The service was a bit slow but with it being a Saturday I don't mind. The food was worth the wait.read more

Stopped into this cozy little place just off Prince Ave in Athens, GA for the first time last…read moreevening. Learned of this restaurant from an article published in the Red and Black back in November. We started with a couple of excellent appetizers and the four of us each ordered something different from the menu and we were all very pleased with the amazing dishes! The service was great. Will definitely be back!

Sofrito Greenville was an amazing experience from start to finish. The atmosphere was warm and…read moreinviting, and the service made everything feel effortless and welcoming. I tried the Donberry drink and it was refreshing, flavorful, and perfectly balanced. The ribeye steak board was just as impressive, cooked beautifully and packed with rich, savory flavor. Every bite felt thoughtfully prepared. This is definitely a spot I would recommend and look forward to visiting again.

What a surprise! We were expecting a bit of Latin in the strip mall off Woodruff and got A LOT of…read moreit. I had glanced at the menu on the way there but didn't realize how extensive it was. Our waiter was a superstar- in talking with him he shared he was from Ecuador and made suggestions for our lunch choice. We started with the beef and chicken empanadas- very good- and an order of maduros- ripe plantains. We should have stopped there because I was almost full at that point. For our entrees we chose shrimp mofongo- which we really see in small cities being that it is the national dish of Puerto Rico- and the paella for one. Both were wonderful. I would argue that the size of the paella should be be renamed as a lid of a trashcan serving. It was giant and we barely put a dent in it before asking for a to go box. I highly recommend this spot!

Literally a hidden gem of a find in downtown Greenville…read more.. We only found this place by visiting the Greenville Drive team store on a Saturday afternoon. Decided to check it out for dinner on a Friday night and was shocked it was so empty. It's only a matter of time before this place fills up! I'm assuming baseball season will have this spot packed. This is the second location (original is on woodruff rd). If you look up the other location- they have fabulous reviews and rightfully so. They have daily specials, lunch specials and happy hour! A DJ on Saturday afternoons as well as brunch. We sat at the bar and Vanessa took great care of us. She gave us great recommendations. I love that they make their own drink mixes! It makes all the difference in quality. We tried a mango mojito and Pisco passion. Both were yummy! Pisco passion is strong fyi. The mood for something filling/delicious was fulfilled and then some! We both got mofongos which come with your choice of plantains: sweet, green or trifongo. We only tried the trifongo with roasted pork (which was amazing) but our favorite was the shrimp al ajillo (garlic shrimp). For the record- last time I had mofongo this good & flavorful I was in Puerto Rico. Safe to say we LOVED everything about both dishes. Still thinking about the garlic sauce with the shrimp! Chefs kiss! And the crispy pork belly pieces on top of the plantains that just melt in your mouth! The Ribeye steak board was recommended by a local (also dining at the the bar). He RAVED about the steak and the sides it comes with. Apparently only this location has a magical creamed corn dish as one of the sides for the all steak boards. Will be back to see how magical it really is! Ambiance is hip & fun with a splash of casual elegance. Great for a family dinner, date night, girls night- whatever. The only downside to planning your visit here is the parking. No private lot & street parking is scarce. I believe there's a garage across the street? The food, drinks & service will make the parking situation worth it. Planning on coming back to try their brunch. Cannot wait!

Tasty, inviting, good service: this place had it all! I got a Chicken Rice Bowl, and I definitely…read morerecommend. We did get chips and cheese to start off with, but I wasn't too crazy about that- I recommend getting just the salsa instead. I will be back to try more of their entrees!

This place is a gem! The food was wonderful the red beans are very tasty and to be honest…read moreeverything was exceptional. We met one of the owners Simone and it was a real pleasure to try their dishes and we could not have asked for a better host. We will be back, if ur in the area stop buy it's on only a beautiful place but the food is excellent. Feels like abuela is in the kitchen at this place. No pictures because we could not wait.

