Tucked right in the heart of downtown Golden, this cozy little spot is easy to miss--but absolutely…read moreworth finding. The space itself is quite small, with just a few indoor tables and some seating out front to people watch. What really stood out was the warm, welcoming staff. Service was quick, and everything came out fresh and hot. We tried the beef super arepa and the pork pupusa--both were packed with flavor and seriously satisfying. The only miss for us was the coconut lemonade, which leaned more bitter than refreshing. That said, it didn't take away from the overall experience. The menu is on the smaller side, but honestly, that works in its favor--everything feels intentional and well-executed. Definitely a spot we'll be returning to, especially to work our way through the rest of the menu.

This restaurant is the best!!!…read more I come here often and get their vegetarian arepa. The flavors are delicious, it's a nice filling casual meal, and it's not too expensive. The actual shop is quite small but I rarely have an issue getting a table. It's run by a cute duo and they work nearly all the hours. Also, they are only open for lunch hours. I wish they did dinner too but I wouldn't want the duo to overwork themselves.

This review is based on their Jibaritos I had from their food truck. I haven't tried their…read moreempanadas, yet. Jibaritos is a new term for me, but I've had this type of dish before called tostones or as my Colombian friend calls them, patacones. They are all basically the same thing and that it is green plantains, smash down, and fried to make a round shape. Then, usually pulled chicken, tomato are served as the filling, and usually I've had them open-faced, but Mama's Empanadas is serving them as a little sandwiches that they call sliders. Let me tell you, tostones are much better than a basic bread bun! The sauce served in Puerto Rican food is a mix of mayo and ketchup, they have different names for this sauce, but it's something that is standard for this type of food. And it's really good, too! I already love each condiment alone, so mixing mayonnaise & ketchup together works for me and is really a nice condiment sauce for sandwiches. The sauce is like thousand island dressing but without the chunks. I would 100% get these Jibaritos again!! Yum.

You would think and considering the name of the food truck, the EMPANADA, would be a slam dunk…read more NOPE. Flavorless, boring, greasy and only the processed sauce out of a dispenser make them somewhat flavorful. Disappointing!

We came for the closing party, and what a send off! $20 all you can eat, $10 all you can drink. It…read morewas slammed but absolutely worth it. We got to try most of the menu one last time. The biggest standout was the papaya salad, which we wouldn't normally order, but glad we got to try it this time. The ceviche, pork wings, and ropa vieja were excellent as well. I definitely plan to keep an eye on where Chef Victor goes next, because his food is to die for. Love their decor as always, with its sense of whimsy mixed with the upscale. Super mega bien, you will be super missed! Wishing everyone the best on their next ventures.

Super Mega Bien was delicious! Our first time there, we went with friends and enjoyed having…read moreeverything family style. The food came out a little fast in the beginning (we prefer to take our time) and we definitely missed any guidance about how the flag was supposed to be used, so that would be the only thing I'd change about the evening. Everything was delicious, and my favorites were the ceviche with house made chips, patatas bravas, and pork wings. Everyone loved their drinks--spicy margarita, red sangria, and a Paloma. We shared two desserts--the Media Luna de Limon for our friend who is gf and df, and the rest of us shared the brownie with coffee ice cream which was incredible--warm and just the right size if you want just 1-2 bites (between three of us) of something sweet.

Tyler was the best server we've had in a long time! He was funny, personable, and made really great…read morerecommendations. The food was all delicious and Michelin Star quality. We had a great time!

I really enjoyed Lucina. Not just their execution but the concept. I don't see a lot of creative…read moreLatin fusion where I am and it's always fun to experience. The paella was rich, well cooked and flavorful. The shrimp were unevenly cooked. Likely a rotate issue. But still excellent. The salad was a flavor bomb you don't expect. Very good. And man I love what they did with the pork belly. Tender with char. The cucumber salad was awesome. It's a quaint spot. Fun decor. Enjoyed our service. They make a good old fashioned. Highly recommend to Denver patrons and out of towners.

A great golden triangle dinner date stop!…read more If you haven't had the pleasure of trying Cuba Cuba yet, I highly recommend. I enjoyed a dinner here a few weeks ago and I still think about it. The menu is no fuss, to the ignorant it may be confusing but if you go in with a curious heart, ready to ask the staff questions, you're in for a treat. Based on our servers recommendation, I got the Puerco Frito, and WOW. Every bite was light and flavorful. I've been told that you really can't go wrong with any of the menu items, and based on what I tried, I have to agree with that sentiment. If you are lucky, they'll seat you in this massive room with one wall that's just windows, which makes for an even more relaxing dining experience. Give this place a try!

My friend and I went to Cuba Cuba as we arrived in the evening and were recommended it by a nearby…read morebar whose kitchen had already closed. We stumbled in wet and Andre made us feel so comfortable and at ease despite being ready to just about call it a night. The regulars spoke so highly of the place and the food was incredible. I devoured my meal and my 'desert to go' before we left. The black beans are probably the best I've had, and the yuca frita was so good. We returned for dinner with a larger group because the food was so good. Honestly, i kinda wanna open this kitchen in my hometown.

Just opened a brick and morter in RINO. Really good mufungo and meaty empanadas. Their availability…read morechanges, so be aware of that.

This place is good but is was a little hard to get inside. First, the parking was very limited on…read morethe streets. Second, I left my ID in the car and in order to get inside, everybody must show an ID to the bouncer. I have to run back to the car and get it. The place was packed and with 3 groups of people before me, the food took 40 minutes to be ready. We got the eggplant croquette, cassava fries, sweet plantains and rice and beans with tofu and fried plantain. The croquette were AMAZING! Also, the garlic oil that comes with the fries is absolutely delicious. I wish they offered as a side condiment to add to the rice and beans. Since the rice, beans and tofu, don't have to much flavor. Maybe a little bit of that garlic oil on top of the tofu will make a difference. The portions are just enough for one person that don't eat a lot. The prices are right for the quality of food they offer. I didn't see any deserts on the menu, so I'm not sure if they offer them.

Melissa aka Ohana's Treats blew me away when it came to making my wedding cake. I am 1/2 Puerto…read moreRican and really wanted to honor my heritage by having a traditional Puerto Rican wedding cake. Melissa really came through. My partner and I were able to try and sample a variety of cakes beforehand. We loved everything we tried. We ultimately settled on the traditional bizcoho mojadito for the wedding cake and berry tres leches cake for another dessert option. We ordered enough cake/tres leches to feed ~90 people! Our guests LOVED these cakes, so much so, we left the night with only four mini tres leches and one slice of our wedding cake. The people devoured it. The cake looked exactly how I wanted it to with all the little pearls. Melissa was also so sweet to work with and she was so attentive to anything I needed. Please please check her out! She has amazing skills, outstanding flavors, and unmatched prices for her services. Also, she delivered the cake to our venue without any issue - was about 1 hour away from her.