5/5 stars! El Rincón Criollo hit all the right marks for great Cuban food in LA…read more ​We tried the ​Cubano Sandwich with Fried Plantains: The sandwich was flavorful, well-pressed, and paired amazingly with the crispy, sweet plantains. ​Empanadas: Exceptionally fresh and packed full of meat, they definitely don't skimp on the filling. ​A huge bonus for dog owners, they are pet-friendly. I'll definitely bring my family next time.

Ok spot if you crave Cuban food. The service is polite and helpful. Indoor dining and to go options…read moreare available. I'd say the Ropa Vieja is my go to here. Stop by and give it a try.

I cannot stress enough how good this garlic chicken is. It is the platonic ideal of chicken: crispy…read moreoutside, tender and juicy inside, and the most incredible lemony garlic sauce. (Plantains and beans and rice also delicious)

Service is efficient and gets the job done, just not the friendliest or most energetic bunch…read more Restaurant is a classic. Food tastes the same as it has for 30 years. Lechon asado cuban style roasted pork: 5/5 Moros y cristianos: 4.5/5 White rice and black beans: 2/5 Versailles famous garlic chicken: 4/5

Lonzo's consistently delivers an exceptional dining experience. I had the Peruvian pesto fettuccine…read morewith filet mignon, and it was absolutely amazing. The pasta was cooked perfectly, and the sauce itself was amazing as well. The steak was super tender and juicy alongside it. Lamb is also an option for that pasta, and I've had it before as well. It was just as amazing. Their lomo saltado is also amazing, and honestly their entire menu is full of great options. Everything I've tried here has been fantastic. They also serve bread with a verde sauce that was incredible on its own. Overall, the food here is consistently outstanding. Highly recommend.

Good restaurant for authentic Peruvian food, comfortable place and very friendly service…read more The Pisco Sour was on point and the food was very tasty and flavorful. I really recommend this establishment.

Fantastic flavors and the portions are generous; at least by my observation of LA standards. I had…read morethe Criolla and spicy pollo. Both make me wish they had a spot at home. We have unrivaled Latin cuisines at home, including Colombian, Cuban, and Puerto Rican, but Argentinian seems less prominent. The owner Roque is a really genuine and thoughtful guy. He lit up when I told him my first and probably last (for a while) visit was delicious. That's how you know you're in for a treat; when someone who's been in this business 30+ years is just as excited as the first time when you commend their craft. If you're lucky enough to try here, enjoy!

Absolutely delicious empanadas in the area! We stopped by on a Wednesday afternoon and we were the…read moreonly customers at that time. We were greeting by a friendly staff member, perhaps the owner, who helped us with our empanada selection. We got spicy chicken, spicy beef, corn, and criolla empanadas. I strongly recommend the Criolla empanada, which is the most traditional, Argentinian empanada. It has ground beef, raisins, eggs, green onions, and spices. It was absolutely delicious and, when I go back, I will select this empanada!! I also recommend the corn empanadas (humita), especially if you're looking for a vegetarian option. It has corn, melted mozzarella, and white sauce. So delicious! I got these to go, but there are cute tables indoors and outdoors if you want to enjoy your empanadas there. They also sell mate and other Argentinian goodies like alfajores. Prices are reasonable; you can purchase just a few or a dozen. This has become my favorite empanada place!

Food (5/5): This place is not only delicious but consistent! I've come multiple times here during…read moremy visits to LA and the food is always the delicious. The chicken with the green sauce is amazing and the fries are so nice and crispy. The green sauce is just so yummy. The fish tacos are also really good with nice crispy fish. The lomos saltado was also super tender and flavorful. Service (5/5): No issues with the service and the food came out with a good speed. The staff was friendly and attentive. Ambiance (5/5): Chill ambiance with good music and nice views of the beach. There's now a good sit down area.

My first time trying Peruvian food and wow!!…read more The Lomo Saltado was so tender and flavorful. The fried fish tacos were perfectly battered and fried, I liked the onions on top as it helps cut through the friedness of it all. Yucca fries were delish, dip it in the green sauce and it's perfection. The ceviche was fresh and bright. Love the citrusy sauce at the bottom, yum! The corn is not like the regular corn we have at the grocery store. It has a bit more bite to it in terms of texture like it's not soft. Passion fruit juice was absolutely needed after all day on the beach. The cake has swirls of dulce de leche, very tasty. I would come back just for the lomo saltado alone! Service was friendly and fast. They have a few tables inside and a few outside. Right on the Venice boardwalk so if you dine outside, you also get a show with your meal.

