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El Manto

Costa Rica 5801 (@ Angel Carranza); Tel. (011.54.11) 4774-2409. Open Monday- Saturday for lunch and dinner
Hours: M-Sa for lunch and dinner
Price range: $$$-$$$$

El Manto serves Armenian cuisine with recipes passed down through generations. Appetizers such as Topik- little bundles filled with nuts, raisins and while onions, or eggplant stuffed with tomato, onion and red pepper will delight you. Entrees such as the Persian Rice with almonds, raisins and chicken, the Cordero (Patagonia beef) with rice pilaf, or Mousaka all make El Manto special. Parilla is also offered, with some special Armenian twists.

For dessert, choose from homemade Baklava, or "Corona de la novia" (the bride's crown)-a crown of pastry filled with nuts and almonds, topped with fresh ice-cream- among other options. El Manto has an impressive wine list, serving choices from Malbec, to Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Entrees are between $17-$35 pesos. Major credit cards accepted.

—El Manto review by Gena Mavuli

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