It took us two years to get back to this unique restaurant but we were glad we made it happen. The Galeria is a combination of Art Gallery, Restaurant, and Tequila Tasting Bar. Located on one of the main arteries in Barra de Navidad, you have to poke your head inside the Galeria to truly appreciate everything it has to offer.

Just inside the front door you’ll find unique pieces of aboriginal art, along with various photographic images taken by well-known owner/photographer Robert Hansen. Be sure to check out some of his awesome black & white images on display throughout the gallery and restaurant.

We went for dinner and tequila tasting with a group of six. Reservations are recommended since they aren’t open every day and when they are the restaurant is usually full. Besides wife Rosy’s special dishes, topnotch entertainment might be another reason for the sell-out crowds. Her menu is always limited to two items – one of her chili relleno’s and either meat, fish or shrimp – check their website for specific menus on certain nights.

Our choices were the Shrimp Chili Relleno or Spare Ribs, both found to be delicious by all six in our party. Menu items are a set price but include a surprise appetizer, taste of tequila, cookies, and marshmallows that you can roast on an open campfire. Music is also included and we were treated to Canadian Jazz guitarist, Daren Johnston. His volume was perfect for dinner conversation.

The Galeria is a family run business, with owner Robert hopping from table to table making sure everyone is comfortable and happy. His wife, Rosy, is the cook and all his children either wait on tables, work in the kitchen or tend the tequila bar. I polled the group and the group was split on rating the Galeria between 8 and 9 out of 10.