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    5.0 (1 review)
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    Biikho Colombian Food - Chicken arepa! Warm crispy shell with chicken, quail egg, guacamole and dipping sauces. Colombiana peeking in the background

    Biikho Colombian Food

    5.0(56 reviews)
    5.0 mi

    I eat here at least once a week now, and that's saying a lot because there are some bomb ass food…read moretrucks outside of Target. Tonight I ordered a Beef Arepas with a side of fries - the fries are always amazing. I'm an uncultured American so this was the 1st time I've had an Arepas. The shell's crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside and the shredded beef's tender and delicious. I'm sad it took me until I was 50 to try one of these. I still can't figure out what's in the green sauce but I really like it. And they gave me a another sauce today, I jabe no idea what it is, but I'll ask for more next time. As much as I love Mexican food, after eating here about 8 times now I think I might go see if I can find a Colombian female to marry because this food is damn good.

    Food trucks have been around for quite some time, but finding a cluster of them in a single…read morelocation in Riverside is rather new to me. On a sparsely traveled side street that separates the Target parking lot from the 91 freeway, is an attraction that will have you slamming on your brakes and craning your neck to see what the fuss is all about. The day we came, a Sunday afternoon, there were about 10 different, brightly colored trucks lined up along the curb, lights flashing, music blaring, and lines starting to form. You can park your car in the adjacent parking lot, there's plenty of room! Yes, this a very successful food truck according to Yelp. And by far the most patronized truck I saw that day. Inside the tiny galley kitchen are 4 hustling adults, including sweet Isabelle, the food ambassador of a husband and wife duo. I loved her enthusiasm and bright smile. At this point, I want to mention that Columbian taste buds are more finicky than many of their Central and South American brothers. So do not expect hot chile anything. Their palates prefer milder, not spicy foods, even though one of the sauces served with the empanadas was a garlicky, bright, herbal, oily sauce, not unlike the Argentinian chimichurri sauce. They call it aji (ah hē). I find it very addictive. Bandera Paisa - this is a combo plate that features a fat, Columbian chorizo (a non spicy sausage), a pile of moist shredded beef, a large strip of pork belly, white rice, Columbian red beans, a fried egg, avocado, and several pieces of fried sweet plantain. There is also one Cheese Arepa included. This dish can easily be shared by two and is a phenomenal deal and interesting taste adventure. Beef Arepa. This is basically a fried masa pocket substantially filled with their signature shredded beef, then topped with guacamole and white cheese. This is very similar to their beef empanadas, so I would encourage ordering one or the other, not both. It's big. Beef Empanadas (3). This is not your usual empanada. The generous beef filling is made from their sensational slow-cooked, flavorful shredded beef with a hint of corn and vegetables. The pastry is actually made of a coarse grained masa, formed into the traditional moon-shape, then deep-fried. It is heavier and far more filling than what I am accustomed to, but it has a chewy, coarse textured mouth appeal and rich flavor. One order is 3 empanadas. They offer an interesting variety of drinks, the most notable being their iced Columbian coffee (intensely rich, creamy, and sweetened) and a Passion Fruit Slushy that is an exotic fruity perfection. Both are pre-made and served out of a dispenser. Columbiana soda, plus other sodas and juices, are available in bottles and cans. The only downside is the seating. A few wooden tv trays and canvas folding chairs are set up on the uneven dirt adjacent to the sidewalk. It appears that using the sidewalk is off limits for seating. I loved their cute, vibrant Cuban music, but oftentimes it became overwhelming as it competed with another truck's equally loud Mexican music right next to them. That, and the seating, effectively convinced me that eating my food elsewhere was probably a better idea, even though sweet Isabelle was frequently checking in on us to make sure we had everything we needed. Our bill was really reasonable, considering the amount of food we had. It was approx. $42, and there was plenty to bring home for another day.

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    Durango Cocina & Rooftop - Tostada de Atun

    Durango Cocina & Rooftop

    3.9(760 reviews)
    13.1 mi
    $$$

    My review is based on the rooftop bar. We went last night and my first impression was "it's sooo…read morepretty". It's got a nice view, nice ambiance, good 90's-2000s music and then towards the end of the night some Bad Bunny and Spanish rock, It had comfortable seating options. We only came here for drinks and to watch the sunset. Our server was so kind, friendly, and patient (wish I got her name). My husband wasn't sure what he wanted and she offered a few suggestions that were pretty tasty. She also kept checking in on us even though we weren't ordering food. The night ended with us watching the fireworks from ONT field. Overall a great experience! Highly recommend trying.

