It's a cute, casual, and artistic restaurant with a Colombian vibe. The food had great flavor, but…read moreour yuca tasted like it had been sitting under a heat lamp for a long time. While our server was nice, they weren't very attentive. We went on a Sunday midday when it wasn't too busy, making the slow service all the more unimpressive. I can recommend the authentic flavors of the cuisine, but honestly, next time I'm craving Colombian food, I'll just stick to cooking it at home.

Beware this store is charging me twice for this order and it is wasn't even good. The only thing…read morethat had flavor was the beans. And the Pechuga En Salsa Criolla dish was so-watery it spilled all over the bag and got every where. I wasnt going to say anything until they charged me twice for this terrible food order

I haven't been to this restaurant in years, and now I can't stop coming back! First of all, the…read moreservice is 10/10. Everyone is so friendly and helpful. We have two little ones, and they are always so gracious and accommodating. Second, the food is 10000000/10! Wow talk about flavor! Our family's favorite go-to's are the ground beef and cheese empanadas, the kids pabellon, and our ALL time favorite is the arepa llanera fried. WOW!!! So my picky toddler LOVES the food here! Their rice and beans are cooked to perfection and my son who doesn't eat a ton of meat, will eat the shredded beef here! Our favorite thing about the arepa is the sauce they put on the steak with the freshness of the cheese and creaminess of the avocado with the tomato. omg my mouth is watering as I'm typing! We seriously LOVE it here! Those are my recommendations!

This restaurant tucked in a little strip mall on the way to Virginia Beach has great food. We…read morestopped here after a 6-hour drive, and the food definitely didn't disappoint. We ordered the arepa pabellón and the pabellón New York strip, both perfectly cooked and full of flavor. The arepa comes in a foil similar to a gyro so it doesn't fall apart and you can enjoy the mix of flavors in it. The pabellón platter is huge and you will not be disappointed. The service and atmosphere are great and they have outdoor dining also. Definitely a must-try if you're in the area. And if you're in the mood for some libations, they have a full bar too. Great find, and definitely worth a stop.

I reserved an order from Too Good To Go for Antonio's. I've never tried this spot and this was a…read moreperfect way! My reserved plate costs was $5.00 It's a small shop on Holland road. When you walk in you see a cooler with tons of drinks and to the left a cooler with beautiful luscious looking desserts, seafood salad, and other items. On top is a warmer with Empanadas and Chiccharonis. The young man greeted me quickly. It was an easy process. He offered me a taste of Sweet Corn pudding. It was so good I ended up buying a cup!! I tried the small plate as soon as I got home. Yellow rice with plantains and 2 pieces of chicken. Not sure what the seasoning was- but it was yummy! For $5.04 it was perfect! Will be going back!! .

I was in the mood for Dominican food, so I found my way to Antojitis on Holland Rd. They serve…read morepork, chicken, rice, empanadas, desserts, drinks, and more!! I like that the menu had a variety of choices. Shay took my order and she was super friendly and patient. She answered all my questions, and the other guy who was with her bagging food was nice also. I got the pork and rice and chicken and rice box, with chicken and cheese and beef and cheese empanadas. I'm very picky about empanadas, so I sat in the parking lot and ate the first chicken and cheese one, then I levitated somehow back inside to order more. They were hot and delicious! The sauce that goes with it is crack also!! Mmmmm. The pork and chicken with rice tasted authentic like someones grandma was back there whipping it up. I won't lie, by the looks on the pics I didn't expect much because everything just looked brown. But it was good flavor with both dishes and a good portion. There were a few pieces of tough pork, but that was no issue, I still enjoyed it. They let me try the cake which I couldn't decide on, that was so nice of them. That cake is good!! Everything a pound cake should be!! I'm definitely getting that when I go back. I want to gatekeep it so bad, lol, but they deserve for them to be sold out!! The restaurant itself isn't big. It's more of a takeout spot, but there are some chairs and tables inside. It's decorated nice and has a welcoming feel. It was clean inside and the vibe was good!! When I got there, no one was there but 1 customer. When I left everybody and their mama was there! What, how, when?? I got my food and joyfully skipped out ready to grub like a chunky kid at Grandma's house!! Lol. I took a nap when I got home!! Lol. Definitely check them out!

La Yaroa Restaurant has an interesting mix of Dominican and Puerto Rican food. We ordered the Yaroa…read morede pollo and it was very tasty and well made. We also ordered the pernil with arroz mamposteado. The rice was so good. The pernil was well seasoned- a little on the dry side. They also have a variety of juices and a full bar. Overall a solid place to get an authentic Puerto Rican and/or Dominican food. The portions and flavors were good, and there's plenty on the menu to choose from. Definitely worth a shot.

