text: Ay CarambannI Love This PlacennOn our last stop through SinCity before heading out to the airport my friends and I decided to check out this offstrip Yelp favorite With over reviews Firefly has scored an impressive star average out of five no easy feat I might addnnWell it goes without saying that I came with high expectations Luckily I was not disappointedwhewnnUpon stepping into the bustling restaurant i heard rhythmic salsa music being played in the background and it had a very familar Latin cantina vibe to it which felt casual and fun With lots of red and orange all around my hankering for tasty tapas became even more amplifiednnWe were seated conveniently by the large window which let in a good amount of natural lighting excellent for foodporn and spacious enough for us to stow our luggagennOur server was friendly and helpful with the menu and never pushy or rude Within moments of ordering we got some sliced baguettes drizzled with butter and served with pickled olives and a house butter spread The bread was warm crisp and house butter was delicious nnThen came our drinks and tapasnnI must insist that you try the blood orange mojito You can taste that the blood orange was deeply infused in this amazing drink and the combination of the refreshing mint makes this exhilarating drink all the more enjoyable Of course the sangrias here are phenomenal and also a must if you are going to enjoy tapas here as wellnnNow onto the tapasnnBacon Wrapped dates with smoked almonds red wine reduction and blue cheese crumbles were remarkably good Crisp bacon wrapped around sweet dates and tooped with fragrant blue cheese crumbles is always a winning combination in my booknnTuna tartare the marinated tuna had a tangy Asian flare that had hints of soy lime chilienjoyed on crisp taro chips it was a delicious contrast of textures and flavors that made this tartare a shining successnnTierra Y Mar Skewers Grilled Shrimp Filet Mignon Chorizo Salsa Verde from the plump shrimp to the juicy filet each morsel on the skewer was cooked perfectly Tack on the the tangy kick of the salsa verde and it was a virtual fiesta in the mouth nnDuck rolls Crisp and delicious fried wonton wrapped around tender pieces of succulent braised duck and dressed in a very tangy sweet hoisin sauce almost too cloyingly sweet but overall very tastynnFilet Mignon sliders Served with a very rich Serrano ham cabrales cheese sauce and caramelized onions this dish was probably the most disappointing as the burgers were cooked well done leaving them without the awesome pink center I love so much Because they were well done they were chewier and less tender juicy and flavorful nnCamarones la diabla Now this dish was a winner Bursting with bright flavor and beautifully presented in a fiery red sauce the plump shrimp were generously dressed with a sauce that creeped up slowly but left a spicy kick at the end of each biteyumnnCeviche Loaded with plump shrimp this dish came with loads of crunchy tortilla chips and buttery avocado My only gripe would be that it needed some some spice to kick it up a notch Nothing a lil Tabasco could not fix which our lovely server remedied for us upon requestnnFor dessert We enjoyed a caramel flan with a lady finger and it was the perfect end to a delightful mealnnOur server also arranged cab service for us which arrived in record timennI highly recommend Firefly to anyone looking for a great lunch or evening out with friends The restaurant is fun the service is friendly and the food is fantasticnnHappy Eats