When planning my trip to Maldonado region, in Punta del Este, during the offseason, I quickly found out that several places that were in my wishlist would be closed and would only reopen closer to summer. After an initial feeling of disappointment, two main reasons got me excited for the upcoming trip.

The first one being that I realized that the perfect excuse to go back there during peak season had just fallen on my lap, and I love going back somewhere for a second time and get a new perspective on that place. I plan to do that soon which will hopefully lead to another batch of posts on restaurants that were closed this time around.

But the second and most important reason of all was that @lahuella.parador would be open. And that was the number 1 restaurant on my list given all its accolades and recognition.

High expectation means that the bar was automatically set higher, but the Parador did not disappoint at all. In fact, it still managed to over-deliver.

The food was excellent, with main-course options including perfectly grilled seafood over fire giving it a smoky touch, to go along with the starters. You can’t go wrong choosing from the menu here so I will keep it short on the food by just saying that I would not miss the silky smooth octopus with potatoes and paprika.

The place is casual, with a nice view to the Atlantic Ocean and a laid back but partyish vibe. Sit back, take your time, order some wine and have a good time!

(Versão em português nos comentários)