In town for a conference and I ordered this chicken, plantains, and rice with beans through…read moreDoorDash. This hit the spot as some of the best rotisserie chicken I have had. No comments on the establishment since I had delivery and no pictures of food cause I ate it so fast!

We were starving and this happened to be super close--pleasant surprise because I didn't even know…read morethere was a Brasa out here (we usually go to the St. Paul one). It's a smaller, cozy space with really friendly staff, same great food. I got the Rotisserie Chicken Plate, which comes with rice, beans, and a side. I skipped the beans, but overall it was really good--the chicken was flavorful, just slightly on the dry side for me. That said, I loved the rice and all the seasoning/flavors going on. Solid, comforting meal--and super convenient if you're in the area. Always a great choice!

We had such a great experience at Urban Wok in St. Louis Park. My sister and I decided to dine in…read moreand were impressed from start to finish. We started with the vegetable spring rolls, which were crisp, fresh, and served with a flavorful agave, ginger and sriracha sauce. It was the perfect light appetizer. For our main dishes, we ordered two wraps, the Thai Noodle Wrap with tofu and the Island Time Wrap with chicken. Both were absolutely delicious. The Thai Noodle Wrap had just the right amount of heat from the blackberry habanero drizzle and a creamy balance from the spicy peanut sauce. The Island Time Wrap was bright and tropical with pineapple, basmati rice, and a fantastic ginger teriyaki flavor. We loved that everything was customizable, clearly labeled with gluten-free options, and cooked fresh right in front of us. The kiosk ordering system was quick and easy, and our server Mark T. made sure everything came out perfectly. Urban Wok has such a fun and modern vibe with food that's flavorful, healthy, and totally crave-worthy. We'll definitely be back.

It's a very good idea to have this kind of fast casual option in this spot, in this busy area where…read morethere are so many restaurants that are more "involved". I've gotten two build-your-own style stir fries here and they honestly tasted great. I got one with dumplings tossed in there and those dumplings were satisfying too. This is quick, satisfying food. I came in this last time because I got an email that advertised "$.75 chicken wings". That was misleading; you still had to buy them in quantities of at least 6. I wanted to mix and match a few to try their flavors, but that didn't appear to be an option. Also not an option was using the remainder of my gift card to pay for part of the order. Suckering people out of a few bucks from a giftcard is a scam that does not sit well with me. Also their machines (you order from a screen at the counter & they bring it to you at your seat) had a lot of trouble reading my giftcard. Maybe avoid their giftcards. Okay but the people there are friendly and they seem to be working hard to get your order quickly. And again, it all tasted great. I got their jalapeno sauce on the side for one of them and it was very yummy, but it was also yummy without it. When you select your ingredients for a build-your-own, additional vegetables that weren't requested turn up in the mix. I don't know if it's an on-purpose thing for flavor reasons or that it's just hard to wrangle diced red peppers and cabbage, but take note. One more thing... there is a water cooler that appears to be there for you to have some free water. But the water is... not transparent? Is there lemon in there? Cucumber? Horseradish? It looked grimy and unappetizing and so I didn't pour myself a cup of water even though I was thirsty.

Ordered fufu, chicken egusi soup, and jolloff rice. Was not overall pleased. The egusi was not…read moreedible and it is disappointing because they give such a generous amount. Service was pleasant. As for ambiance, they are attached to a market and the smells seep into the restaurant which is very underwhelming. The jollof rice was the saving grace of my meal.

I've tried other African restaurants but this was the very first I tried and I'm still hooked!…read more Parking could be better. The seating area in the back deserves a better presentation, but the food? 10/10. Now, usually when I go I ALWAYS get the collard greens. They taste fresh, flavorful, has a nice crunch, and a hint of spice. The guy who owns the restaraunt with his wife is so sweet. I enjoy seeing him each time that I come in. My first time here was in 2013. I'll always come back.

Perfect ending to a few laps around the lake on a beautiful day! We had the fish and jerk chicken…read moresandwich on a milk bun. Also had the gouda mac and cheese bites and a side of the coconut rice and beans. Amazing flavor on everything. I love being able to sit on the lakeside and enjoy some good food and drinks! After all we don't get many patio days in this state *You walk up to order your food and they will give you a buzzer when your food is ready to pick up from another window. They also have a self service beer station which is pretty cool, we didn't partake but I believe you get a bracelet and just scan it and it will charge to your card. *

The food was pretty bad (probably reheated from frozen) and cost $26 for the fried shrimp and fries…read morewith a drink. Crazy times we live in, lol... Bad service from cooking staff: after I waited a long time for food they told me they didn't have any sauce/ketchup. Got back in line at the front to wait 5 more minutes and they said "oh of course we have ketchup" and gave me some. Maybe leave condiments out for folks? You're serving fries! Two stars because the view is beautiful.

Love the cubano Coffee is amazing and so is the atmosphere…read morePastelitos are amazing too!!

