Food and service was fantastic. Everything had great flavor and there were tons of gluten free…read moreoptions. The empanadas that are gluten free were so good. The green onion cream sauce was to die for and my husband who's not a fan of peppers ate all of them in the fantastic fried rice with chicken and steak. Order it all, you can't go wrong.

Empanada Factory is one of those small, clean local spots that never disappoints. Every time we…read morevisit, the food is consistently delicious and full of flavor. We shared the appetizer platter and the picada, and both truly hit the spot, great portions and perfect for sharing. The empanadas are always fresh, and you can tell everything is made with care. It's the kind of place you're always happy to come back to, whether it's for a casual bite or to satisfy a craving for something comforting and tasty. A wonderful little hidden gem in Jax!

I know I've done a review on on 1928 Cuban Bistro before but I just have to do one again! It is…read morealways fantastic and it's always consistent and the food is outstanding! Everyone who works there has a smile on her face and they're so happy to help. The restaurant is very clean and it's certainly a gem here in St. John's County. We love coming here!

Today, I received the worst service ever. Or its more appropriate to say NO SERVICE! We, as a group…read moreof three, came in during the least busiest time of day (2:45pm), to stand in line behind only one person while they made a $40 order of appetizers. To then wait for over 15 minutes in front of the cash register waiting to submit our order to receive no acknowledgement, not evan a glance, no urgency to speed up the previous order and no apologies for the long wait. I was so upset with the wait, I decided to just leave and there was no apology and the person behind the register just said, "Next" to the people waiting in line behind me.. I am so frustrated with this type of service that I'm reconsidering ever coming here again and to be sure to tell everyone that I know of the lack of considerate service received

Passed by this sweet spot and ordered Colombian bread with butter and the sugar was just right as…read moreit was spread evenly on top. Very nice customer service and they also accept cash here. It is very chill in here as locals seem to enjoy their breakfast while having coffee.

Having expectations is possibly the worst scenario when thinking of a review. I came here thinking…read morethis was a nice bakery dedicated to bread, instead I found a bodega/tienda with lots of items. I am glad they serve breakfast and lunch, and that there are grocery items, but I only came here for "baked" goods. I ordered basic Colombian items, pan de bono, pan de yuca, buñuelo. They weren't amazing. On the other hand, if you like empanadas, or want lunch, this place may be the spot for you.

Just an absolute waste of time and money. The service was terrible. I was the only person in line…read moreand the older, white woman working was so rude -- the type of attitude that makes you wonder why they even choose to be around anyone that breathes. The price of a single empanada is not listed, at check out my price was just as much as the meal, so I asked about making it a meal and the attitude just got worse. Unbiased to the service the empanadas are repulsive, flavorless beef filling and a crust that's twice as thick as the meat. (2) empanadas and (1) off brand bottle of water $21. Save yourself time and GO ANYWHERE ELSE, there is too much competition in St. Augustine for trash service and food.

We stopped here for a quick lunch and we all enjoyed it. The young lady at the register was very…read morenice and friendly and the atmosphere was just perfect as sat outside at a table. The food was delicious and a perfect portion for what we were wanting.

Everything about De Leon Cocina is five star. They have traditional, vegan, and gluten free…read moreoptions. I am vegetarian and had the black bean arepas and tostones. The arepas were perfectly crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside. The beans were simultaneously simple and complex. The sauce that comes with them was a perfect match. The tostones were large and crispy - not overly dense nor mushy. The music and overall ambiance was chef's kiss. I am excited to go back soon!

My wife and I took my mom, who was visiting from So Cal, to Saint Augustine. We got on the Old…read moreTrolley Tour (informative but overpriced) and decided to head out to De Leon Cocina for lunch. We got off the trolley at Stop 20, National Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche, and were going to walk to the restaurant. Unbeknownst to us, there was no crosswalk to cross the busy Ponce de Leon boulevard. Mom isn't as spry as she once was so we didn't risk crossing without a crosswalk, so we had to walk another 1/4 or so to the nearest crosswalk then doubled back to the restaurant. Located in the The Ponce St. Augustine hotel, the restaurant is just to the left of the main doors. We had to wait a bit to get seated as the lone server had to clean a table first. Service was slow. I ordered the Bistec a Caballo (medium), my wife tried their Pork de Leon with fries and my mom opted for the Inca bowl. Did I say service was slow? Our orders weren't synched up. My order and my wife's sandwich were served first and we had to wait a few minutes before my mom's dish was served. My wife liked her sandwich and fries although she thought the shredded pork was a bit dry. My mom liked the flavors of her dish, with tender cuts of meat and smoky soy sauce flavor. The Bistec a Caballo had decent flavors BUT that steak was tough, even ordered medium. I felt like I was cutting through shoe leather cutting it with the serrated knife. Slow service and a tough steak bumped our rating down. We just couldn't overlook the quality and/or preparation of my steak, even with good flavors. Lunch for 3 came out to just over $67 with tip. Oh yeah, they add a surcharge for credit card payments.

