Cilantro & Ajo is a Venezuelan street food restaurant. They have multiple locations, but my friends…read moreand I visited the Lawrenceville location. Parking is a little tricky because it is street parking only, but we got lucky with a spot right out front. Ordering is super easy and efficient. They have menus up front where you order, and then you sit down and they bring your food to you. I've never tried Venezuelan food so this really was a great experience. I wanted to try it all. Here's what I ordered: [Brown Lemonade]: Tasty and different than your average lemonade [Plaintains]: Sweet with queso fresco [Arepas]: Mine had chicken & gouda and was absolutely delicious. Soft and flavorful. [Empanadas]: These were really tasty. I really loved the beef with the peppers & onions. My friends really loved their papallon bowls, and overall, the experience was really great! This was such a unique experience with unique food. I will be back!

I really wanted to like this place. As a Latin American person, I make a point to support small…read moreLatin American businesses, but after my experience at Cilantro y Ajo, I have to think twice. First, they don't offer coffee, which is surprising for a restaurant representing a culture where coffee is such a staple. That was already disappointing, but the service made things worse. When I politely asked the owner -- a woman with a noticeably unpleasant attitude -- to add two scrambled eggs to my order, she flat-out refused. No explanation, no alternative, just a rude "no." The entire interaction felt dismissive and unwelcoming. Between the lack of basic menu items and the unprofessional service, this visit was a huge letdown. I genuinely hope they improve, but based on this experience, I won't be returning.

I'm a barista, so I'm always looking for unique morning (all day who are we kidding?) drinks, so…read morewhen I heard Colombino serves cacao, well, buddy, I had to head on over. Heads up, this location in Lawrenceville is a food truck. Not hating on food trucks, but I wish I had known that before going. It was chilly - though being from So Cal I'm usually cold out here. With that out of that way, dang it was good! I normally don't like drinks with flavors that overpower the espresso, but with the mocka latte I had, that's exactly what I wanted. The bittersweet flavor of the cacao shone through, like a indulgent dark chocolate. Haters gonna hate, but dark chocolate is one of the purest forms, and each sip gave me exactly what I was looking for. As for the arepas... Well, I've never had one before, so I don't have a measuring stick for this, but I really liked mine! I had the breakfast arepa with bacon. Scrambled eggs, nice bacon chunks, cheese, a little green sauce, all sandwiched in what I can only describe as like corn flatbread pieces. So good and surprisingly filling! I will probably go to the brick-and-mortar shop next to see how it compares, but if you're in the Lawrenceville area and want a unique pick-me-up, this is a great option.

Cute little coffee shop truck with parking and outside seating. They even had one of those plastic…read moredomes you could sit in if raining or too cold. The coffee is good. Pistachio lattes good. Treated more cinnamon that pistachio but still good. Pricing is high but the arepa was very hot and tasty.

A quick, delicious gluten free lunch!! Stopped on our way to…read morehotel & grabbed some empanadas for lunch Ordering was quick, we found a table & they quickly brought us our food The empanadas were HOT, crispy and the flavor was so intense - I wanted to try all the flavors because they were so good but I held off until next time!

Fresh and mostly flavorful. We got a vegan bowl ($16) and arepa ($12). The sautéed peppers were…read moreexcellent, and were THE flavor for the bowl. The plantains need a little work to be the sweet treat I have come to expect from other places. The black beans tasted no different than anywhere else where they are just a side alongside a more flavorful mean star -- and could use some seasoning when they are the "meat" of a vegan dish. Same goes for the arepa. The black beans were the bulk of it, lined by a few thin-sliced plantains and a teeny tiny side of avocado cream (~1 tablesp) on top of a fresh arepa with rather bland "cheese". For $12, it definitely left me wanting, but hit the spot in a healthy, portion-appropriate meal sort of way. Bottom line: Fresh with a lot of potential with a little more attention to portions and flavoring.

Not bad but found the portions, esp for the Yucca fries, to not be worth it. The arepa also wasn't…read moretoasted at all, but the flavors were all pretty good. The bowl was mostly rice and beans, and again the flavor is good, but Chipotle is way more bang for your buck.

I got the Brisket Arepa and the brisket was really soft and tender but didn't have that much flavor…read morewithout the sauces I put on it. The arepa was a little disappointing because there was a very small amount of cheese on mine (I could barely taste it). However overall it was still tasty, I would just get a bowl if I came here again. The lady who works at the cashier is very sweet and nice, she let me get extra sauces (which were all very good). Honestly I'm going to bump this review from 3 to 4 stars just because of her.