    I normally give credit where credit is due, but this restaurant completely ruined our Mother's Day…read morebrunch. We had a 1:00 PM reservation and were told after checking in that the wait would only be 20-30 minutes. We ended up waiting about 40 minutes and were then seated at a tiny table for six people with the sun directly hitting us the entire time. Our waitress greeted us with only one menu and said she didn't have any more. We asked about bottomless mimosas and she responded, "I don't know, I saw one person doing it but I don't think so." How does a server not know whether the restaurant offers bottomless mimosas? We ordered drinks almost immediately after being seated, but they didn't arrive until 2:10 PM. It is over an hour later , while tables seated after us already had theirs. The food service was even worse: 2:09 PM: only 1 out of 6 meals arrived No silverware or napkins were provided We had to ask another server, who placed loose forks and knives directly on the table and said he only had 3 napkins 2:30 pm only 2 more plates came out Another plate arrived later by 2:33pm while 2 people still had no food at all By the time my food arrived, the waffle was dry and stiff, and the "chicken and waffles" looked like one chicken strip cut into four tiny pieces. And was $22. My son's burger came out much later, and my husband's food didn't arrive until 2:50 PM which was another $22 dry chicken and waffle plate. At that point we asked for the manager because our entire Mother's Day brunch had been spent waiting while everyone ate separately. The manager seemed completely unconcerned and said someone would handle it only after my mom asked what was he planning on doing besides apologizing as we were still missing a plate. Meanwhile, our waitress barely checked on us unless we flagged her down ourselves. No refills, no silverware, no urgency, and constant "your food is coming in two seconds" excuses. The food itself was disappointing too. Chicken and waffle Portions were tiny, flavors were off, and even the horchata colada tasted nothing like horchata. This was actually our second bad experience here. We previously came for Taco Tuesday and experienced similar disorganization, but decided to give the restaurant another chance. Huge mistake. Parking is terrible, the waiting area is overcrowded, and the restaurant felt completely unprepared and understaffed for a holiday they should have planned for. But we were sitting waiting for a drink. I heard other waitresses freaking out telling people Dont Give Out lunch menus sad that they can't even handle brunch. Honestly, you're better off going somewhere like The Broken Yolk Cafe if you want decent brunch service and to actually enjoy your meal together. Sad that a place trying to present itself as high-end. If you're gonna boast about being the first rooftop in Rancho, your service and your food and your drinks better be good. Completely ruined our Mother's Day. We will never return! The 20% off a $220 bill was paid right back at the waitress tip which, if my family hadn't paid, I would've gave her nothing. Isn't your waitress supposed to see your table that one person has food for half an hour shouldn't she go back and ask shouldn't your waitress see if you have your drinks within 40 minutes shouldn't your waitress know what you serve there shouldn't your waitress check on her tables completely ridiculous. A single rose does not make up for horrible service. I included pictures with time stamps

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    Pupuseria La Sierra Restaurant - Squash and cheese pupusa is so good !!

    Pupuseria La Sierra Restaurant

    3.8(453 reviews)
    5.2 mi
    $$

    The pupusas here were really good. If I were rating based on the food alone, I would give this…read moreplace 5 stars. However, I'm removing a star because the ordering and pricing information was not clearly explained. When I ordered, the cashier (who I believe may be the owner) did not clarify that there were different sizes or price options for certain items. Each time I ordered something, he automatically rang up what appeared to be the largest or most expensive option without explaining that there were alternatives. I only realized there were different sizes and prices after I had already paid and was leaving. When I tried to ask about the price differences, my question was ignored, which made the situation feel intentional and left me feeling uncomfortable about the experience. The food was genuinely great, but clearer communication about options and pricing would make the experience much better for customers. Español Las pupusas aquí estaban muy buenas. Si estuviera calificando solo la comida, le daría a este lugar 5 estrellas. Sin embargo, le quito una estrella porque la información sobre el pedido y los precios no fue explicada claramente. Cuando ordené, el cajero (quien creo que puede ser el dueño) no aclaró que había diferentes tamaños u opciones de precio para algunos artículos. Cada vez que pedía algo, automáticamente marcaba lo que parecía ser la opción más grande o más cara sin explicar que había otras alternativas. No me di cuenta de que había diferentes tamaños y precios hasta después de haber pagado y cuando ya me estaba yendo. Cuando intenté preguntar sobre las diferencias de precio, mi pregunta fue ignorada, lo cual hizo que la situación pareciera intencional y me dejó sintiéndome incómoda con la experiencia. La comida realmente estaba muy buena, pero una comunicación más clara sobre las opciones y los precios haría que la experiencia fuera mucho mejor para los clientes.

