5 /5 JAMES CH3F (ch3fjames): I’ve heard a lot about Salento and their Mandarin location. I was excited to see a location in SilverLeaf had opened as it’s much closer to my home. I was a little concerned that the suburban version would miss the mark, but being I have nothing to compare it to, here is my two cents.
Interior is well decorated. We chose to sit outside. Ambiance was nice. Service was prompt and very good. Leo was our server and very likable and helpful.
My mother had the filet cooked medium rare and it is served with their whipped yellow potatoes. The steak was cooked perfectly and not overly seasoned. We enjoyed having complimentary sides of chimichurri and their spicy habanero sauce. I opted for their Bandeja paisa, which is a traditional working man’s meal in Colombia. The chicharron was cooked beautifully. The sausage was so flavorful. The rice and beans were absolutely seasoned to perfection. Absolutely loved this meal.
Overall, I’ll be coming back. They’ve got a nice long bar as well. I’ll be needing to see what that’s about in the future.