I've eaten at Tamarindo Latin Cuisine before and had a lovely experience, which is why what…read morehappened tonight was such a disappointment. Tonight was my mom's birthday, which also happens to be Valentine's Day. We had a 6:30 pm reservation and arrived a few minutes early. When we checked in, we were told there were 4-5 parties ahead of us and we'd need to wait. Fine. It's a busy night. I totally understood. I suggested we wait at the bar, only to be told they couldn't accommodate guests there. Weird, I thought, so my mom and I waited in the full-to-packed lobby area. For nearly 45 minutes. With a reservation. When we were finally seated, it was immediately clear something was very wrong. No parties were actually eating. Some guests were sitting with empty tables or boxes, clearly finished eating and just waiting to escape. But no food was actually being eaten. We soon learned why. The entire restaurant was being handled by one server, who was also bartending. Once seated, we waited about 20 minutes with no water, no menus for drinks, and no utensils before the server reached us. She was kind, professional, and clearly doing everything she possibly could, but she was completely overwhelmed and unsupported. Drinks took about 30 minutes. We ordered food at the same time. The food never arrived. We watched multiple parties leave without eating. Some may have walked out entirely, and honestly, I don't blame them. We ordered a second round of drinks, still hoping things might turn around. They didn't. By 8:45 pm, more than two hours after our reservation, we were told our food was "coming right out." But at that point, it was simply too late. I paid for our drinks and we left hungry. (And, man, I was looking forward to that mofongo.) This was not the server's fault. She was doing her absolute best under impossible conditions. This was a management failure, full stop. Understaffing a restaurant on Valentine's Day to this degree is not a fluke. It's a decision. It's a shame, because Tamarindo has a thoughtful Caribbean menu and, based on past visits, real potential. But execution matters. Tonight was a complete sh*tshow, and sadly, it's not an experience I'm willing to repeat. I truly hope the server got a stiff drink and a raise. She earned both.

We could have decided on a $$$ valentines dinner last night before a Swamp Rabbits game. But, Asada…read moreis always a solid choice. We have been here 3 times now and it never disappoints. Friendly crew and owner remembers regulars and some not-so regulars. I was craving the new poutine dish. Unfortunately it was sold out. Still, it was a perfect 5/5. The Cuban this time was tasty and huge! Support local!

Very tasty little eatery the portions aren't big but the flavors are. I would recommend looking at…read morethe menu before showing up as it can be very busy and overwhelming trying to assess the menu with a crowd, but overall really good food.

We saw this place while visiting Wicked Weed across the street. After seeing the amazing Yelp…read morereviews we decided to return a few days later and try it out. I ordered the Pork Arepa and Yuka Fries. The food was delicious - fresh, very flavorful and well balanced. The staff was friendly and did not act annoyed at us for bringing kids along. They even came out and offered us a high chair. Even though the restaurant is small, they had ample outdoor seating as well. We enjoyed our lunch immensely! When we return to the area, we'll have to come back and try more from the menu.

I had high hopes based on the reviews for Little Chango but my order of the chicken arepa fell…read moreshort. It lacked flavor and salt, so much so, that I had to put a bunch of different sauces (from another restaurant) on it to finish it. My boyfriend got the lunch platter with the pork, and had zero complaints. Overall, I can't recommend based on my experience with the chicken arepa but if we're going off my boyfriend's then it's solid.

There is a discrepancy between what is advertised and what is served for the dish "Mariscos sea…read morefood rise" below you can find the difference in what is advertised and what is actually served. We ordered 3 meals of the same plate at $20.00 with the expectation of getting food similar to what is advertised but unfortunately this was not the case. When contacting the restaurant they were extremely rude. Existe una discrepancia entre lo que se anuncia y lo que se sirve en el plato "Arroz con mariscos". A continuación en las fotos se puede ver la diferencia entre lo anunciado y lo que realmente se sirvió. Pedimos tres raciones del mismo plato a $20.00 cada una esperando recibir una comida similar a la anunciada, pero lamentablemente no fue así. Al contactar el restaurante fuero muy griferos y nos trataron con mucha descortesía.

My boyfriend and I have been to this place twice. The food is good, but yesterday, my boyfriend got…read morefood poisoning because of the ceviche in this place. They must be more careful with the fish they use, as it is very critical to sell raw fish. We will not go back to this place. Mi novio y yo hemos ido dos veces a este lugar. La comida es buena, pero ayer mi novio se intoxicó con el ceviche. Deberían tener más cuidado con el pescado que usan, ya que es muy delicado vender platos que contengan alimentos crudos. No volveremos a este lugar porque es muy riesgoso.

One has to look for pupusas in Asheville, but I found some on the west side of town. They were out…read moreof some items-notably the dessert empanadas-but the menu here did have a decent range of marked vegetarian options. It is mostly dairy as is common for this cuisine. Ordering two pupusas and a tamale yielded a lighter meal than I'd anticipated, with these being among the smaller such items I've ever had. The taste was solid, but I wasn't as impressed as I was hoping to be.

This was great. I got the pork and cheese pupusas and they were great, especially when you dip it…read morein the orange salsa. I recommend getting 5 or 6 as they are very tasty. The ladies there were very nice and it was a cool place in general.