Came here and had a great experience. We tried a few pizzas along with some beer and wine, and…read moreeverything was really solid. Loved the intimate atmosphere, super cozy, perfect for a relaxed night out. Service was great and the team was on top of it, I forgot my servers name but he was awesome. I also love that they serve breakfast... definitely coming back to try more, but the breakfast burritos are 10/10! Overall, a really enjoyable spot with a great vibe.

1. There is no breakfast cafe vibe in this place. Instead of vibe, this place has many flies trying…read moreto land on our coffee cup and pastry. 2. There is breakfast Bruno in the menu in the yelp review, and that's why I went there. However, the coffee guy said they took Bruno from their menu 4-6 months ago. I highly recommend that the owner take a little time to update the online review and pictures. 3. The coffee table is sticky and dirty. We can see some jam left from last customer on the table. 4. This is the first breakfast cafe I went to served our expensive, cold and soggy pastries in a paper bowl. 5. The latte is cold as well. My husband has to pull his hot coffee to the latte to make it warm. 6. I chose this place because of online views. How can this place earn 5 full stars ?????? 7. At the end, I and my husband made a bet. This place will close in 18 months. Is there anyone bet together with us?

so good ! hidden gem in TO! definitely come if your craving pupusas or Salvadoran foodread more

I hate to say this but I would NOT suggest this place at all. Everything was dirty, they wouldn't…read morelet me take my salsa or curtido with me (maybe wanted to be reused idkkk) they charged me for water bottle even though I didn't order it? And I'm pretty sure pupusas gave me food poisoning. Services was very meh. I feel so horrible saying this but I would never return or recommend place to anyone :(

I stayed at USC hotel so I decided to give this place a try since I heard about it from YouTube…read more The place is inside a food hall and shares tables with the other restaurants. The line went outside the building, but it moved decently fast. After ordering you get a number and they will deliver the food to your table. I got a variety of their tacos. Each taco had a unique twist to it, and tasted really good. They also had a cool black tortilla which had a nice texture. I especially like the fried fish one as it had a mellow yet delicious flavor. I also got their cheap chips, and that as well worth the price. Definitely give this place a shot. It does match up to the hype.

Food - All the raw seafood was excellent. Really fresh and the fish pairings complemented each…read moreother well with their flavors. The tuna ceviche stood out to me the most and worth trying. The kanpachi tostada was also great, and the uni with scallop was a nice pairing. Fish tacos were good but not as memorable as the raw dishes. Also tried the smoked kanpachi taco but again not outstanding compared to the raw seafood. Their sauces were also good but spicy! The light brown one had a unique flavor to it and was my favorite but also the spiciest so be aware. Price - On the higher end as expected from a Michelin 1 star, but the quality on the raw dishes justifies it. Wouldn't say every dish is worth the price, but most of them were good. Ambience - This is a food hall setup, you order at the counter, get a number, and they'll bring your food to you. Lines can get long, especially since it seems busy most days now. If the wait isn't worth it, there are other solid-looking vendors in the same food hall to check out. Parking - Small paid lot on site, or street parking nearby. It's also next to a DMV in which you can park after 6pm-ish (would double check the signs)

Super excited to have homemade Pupusas in Simi!! Lady makes…read morethem fresh and there's a variety! Yummy, homemade and fresh, don't get better than that! Service is great! Ambiance is pretty relaxed! Highly recommend!

Disrespectful ownership…read more I was at Pupuseria La Estrella yesterday and personally witnessed what happened with a family. I normally don't write reviews about situations that don't involve me directly, but after seeing how this family was treated, I feel compelled to speak up. The father calmly brought a price discrepancy to the employee's attention. He was not rude or disrespectful. He simply explained that the menu clearly showed one price for what he ordered and he was over charged and that he expected the advertised price to be honored. The employee explained that the menu was outdated and what he was charged was the new price. The customer again calmly explained his position. Another woman came out and repeated that the posted menu on their wall had the wrong price and the price he was charged was the correct amount. Then things took a very disappointing turn. After the customer mentioned that the advertised price should be honored and that he could report the pricing discrepancy to the Better Business Bureau, a woman who appeared to be the owner became involved. From what I witnessed, instead of trying to resolve the situation professionally, she instructed the staff to refund the customer and kick his entire family out of the restaurant. I was sitting there and witnessed this unfold firsthand. What bothered me most was that the customer wasn't screaming, threatening anyone, or causing a scene. He was simply standing up for what he believed was right after seeing an advertised price that didn't match what he was being charged. And all of this happened over a couple of bucks. As another customer sitting there, it was uncomfortable and honestly shocking to watch. Businesses are going to make mistakes. Prices change. Menus don't always get updated. But when that happens, the appropriate response is to apologize, acknowledge the mistake, and make the customer feel respected. The lady who kicked them out just showed no interest in doing the right thing. Very disrespectful to the man and his family. After witnessing what happened I don't think I will ever come back. Small business that treats paying customers this way don't deserve to be supported by our C-Town community. I hope ownership takes a serious look at how this situation was handled because the food may be docent, but good customer service means nothing if customers aren't treated with basic respect when there is a disagreement. I witnessed it firsthand, and in my opinion, the way this family was treated was completely unnecessary and unprofessional by the trashy talk of that lady.

