I've wanted to visit this location for a while and stopped in to get take out. The moment I walked…read morein...I said nope I want to dine in. The decor is so pretty and creative. It was really hard to choose. The entire menu looked good. I ordered the steak and onions. Next time, I will get mofongo. I also want to try their garlic shrimp. The steak was flavored really well. I'm not a beans fan, but the black beans were really tasty. The rice was perfect and the salad was a nice touch. They offer plantains and I want to try that the next time also. Try this spot!

A quaint restaurant near Guilford Technical Community College. They serve Dominican cuisine at a…read morereasonable price. Pros Good variety of options Tasty food Plenty of seating Food seasoned well Feels authentic Receive order quickly Good prices Cons Seems short staffed

I have been coming to this establishment for 2 years. I've seen it go through a few different…read moremanagement changes but I think they found the right team this time around. The service was great and the food was timely and fresh and the flavor was phenomal. They made my family of 8 feel just at home and we love that. The ambiance was perfect for what we needed. Thank you so much.

I was exctied to try this place out. However very disappointed I wanted empanadas and tostones :)…read moreThey didn't have any tostones so just a empanada It was okay not the best I've ever had. Our waitress didn't speak much english ‍I can't say I'd try this place again.

This is my first time trying Dominican food! I got the mofongo (Fried plantains mashed with garlic…read moreand other ingredients, there's also some gravy, $15) with fried pork. The fried pork reminded me of Asian pork belly, but a little more deep fried. This made it tougher and harder to chew. Definitely make sure you have some water nearby to wash it down. Nice flavor though. The mofongo looks like mashed potato's with lots of extra ingredients, but it is much more dense. Even slightly warm, it is a little difficult to cut into. The flavor is pretty neutral. I got a beef empanada (2.50). The outer shell was fried very crispy. Filling was ground beef. I didn't taste too much of a particular spice. The creamy pink mayo? Sauce was nice to dip it in. Service was friendly and fast. I'm interested in coming back to try their other items.

As always - dinner was delicious!! Fresh crispy tostones - - juicy roasted chicken - - the BEST…read moreflavorful and fluffy white rice around!!

Seated right away. Very cozy ambiance. Super friendly staff…read moreand very helpful. Plenty of menu choices with food from El Salvador, Mexico, and the Caribbean. Had the Pupusas's plate. Loved it. Overall a good spot to enjoy some local Latin food.

I've reviewed this spot before, but I had to come back with an update , they've gotten even better!…read moreThis place is still very much a hidden gem. It's not fancy, but the food speaks for itself every single time. Yeah, the parking can be a little rough, but honestly, that just shows how many people love coming here. And I get it , the pupusas always hit, the plantains are perfect, and their arroz con gandules is straight-up bomb. Every visit reminds me why I keep coming back. Also service is so great Consistent, flavorful, and made with love. Definitely worth it every time.

Fun place. Hope it can survive in the fast food capital that is Monroe. Everything looked great but…read moreI recommend the pernil, beans with peas and fried plantains. Next time I want to try the oxtail Super nice staff. Food served cafeteria style. Check them out. It's a break from the same old and you might learn something!

Great Dominican food at a great price! Absolutely delicious meals, hot and ready at any time. Staff…read moreis great and serves up generously. They also have limited items to order, just ask for a menu. Never tasted something I didn't like here. I know they tried to open just as the pandemic was starting to affect our area and they were forced to delay. I really hope they can survive out here in Monroe. So glad I don't have to drive into Charlotte for good Latin food anymore... Mi gente latina, apoyemos lo nuestro!!

Super yummy food! Meat was cooked perfectly. The starter…read morewas delicious, shrimp was also cooked perfectly. Pernil (roasted pork) mofongo was great. So flavorful. Margarita was very strong and only $8 Big parking lot for easy parking

Not sure what happened at Punta Cana, but it's giving new management... because the difference is…read morereal. It used to be hit or miss, but lately? Consistently GOOD. Flavor is there, food is fresh, and it's finally not disappointing me anymore. Whatever changed... keep that energy No sé qué pero en Punta Cana definitivamente cambió algo... y me encanta De verdad parece que hay nueva administración entrenando a los chefs (cocineros), porque la diferencia ¡se siente en el paladar! Antes era inconsistente, pero ahora la comida está BUENA, BUENISIMA con sabor, fresca y con ese toque dominicano que hacía falta. Que sigan así, porque por fin Punta Cana ya no me está decepcionando. ¡Voy a regresar!

After my last visit to this restaurant, I've reached the conclusion that Mabi Tropical has stopped…read moretrying and given up. When I initially visited (in their first couple of months after opening) I was super in love with this place. Unfortunately every experience after that has been super inconsistent. I've ordered their seafood sancocho three times and every single time I've gotten a different dish. The last time I ordered it - it was more so vegetables with 2 teaspoons of broth, some rice and old fried yucca. If you look at the photo - I believe you can tell the yucca looks like it'd been in the fridge for days and they just threw it in there for good measure. The waiter didn't smile and generally looked miserable to have to deal with me. I asked for hot sauce that never came. Just overall, really disappointed in my last experience here and unfortunately won't be retuning due to how inconsistent my last few visits have been. You might get something that tastes decent, you might not.

Queen feast try! It was great. Not very busy but the location makes parking a challenge or costly…read more The service was great helpful with making recommendations. As the restaurant got busy we saw her less and there was some odd issue with the bill. I loved the decor. I'd go back and try a few other things. The food was good. None of us had a bad bite! I enjoyed the cocktails I must remember to snap pics of the food.

I really don't want to share this place because I want to keep it to myself but anyways they're…read morealways busy. The food speaks for itself and the service is always friendly and genuine. The prices are great. So many options to choose from. If you're hungry bring a friend so you all can get a side of their stewed oxtail along with their rotisserie chicken. And omg their crispy roasted pork! They have different beans daily to go along with your rice and there's three different options! You know I fell in love I come here about every two days! And I get a plate for my coworker too! Wait what had me!!!! Was my first bite of the black beans and rice. It took me back to the islands when a friend cooked me her stewed flank steak with black beans and rice. So I've been coming back ever since. Sorry this is long! But I had to express my gratitude for finally finding this gem!

Food and service were great. Huge servings. Delicious drinks. Literally, zero complaints. Will…read moredefinitely go back again.