    (3/5) I really…read morewanted to give this place a higher rating because the food is actually really good. The pupusas are on point, flavorful, fresh, and definitely hit the spot. No complaints there. BUT... there's something I saw that honestly threw me off. They bring curtido to the table in a jar (cool, no problem), but when we were done, I noticed they take whatever is left and dump it back into a big container in the back to reuse. That means it's basically being shared between multiple tables. I'm not trying to be dramatic, but that's just not sanitary. Once food hits a table, it shouldn't be going back into circulation. It kind of kills the vibe knowing you might be eating something that's been on someone else's table already. If they fixed that, this place would easily be a 4 or even 5 star spot. The food deserves it, but cleanliness matters too. Just being real.

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    Pupuseria La Sierra Restaurant - Nuegados, for the people that waits to find the right flavor, well it's here .

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    Pupuseria La Sierra Restaurant - The consistency of their dishes is good and continues after the new management took over two year ago .

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    Kulturas - Almond and Date tart

    Kulturas

    4.4(580 reviews)
    10.8 mi
    $$

    I went to Kulturas for the first time yesterday. As soon as you walk in, the music and vibe are…read morereally good. But when it came time to order, the experience changed. I asked the waiter if they had shrimp cocktails, and he told me, "No, because we are not a seafood restaurant and we're not a Mexican restaurant." That honestly surprised me because when you look at the menu, most of the food appears to be Mexican-inspired. So I asked, "If you're not a Mexican restaurant, then what are you?" He responded, "We are a culture restaurant, like our title says," and gave me an attitude, almost as if I should've already known that. I didn't want to continue arguing, but it left me confused. If you call yourself a "culture restaurant," wouldn't that mean representing different cultures with a more diverse menu from places like South America, Central America, and beyond? From what I saw, the menu mainly reflected Mexican food. I'm not upset that they don't serve shrimp cocktails. My issue was the way it was explained and the attitude behind it. I think this place should better educate their waiters on how to communicate what "culture restaurant" really means to customers. The reason I gave 3 stars is because the food wasn't bad, but it also wasn't the best. I've definitely had better Mexican food, even though apparently it's not a Mexican restaurant.

    Food was delicious and our server Xiomara was really helpful! We ordered the dragon roll and wings…read moreas appetizers.

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    Que Chimba Parce - Una Picada de Carne

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    2.9(57 reviews)
    9.5 mi

    Delicious Taste of Colombia in Rialto - La Paisita is a Gem!…read more I'm so excited that La Paisita just opened in the Rialto area because it is absolutely AMAZING. I ordered the bandeja paisa, arepa con queso, and empanadas de carne, and every single dish was incredibly delicious. The bandeja paisa was perfectly prepared and beautifully presented -- flavorful meats, fresh ingredients, and generous portions. You can tell everything is made with care and authenticity. The arepa con queso was warm, soft, and packed with cheesy goodness. And the empanadas de carne? Crispy on the outside, savory and perfectly seasoned on the inside. Honestly, some of the best I've had. I also tried their maracuyá (passion fruit) juice, and when I say they give you a HUGE cup -- I mean humongous! It was refreshing, perfectly sweet and tangy, and the portion size alone makes it worth it. Another standout was their version of pico de gallo -- fresh, vibrant, and so flavorful. It complemented everything beautifully. The ambiance is super cute and welcoming. The design makes it feel cozy yet lively -- a great place to sit down and enjoy a meal with family or friends. On top of that, the customer service was very pleasant and attentive. They really make you feel appreciated as a guest. Portions are generous, presentation is on point, flavors are authentic -- La Paisita is definitely a must-try if you're in the Rialto area. I will absolutely be coming back! Highly recommend!

    This place went out of business (no surprise) there is a new restaurant there. Although I haven't…read moregone to the new place I did call and they speak English.

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