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    El Carreton Cubano

    4.4 (30 reviews)

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    Starlite C.

    Just helping the community stay updated on this new dining option. It's wonderful to have diversity in the flavors we're welcoming to Suffolk. Cuban food is so amazing and we can't wait to visit next week once they're open to the public.

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    Kyle K.

    I never review a restaurant after just one visit. There are so many factors that take place. Consistency is one of them. As a Chef, I tend to be super critical on how I conduct my own personal reviews. That being said, this place is absolutely worth the stop. The ambiance is spot on..The food is amazing and made with love you can really tell. The wait staffs smiles during service were genuine and infectious. I got a huge sampler platter that I was able to munch on throughout the week. Now as far as the pricing is concerned, I feel that they aren't charging enough. So there's that. Take advantage of this culinary gem. The owner, staff and food are well worth the trip. Keep up the great work!

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    Family owned restaurant with authentic Cuban food & was worth the wait. They are starting up so it's expected to have bumps along the journey. But they are super nice and attentive. Coming from a Cuban family I know good Cuban food when I taste it! The yuca was soft tasteful, ropa vieja seasoned to perfection. The bread pudding was home made & delicious!!!!! Definitely come with an empty stomach & expect to wait patiently as they prepare your fresh dish.

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    Jeff G.

    Traditional Cuban food. Cafe con leche was delicious took me back to south Florida. Lechon came with crispy pork skin and wonderful mojo flavor. Rice and beans and yuca on the side.

    Bread is extremely hard and dry so is the pork you also do not put lettuce on pan con lechon / or tomato's
    Thomas P.

    The service and the food of this establishment is the worst I have experienced in a long time. It took forever for the food to come out in the first place and than when it did we sat there discusted at the outcome. The waitress was very nice and I know it is not her fault that the food was that bad but for a Cuban restaurant it has no authentic cuban food. I really hope they are able to do better and thrive.

    Cynthia H.

    This place was amazing! The first sip of coffee instantly reminded me of watching my grandmother making hers early in the morning in Puerto Rico. Memories of family gatherings flooded me with so much emotion. The staff was quick and so nice. If you want authentic food you must go visit! Don't be scared to try a new place. I met the owner who I wish nothing but success! I will be back with friends and family. Thank you for opening such a beautiful place!

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    5 months ago

    It's a bit of a drive from Virginia Beach but the food was fresh and tasty. Will definitely return and try the dinner buffet.

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    10 months ago

    Great friendly service and awesome food, been trying to work my way throught the menu everything has been great

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    5 months ago

    Love the food here, it is a hidden gem in plain sight. They have a buffet and sandwiches.

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    10 months ago

    The family was super friendly and the food was amazing. It was well worth the drive from norfolk to visit them.

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    The food was very salty, over cooked, and our waitress had to be reminded multiple times for any requests we made.

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    The service was excellent this was our second visit the food has been excellent as well no complaints at all

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    Great gem! Our server Lisa was so nice. The food was really good. Will be back soon to try out their breakfast!

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    Bilu's

    Bilu's

    4.2
    (161 reviews)
    34.2 mi
    $$

    A Little Piece of Colombia in VA Beach…read more If you're Colombian (or just love real, soulful food), Bilu's Colombian Restaurant in VA Beach is an absolute must. From the moment we walked in, it felt like home--warm, welcoming, and full of corazón. Shoutout to Camila, our server, because baby... she went above and beyond. Attentive, kind, knowledgeable, and genuinely happy to make sure we had the best experience. That kind of service hits different. Now let's talk food, because whew ‍ We started with empanadas de pollo--crispy, flavorful, and perfect. My son ordered the pargo marinado with a jugo de lulo en leche (chef's kiss), and I had the carne en salsa criolla with a jugo de guanábana en leche that tasted exactly like back home. No shortcuts. No watered-down flavors. Just real Colombian goodness. To finish strong, we had a cafesito en leche with pandebono, and honestly... I could've cried. That's how authentic it was. As if that wasn't enough, we stopped by La Tiendita inside the restaurant and grabbed our favorites: Arequipe Alpina (porque obvio) and Manzana Postobón--our forever favorite soda. My son even picked up a Colombian national team jersey, which made the experience even more special. We left full, happy, and already planning to come back for breakfast Bilu's isn't just a restaurant--it's a whole Colombian experience. Gracias, Camila. Gracias, Bilu's. Nos vemos pronto.

