El Kiosko can often be overlooked. Found along the bay road, but without your usual PR dragging customers in, it tends to be full of those that are seeking something different from the usual bars you find in San Antonio Bay. With the clientele are all there of their own free will, this is always a winning sign for me. It has a cute, homely atmosphere and a cool Ibizian vibe to it and the friendly and smiley staff all contribute to the welcoming feel of the bar.
If you don’t get full up on the mountain of free monkey nuts (they never complain when I ask for more) given out with your drink purchase, then the menu is definitely worth a try. It might offer the typical dishes of pizza and salad you seem to get on every menu out here, but these are the really well done ones. Thin bases and fresh ingredients on the pizza’s and the salads are pretty tasty, no mound of lettuce leaves hiding slivers of soggy tomato like you will often get. I enjoyed the mixed salad and homemade hummus, which was fresh and beautifully presented, along with an iced coffee and mound of cream on top. My friend ordered a piadina, which was filled with fresh mozzarella and tasty pesto,along with a creamy pineapple, orange and lime smoothie.
I can’t find a bad word to say about the food, it was great and the smiley chef who checked on our order only made it taste even more delicious.
Alongside this they offer the typical holiday cocktail menu. Unfortunately my old fave, the strawberry mojito wasn’t listed and when asked if they could make it for me, was advised to stick to the menu as they make them so well. Much to my disappointment this was not the case. The standard mojito I requested instead arrived sugar-less and even when we asked for sugar to add ourselves there was no offer to remake them. I munched on my remaining monkey nuts with a big sad face, knowing I would have to end my article with a neg bomb. But there you go, it’s an honest review so I will only tell you the truth.
However, I want to tell you to give it a go yourself, because if you’re in San Antonio Bay then it really is worth a visit. Go, seek the smiley staff and well made food and enjoy the great atmosphere because it really is a little gem.
