In town for work, we came across this restaurant and were immediately impressed. The service at the…read morewindow was friendly and efficient, and the pastries and coffee were absolutely delicious. We enjoyed the experience so much that we returned for dinner. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, the service was excellent, and both the steak milanesa and churrasco were outstanding. The overall experience was so great that we came back again for lunch. This time, we enjoyed the WPB sandwich, Cuban sandwich, and ropa vieja, all of which were flavorful and perfectly prepared. From breakfast to dinner, every visit exceeded our expectations. Great food, exceptional service, and a wonderful atmosphere. If you're in the area, this place is a must-visit! Highly recommended. The manager, hostess, and entire team made us feel like valued guests throughout every visit. If you're in the area, this place is a must-visit. Highly recommended!

A local place. No bells and whistle. Late night menu…read more We like the food. Had a house special soup. Rice and beans with our main course of pork and beef. Would like to come back for dinner and Cuban coffee and desserts

Wasn't sure what to expect, but we had a very good start with the chips and salsa. For a Sunday…read moreevening, they had a pretty good crowd, which is always a good sign. I will say they could use a little better lighting, as the place does look a bit dated, but maybe that's the look they're going for. I've heard this restaurant has been here for about two years, and somehow we didn't know about it until a few weeks ago. Onto the main dishes! I had the Vaca Frita with white rice, black beans, and maduros, and everything was packed with great flavor. My wife had the Birria Tacos, and she said they were excellent. Of course, I had to try the consomme and what a mistake... because now I'm hooked line and sinker. It was so packed with flavor that I even started dipping my Vaca Frita in it. This is definitely a hole-in-the-wall kind of place, and I mean that in the best possible way. Don't miss out on it! I've seen some people complaining about the gratuity already being included on the check. Stop whining and tip what you should. If you have a problem with tipping, don't go out to eat at a restaurant with waitress service. The additional tip option at the bottom of the receipt is simply there for those who want to leave the full 20% or more. If you don't feel they deserve anything extra, then leave it as is. We will definitely be coming back. The scary part is just how local and convenient this place is. Ha!

So a friend found this place based off their IG page so I was skeptical. I was even more skeptical…read morewhen I pulled into the parking lot which is quite dilapidated and many of the store fronts are empty. However, I know from traveling that some of the best spots are ones that appear to be a hole in the wall. I walked in, very cute inside! Staff was welcoming and I cozied right up at the bar to wait for my friend. I was immediately brought chips and salsa and a cold beer. We ended up sitting at a high top and our waitress suggested that I try either carne asada from the Mexican menu or Vaca Frita from the Cuban menu. I love me some carne asada but I was intrigued but this 'fried shredded beef' that was marinated in mole and cooked in a hot skillet until crispy. She suggested sweet plantains to go with it and white rice with beans which is traditional Cuban (instead of yellow rice). IT WAS FABULOUS! It was crispy on the outside and juicy. The mole was flavorful but not spicy and i appreciated that the meat was not dripping in sauce. My dinner date ordered chicken tamales which were seasoned in a Cuban style with yellow rice. She is used to Mexican tamales but said these really hit the spot! The only blemish on the nice was her second margarita which was the cucumber one which she didn't like at all. However, the first one she ordered (pictured) which was a different flavor was a show stopper.

If you're looking for authentic Dominican comfort food in a cozy setting, La Casa del Mofongo is…read moreworth a visit. From the moment you walk in, the restaurant is full of personality. The colorful décor and nostalgic touches throughout the dining room create a warm and inviting atmosphere that feels more like sharing a meal with family than dining out. The staff was friendly and welcoming, and I appreciated that they were bilingual, making everyone feel comfortable and at home. We shared the Bandeja La Casa del Mofongo con Tostones, loaded with chicharrón de puerco, chicharrón de pollo, masitas de cerdo, salami, and queso. At $22.99, the portion was incredibly generous and easily large enough to share. The meats were flavorful and well-prepared, with the pork perfectly crispy on the outside while remaining tender and juicy inside. The tostones were fried to perfection! If you're craving authentic Dominican cuisine , La Casa del Mofongo is definitely a place worth adding to your list.

Small cozy place with good food options. Empanadas were good, such as the mofongo and carne-frita…read more The environment very tropical emulating a puertorrican mountain life style. The service was good and friendly.

Not my first time and won't be my last. we went to this place for father's day.To enjoy some cuban…read morefood. We had empanadas appetizers and banana chips. we shared Puerco Assado. with rice beans and fried bananas ( sweet). And a cuban sandwich. each of the meals was very shareable, and we enjoyed the evening with some nice spanish music, playing in the background piped in. the servers were excellent there and they couldn't do enough to make sure we were happy with our meal. one of those great little cuban places in the middle of Wellington just outside the mall. completely forgot to take pictures. You can use your imagination.

EXCELLENT!!! My 2 friends and I loved the food. I had picadillo which was delicious!!! My friends…read morehad grilled chicken breast and they also loved their meal. Our server was extremely friendly and attentive! The lady who serves the bread was very polite with a beautiful smile! The place is lively decorated and reminds me of restaurants back home in the islands !

I'm always surprised when the food at a restaurant we've dined at in the past, is quite different…read morewhen we return. The Croquettas Jamon Cubanas were as tasty as we're used to, and the mayonnaise-based sauce was nice and smooth. Unfortunately, the Empanadas De Picadillo have changed, and not for the better. Our Cubano Sandwich wasn't quite as good as in the past - - the pork was a bit overcooked and dry. Everything else was perfect. Our Margaritas were nice and refreshing, as always. Our server, Bryan, was terrific. His suggestions were helpful and his service attentive. Copacabana is light and airy - very comfortable. We sat outside on their large patio. Despite being right on Main Street, there was no "road noise" and it is well lit and very inviting.