    Bilu's Colombian Restaurant & Rotisserie Chicken is located off Newtown RD in Virginia Beach. I…read moreattempted to visit a few weeks ago for dinner to try their Rotisserie chicken but unfortunately they were sold out so I recently returned again on a Friday during lunch for another attempt. When I entered I was greeted right away and was given a menu and I let them know I would like to place an order to go.  Service was great and the wait staff was very friendly and took my order immediately.  The dining room was very spacious with plenty of tables and they had bar seating available. While I waited for my food I decided to walk over to the bakery that was attached to the restaurant. The bakery sells a bunch of different Colombian/Spanish baked goods, snacks and frozen items. They also had a section setup similar to a gift shop that had purses, hats, clothing and souvenirs that you would mostly find if you were in Columbia which I found to be a nice and unique addition.  I ordered the half rotisserie chicken with coconut rice, fried cassava, and sugar cane juice with lime To-go. Unfortunately, I was very disappointed with the quality of my meal. My chicken lacked flavor and tasted as though it had been reheated rather than freshly prepared. The wing was so dry and dehydrated that it was inedible; only the leg and thigh were moist. Additionally, the coconut rice was significantly undercooked and excessively sweet, to the point that I could not eat it. The fried cassava was served in very large pieces that remained undercooked. The Sugar cane juice was a dark brown color and had a sour taste, suggesting it was not fresh.  Fresh sugarcane juice should be a greenish- yellow color and only turns brown after it oxidizes which changes the quality and is not what I expected.  I have heard great things about this restaurant and hope my experience is not the norm. While I am interested in other menu items, I am currently hesitant about when I might return.

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    1/2 rotisserie chicken with coconut rice
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    La Yaroa Tropical Restaurant

    La Yaroa Tropical Restaurant

    3.9
    (238 reviews)
    32.8 mi
    $$

    When driving up I was nervous about what to expect when I went inside. I was pleasantly…read moresurprised. It looked as though this place had recently undergone a remodel . It was clean and nicely decorated. My friend and l visited on a early Wednesday evening. We were seated immediately. After being seated it did take a little while for someone to take our order. But it wasn't too bad. The menu had a lot of appealing options. Only select items had prices on them. For appetizers we chose the oxtail empanada with cheese and the larger potato ball. Drinks we had mango margaritas which were on a happy hour specials for 5.99 ( Happy Hour is 11 a.m. to 9 p.m daily!) For dinner I had peril( roasted pork) with white rice and beans and sweet plantains. My friend had the roasted pork sandwiches between plantains. Pernil could have used more seasoning but was very tender 7/10 Potato ball- well seasoned, piping hot! 10/10 Mango Margarita 10/10 Oxtail empanada - not a lot of meat and kind of expensive for the size. $9.99. 6/10 Overall, I had a good experience and will definitely be back to try more items on the menu and another Margarita amd Potato ball.

    I've been a lot of times and I will say the food is good. I have a Puerto Rican friend and I've…read morebeen spoiled by her cooking, so I will say La Yaroa is definitely not better than hers lol or dishes I've had in Puerto Rico. A lot of times I've went, they were out of stock out of a lot of dishes, so I whined up getting a lot of the same things. The grilled chicken they use is a chicken breast and every time I get this, it's been very dry. I recently had the Shrimp Trifongo and that was really good. The Trifongo consisted of 3 starches: mashed yuca, sweet plantain (maduros), and green plantain. The sweetness of the maduros gives a great touch. I guess this will be my go to dish here!

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    Ultimate Mofongo filled with arroz mamposteo, avocado and Churrasco
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