El Galeon
Los Suenos' flagship restaurant has earned its reputation over the last 12 years as the bastion for fine-dining in Herradura; and El Galeon made its reputation on the grill. Specifically, the 1,800 degree overfired, infrared broiler that perfectly chars the crust of its certified Angus beef steaks that have made the restaurant so popular. Filet mignon, surf and turf, New York strip, and 20-ounce porterhouse and ribeyes are all on the menu. But the real treat comes on Sundays when El Galeon makes its prime rib, $35, seasoned with mustard, salt, pepper and coriander and roasted for an hour, served au jus with horseradish sauce, grilled vegetables and a baked potato.
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Dessert harps on an old American classic: apple pie, but El Galeon flips the a la mode tradition on its head using its own homemade vanilla ice cream as the base for the dish, adding brandy-soaked caramelized apple slices, sprinkling a sugar cookie crumble and finished with a short bread cookie drizzled in caramel sauce, $8.
Ambiance
El Galeon's dimly-lit, thatch roof, open-air restaurant looks out over the Los Suenos marina. Marlin and Sailfish models hang above the bar beside oversized fans shaped like boat propellers.
Service
Friendly and helpful, but not classically trained in service. The servers didn't follow table service etiquette and had a limited knowledge of the wine list.
Price
Apps $6-$17; Entrees $15-$60
Hours
6 p.m.-10 p.m.
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