Hace tres días, después de recorrer la galería de arte y dejarnos envolver por tantas emociones, colores y pensamientos, mi amiga Yessica y yo terminamos con algo mucho más terrenal: un hambre tremenda. Necesitábamos un lugar rico, acogedor y, sobre todo, donde pudiéramos pagar por transferencia, así que no lo pensé dos veces y la llevé a mi vieja confiable: Café Trovando.
Aunque al llegar tuvimos que sentarnos en la zona que menos me gusta porque estaba bastante lleno, honestamente eso pasó a segundo plano. Lo importante era estar allí, descansando después de una tarde diferente, compartiendo entre amigas.
Para comenzar, pedimos un café bombón, y debo decir que fue amor a primera vista. La presentación estaba preciosa, de esas que te hacen sonreír antes del primer sorbo. Y el sabor... simplemente perfecto. Tan delicioso que hasta me supo a poco. Definitivamente fue uno de esos pequeños placeres que salvan el día.
Animadas por la buena experiencia de la semana anterior, mi amiga pidió pizza, mientras yo me decidí por una ensalada césar que llevaba rato antojando. Además, acompañamos la comida con un frapuchino y una limonada frapé para combatir el calor sofocante.
Pero aquí llegó la parte triste de la visita.
La pizza fue una gran decepción: dura, con la salsa demasiado salada y un ligero sabor a quemado que arruinó por completo la experiencia. Mi ensalada césar tampoco logró conquistarme. No sabría explicar exactamente qué estaba mal, simplemente no tenía ese sabor fresco y delicioso que esperaba. Incluso Yessica, que adora las ensaladas, coincidió conmigo.
Por suerte, el frapuchino sí estuvo a la altura de mis expectativas: delicioso, refrescante y perfectamente preparado. En Café Trovando, el café, frío o caliente, sigue siendo una apuesta bastante segura.
Para cerrar, y debido al calor insoportable junto con la ausencia de helado, optamos por unas limonadas frapé. Lamentablemente, fueron otro tropiezo. Nada de limón natural; más bien un sabor artificial y excesivamente ácido que terminó siendo más castigo que alivio.
Aun así, entre platos fallidos y bebidas decepcionantes, nos quedamos con lo más valioso: ese exquisito café bombón y, sobre todo, la compañía. Porque al final, hay salidas que no se recuerdan por la perfección de la comida, sino por las conversaciones, las risas y el simple hecho de compartir un momento especial con alguien querido.
English Version
Y Three days ago, after exploring the art gallery and allowing ourselves to be carried away by so many emotions, colors, and reflections, my friend Yessica and I ended up facing something much more earthly: we were absolutely starving. We needed a place with delicious food, a cozy atmosphere, and most importantly, one where we could pay by transfer, so I didn’t hesitate to take her to my old reliable spot: Café Trovando.
Even though we had to sit in the area I like the least because the place was packed, that quickly became unimportant. What truly mattered was being there, relaxing after such a unique afternoon and enjoying each other’s company.
To start, we ordered a café bombón, and I have to admit, it was love at first sight. The presentation was beautiful, one of those little details that makes you smile before even taking the first sip. And the taste... simply perfect. It was so delicious that it actually felt like too little. Without a doubt, it was one of those small pleasures that can completely save your day.
Encouraged by our previous good experience, my friend ordered pizza while I chose a Caesar salad that I had really been craving. We also paired our meal with a frappuccino and a frozen lemonade to help us survive the intense heat.
But this is where the disappointment began.
The pizza was a huge letdown: hard, overly salty sauce, and a slight burnt flavor that completely ruined the experience. My Caesar salad wasn’t much better. I honestly couldn’t pinpoint exactly what was wrong, it simply lacked the fresh, delicious flavor I had expected. Even Yessica, who absolutely loves salads, agreed with me.
Thankfully, the frappuccino did not disappoint. It was delicious, refreshing, and perfectly made. At Café Trovando, coffee, whether hot or cold, continues to be one of the safest choices.
To finish, because of the unbearable heat and the fact that there was no ice cream available, we decided to try the frozen lemonades. Unfortunately, they became another disappointment. Instead of natural lemon, they tasted artificial and excessively acidic, making them feel more like punishment than refreshment.
Still, despite the failed dishes and disappointing drinks, we were left with the best part: that amazing café bombón and, above all, the joy of sharing the experience together. Because in the end, some outings are not remembered for perfect food, but for the conversations, the laughter, and the simple beauty of spending meaningful time with someone you care about.
Sometimes, even imperfect experiences carry their own special charm. They remind us that not everything has to go perfectly to become a beautiful memory. Because when genuine friendship is present, even a bad pizza can become part of a wonderful story.
Source
- The cover was made on Canva.
- All the photos are taken and edited by me on Snapseed.
- English is not my native language, I apologize if you find any mistakes in the translation.
- Translated with DeepL.com (free version)