What is the "Paladar Bill Padding" scam in Trinidad?

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Paladares (private restaurants) add unordered appetizers (bread, peanuts, cheese), service charges of 15-20%, or per-piece charges for items placed on the table without asking. The bill arrives without an itemized breakdown. Ask for a written menu with prices before ordering. Refuse anything brought to the table that you did not order. Demand an itemized bill and check it against what you ate.

Restaurant Scams in Trinidad

Paladar Bill Padding

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