First time visiting after seeing an ad for their Easter brunch buffet, and overall it was a mixed…read morebut positive experience. We made reservations in advance (there is a $5 per person reservation fee), and the flyer advertised hours from 10am-2pm. However, when we arrived just before 11am, the restaurant was still closed. After checking in about our reservation, we were eventually seated and able to order drinks, which were brought out promptly. The buffet itself wasn't ready until around 11:45am, which was a bit of a wait, but once it opened, the food did not disappoint. There was a good variety of options, with the shredded pork and creamy garlic chicken being the standout dishes--both were absolutely delicious. The coffee was also strong and flavorful, which I appreciated. The restaurant has a warm, rustic feel, though parking is limited to street parking only. The staff seemed a bit disorganized and confused at times, but they were friendly throughout the experience. My only suggestion would be to offer a way to toast bread and bagels, or at least make that option more visible to guests. Overall, the quality of the food was solid, and despite a few hiccups with timing and organization, I'd be open to coming back and trying their buffet again.

After watching the movie, the Chef, and seeing how delicious the cubanos look, we had to find a…read morelocal Cuban restaurant. What we found was this mom and pop Cuban "secret" restaurant. What a pleasant surprise, it's restaurant week here in town. We decided to try their menu and also grab a Cubano while we're there. We started with the shrimp and the tapas. The shrimp was lite with a tropical feel to it. The tapas was very good. The pork was fork tender. Tacos and chicken came out next. The chicken was tender and full of flavor. The tacos were delicious. So many incredible flavors. Now for the reason we came. The Cubano! A soft bread, toasted to perfection with the right amount of meat, cheese, mustard, and pickles. Wow..... when that first bite hits your soul

Great first experience at Paladar trying Mexican-Cuban fusion. I had the Empanaditas which were…read morereally tasty. I have never had one with flakey wrapping like that, but it was delicious and held together really well. Each one had different shredded meat flavors and the serano dipping sauce was great for spicing up a bite! Kid ate the whole child quesadilla, so kid approved! It also cane with a side of black beans topped with queso fresco. Had a bite of the cuban sandwich and ate those unique fries which were so good...I need to get those again next time! The staff was very nice and brought a complementary cheesecake to celebrate a birthday for us, too!

This place ROCKS!…read more Yes... they had a great couple singing some great music... But the food! The FOOD! A Mexican / Cuban fusion cuisine! The food was amazing! The flavors and spices meld together so well. The pork sandwich I had (Lechon!) was the best I have ever had. So good! So tender!

Just amazing! Food quality is outstanding,service is super friendly,it's just a hidden gem!!!…read more One of the best spots do dine in SA if you want fresh food and chill vibe! don't forget to try their guava goat cheese cheesecake!

This is one of those places that you may not have realized the city was missing, but now that it's…read morehere we see what we have been deprived of for all these years. Was that too dramatic? Come try the Cuban and then tell me what you think. Pro tip: ask for a side of their habanero sauce and dash that on your Cuban or one of the arepas and thank me later. The folks here are friendly and have a chill, welcoming pep in their step. They were around enough to make us feel valued but away enough to allow us to enjoy our meal and conversation. The space is bright and airy with lots of windows for a very Miami-meets-South-Texas vibe. No notes. This place is great and we always look forward to coming back and trying another thing on the menu.

Great Service and lot's of Great Food... Chef Waldo is a charismatic and energetic person that…read moremakes you feel more than welcome to his space.... Loved the Lunch

To call this restaurant a hole in the wall would be a disservice. The food is always on point, very…read moreattentive service and the ambience is incredible. It's akin to having a party in your own dining room. Dollar for dollar it's the beat deal in town. Naturally, your taste buds must be familiar with flavors from the Caribbean: Puerto Rico, Venezuela, Cuba, etc. but if you feel adventurous suggest stop on by and give it a chance. Regularly scores high from the food inspectors. Chef Waldito's the best! Always welcomes his customers with the highest respect. Highly recommend.

Ordered the Cubano sandwich and a cortado and both were among the best I've ever had. The coffee…read morefeatured a drizzle of chocolate on top that made it absolutely perfect, and the sandwich was massive--two of us shared one, and neither of us could even finish our half! This place was a hole in the wall but once you got past the door it was a very clean, modern interior. Real dishes and silverware. A nice setting that was a surprise. ​The quality of the ingredients and the generous portions make this spot a standout.

The food was fantastic. I ordered tostones, ropa vieja, black beans, rice and maduros. Everything…read morewas so flavorful! The service was fast and friendly. My only complaint is the packaging (I got my food to go). The juices from the meat had spilled all over the bag by the time I drove 5 miles home. Thankfully the mess was contained in the bag. In spite of the mess, the food was delicious and I cant wait to try some of the other menu items.

