By Will Sevy Staff Writer With a social, casual setting accompanied by rich food, Día De Campo provides an appetizing meal coupled with an appealing aesthetics. Día de Campo offers delectable courses, a lively atmosphere and friendly service that results in a stimulating modern Mexican and seafood restaurant. The restaurant, which is a replica of a modern surf lodge, has a diverse menu created by chef Tin Vuong and manager Jed Sanford. Sanford also owns other local restaurants, such as Little Sister, Abigaile, and Wildcraft, ranging from Asian fusion to American and Italian food. The laid-back, family-style arrangement seating of Día de Campo prompts conversation and results in an overall lively atmosphere. Such energy gives the restaurant a sense of life not generally seen in other restaurants. The appetizers and entrées are fresh and come quickly, resulting in a hardly noticeable wait. For appetizers, the steamed mussels and chips with salsa offer a diverse start to the meal. The mussels are dipped in sweet sauce, while the chips are mixed with the salsa negra sauce, providing a salty and sweet taste to the beginning course. The standout dish is undoubtedly the ribeye, which is sliced and topped with salty potatoes and salad. It is cooked to the customer’s specifications, and is very savory and tender. The only exception is the sauce, which should be left on the side, as it takes away from the char-grilled flavor. Another equally appealing entrée is the chicken tacos, which include sweet chicken and a spicy sauce, all on a corn tortilla. The chicken is juicy and the salsa negra provides a zesty contrast, creating one of the restaurant’s most varied meals. The carne asada taco is a popular choice as well. Diced, tender steak, again with the salsa negra, creates a juicy taco filled with a roasted flavor and spice. The salsa may be a little spicy, but it keeps the taco from becoming bland. The highlight of the meal at Dia de Campo is the dessert. Three rich churros with a spicy chocolate sauce provide a sweet end to a fufilling meal. The churros are sugary, sweet and heated perfectly. The only disappointing dish is the tostada, which includes beans, tomatoes, peppers and fried avocados. The fried avocados are peculiar, as the crispy texture mixes poorly with the creaminess of the avocado. Even worse, the variety of different tastes of the meal do not mix and serves to throw of the complexity off the dish as a whole. Día de Campo is an exciting new restaurant that combines flavorful food along with a lively, energetic atmosphere and friendly service. Dia De Campo is located at 1238 Hermosa Ave, with meals ranging in price from $12 to $18.
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