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    El Encuentro Restaurant

    3.0 (5 reviews)
    Open • 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Keren A.

    Food was good. Service was questionable. I had to place my order with a Girl at the counter. Then another walked in off the street and turned out to be my waitress. She then goes behind the counter and a guy comes in. She's busy chatting and laughing with the guy, I had to get up to ask her for more stuff like hot sauce, my check etc. several times. The music is super load and annoying. It's not enjoyable at all. The have a lunch special daily from 11-3 of grilled chicken for $6.99, and was exactly what I had ordered. I had no idea and it was a nice surprise, because I was ready to pay the 15 dollars they ask for on their regular menu. While I was waiting for her attention I was Perusing the menu and noticed the special. When I stood up to go pay, she was charging me full price. I mentioned it to her and she was like, "oh that's right". I felt ignored , under appreciated and cheated. The entire place was empty except for me when I arrived and only the one guy flirting with the waitress when I left. I would only go back here to take the same dish (on special) for take out. Because honestly to pay for full price for those thin slices of chicken breast, a small side salad and some beans seems a bit much for what it is. Nonetheless, the flavor of the chicken and their homemade hot sauce is really good.

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    La Cabana Latin Grill

    4.4(179 reviews)
    2.5 mi

    Wasn't sure what to expect, but we had a very good start with the chips and salsa. For a Sunday…read moreevening, they had a pretty good crowd, which is always a good sign. I will say they could use a little better lighting, as the place does look a bit dated, but maybe that's the look they're going for. I've heard this restaurant has been here for about two years, and somehow we didn't know about it until a few weeks ago. Onto the main dishes! I had the Vaca Frita with white rice, black beans, and maduros, and everything was packed with great flavor. My wife had the Birria Tacos, and she said they were excellent. Of course, I had to try the consomme and what a mistake... because now I'm hooked line and sinker. It was so packed with flavor that I even started dipping my Vaca Frita in it. This is definitely a hole-in-the-wall kind of place, and I mean that in the best possible way. Don't miss out on it! I've seen some people complaining about the gratuity already being included on the check. Stop whining and tip what you should. If you have a problem with tipping, don't go out to eat at a restaurant with waitress service. The additional tip option at the bottom of the receipt is simply there for those who want to leave the full 20% or more. If you don't feel they deserve anything extra, then leave it as is. We will definitely be coming back. The scary part is just how local and convenient this place is. Ha!

    So a friend found this place based off their IG page so I was skeptical. I was even more skeptical…read morewhen I pulled into the parking lot which is quite dilapidated and many of the store fronts are empty. However, I know from traveling that some of the best spots are ones that appear to be a hole in the wall. I walked in, very cute inside! Staff was welcoming and I cozied right up at the bar to wait for my friend. I was immediately brought chips and salsa and a cold beer. We ended up sitting at a high top and our waitress suggested that I try either carne asada from the Mexican menu or Vaca Frita from the Cuban menu. I love me some carne asada but I was intrigued but this 'fried shredded beef' that was marinated in mole and cooked in a hot skillet until crispy. She suggested sweet plantains to go with it and white rice with beans which is traditional Cuban (instead of yellow rice). IT WAS FABULOUS! It was crispy on the outside and juicy. The mole was flavorful but not spicy and i appreciated that the meat was not dripping in sauce. My dinner date ordered chicken tamales which were seasoned in a Cuban style with yellow rice. She is used to Mexican tamales but said these really hit the spot! The only blemish on the nice was her second margarita which was the cucumber one which she didn't like at all. However, the first one she ordered (pictured) which was a different flavor was a show stopper.

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    This was a really good find! Really delicious authentic burritos - a little pricey, but worth it…read morefor comparable options in the area. The burritos are wrapped and lightly grilled and the steak inside was authentic flavorful, and plenty. They also provide complementary chips with a little bit of salsa, which is always a plus. They have a very small indoor section with about two small tables and then a bigger patio section in the back. That's very colorful and lively. It looks like they might have a DJ or outdoor bar in the cooler months, but we visited during summertime and it was pretty hot and human back there but regardless still a vibe. This is a spot where you order at the counter and then they bring out your meal to your table. Everyone was super friendly here and quick. I would definitely recommend them and I will return when I'm in the area. I found them both on Google Maps and cross checked out with TikTok that had raved about this spot. 10 out of 10 for a casual burrito!

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    Amigos Mexican-Spanish Restaurant II

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    We had a very good dinner here. I was craving churrasco and this restaurant came up in my "to try"…read morelist of bookmarks. The casual restaurant was easy to find. There's ample free parking in the lot in front. We were greeted on entering and seated right away. The menu is part Mexican and part Spanish/Cuban. They had two skirt steak dishes. One on the Mexican side of the menu -- carne asada -- had additional Mexican options with the steak. The Spanish side had "churrasco" with rice and beans and plantains. We both chose the "Spanish" version. The steaks were perfectly cooked -- he had his medium and I had my meat well done. I added a liberal amount of chimichurri sauce. We both chose the yellow rice (Mexican style) and black beans. I didn't care for the beans as they were a bit softer than I like them. The plantains were caramelized and sweet. We both really liked our meals. We each took about half home for another dinner. The price was also very reasonable. We would definitely return.

    The customer service is great, greeted as once and the food came out fast. Had some chips and salsa…read moreto snack on. The chips were warm and the salsa was very tasty. I added a tamale to my lunch, chicken taco with beans and rice. The chicken on thr taco was seasoned just right, very tasty. I also had a glass of sangria, it was just right but too many small bits that got caught in the straw.

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    Veggie fajitas on the right and carne asada on the left. Beans are verrrry blended, basically soup.

    El Encuentro Restaurant - mexican - Updated September 2026

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