I was close by and seem Cuban food so I had to try it. I…read moredined in. The place is nice and cozy the staff are friendly. I ordered fried Pork chunks. It came with white rice and black beans. The pork chunks were good. I think it can use a little more flavor but it was really good tge way it cooked. The rice and black beans were perfect. Definitely try this place if you like Cuban food.

Start with the good. We've loved this place and were patrons…read morefor for years. We've not been back for 7-8 months so wanted to get our Cuban-food crave on. The atmosphere is nice and workers friendly. Our waitress was very sweet and helpful. My husband ordered his favorite, the fried pork chunks (she helped him pronounce it correctly in Spanish) and I got the pollo asada and roast pork combo. My husband was served a different pork dish so they went back to quickly make his correct order. It came back barely warm, and looked to be a Very small portion to what he's received many times in the past. Also unfortunately half were pieces of fat. My chicken, while tasty, was overcooked and not the juicy dish we've had many many times in the past. The beans, & plantains were delicious. Not sure if it's under new management or what but I really hope they up their game because it was always one of our favorites!

I can't believe I haven't written a review for this place yet, I've eaten here for years…read more I have frequently ordered out but ordered at the restaurant once. My go to empanada is the chicken Al pastor oh my god it's a flavor bomb empanada, so delicious. I also get every so often the Nutella and bananas which I mean you can never go wrong with those flavors. The fries idk what they put in them but they are so addicting, before I know it I finish the whole thing. The service is great, the people are friendly. Parking is a big things for me and this area has plenty of it in the shopping center where it's located. Overall amazing empanadas.

First time I was at the restaurant with a group of friends trying the empanadas for the first time…read moreto see if I wanted to order for a party on the weekend. We enjoyed the empanadas, I think for our group of 5 we ordered at least 20 empanadas and 3 plates to try. I asked a man behind the counter I need a order for 2/3 dozen on Sunday around 12pm. He said not a problem, I should call Sunday at 10 to place the order. I asked "are you sure" he responded it would only take 20 minutes. Problem number 1: No one was answering the phone Sunday morning, I called multiple times. Problem number 2: It take forever to place the order via the website AND there is a superfluous "support local fee" that cannot be opted out. I want this refunded. As someone who invited the group to dinner there Wed where we spent at least $150ish to my order for Sunday around $170, how dare a "support local fee" be added that could have been avoided if someone answered the phone. Problem number 3: The order was 30 mins late. Lack of personal awareness regarding your capability to answer phones and prepare orders on time is a problem. My first and second experience was so vastly different, beyond disappointing, on a day where I am putting things together to host a party it caused unnecessary stress I sent an email and didn't hear back and wanted to post my experience.

Haven't been there for while, but it's still simply great…read more Met John, a newer addition to their staff. He was doing everything from seating, ordering, producing drinks, placing food orders, taking reservations and probably sweeping the floors if he had a chance. Had to deal with one customer that must have assumed she was "special" based her DEMANDS, to the exclusion of all others. He never lost his cool...amazing control. So besides John, we (again ordered the lobster and shrimp combination. Perfect. Never varies. We'll be back...

The food and location is 5 stars all day but the place seems understaffed and we waited at least an…read morehour for our food. This would be tolerable with the live music but not if you have young children with you. They had one waitress and one hostess that was also in charge of cleanup and setting up new tables- bless her heart she was so busy. The pasta stroganoff and flan were excellent. My kids and wife enjoyed their food too.

