" This place makes me smile " The name for this place is…read moreappropriate. Everything you could possibly crave as a Colombian is on this menu . I absolutely was in heaven . It's far from home but near our friend's home we visited. . I seen the name and hoped it lived up too it . It absolutely positively did . We ordered a little of everything on the menu . The food tasted fresh and delicious. We ordered for a party of 6x adults. The cost is reasonable for the quality and portion size . The vibe is welcome. The staff is super friendly. No worries about parking , lots all around.

No baño in este restaurante! This place has sit down tables but the man there said no baños. I was…read morefloored. I asked in Spanish and English but he was clear there are no bathrooms. I do not recommend any restaurant without a bathroom.

Great service and food and a short walk from My condo but…read moreI've never been and have lived here for 15 years . We will be back .

It is not a fancy location but the food is authentic and very good. Portions are large and we even…read morehad leftovers to enjoy later. Our server tried hard to communicate with us with a big smile. Great find in Lowell.

Ordered for an office meeting and everyone thought the food was good. I order the burrimongo which…read moreis burrito filling wrapped with mofongo instead of a tortilla. Im actually from northern Va/DC area where I've tried various mofongo dishes, some good and some just meh, so for me, I felt the mofongo tasted meh...it lacked flavor or seasoning. I mean it was ok IMO but I probably would order something different next time.

For a quick weeknight dinner, I stopped by Empanellie's. While browsing the menu, I decided to try…read morethe jibarito - a sandwich made with flattened plantains instead of bread, filled with lettuce, tomato, and a choice of protein ($14). I picked the euphemistically named "steak," which turned out to be ground beef that wasn't even well-browned. The combination of lettuce, tomato, and simply seasoned ground beef tasted a bit too much like a Crunchwrap Supreme. Fresher and twice the size, sure - but still within that same flavor palette. Even the fried green plantains, which should've added some texture, had steamed into mild sogginess from the foil wrap, despite me ordering it for dine-in. Maybe I'll try the Cubano or the empanadas next time. The jibarito was fine, but definitely overhyped here and on Google Reviews.

Didn't know there was a location up here in Lawrence, MA to go along with the ones I know in NY, NJ…read moreand FL. Very impressive atmosphere. I had the Lechón Asado with steamed veggies. I kept it light since it was late at night. The presentation was great however the flavors did not live up to it. The lechón asado even though soft, tender and the meat falling off the bone lacked flavor. Not even a sauce provided to wake up the flavor. I had a few drinks there. Prices were reasonable and the restaurant very modern looking. Service was up to par as well.

I am glad that GirlsNight was at this location. Food was…read moretasty Drinks were Amazing Atmosphere was lit. I definitely enjoyed my time here, and will come again. Social distancing was minimally enforced by not allowing more than 6 ppl per table. Since I have been venturing out into this post Covid attacked World. I sometimes feel like businesses have had to figured out how to continue to thrive. Mamajuanas was not the case. Since food and drinks are up to par. People follow! Yes, I know that going out we have to be cautious. None the less, it was a weekend I came by and location was packed. Thanks to the staff that was able to keep up with the fast pace while still providing good service.

5/5. again. Very good place that routinely delivers excellent service, food, and ambience!…read more The corn ravioli is a highlight. Worth a detour for this place! The yuca fries are always cooked perfectly. I'm impressed by the kitchens' predictability and reliability with the food. I've ordered the same thing multiple times and it's been nearly identical.

Two times in two weeks! Why didn't I get here sooner? Amazing food coming out of this joint in…read moreBeverly MA. Chef owned and operated,some of the most authentic Latin cuisine on the north shore with friendly knowledgeable staff in a colorful industrial setting. Price point is excellent for the quality of the food received. Brava Que Mas! You've become my favorite restaurant.

I don't recommend this Colombian restaurant in Nashua, NH, because they do not offer ANY type of…read moredelivery method via their restaurant nor via Uber Eats or Doordash. Also, they do not offer ordering via their website; you can ONLY order via the OLD 1980s-2000s telephone ordering method, which sucks for those who do not have the time to get on the phone and make a 10-min phone call to order a take-out for pick-up, which is their ONLY way for you to get their food during your busy work week!

Stopped in recently and this is still the best! Yes it takes what seems like forever to get the…read morefood and the food presentation is always a little different. Still the flavors here make me want to do a happy dance! So worth every second of waiting!

Service was friendly. Waiting times are not that great. Food is mediocre and prices are slightly…read morehigher than other Mexican restaurants with the same style. Place was packed and even though the said waiting times were lower (10-15mins) it took over 30 minutes to get seated.