4.5 stars overall. Pabellon is a casual restaurant that serves Venezuelan and Mexican foods for…read morelunch, dinner, and catering for dining in, takeout, and delivery. The menu lists appetizers (e.g., tequenos, tostones, yucca, and tortilla chips with dips), Venezuelan arepas (gluten-free cornmeal cakes filled with meats, cheese, or vegetables), Venezuelan empanadas (gluten-free cornmeal filled with meats, cheese, black beans, or plantains), Venezuelan mains (gluten-free criollo, cachapa, and patacones), Mexican tacos, Mexican burritos, Mexican enchiladas, non-alcoholic beverages, desserts (e.g., flan and churros), and more. Venezuelan cuisine is a blend of indigenous, Spanish, and African influences, and most of it is naturally gluten-free. In addition, several vegetarian options are available, and some menu items can be customized to be vegan. Since 2021, my husband and I have eaten here off and on, and all of our meals have been excellent. The employees promptly and courteously serve us. Here are my ratings for the menu items that we ate: Tortilla chips with queso and guacamole - 4.5 stars - The tortilla chips had a good flavor. The queso tasted extremely cheesy. The guacamole was very freshly made. Beef empanada - 4.5 stars - The fried-dough exterior was perfectly crispy, and the beef filling was savory. I particularly enjoyed the green sauce on the side. Seafood empanada - 3.5 stars - This fried cornmeal pastry was filled with tilapia, shrimp, and vegetables. It was a large size, and the flavors were alright. Pabellon empanada - 4.5 stars - This fried cornmeal pastry contained black beans, white cheese, shredded beef, and sweet plantains. My husband ate it and said that he really liked it. Llanera chicken arepa - 5 stars - This arepa is my husband's favorite go-to. It was a very large size, and it was stuffed with much chicken, lettuce, tomato (although my husband does not like tomato), cheese, and guacamole. My husband commented that the combination of flavors was delicious. On the side was guasacaca, a tangy Venezuelan sauce that is made from avocados, green peppers, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, and mayonnaise. Chicken quesadilla - 4 stars - A flour tortilla was filled with shredded chicken, cheese, onions, and peppers. The ingredients were very fresh, but the quesadilla tasted slightly plain even with the sides of guacamole and sour cream, so I dipped it in queso. Veggie quesadilla - 5 stars - A flour tortilla was stuffed with yellow cheese, green peppers, and onions. On the side were pico de gallo, lettuce, guacamole, and sour cream. I really liked the gooey cheese and the flavors of the vegetables. Soft tacos - 4.5 stars - My husband ate these tacos. One was filled with chicken, and the other was filled with pork. He seemed to enjoy them. Plantains - 5 stars - These fried plantains tasted very sweet, and they were topped with some cheese. The serving size was generous. Tres leches cake - 5 stars - A large slice of cake was soaked in three milks and topped with whipped cream and cinnamon. I really enjoyed the taste of the sweet cake and the spicy cinnamon.

We stopped in on a Sunday afternoon and were happily greeted by an employee at the counter. We…read moredecided to order food to go - two arepas and some churros. The gentleman at the counter offered some suggestions as we looked at the menu. He even let us sample some of the fresh juices! The restaurant is bright and welcoming with plenty of windows and seating. The special churro station off to the right instantly got my mouth watering. I had to try them! The arepas looked and smelled so good we couldn't wait to dig in, so we ate in the car. The arepa was crispy but fluffy. It was packed with fillings and flavor. Even after eating we could still taste the flavors which only made us want more!! The churros were also delicious. We can't wait to return and try more!

Woke up completely exhausted after a late night flight into Pittsburgh, and luckily this place was…read moreright across the street from our Airbnb! What a TREAT! I enjoyed my farmers latte so much, I had it two days in a row. Also, the Arepa with plantains was out of this world- great! We sat in the back the first day, and then by the front windows the next, so we could take in the good vibes this place had to offer (excellent Latin music overhead, too) I regret not buying any of the jewelry... Maybe next time :-) We make it a point to hit a local coffee shops when traveling, preferably a roaster - and this place Knocked-it-outta-the-Park!

Authentic colombian coffee and food can be found here! I tried their signature breakfast arepas for…read morethe first time and loved it. I loved it so much I got two. Staff were very welcoming and helpful. It's a very small shop with not a lot of seating FYI. There is free WiFi if you want to bring your laptop but like I said seating is limited. I will be back again for sure.

We've driven by Empanada Company numerous times and are so glad we finally stopped in! We grabbed a…read morecouple of glasses of wine and a mix of empanadas - beef, chicken, sweet potato & black bean, and spinach & cheese. They were all served piping hot, fresh, and delicious! The chimichurra sauce really bumped them to the next level, too. Overall, the beef was our favorite, and we loved that they had so many different options, including vegetarian and vegan ones. There's a small seating area inside, as well as a cute outdoor area. We were the only table sitting inside for lunch, but they had a steady stream of takeout/pick-up orders. The workers were so friendly and appreciative that we stopped in!

We were greeted immediately, identified as first time customers, and told about the menu & what…read morethey offered. Super friendly! The restaurant is very tiny (5 tables of 2 or so), but really beautiful. The empanadas are delicious. We had all the meat empanadas & the spinach & cheese. All were delicious. I'd say 4-5 empanadas (depending on how hungry you are) would work fir s meal. We didn't know that at first and we're there close to when they closed. Next time, we'll know. I loved the sticker labels telling you what empanada was what. Cute little cartoon characters that added a fun extra touch. No sauces were needed really except for the beef empanada. Most of them include cheese or sauce that was plenty. Eating there, there were no intensely ld. Which is fine for eating (you can pick up an empanada, but it didn't work well with the garlic or chimichurri sauce. I highly recommend trying the empanadas whether you eat there or get them to go.

We love this placeeee!!!…read more They have a sister restaurant in Shadyside.. Tocayo... but Totopo is sooo much bigger. Right on the Main Street of Mt. Lebanon, we have been here a handful of times. The restaurant has won countless awards through the years and they deserve it. Right from the jump, you can see the modern and thematic choices that transport you into an ambiance worth the dining experience already. The staff is great, always attentive, and the wait staff constantly will check in on you. This trip, we had earned some rewards (they have an awesome reward program... who doesn't like free food) so we just wanted a quick bite. It was happy hour on apps, so we just got the Carnitas Nachos and Queso. They always give chips and salsa... which is soooo good. We almost ordered the table side fresh made guacamole but the nachos came with guacamole. Let's just say two apps... STUFFEEEEDDDD us. Everything was so good. The carnitas had a wonderful smoky taste and was so juicy. Everything was fresh made. We ate and left happy for only $3.

Excellent food. Reasonable prices…read more Great service. I would like to thank this restaurant for making my Father's Day Special.