Andina

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• Area: Pearl district
• Price to fill up two people: About $75 (minus booze)

This one’s getting on the high side of reasonable, but I like Andina for location, for ambience, and for the food (Andean/Peruvian). Plus, the waitstaff is so enthusiastic about the food you just gotta try it, which is nice. It sure ain’t Tex-Mex, anyway.

If you’re not familiar with South American mountain cuisine, you’ll need to take a certain amount of the menu on faith. In any case, Andina refers to this as “nuovo Andean,” which I think means “I really like this quinoa stuff, but why don’t we try it with a little basil and seared ahi tuna?”

Although I’ve enjoyed the seafood, I’d suggest starting with the beef. Both times I’ve tried it, it’s been superb.

Tip: You can save a bundle on the dinner menu by opting for a couple of appetizers (ask your waiter what he recommends) and one of the salads instead of a main course.

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