If you like to try combination of Latin American and Spanish foods – Mariachi restaurant is the place. It’s located at 19405 Promenade Drive in Leesburg, VA, tel.: (571) 333-4280. I have been there few times and food was very good and portions were big. They offer also children menu and my daughter was happy to get quesadilla from kids menu. It’s not too expensive either. This is the restaurant where I will be going back again.

This is a modern seafood chain, great place for fish lovers with multiple locations. We went to Bonefish Grill restaurant in Ashburn, VA, address: 43135 Broadlands Center Plaza, tel.: (703)-723-8246.

I tried for appetizer the Fresh Ceviche and for main course the Ahi Tuna with Warm Mango Salsa sauce and everything was delicious. We were very happy with our 2 year daughter, ussually is very hard to find food for her, but this time she was excited about Mac & Cheese and Broccoli. Plus paper table covers kept her busy for while with drawing on it, so we had time to finish our diner. This is my favorite seafood restaurant for now; prices are comparable to the good restaurants, service is great, fish is fresh grilled and very well prepared with variety of sauces.

This is a nice casual Italian family restaurant, which is located at 95 S Broadway in Nyack, NY, Tel.: 845-358-3770.

We’ve been there several times for the weekend brunch buffet, and we like the outside dining area with its water fall and flowers. For $20 per person, you can eat as much as you like and it includes a Bloody Mary or Mimosa. I’m a sweet lover, and this restaurant has a nice selection of desserts – tiramisu, rice pudding, cheese cake, all kind of pies and fresh fruits. Wow.

Service is just ok; the last time, we were there, we had to go and look for waiter twice. He went to get our drinks and disappeared for quite a while.

This restaurant has big main dinning room with 2 floors; nice decor and ambiance, with big windows. The upstairs dining room offers more privacy. Given its size, it’s probably good for parties.

Restaurant Type: Spanish

Our Rating: 8

Food: 8 • Service: 8 • Décor: 8 • Atmosphere: 8 • Price: $$

The Spanish Tapas Bar and Restaurant Solera is located in Manhattan, East Midtown at
216 E 53rd Street (between 2nd Ave & 3rd Ave), tel.: 212-644-1166.

Solera is the perfect place for a pitcher of sangria and wonderful tapas. Food was awesome – too many choices and all that were had were very good. We had 7 different dishes: both cold and hot. They have really good olives!

The atmosphere is friendly, as is the service, and you can enjoy a meal without loud music.

Prices are not too overly crazy.