Puerta del Cielo

"Sorry, we are open" reads the sign at the main entrance. That should have clued us in on the fact that Puerta del Cielo isn't quite ready for the public. They have a limited menu and we were unable to find much that fit our pallete. The bar is well done and spacious but the dining room lacks a cozy charm. The plates for appetizers look cool in triangular shapes that fit together but they disappiont when you see they are melamine. There is just something about plastic dishes that takes away from the flavor and beauty of the food. The GuineaPigs tried their salad del cielo. Tiny pieces of salami garnished the side not to mention that the brocoli, cauliflower and green beans were still frozen and difficult to eat, to say the least. The dressing was typical of any Thousand Island dressing you could buy in any supermarket, even in Mexico. We were not offered any chips, bread or accompaniment with the salad and were left alone to finish our nicely chilled but mediocre chardonnay. We said no to a second cup and second course and wandered up the road to find something more substantial. Before we left we took a quick tour around the property. The brand new swimming pool looked inviting and the bungalows looked spacious and beautiful. The landscaping is well done and they have allowed for lots of space between bungalows creating privacy and breathing room for their guests. Give the place until May and the GuineaPigs will check back to see if they have beefed up the menu.