This place is absolutely fantastic. Every member of the staff is so welcoming and friendly. The…read moredecor inside shows so many pictures and paintings of what it's like in Cuba and they do a fantastic job of showing how beautiful the country is. But it's the food that's the best!! The picadillo is probably one of the absolute best that I've ever had. The Cuban sandwich was stuffed and all the flavors were amazing. I wish it was pressed a little longer to make it a solid crisp all the way through the sandwich. Those mashed potatoes were amazing and the pork belly was a great addition to them

Anytime I'm in S. Florida I've immediately got to get Cuban and Dominican food. This place does not…read moredisappoint. Flavors were fantastic. And maybe the best sweet plantains I've ever had. I'll be back.

This is an amazing little local place tucked away cooking up some legit Dominican food…read more Came for breakfast on a early Saturday morning. Had a few different things to eat and also take home. We had the omelet with ham and veggies, ham/egg/cheese sandwich, and a Cuban. Like I said...we wanted take home too...lol! Service is quick and friendly and the owner interacts with her customers. Great spot for quick, easy, and affordable food. Enjoy!

What a surprise to find this excellent bakery in a gas station convenience store! The service was…read moreso friendly. I had a wonderful pastry. Would definitely go back. This is real fresh food not processed packaged food that you expect to find at a gas station store. There is no seating. Place is clean and small.

When you walk in and El Alfa is playing so loud I have to repeat my order to the cashier, you know…read morethe food is going to be legit. Tight little gas station with a fantastically popular cafe inside. Sadly, I didn't get to try the food- when I arrived there were only some meager looking ham and cheese croissants left, I wanted a classic guava pastry! The cafe con leche though? Let me tell ya. Five stars, perfecto cafe, strong. There was a line approaching being outside the door by the time I left. I'm sure the pastries and sandwiches were banging since there were none left at 0900. I'm going to go ahead and give them 5 estrellas 'cause they deserve it.

This place has completely fallen off. I've been going here for about 11 years or so. Long before…read morethe nightclub discotheque outside. Long before an outside bar. Back when they used to focus only on their food. Last visit, my Cuban sandwich was absolutely gross, the bread was rock hard, the pernil was super dry, and the cheese wasn't even melted. I let that one slide and chalked it up to the kitchen having a bad day. However, yesterday was even more horrendous experience. I've been Puerto Rican my entire life lol. Almost 50 years of existence. I have never in my life encountered a more soggy greasy and squishy Chicharron as I did yesterday. It was an absolute abomination. A disgrace to all of Latin heritage. The little bits of meat were rock hard and burnt to a crisp. What's supposed to be crispy skin, was completely soggy and soft. As if it had never been cooked at all. I have no idea how you could get the meat burnt to a crisp and the skin completely soggy on pork belly. I'm completely appalled the fact that it was even given to me. Whoever was in the kitchen should have known better than to serve that slop. It's an embarrassment to the establishment to even have put that into the window to be given to a customer. There's absolutely no way the person in the kitchen knows what they're doing with Latin food if that was served. It deeply saddened me to say I'll never go back to this place again. Not even for a beer. Seeing as how the prices have skyrocketed and the food quality has gone into the toilet I'll pass. Thank you.(pictures taken before the Chicharron was given to the dogs as a snack, because even bad food doesn't go to waste in my house)

Solid local Cuban spot that has a cute decor and vibe with indoor and outdoor seating. Authentic…read morefood and spiced to perfection, I highly recommend this spot for a casual meal. Everything on the menu was delicious.

This was a really good find! Really delicious authentic burritos - a little pricey, but worth it…read morefor comparable options in the area. The burritos are wrapped and lightly grilled and the steak inside was authentic flavorful, and plenty. They also provide complementary chips with a little bit of salsa, which is always a plus. They have a very small indoor section with about two small tables and then a bigger patio section in the back. That's very colorful and lively. It looks like they might have a DJ or outdoor bar in the cooler months, but we visited during summertime and it was pretty hot and human back there but regardless still a vibe. This is a spot where you order at the counter and then they bring out your meal to your table. Everyone was super friendly here and quick. I would definitely recommend them and I will return when I'm in the area. I found them both on Google Maps and cross checked out with TikTok that had raved about this spot. 10 out of 10 for a casual burrito!

I heard from a friend that this is one of Martha Stewart's favorite places to eat when she goes…read moreantiquing. She has good taste! My friend and I shared nachos that was enough food for two. The nachos were drenched in mouth-watering goodies like guacamole, brisket, onions, sour cream, peppers, lettuce, goat cheese and lots of other toppings that escape my memory. The restaurant is very small and quaint adorned with colorful paintings. An added bonus is the outdoor eating area that I will try when it cools off in Florida. I was able to take some beautiful pictures. It was self-serve at the front counter. The food came out within a minute! The only issue was parking. The GPS took me behind the building and I had no idea where to go! The strip shopping center next door had signs all over "no restaurant parking." I ended up parking a block down on the street.

Tried this spot as I had not been in yeas. It's a bit old and the interior could do with some TLC…read more We tried the beef pastry and the cafe con leche was really good. I had the egg with toast. Service was friendly. And efficient. I ordered some beef pastries to go and will likely come back again for those!

I came here for breakfast on a Sunday. Looks like a few regulars visit here a bit. The have two…read moreentrances with parking on either side. I ordered a veggie omelette with toast, meat pastolitos and a Cafe Con leche. I'm not a fan on plastic plates and styrofoam coffee cups but the meat pastolito made me forget about everything else. Hands down the best I've ever had. Service was good and inside was cool and comfortable.