I ordered the rice and beans and fried yuca to go, and everything was delicious. The orange side…read moresauce was spicy, flavorful, and absolutely amazing. The staff here is incredible -- Audrey was so kind, welcoming, and hardworking. Thank you for such great service! While waiting, they have pitchers of ice-cold orange-infused and lemon-infused water available, which is such a thoughtful touch. My chai latte was also perfect and gave me the little boost I needed. I can't wait to come back and try the Tres Leches pancakes and the Tres Leches cheesecake. I love this place and can't wait for my next visit!  Thank you! Support Local.p

Have been coming here since Cafecito opened. As a returning customer, I always order the Palomilla…read moresandwich and a side of black beans but what I received today was a total disappointment. The Palomilla sandwich had tough and chewy meat with a sad portion of broken up shoestring fries, and the top piece of bread was razor thin and falling apart, leaving it essentially open faced. See pics for more details. The beans were almost entirely liquid broth looking like the bottom of the pot than a proper side. The meal felt like it was put together from the end of the day leftovers sadly. I know there is new staff upfront and in the kitchen, but serving food in this condition is unacceptable. I'm posting this with photos in the hope that management sees it and gets quality control back to where it used to be.

BOOM!!!! A must stop…read morefor Columbian! Know that this is a very busy place to though.This was a truly amazing experience into the flavors of a Colombian meal. I decided to go with here to taste a different part of the world. The dish I selected, is the Banda Paisano Trifeca which is a macro and micronutrient bomb of delicious vegetables, starches, and protein. Apparently many with very hard physically demanding jobs need a "strong meal," and within Columbian Culture this dish was formed. Beautiful story, AND it has blood sausage!!! The place was slammed but got me the first available seat in 10 mins or so, and though we both couldn't communicate beyond the common cordial words and menu semantics, her demeanor and body language was very inviting and courteous. This place was a class act. Get you some!!!

I live 4 hours away from this place, so everytime I am in the Los Angeles area I try to stop here…read more I ate at this place on Monday 6/9 around 5 pm knowing that they were closing at 6 pm. Flavor was spot on as usual. Things I did not enjoy this time: 1. I was charged for 2 chorizos when I had only ordered 1. (Always ask for printed invoice and check before leaving). 2. I was charged $6 for a chorizo that was as long as my thumb. In the past their chorizos were much bigger and cheaper. (Do not order chorizos a la carte). 3. The meat in my "bandeja paisa" was ver fatty. Maybe my negative experience had to do with the fact that the restaurant was about to close.

Delicious food & great service that you should definitely try! Food & service 10/10…read more Location- Hard to see from the street but it's located next to the 7-11. Pretty big space but only one single toilet bathroom which was very clean & had an air freshener present so you didn't smell the person before you. Food- I had the steak fajitas. A little smaller than I was expecting but Omg this was sooooo tasty! Steak was perfectly cooked with a GREAT flavor/seasoning. Veggies were cooked just right so they were a little crisp without feeling slimy. I honestly think about this dish often & always try to find a reason to go back. Service- Fast, friendly & always able to accommodate our large party. Wait staff would notice your drinks being low & would promptly refill them or ask if you were ready to order another adult beverage. Drinks were decent but nothing that stood out to me. Go give them a try!

Well this place is hopping! Friday night 6:10pm ish and packed! Parking is challenging but worth…read morethe frazzle! I've been hearing about how wonderful this Mexican restaurant is and I can see the community agrees! We waited about 20 minutes to be seated - not bad at all! The hostess, servers and busboys are so friendly and on top of EVERYTHING! They have a full bar, the margaritas are great! It's very loud in there so be prepared! Five of us dined and everyone loved their food! We started with shredded beef nachos which were wonderful! The chili verde, chicken enchiladas and asada plate were all a hit! I personally could not wait to order the chicken mole' enchiladas (I LOVE mole' and heard theirs was amazing) BUT THEY RAN OUT! So disappointed! That's all I wanted, never even looked at the menu! It's not even 7pm yet? Why oh why do you not have enough for the Friday night rush!!?? When our waitress came back to to tell me they ran out of it, (she was very sweet and apologetic) and she had already put everyone's order in - I had no idea what I wanted ‍ so I ordered a chicken taco which didn't come out until about 5-10 minutes after everyone else's food was served. Other than that snag (my reason for the 4 stars not 5) their food is awesome! I'm definitely wanting to come back for the mole' and highly recommend coming here!