HAVAN-A-MAZING LUNCH…read more If a top-tier Cuban sandwich is what you seek, look no further than Guava's. Located a mile northwest of Minneapolis Int'l Airport, this quaint Cuban restaurant was highly recommended to us by a friend.  We stopped here after visiting Como Park Zoo and enjoyed a great lunch as well as some A+ plane-watching, since Guava's is directly in the flightpath of landing jets. I started with a Bent Paddle pilsner ($6.50), and my wife got a michelada ($8) which she said was a good value and "made the right way".  There's a decent amount of seating inside as well as tables outside, although it can get noisy at times due to the nearby airport. The Cubano ($18) was one of the best either of us has ever tried: pulled pork, ham, salami, pickles, mustard, mayo, and Swiss cheese on grilled panini bread.  It came with lightly salted plantain chips and a small cup of house hot sauce.  Amazing, no notes.   5/5 The lechon asado rice bowl ($16) was equally terrific.  Delicious roasted pork - including some magical burnt ends that had me in ASMR heaven - came with black beans and maduros (sweet plantains) over cilantro rice.  Fabulous mingling of flavors and textures.  5/5 We got a side of Yuca frita ($7) w/cilantro aioli but these were almost an afterthought; my wife and I were too obsessed with our entreés to pay much attention to these lil' starchy sticks.  They have tres leches cake for dessert but we opted for a flan ($7) instead, and it was OK. * TL;DR * I'm glad that Guava's didn't try anything too clever with the Cubano, preferring to keep it classic and focus on quality. The aesthetics inside are charming, soft mint green walls with a mix of white counters and darker wood.  Staff were friendly and the food came out relatively fast.  They have a nice selection of local draft beers and plenty of great Cuban coffee. I would absolutely recommend Guava's to anyone in the Minneapolis-St Paul area, especially if they're interested in trying one of the best Cuban sandwiches of their lives.

We enjoyed our stop at Victor's 1959 Cafe. We went around 10:30am on a Monday. There is mostly…read morestreet parking and just a couple parking spots behind (possibly for employees only?). Both parking and the restaurant are not very handicapped friendly. Do not go if you are expecting a neat, tidy cafe, it is not at all fancy. Yes, there is writing everywhere, walls, ceilings, air ducts, ceiling, even seats and hanging lamps. The restaurant itself is very small. There are about 45ish seats inside, including the bar area, and just a few tables outside. I ordered a Cafe Con Leché coffee and mango pancakes. The coffee was sweeter than expected, but had good coffee flavor. The mango pancake was excellent. The buttermilk flavor was strong enough that you could actually taste it, which I liked very much. There were lots of mango chunks in the pancake and mango purée on top. I ordered the medium pancake, which was about 6 inches, next time I may order the large. My partner ordered a house coffee, Cubano Sandwich and medium pancake. The coffee was a pretty standard cup of coffee. He said the Cubano was amazing. The roast pork was delicious, the mustard and pickle complement it well, and the black beans were very flavourful. The beans seemed to be house made, not canned. Our server was very friendly and helpful. The food came out very fast. When we arrived around 10:30 there were several empty tables, but by the time we left there was a line to be seated. Seems to be a popular place, which is well deserved.

Super fun and well worth the trip. We have spent some significant time traveling in Cuba, and this…read moreis the closest we have found to legit Cuban food in the Midwest. The Pan Con Lechon was really the star, although the rope vieja was a close second. Also, don't forget to have three or four of their amazing coffee drinks--you'll walk away with the jitters, but you won't regret it!

Maggie is the best server ever!! She recommends yummy food and makes you feel so well taken care of…read more:) My go-to spot because of her! Someone give this woman a raise!!!!

food and services are excellent…read more our favorites include the chilaquiles bowl , fried plantains and the curry vegetable bowl. always consistent its not about ambience at any of the locations.

If you're looking for a fun spot with great food and drinks, Hola Arepa delivers. The Prickly…read morePaloma (Tequila, Aperol, Prickly Pear, Grapefruit, Lime) is phenomenal and at just $8 during happy hour, it's an absolute steal. For anyone with celiac disease, this place is great, the entire menu is gluten free, so you can order with complete peace of mind. The slow roasted pork arepa was a standout. The pork was incredibly tender with excellent flavor. One minor note: the yuca fries were a little light on portion size. That said, we left pleasantly full and very satisfied overall. The restaurant also has a small parking lot which in Minneapolis is amazing.

We were excited to eat here for dinner as we are a family of several vegetarian and latin fusion…read morefood lovers. I wanted to really love this place but unfortunately the flavors just weren't there. The restaurant is fun decor and service is friendly and efficient; they do an excellent job. Our granddaughters ordered mango, passionfruit, citrus, rhubarb drinks, soda. The drinks were thick and overwhelmingly sweet. Adding some sparkling water to it did help. As far as food; The food came promptly, but the flavors were not there. The Brussel sprouts came with a caramelized onion jam which was way too sweet and overpowered all the other flavors. Very disappointing. The shrimp aguachile was extremely soupy with overpowered spice, making it unable to taste the shrimp. The plantain chips were thick and hard, rather tasteless. The arepas were a little more flavorful but really wouldn't recommend any particular one that we tried. The only hit was the black bean empanadas, extremely great flavor, just a hint of spice served with pickle cabbage. Yum. We should just have had four orders of those.