Do you want to try authentic Latin food with amazing drinks? This is your spot!!! I loved, loved,…read moreloved the ambiance here. I came on a Wednesday evening and enjoyed a quiet dinner with my friend. The service was impeccable and the food came out quick. There's a small parking lot on the side of the hotel or you can find free street parking behind the building or along Navarro. Let's get into the food: *Costilla Lomo Salgado (short rib): 4/5 it was very flavorful and well cooked. Just a little on the saltier end but I ate it all! *Pescado Zarandeado (grilled red fish): 4/5 *Fall Back to You: Bourbon drink. Very tasty. Not too sour or sweet. I will definitely be coming back.

Today we had lunch at Ocho on their outdoor patio overlooking the beautiful San Antonio Riverwalk…read more It was a peaceful view and we were able to have my sister's dog since they are pet friendly. Angela was our server and she was very friendly and helpful while we made our menu selection. She always kept our drinks full. The food was amazingly delicious with every bite. We even had enough to take home for later.

I freaking love this great restaurant I just found out! The whole service was the best I've had in…read moreyears! My snapper was LEGIT!!! Now, I'm not going to ding ya but I heard the mahi mahi my friends had was a little over cook so tweak the time on that please. But this location is beautifully intimate at a really nice location. Overall, I give here a 10/10!

Based on the previous reviews, we expected a better experience, but unfortunately this visit did…read morenot meet our standards. We ordered the chimichurri steak medium, and it arrived well done. The fries were soggy, and the soda was clearly watered down. When we brought these issues up, no replacement or solution was offered. Overall, the lack of food quality and customer service made this a disappointing experience. Según las reseñas anteriores, esperábamos una mejor experiencia, pero lamentablemente esta visita no cumplió con nuestros estándares. Pedimos el bistec con chimichurri término medio, y llegó bien cocido. Las papas fritas estaban blandas y la bebida gaseosa estaba claramente aguada. Cuando mencionamos estos problemas, no se ofreció ningún reemplazo ni solución. En general, la falta de calidad en la comida y en el servicio al cliente hizo que fuera una experiencia decepcionante.

We just left this little Puerto Rican food truck in Converse Texas. We ordered the Cuban sandwich…read more It was really really good. I suggest if you're in the area to go out and give them a try , their prices are very reasonable. The sandwich is huge. I couldn't even finish it, only ate a quarter of a sandwich. The owners are super nice !!! The menu does not have sweets on it but they've got a lot of Puerto Rican sweets . They have pies, cakes, cheesecake, Puerto Rican,Ricans cakes , guava cakes, coconut cakes, cookies, guava squares. If you're in the area, definitely stop by and support this local Puerto Rican food truck .

The best authentic Puerto Rican sandwiches in San Antonio. A must on the weekends. Amazing foodread more

Whenever I'm in the area, I love coming here. Food looks and tastes great! The place is well…read moreorganized and clean! Love the fact that they play salsa and other Spanish food while enjoying a nice Caribbean meal! The serve was very friendly, professional, and knowledgeable of all the menu item. Great place for Puerto Rican/ Dominican food.

The place is clean. Service very attentive with smiles. My Cuban sandwich with fried yellow…read moreplantain is a five star but I only will give a 4 star to the place till I'll eat at least one of the platers they offer. For now is a place to go. I recommend to come and give a visit!!

A new food truck in South Austin off Menchaca serving Cuban food. Yes! The flavors are spot on…read more Yuca Frita made fresh to order, Mojo dipping sauce for them - made fresh. So good. Highly recommend. Their slow roasted pork - lechón... is the real deal. Same for the black beans...not out of a can...slowly simmered...and perfectly seasoned. I'd prefer white long grain rice but that's alright...everything was very tasty. Will definitely be back. Hopefully they show up on a local food delivery service soon. Note: Credit card charges come up like this, at least on my credit card statement: "GDP*Iskagener, LLC Austin TX"

Awful. Got dinner from there and it was a huge disappointment. First of all, the empanadas…read moreappetizer is one empanada. Not sure why it is plural on the menu. The worst was the veggie sandwich (pictured). This was before I ate any of it. It was literally Swiss cheese, one slice of tomato, 1 piece of romaine, and a few avocado chunks. The menu said it would also have onions, but either it didn't or the amount was so small I could neither see nor taste it. I tried to eat the sandwich but it tasted like bread with wilted lettuce, so I ended up throwing it away after a few bites. The worst part was that it took 20+ minutes to get the food.... And you have to stand there and wait. They don't text you or anything. I love the Hive, but will be telling everyone I know to avoid this food truck. We got one taco that was decent. A bit dry, but fine. Granted, you can find a lot of tacos that are better than "fine" in Austin.