Local to area first time here Will recommend…read more Will return Price for two $53.00 tip included I'll start by saying we arrived around 6pm and no lines no waiting but it was definitely full (seating for 2) It appeared to be clean and the noise was consistent with a Mexican restaurant no bother to us The menu is large a little overwhelming We got brought our table chips and salsa. The sauce was spicy, which I enjoy their chips. Nothing spectacular, but not terrible either. My husband,and I both ordered the steak tip quesadilla they were served in a timely manner and very hot and fresh we both chose to go with the rice and the rice was just a standard Mexican rice nothing extraordinary about it. The steak quesadilla had plenty of cheese had plenty of flavor. It wasn't soggy and it wasn't over crispy. Either. The portion size was perfect. I also love the fact that you could definitely tell the servers,waitresses and the waiters. They are all very professionally well dressed and clean attire.

People - 10/10 Food - 7/10…read moreDrinks - na Decor - 6/10 Restrooms - (didn't use) So my friend and I were in the mood for some Dominican food so we ended up checking out this place. When we got there we were a little confused because it was also a store. towards the back they have a little restaurant and a menu where you can choose how many pieces of chicken you want with fries or plantains. However, while we were waiting in line we talked to someone that frequents the establishment and they said to not order off of that menu and just go further down the line and order off what's on the table. So I took her advice and ordered some Spanish rice with chicken stew and one piece of fried Chicken. The food smelled amazing the entire drive home and when we got home we started to eat. There was a lot of rice which is great but not needed and the chicken was very good. I actually preferred the fried over the stew but that's just me. I'm sure if I had more of the stew sauce on the rice it would have made a bigger difference but I didn't have a lot on my plate. Over all the places good and I would love to go back again and try something new.

Wanted to try something for lunch with good portions so I Yelped "Big portions" and Los Amigos…read morepopped up. I decided to try it so I drove over there. It's a market with a counter where the staff are continuously cooking. To my surprise they had fried pork. I had to have it. And it was delicious. Great place. Will make it one of my regular stops.

Hidden Gem and Unassuming is exactly how I'd describe El Criollo Restaurant in Dracut. Last night…read morewas date night with my two girlfriends and we met up with some of our foodie friends for another food adventure--this time, it took us to the Caribbean. Criollo is located in a small strip mall and doesn't look like much from the outside, but as soon as you open the doors you know you're in for a treat. The decor is polished and cozy with a nice bar area; the kitchen is semi-open so you can see the flames as your food is firing. They have fantastic Caribbean and Puerto Rican fare with beautiful, thoughtfully crafted cocktails. Everything was fantastic from start to finish. Here were some of the highlights: -Chicharron: crispy pork belly bites, need I say more -Alcapurria jueyes (Fried crab fritters): golden, crispy fritter with a crunchy exterior and soft, savory inside with flavorful crab filling. The fresh bites from the onion slaw were a nice touch with these. -Chicken empanadas: dip these in the pink sauce with a touch of their spicy sauce and you're in heaven. Slightly crisp and flaky exterior with a tender, chewy bite, perfect for holding the delicious filling. -Mofongo with shrimp and garlic sauce: if you've never tried garlic sauce on Mofongo, I highly suggest it. It's creamy and garlicky in all the right ways. The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the Mofongo brought me right back to my trip to Puerto Rico where I first fell in love with it. -Churros: truly the best ones I ever had. It was a last minute add on because "why not!" and the best decision! We made reservations for 6:30pm and when we arrived it wasn't overly busy, but by the time we left every table was filled. And that's no surprise based on our experience.

Small restaurant packing flavors. Enjoyed the food here. Didn't get a chance to snap pictures of…read morethe empanadas or alcapurria de cangrejo (really good - with crab meat). Some of the other dishes from our party are attached. They're also known for their mofongos (trifongo was perfect). I will say that the portions are huge. Pricing is a little high for some of their items, as others have stated.

Great food, even when a busy festival is keeping the kitchen on its toes!…read more Maya's Kitchen is great, the food is tasty, and the service is delightful. I am saddened to learn that they are closing next year, but that just means that I need to eat there more while she is still open! The Mac & Cheese has a great Caribbean spice, certainly a top contender for M&C and the Chicken Curry is equally tasty. I wish that there was a larger dining room, it's quiet, but I expect that plenty of people come in for take-out, since the meals easily make it home without much loss of flavor. I look forward to visiting more in the future and trying out her entire menu.

Amazing take-out from Maya's kitchen today. We ordered by phone and arrived just before it was done…read moreso had a few minutes to check out the restaurant space. It's a counter order arrangement, but with several comfortable looking tables, including a couple of nice window spots. I would definitely plan to eat in in the future. For entrees we had beef and okra stew, goat, and jerk chicken. All were great, with the jerk chicken both wonderfully flavored and tender, the goat well balanced and the stew the perfect level of spicy. We each got two sides, with various combinations of plantains, collard greens, and beans. The collard greens were especially excellent, cooked to the right level of tender and well seasoned. They were out of a few things so if you are craving something very specific maybe call ahead, but it's all good so you really can't go wrong. If ordering the same again, I might get the rice or fufu with the stew next time, and I definitely want to try the Jamaican rum cake.