Lo Exquisito del Mar — Restaurant in Medellín

HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE!!! Based on it's high review ratings, my fiance and I chose this restaurant. We asked the server what was the best dish and she convinced us to order the Red Snapper, which she stated was grande and enough for two. The meal came with fish soup and a tiny flavorless salad. The fish was deep fried and served whole. It was overcooked, extremely dry and bland. The biggest surprise and disappointment was when we got the bill. Although the server stated price was 65,000, the check was 127,000. When we tried to understand why the price was much more than expected, the server acted as if it was already understood and made no attempt to explain. Not wanting to cause a scene, we paid the bill. When my fiance went to the counter to ask for change for the tip, the server took the money and said they had no change. Bothered, my fiance decided to ask the manager the price of the fish. Already alarmed, the flustered manager abruptly said 65,000, but then quickly recanted after she grabbed our bill, which she was already suspiciously familiar with, to say it varies based on the size of the fish, which was never explained. Although we remained calm, only seeking an explanation for our confusion, the manager's loud and argumentative demeanor created a huge scene. At the end of the day, we felt taken advantage of and made to feel ignorant since we speak broken Spanish. The cost was not the issue, but the principal of honesty and their lack of integrity handling the matter was...

Lo Exquisito del Mar is a must-visit for anyone craving authentic Colombian Pacific coast cuisine in Medellín. This place truly delivers on flavor, portion size, and service.

What We Loved: Huge portions: Be prepared to share! The plates here are massive and offer incredible value for your money. Authentic flavors: This is the real deal. The dishes taste like they came straight from the Pacific coast, with fresh ingredients and traditional recipes. Tasty, tasty, tasty: Everything we tried was delicious! The seafood was cooked to perfection, and the sauces were rich and flavorful. Awesome service: The staff was incredibly friendly and attentive, making sure we had a great dining experience. Could be improved: The ambiance: While the restaurant is nice, it has a slightly "kitchy" feel. Some might find it charming, but a more refined decor could elevate the overall experience.

Overall: Despite the slightly kitchy decor, Lo Exquisito del Mar is a fantastic restaurant that delivers on all fronts. The food is delicious, the portions are generous, and the service is excellent. If you're looking for a true taste of the Colombian Pacific coast in Medellín, this is the place to go. Highly...

The food here is incredible so good I had to go back several times. I had the shrimp and fish soup with coconut rice. So creamy, fresh and the flavor is like no other. The first time I came the owner she came up to me introduced herself she was a delight, however the next time I went I was treated poorly by the darker skin lady who wears her short curtly hair in a ponytail. She couldn't understand my Spanish, she became very frustrated walked away yelling, the staff in the back started laughing except for this tall young man who seemed to care about the customers experience. He came up to me and tried his best to speak English, ended up taking my order within a minute.

So this is for the 3 stars. Treat everyone nicely yall come to our country and don't even try to learn English at least I am attempting to speak...