I have to admit, I haven't been back to Cocina Latina since it moved from Delmar Blvd. I remember…read moreit being quite delicious, but I was a bit disappointed when I took my mom there a few weeks ago. I remember the Lomo Saltado being one of their popular dish and it being tender and juicy. This time, it was rough and chewy to the point that it hurt our jaws. I found it odd because the steak that came with the Tallarin Verde was tender and perfectly cooked. We also ordered the Jalea, which came out cold and dry. They decorated the place with Cinco de Mayo and Mother's day feats, which were really cool and pretty! I'd like to give this place another try because there are so many good reviews about this place. Since the Lomo Saltado was disappointing, I plan to try their ceviche and the Aji deGallina next, as those seem to be popular dishes as well. Street parking Service was good Clean restrooms Two bar areas

The restaurant is deceptively small from the outside; there are a couple of tables outside. We…read morereceived a warm welcome upon arrival. The interior is beautifully decorated, I felt transported to another land. Delicious, authentic food with excellent service. The veggie fajitas were outstanding, loaded with a variety of vegetables and served sizzling hot. We were quite full from appetizers and entrees, but had to try a dessert. I was intrigued by Blue Corn Pudding. It arrived piping hot, very blue almost purple with the consistency of soup, rather than pudding. Heavily laced with cinnamon, tasted somewhat like spiced apples and was super sweet. Tasty, took most of it home to enjoy over ice cream or angel food cake. Will definitely return to try more delicacies.

This is a cute little place in the heart of Maplewood and you can tell it's ran with love! Whether…read moreit's for a dinner date or drinks at the bar you will be pleased! Latin America meets St. Louis! We mostly went in for apps but the full menu sounds as delicious! The waiter was very quick and served with a smile. The bartender made very good high quality drinks. Even the owner was around to assure our night was going as planned. Very gracious people who are appreciative of your patronage. Defiantly different type of menu and if you like meat this is your place! Chorizo was our favorite apps followed by the pork plantain. And I mean you can't beat a freshly made red sangria. So for your next night out to mix it up add Asador Del Sur to your list!

So, I believe that part of my complaint here will be for something I'm sure they were trying to…read moremake special for our group of 7. They put us upstairs in a room. This was great in that we could converse with no issues, but it was too warm in the room. They had fans, but we had to turn the fans away from blowing on our food, hence we didn't get cooled down from them. The food wasn't that great either. I ordered the Chicharron and though the tostones underneath were DELICIOUS, the fried pork belly on top (and there was a lot), seemed undercooked to me. It was chewy, not crispy as I've experienced it before. I was unable to eat most of it. The cocktails were delicious and the service was as good as can be expected considering he was having to go up and down the stairs each time. Maybe they're better for dinner? And definitely DOWNstairs!

In the mood for something different so we dropped in here. First impression was that it was very…read moreclean (as an aside, even the restroom was spotless). We were escorted to a booth near the bar area, took our seats and ordered soda and tea. Surprisingly, they came in smallish plastic cups with lids. Orders were placed and while waiting we admired some of the painted walls. The plaintains were nicely cooked and filled with beef. Being smothered in mozzarella cheese was nice also. We weren't disappointed with the taste either. The menu is pretty extensive so it will take a few minutes to figure out what you want. Overall, an excellent experience and we'll be back.

Nice informal Colombian cafe catty corner from OB Clark's in the former Applegates space. We…read morestarted with blackberry drinks (jugo de mora) which were delicious! I had the churrasco steak, which was just ok - rather bland and fatty. For sides, fries and tostones, both very good. My wife had whole fried fish (mojarra frita) which she thoroughly enjoyed. Good service and moderately priced. Will be back for the arepas and empanadas! Recommended.

I've been coming to Fritanga for about a year now, and it's easily one of my favorite spots in St…read more Louis. I've tried the churrasco nica, pollo frito, and chancho asado, and every single dish has been beyond spectacular. I'm from Los Angeles, and people told me I'd have a hard time finding great food out here, but Fritanga proves them wrong. It's exactly what you want from a small, family-owned restaurant: excellent service, flavorful food, affordable prices (steak dinner + sides for under 20$ is a steal), a fun atmosphere, and genuinely friendly staff. I even planned a 17-person celebration dinner here (with some of those people from LA) and got to work directly with Orlando, the owner. He was responsive, welcoming, and went out of his way to make the night special, even celebrating with us. Everyone loved it. I'll be leaving St. Louis soon for my career, which makes this a bittersweet review to write. But I hope it encourages more people to check this place out, Fritanga is something special.

My sister and I made an impulsive stop and were absolutely delighted. I am unable to name the dish…read morei had, but it was sliced beef covered with cheese! We finished with the tre leche dessert and were served complementary coffee. Actually, the best part of the experience was how attentive the owner was. He knew that we were in uncharted territory and did his best to understand the menu. Great resterant!!

Food was amazing! The price matched that as well! Our only issue was the language barrier...but…read morehonestly to me, that's a win! Service was perfectly fine, had I been thinking I would have used Google translate to help us through. Honestly I could also quit being lazy and learn Spanish lol. I'll 100% be back to this one. It's a decent sized place, and we didn't have any issues seating 3 right away around lunch time. Clean and the food was out quick :)

discovered this place bc it was close to my new job. Ever since i found this place we have ordered…read morehere everyday for 2 weeks now. were addicted to their tacos. we've tried fajitas, burritos and one other thing there, but we didnt like them and always go back to the tacos. Corn tortillas are nomally to bitter and gritty for my liking, but these are mild and soft . they stuff them . I always get lengua ( beef tongue ) barbacoa ( braised beef ) and asada ( grilled steak ) . tacos and their home made salsa. both red and green salsas packed with flavor. very reasonable , 3 tacos w tip is $11.xx. do yourself a favor and hit this place up , sooooo good. they dont speak good english , but they are so friendly and helpful . great waitresses and food. absolute best tacos in STL.