This is one of the top steak restaurants we have ever visited. When eating high fat or high protein…read morethis place is a great fit. The staff was very helpful and helped us choose items from the menu. The inside was busy and we sat at a booth. We were glad we made reservations as without them a seat might have been a challenge. The food was so good. The pork belly was shocking good. The rest of the food was very good and for steaks and meats we enjoyed them. This was our first Columbian steakhouse so we have no others to compare it with. We will visit them again.

The place is unassuming but has a lot of charm! The staff are nice, kind, and full of smiles. The…read morefood was served in hearty portions and very appealing. I ordered a papaya drink, very fresh, an appetizer of fried plantain with cheese and guava sauce, and a marina combination for the entree which came with a tilapia filet, 4 shrimp, salmon, and 2 vegetable skewers. The plantain with cheese and guava sauce was new and surprisingly tasty. That's a first for me and I'd definitely enjoy it again. The entree looked great and had minimal seasoning. I added the sauces to add flavor and heat. All in all, it was too much in one sitting so I took it home. I would recommend additional seasoning for the seafood & a lemon to squeeze over it and wake up the flavor.

Stopped by this little food truck today and WOW... absolute hidden gem…read more First off, the owner is seriously one of the sweetest people you'll meet. She took the time to walk me through the whole menu like we'd known each other forever; you can tell she genuinely cares about her food and her customers. Now the food... unreal. The beef empanada was packed with flavor and perfectly cooked. The buffalo chicken empanada had just the right kick without being overpowering. And the dessert empanadas... I don't even have words. Straight up addictive. And then she went above and beyond; threw in a free chicken empanada for my kids, which was awesome. But here's the real review... my 9-year-old son is one of the pickiest eaters on the planet, and now I won't be able to keep him away from this place Great food, great vibes, and even better people. This is the kind of spot you root for. If you see this food truck -- STOP. You won't regret it.

These amazing empanadas keep getting better and better with every visit. Familia visiting this week…read morefor spring break so had to treat them right with the bestest empanadas in Jax! Gracias to Mrs Cinthy, owner for your kindness and having my 20 pack order ready upon my arrival. A beautiful sunny Sunday to also enjoy great food from our local businesses!

I have been craving empanadas for two weeks and finally had a moment. Googled what was near by and…read moredecided to give this place a try. The empanadas were cooked very well but lacked the most important part, flavor. And then I wasn't even given any sauce! Craving unsatisfied Next I saw they had arepas on the menu and item I've been on the hunt for good ones in Jax. Seems I can only find good ones in Orlando and further south. My arepa was so dry and hard and also flavor less I could barely bite it and I couldn't chew it up to save my life. The beef inside well cooked but lacking again the most important part. Other than HOLY SALT! Also ordered bbq wings for my husband basic with soggy fries that tasted like they were microwaved. Unsatisfied, still hungry, wasted money, now I'm sad.

We stopped in for lunch on a Sunday with a party of 8. We were promptly greeted and seated. The…read moreatmosphere is very unique and the food was fabulous. The menu is extensive and everything was delicious. We will definitely go back. Many of the offerings are authentic Colombian just like we'd had in local spots in Cartagena.

Anthony our waiter was attentive and helpful with explaining the dishes…read more Food was delicious and reasonably priced. Will definitely be back

Went to this Salento's for a date night. The inside was so clean and I loved the little nostalgia…read morepoints by the hostess table like the rotary phone and phonograph. The wait staff was amazing. Smiles all around, gave great suggestions for drinks and food and we're so prompt to take care of things. Now for the food, we split the dinner for 2 and it was soooo much, it was a great sampling of their meats. The thinly cut steak was cooked and seasoned to perfection with some salt and pepper. It melts in your mouth, I ribs were super tender and the chicken was delicious as it was butterflied and seasoned so well. The chicharon could have used a little more seasoning but I added some salt and it was on point. We ordered rice and beans and I they were some of the most flavorful beans I've had. I will be back again.

So glad they opened another location near our place! Although it's a smaller spot, they still offer…read moreone of the best and affordable Brazilian food you crave. We ordered Picanha and Grilled Chicken Breast for our entrees. We waited a few minutes since it's made to order so it came out hot and freshly cooked. As for the sides, they have several options which you can choose from their hot bar. Both meats were flavorful and tender. I loved the Chicken Lasagna! I can't believe it was a side option! And of course you can't go wrong with sweet plantains, so yummy! We also tried their Beef Empanada. Crispy and lots of beef fillings, delicious! The staff was friendly and the place is clean. They also offer assorted desserts, but we were so full, so that is for the next visit!

If you are looking for a quick place to eat hearty food, I recommend this place. Picanha and skirt…read moresteak was seasoned well and cooked to the temp we liked. We also tried the daily special which I opted for fried fish. Serving is big and priced good. Service was pretty quick and places is clean.