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valencia Covington, review

Posted on 5/20/23 at 6:51 am
Posted by cgrand
HAMMOND
Member since Oct 2009
43034 posts
Posted on 5/20/23 at 6:51 am
we ate dinner for the first time there last night. It’s 1/2 block off E Boston next to the southern. I’m an easy grader but we were blown away

8pm on the porch, lovely
service 10/10, could not have been more friendly
atmosphere 10/10, definitely go for the porch
food, 10/10. We had the cold couscous salad, a bean and chorizo soup and the paella, and a pitcher of sangria Everything was outstanding and the paella and sangria rank among the best I’ve ever had

unqualified highest recommendation. Next time we will go with tapas
Posted by unclejhim
Folsom, La.
Member since Nov 2011
3703 posts
Posted on 5/20/23 at 3:41 pm to
Glad you enjoyed it.
We had one of the worst dining experiences I've ever had. It a shame because I had high hopes, but they'll never see another dollar from me.
Posted by cgrand
HAMMOND
Member since Oct 2009
43034 posts
Posted on 5/20/23 at 3:50 pm to
when did you go
they’ve only been open 2 months I imagine there were kinks to work out

in any event, our meal was first class. We got there right after the dinner rush and it was perfect
Posted by TackySweater
Member since Dec 2020
19543 posts
Posted on 5/20/23 at 4:34 pm to
quote:

Glad you enjoyed it. We had one of the worst dining experiences I've ever had. It a shame because I had high hopes, but they'll never see another dollar from me.


What happened
Posted by USEyourCURDS
Member since Apr 2016
12511 posts
Posted on 5/20/23 at 8:18 pm to
We went and the food was pretty good but the service was not. Might go back some day. Hopefully the kinks are worked out.
Posted by cgrand
HAMMOND
Member since Oct 2009
43034 posts
Posted on 6/11/23 at 11:19 am to
round two last night
same table on the porch

mufongo gumbo, stellar
tomatoes and buratta, very good. The tomatoes were bursting with flavor
had to get the paella again
pitcher of sangria
stumbled to the southern and booked a room LOL

service/food/setting all A+
coerced the sangria recipe out of the manager:

-1 bottle wine
-1/4 cup each brandy, pomegranate juice, cranberry juice, orange Fanta, sprite
-whatever fruit you like

surprisingly I did some research afterwards and the Fanta thing is legitimate in Spain. Who knew. It’s very good
Posted by CaliforniaTiger
The Land of Fruits and Nuts
Member since Dec 2007
5323 posts
Posted on 6/11/23 at 11:24 pm to
I loved it! My friend had the burger, fabulous! Mahi Mahi with rice was sooo good too! Everything was good!
Posted by Havoc
Member since Nov 2015
33821 posts
Posted on 6/12/23 at 11:26 am to
Good review. Will check it out.
Posted by cgrand
HAMMOND
Member since Oct 2009
43034 posts
Posted on 7/21/24 at 9:32 am to
so the last few time we’ve been, Valencia hasn’t been as good at the first visit. Service has always been superior and that goes a long way but the food was inconsistent.

we went last night for the first time in a while and it was the best meal we’ve had there. Looks like the kinks are getting worked out, and it was full and lively. A table on the porch is still the best setting in Covington. Paella was outstanding and we also had the tortilla tapas and the watermelon salad, pitcher of excellent sangria.

Great date place
Posted by tigersnipen
Member since Dec 2006
2107 posts
Posted on 7/31/24 at 6:54 am to
Porch even during the summer? Planning to go Saturday, but picked inside due to the heat.
Posted by WicKed WayZ
Louisiana Forever
Member since Sep 2011
32905 posts
Posted on 7/31/24 at 2:47 pm to
Sweet. I'm on the Northshore so this would be a quick little 20 minute drive for me. Might check it out based on your recommendation! How is the seating inside?
Posted by cgrand
HAMMOND
Member since Oct 2009
43034 posts
Posted on 7/31/24 at 3:47 pm to
it’s nice inside but a little loud an chaotic.
porch is more my speed, it’s comfortable there’s fans and a portable cooling unit
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