The food was very tasty. There are not many vegetable side dish options. I do hope to return. It…read moreis family owned. Parking is scarce, but there is street parking and a small lot. Our waitress is working on learning English. She was nice. I was surprised that we could not get a glass of water for no charge, however. The bottle water was $1.50. The other prices were fair.

Mixta arepa was great, the meat was flavorful and the garlic sauce it was served with was amazing…read more Salchipapas was ok, nothing special flavor wise. Also, fyi any place on the menu that states "sausage" it is hot dog. Decent quality hot dog, but unexpected! Server was super nice, food came out a little slow, but it was decently busy. Very limited drink selection, though a half liter Mexican Coke for $4 was a nice treat. Will definitely return to try more of the menu soon

This is a little slice of home. My family is Honduran and this spot is even parent approved! We…read morelove their fried fish, tacos, enchiladas, empanadas, etc. everything we have tried has been delicious! The service is always wonderful. Portions are huge and it's incredibly affordable.

Never been to Honduras, first time have Honduran food, so really can't comment if it's authentic…read more However, it is different than anything we ever had. Everything was nicely presented and delicious. Parking was a bit tricky as parking lot was small. We ended up parking on the street which was not a big deal. Decorations in the restaurant were simple, not a fancy place. Food is great though. Service was good.

I read all the negative reviews on this place, and braced myself for the worst. Happy to say I do…read morenot agree with the nay sayers. We ordered at the counter and were greeted by a gentleman who explained the process and promptly brought our drinks to the table. One of the kitchen staff brought all our items and told us what everything was. The food was great. Some items had amazing flavor, and other items were bland by design. Loved the laid back Caribbean vibe. We will go back. For the Owner... did not see coffee on the menu. If you have Cuban Coffee I would swing by a couple times a week. Great Place, Highly recommend.

Super Yummy...service isn't out of this world but they are nice enough…read more Everything I have eaten so far has been great!

Apparently I missed the memo that Mayo Ketchup was no more and Salsa Rosada was the place to be! I…read moredecided to check this place out early Saturday afternoon. I walked in and decided bar seating looked best so I could watch tv. I was immediately given water, menus, and some time to decide. I was craving something sweet, so I got some passion fruit juice and decided on the steak bowl with arroz con gandules as my entree. The dish comes with steak, black beans, pico, white rice, jack cheese, and maduros. I think most dishes can be customized, but rest assured they're nothing short of flavor! Since I was one of few people, my dish came out rather quickly. The steak was tender and flavorful; the rice was seasoned perfectly and the maduros were fried to perfection. Everything was even better than I imagined. The server/bartender did a great job at keeping my water refilled and making sure I didn't needed anything. I was quite pleased with the food and service overall and I look forward to my return visit.

Finally! I made it to this place. And I was not disappointed. I went with a friend and she also…read morereally enjoyed it. We ordered grilled chicken bowl, chicken and a beef empanadas, Cuban sandwich, maduros (sweet plaintains), avocado salad and Nutella empanadas! Obviously I took some home. All the food was really good. The Nutella empanadas were stand outs. The other empanadas were good but a little greasy I think because I ordered the corn. Maybe the flour ones are not so greasy??? They have a fair amount of indoor seating without the tables being too close. Also there is an outdoor patio which is where we sat. Might be better to be under the awning so no rascally bird puts a deposit on your food. (It barely missed the the Nutella empanadas) I can't wait to go back to try more menu items.

Absolutely amazing. Literally cannot put in words the experience that we had. The owner and chef…read moreGeorge and the staff made us literally feel like home. There are many great restaurants. There are very few that make you feel like family is feeding you. The decor is wonderfully warm and inviting. Making you feel like you genuinely stepped into a restaurant back in Brazil. The food is indescribably good. We had some of the best steak and fish ever. The desserts were amazing. The spareribs were beyond reproach. Whatever restaurant you might consider. Stop and go here instead. You will do yourself a favor.

After trying to eat at this place for the past few weeks only to see that they're closed (thanks…read moregoogle), I finally got it right. I came in a little after they opened for dinner and was warmly greeted. I was surprised at how small it was inside but the lack of space made up for it in the delicious food. Since I've come the last two weeks and unsuccessfully I might add, I knew which entree I wanted to try. Once I sat down and looked at the drink menu to order, I found out they only served the buffets on Sunday! Whoops! I decided to stay since I came this far. Drink wise, I got the passion fruit Batida but with no milk. As I made my way up to the buffet, I was amazed at everything that was out. I managed to get quite a few things on my plate but didn't want it be overflowing as not to waste food. Some of the things weren't labeled, so I had to make an educated guess and hope for the best. I really enjoyed the fried grouper, plantains, and pasta with white sauce. The other things were good too but weren't labeled. I didn't eat very much but got full pretty quickly. As I went up to pay, the head chef asked how I liked everything and offered a complimentary shot. I ended up staying and talking with the staff and had the best time. I def enjoyed the food and warmth of the staff as it's something you don't always find. I can't wait to come back in a regular day to try more dishes.