I expected a green chimchurri turned out to be a slightly spiced red pepper vinegered sauce. As the bun is a basic hot dog potato bun, it did get quite soggy so I would recommend a different bun, but overall the sausage paired well with the sauce. Overall, good atmosphere for catch ups and casual. Stick with more Argentinian food.

We can't for Easter brunch and they had a pretty standard water brunch buffet setup. I think compared to other Easter brunches the cost was comparable. There was a carving station, made to order omelets & waffles, salads, charcuterie, and entrees. Everything was good but nothing was a huge stand out. To me the best items were the red velvet waffles, mashed potatoes, and almond cake. I liked that the champagne and mimosas were included in the cost but I wish our server was a bit more attentive. Overall the staff was nice and the hotel is gorgeous. At check in for the restaurant there are glass oranges signed by famous people which is pretty cool. I really want to give this place a shot during normal dining services. It also looked like they had a great outdoor area overlooking the Riverwalk.

Service 9/10Food 5/10Steak was under seasoned an very overcooked. We had multiple people in our group and this was consistent on all dishes served.The sides dishes were just okay . They did gives us a free wine sample which was nice, but overall, good service, mediocre food for this price point. Ambiance is also not great if you are looking for a "fancy" dining experience. This could be better if you go during a cooler time of the year as the do have a nice balcony for dining, but we were there in July, so kind of forced into the interior dining area due to the heat. The interior dining area is small and dated compared to other options in this area.

The best Argentinian food I've had outside Argentina! Everything was on point. The chimichurri was amazing. Choripan brought back childhood memories of late nights around the grill with the neighbors. Empanadas were just like my mom's. If you want legit authentic Argentinian food, I don't think you can do better than Dorrego's.

Made a reservation for Mother's Day brunch for myself, my husband and our two children under 2. Arrived at 10:45 to check in for our 11 am reservation, was informed we were early but would be greeted and seated in 15min. 11 am came and went, no one greeted us. I return to the host stand and was brushed off and told to "wait in line like everyone else" I waited for 30 min in line before my husband flagged down the original host to ask what the issue was. At this time in line there were 200 other guests bottle necked at the front door. Once we were escorted to our table it was a small two top table crammed into a corner of an empty dining room. We requested high chairs at the time of reservation. We were then left standing for an additional 20 min before being sat on the other side of the restaurant. The food was mediocre at best and a very small selection. I've been a chef for 12 years and absolutely have never seen anything quite this embarrassing. Absolutely horrible!!

This place was good and the service was amazing and we sat outside and it was very nice out and nice patio area. Not much of a view but it's still nice to see all the historic vintage buildings around. This restaurant is located in the Valencia hotel which is an absolute breathtaking hotel!

We had an excellent experience at Dorrego's in the Hotel Valencia. The hotel itself has such a wonderful vibe and the ambience at Dorrego's is relaxed and not overly formal. The empanadas were amazing as was the soup. The paella was traditional and easily large enough for two to share. It was slightly bland and the chicken a little dry, but overall, it was pretty good. We also gave the homemade white chocolate ice cream a try, and it did not disappoint.The value here was also great compared to other restaurants in the downtown area. The service was amazing as the entire staff was attentive and committed to giving us a great experience. There were several other menu items I wanted to try, and I can't wait to return!