Food is amazing and consistent. Atmosphere can be loud sometimes but overall the vibe is great…read more Service can be a bit slow sometimes but I really it's good and staff is attentive.

As this being my first experience, it will be my last. The waitress was not sure of a lot of things…read moreas well as not being attentive. GRANTED it was a busy day, but when we got here there wasn't many people in the restaurant. They mis labeled the menu and gave the wrong plate labeling as "this is how it translate to English from Spanish" IT WAS NOT! Completely over priced and service wasn't any better....

this place is gas. never let me down from the first time i unintentionally walked in to kill time…read morewaiting for an uber. regular spot now and hit it on a weekly basis. get literally anything and it's gonna hit spread over a fat plate of rice and peas with a coke.

I have tried most things on the menu and have loved everything. The food is delicious, authentic,…read moreand perfectly seasoned... The "but" that's coming is to do with my frustration over them being out of potato salad every single day of the week. I LOOOVE potato salad and am very picky...so this potato salad is perfect. If you know you are going to sell out of it everyday because people love it and buy it...wouldn't you make enough of it to sell to people who want it??

We stopped into Cocina Sabrosa for the RI Food Fights' "Taco Mania!" event…read more The dining room itself is brightly lit, giving off a distinct cafeteria-like feel--it's clean and functional, but not particularly cozy. You place your order at the counter, and the food is brought out to your table. The service was relaxed and generally nothing special, just the standard efficient delivery you'd expect from a counter-service spot. We tried the Carne Asada Tacos -- decent flavor, though not quite standout, and the lime wedges served with them seemed a bit past their prime. ​We also tried the Cubano sandwich. Visually, it was great: nicely pressed, generously stuffed, and made with an authentic type of Cuban bread. Unfortunately, the flavor was a letdown. It was a bit flat and lacked the punchy, vibrant, savory, and tangy notes you look for in a classic Cubano. Overall, Cocina Sabrosa was okay -- solid but not spectacular. Worth a try if you're nearby, but probably wouldn't go out of the way for it.

Nice clean space, easy parking, seating for dine in! Friendly service!!…read moreI had 2 chicken tacos and they were fresh and fabulous! The star was the chimichurri taco sauce that they make fresh. Oh my!!! Delicious!!! I highly recommend the tacos!!

The decor is really cute inside and out for that tropical vibe. The area is hood for this type of…read morespot, a sketchy neighborhood but go inside and it's a totally different atmosphere where you won't think your in the hood. It was a slow time of day in the late afternoon close to evening on a Sunday. It was not packed at all. The menu's are hard to read printed on black background and dim lighting. The food was good I give it down but. Knocked stars off for the drinks. Out of 4 different cocktails we tried some tasted watered down or had a bad after taste and one like red koolaid and two were good. It depends what you get. Service was ok staff were friendly.

My friend I went for dinner here on a Thursday night…read more Food: I had the Patacón and the Hennessy Punch cocktail. I would give both a 5 out of 5 Service: Henry our waiter was incredible. He is extremely kind, welcoming, personable, and overall just really great at his job. Definitely ask for him if you visit Isla. The owner did check on us a few times to make sure everything was going well. The service deserves a 5 out of 5 Ambiance: 5 out 5. It is a beautiful space

I went in for lunch on a Saturday afternoon. There is a buffet set up and you get to pick what ever…read moreyou want and then go to the cash register to pay. There is no menu so you don't know what the bill will be until you get to the register. Communication was definitely an issue since they do not speak much, if any, English. I ordered a plate that incorporated almost everything that they had in the buffet...beef, goat, chicken, and things I don't even know what it was (one of each)? The food was good and I think the chicken wings were probably the best tasting item in the buffet. The meat they use isn't the best quality, but they do a great job with it. My plate was $16.00 The bartender did not know any English so she handed her phone over so we could communicate. She said the best drink she makes is a margarita so I was in and it did not disappoint. $15.00 Overall, I probably wouldn't go back, but I'm glad I had the experience. Everyone was nice and tried the best they could to accommodate me.

Horrible food owners lie to your face and say you didn't order from them. Horrible food ordered on…read moreuber and they ignore your instructions and take their sweet time to give you cold food. Should be shut down.

Yummy... I do not find myself in the city often but when I do, I am always on the prowl for amazing…read morefood. This place certainly delivered! When I first drove by it I was like, wow, that place looks like it would have good food but it looked a bit sketchy. I can't imagine that many of my suburban neighbors/friends would even imagine eating here. I quickly pulled over and searched Yelp and read the 3 reviews and jumped out of my car. I can hardly speak Spanish but a young very nice boy translated to possibly his mom for me. Also, a man came in to get some food, possibly the dad and he was so patient and helpful explaining every dish. Before long I was headed out the door with a large amount of food and a bottle of water for 9 bucks! I tipped her $4 because I just knew the food would be kill and the customer service was outstanding. Try finding all of the above in an American run restaurant... not happening. They were closing in 15 minutes so there wasn't a huge assortment of items (which is why I am going back today, and with no other reason) but I was given 4 different chicken and pork items as well as rice and great beans. I just finished the rest for lunch and it was so good. I would go there for sure at least once a week if I lived closeby. If you want to impress someone who would never even consider getting out of the car on a street like this, grab some take out and bring it home to them. Trust me, they will be thanking you ten fold. Thank you, thank you, thank you to this hard working kind family for sharing your gift of amazing food preparation with all... Peace.

Food - 7/10 I came for the mofongo but was told they couldn't make it so I got ribs & chicken…read more Service - friendly / fast Ambiance - small/ cozy

The food was good, I had the mofongo de pollo and it was pretty delicious. The service was very…read moregood and the waiter was friendly. The ambiance was ok the music was good not too loud..

Elite lounge and bistro, north Providence! Great food. Good times, good friends! Next time it's the…read moreburger! Come try the food!