Tonight was a special birthday celebration for my husband and he chose La Yaroa Tropical Restaurant…read more& Lounge for his birthday dinner with the family. This Caribbean restaurant has an excellent vibe with many different seating areas, a full bar, and large TV screens featuring a variety of sports. The tropical decor is welcoming and the staff is friendly. The menu features Puerto Rican and Dominican classics and more. Everyone in our party of 7 enjoyed their meals. Everything arrived to the table hot and the dishes were very flavorful. Happy hour offered $3 imported bottled beer and margaritas at $5.99. Birthday toasts with Presidente beer and passion fruit and mango margaritas. We highly recommend this gem of a restaurant. They offer dine-in and to go, as well as catering. We'll be sharing this find with several friends who love Caribbean cuisine. We will definitely keep the catering option in mind for the upcoming holidays!

We chose to have dinner with some close family friends at De Rican Chef on Holland Road on a…read moreTuesday evening. Service was great! They quickly moved us to a larger table when our party of 5 turned into 8 because of surprise guests! It was a long overdue reunion. A few of us were craving the Pastelon, since we are fans of sweet plantains, but sadly, they didn't have it available that evening. However, our kind server said we could order mofongo with the sweet plantains, so we decided to give it a try. We chose the steak strips and fried pork versions. Everything was delicious! We always enjoy the variety of the menu. Plus, the expanded dining room spaces make the restaurant very welcoming. Our party of 8 was treated well, and we all enjoyed our meals!

We discovered De Rican Chef over 10 years ago and it's one of my daughter and I's favorite…read morerestaurants in VB. Since we were in the area and wanted to grab a small bite to eat, we decided to stop in. The staff greeted us as soon as we walked in and the restaurant smelled amazing, so we couldn't wait to grab a drink and order our favorites. We decided to sit at the bar, so we were given menus to look over and the bartender was very nice. I ordered the Spicy Passionfruit Margarita and my daughter ordered the Rican Rum Punch. Both were good but I enjoyed the Margarita much better! Since we weren't very hungry, we chose our favorites which were the Arroz con Gandules and the Relleno de Papa, which is a mashed potato ball filled with savory, ground beef. The food was flavorful and absolutely delicious! They also have a pink sauce, which is a ketchup/mayo mix, but it always pairs so well with the food. Everything was so good, we put in another order of both to take home lol. De Rican Chef never disappoints! After all these years, their food still tastes just as good as it did the first time we went! If you're looking for great, Puerto Rican food, definitely stop in!!!

This place is legit. I got the Baleadas especial with beans, cheese, eggs, avocado, and crema…read more Hubby got the Baleadas super which has beans, eggs, crema, avocado, and meat. The tortillas are homemade and the lady makes them right then and there. Everything was cooked to order so there was a little wait. Hubby has never had baleadas before but he loved it and said he would come back. The horchata was good too. There were a few tables to eat at and they had lots of snacks you could buy as well. We will definitely be back.

Amazing dining experience! Excellent beef soup.. this is the stuff you order when you're coming…read moredown with a cold. Most meals also feature those thick, homemade Central American tortillas. Wishing this place nothing but success!

Honestly if you want me to be honest... I literally went to Venezuela eating the meal I had. Let's…read moretalk about the portion. This plate it would have cost $60 at a seafood restaurant. Dude, I paid $23 and I had more than 4 shrimps compared to other restaurants when they serve you their "seafood platter". You know exactly what I'm talking. Anyway, I have not gone out to eat in a while so my fiance found Maracaibo Bistro and it most definitely did not disappoint! He had Bandeja Paisa. His plate. Overflowing with sausage, ground beef, chicharron, chorizo, arepa, +$1 for grilled steak served on top of rice and beans with sweet plantains. Food? Forget about it, scarfed that down like it was for breakfast! So if you like authentic food, GO! Overall experience and satisfaction were both fulfilled! P.S. I bought their Paella to go. We have food for a couple of days!

Great food, great portions, and great atmosphere!…read more Enjoyed dinner and the FIFA World Cup here. The food was great, we especially loved their hot sauce. The atmosphere was lively and fun. The service was also good! The prices were a bit high, between a non-alcoholic drink (horchata) and add-ons, our bill was higher than we thought it would be. Overall a great spot!

From the ashes of Lab Bistro, Chris has returned to Virginia Beach from Miami and he brought his…read morecooking skills and yummy food. We have enjoyed pan con bistec, croquetas, chicken empanadas, cafe con leche, and cortadito so far. But the real star that fills my belly is the BEEF Empanadas. They are stuffed full, and comes with a garlic aioli. The food truck is parked near The Cigar Lounge on Lynnhaven Parkway. Get there!

After our Yelp Event at Palm and Press Bistro food truck, another trip was in order for more of his…read moreyummy food. I chose the Pan Con Lechon Mojo Pork Sandwich and a Beef Empanada. The Sandwich was perfectly prepared, full of pork and big enough for two meals. I especially liked the Cuban Bread. The Empanada was golden brown and full of beef and so very good. I was super stuffed after eating half of the sandwich and the Empanada for dinner that night. The other half of the sandwich after being microwaved for just a few seconds was a perfect dinner the next night. Adding some fruit and a small salad made it perfect. The owner is very friendly. He takes your cell phone number so he can contact you when your order is ready. It wasn't very hot and there was a nice breeze so we sat and waited for our food in the small seating area next to the truck. I will be making many trips to this great food truck. If you haven't tried it you will not be disappointed.