I was so excited to go to a Puerto Rican restaurant that claimed to raise the bar in elegant food…read more So disappointed, food was COLD and the flavors were off.

From the owner: This pop up restaurant is closed.read more

I was craving Colombian empanadas at the beach and ended up at Rico's. The owner, I assume,…read more(working shirtless, beach-casual vibe) took my order -- I asked for the special, grabbed a ginger-lemon seltzer from the fridge, and got two ground beef empanadas. Total came to $16 plus tax and tip, about $20 -- solid value for dinner on the beach. I asked for chimichurri, but it came already poured over the empanadas rather than on the side. I wish the waiter had asked first -- I'd have preferred it separate so the crust stayed fully crisp. Everything was served in a simple disposable tray with a plastic spoon, and no napkins came with the order, which mattered more given the sauce situation. You can't grab and pick the empanada up without getting sauce on your hands and trying to eat the empanada with a spoon just crumbles everything... Despite that, the crust held up reasonably well, and the filling was rich and full of umami, a touch dry on its own but the chimichurri more than made up for it. Would I go back? Yes. Would I ask for sauce on the side next time? Definitely Suggestion for the owner: 1. Offer a to-go half-dozen option cause your empanadas are 2. always ask customers whether they want sauce on or on the side -- (or include napkins by default when chimichurri's involved)

Empanadas are a great alternative if you don't want a hot dog, pizza, hamburger or any other junk…read moreon the boardwalk. They bake the empanadas to order. Some are already cooked and just need to be reheated, which only takes a few minutes while those with cheese take at least 10 minutes. I ordered the eggplant and jalapeño and cheese just before leaving. The staff said the eggplant would be ready quick but the jalapeño and cheese would take about 5 minutes. My parking time was ending in 10 minutes so I figured that's perfect. 15 minutes later, other patrons were crowding around waiting for their orders while I was still waiting for my jalapeño and cheese. The staff and small ovens were doing their best and were finally able to get everyone's orders out. They put a good amount of chimichurri on top, the crust is crispy and the flavorful fillings were hot. Besides empanadas, they offer fresh baked cookies, muffins, bottled beverages, coffee and tea drinks. I'd definitely come back but will keep in mind the ones with cheese take a while!

Versailles has some of the best Latin Caribbean food in LA. I have tried other Cuban restaurants in…read moreLos Angeles I must admit none of them comes close to Versailles. If you can't find a good Puerto Rican restaurant or Dominican restaurant in LA this is your best bet. Onsite parking. Thank me later

Ropa Vieja - meat was too vinegary…read more Also the black beans that came with the entrée had an undertone of burnt Anyway experience was meh...

I haven't seen or had Dominican food in 10 years so I was very excited to try this place when I saw…read moreit. Walking in is just how it was back home, there's a giant menu but also some of the famous stuff on display and ready to go. I ordered fried pork, fried chicken, tostones and the oxtail. It was all absolutely amazing. I don't always spend $50 for solo dinners but I couldn't pick just one item! I will definitely be back again with my family. If you are missing the Dominican food from back home, this place will not disappoint. If you've never had Dominican food, do yourself a favor and give this place a shot!

Ordered the Rabo guisado served with rice, y maduros and also ordered a bottle of Mexican coke,…read moretotal came out to about 43$ which I didn't mind paying for it. A big fan of island -Dominican food although it was overpriced compared to what you Can get it for on the east coast but what ever.. I went back to the counter to ask for hot sauce and the cashier told me it was a 1$ for hot sauce.. I said really? The owner, walked over very politely with a straight face and said we don't eat hot sauce on the island so it's going to cost 1$ What does one have anything to do with the other? I didn't understand her logic. I paused for a second and she said so would u like some hot sauce? It was some bottled generic hot sauce not even house made. I declined to order. The food was pre cooked , set in a steamer. Fast casual restaurant with a few tables Food was bland and subpar.

We lived near here in a rent-controlled dump in Santa Monica when this place first opened. We loved…read moreit then and we love it now. I just went yesterday with 2 other people on a Sunday afternoon and it was fairly empty. The decor is singularly vivacious, fun, and welcoming. The staff are warm. The food is delicious and not terribly expensive, and it comes out of the kitchen pretty quickly. We got a variety of dishes but we all got the nearly-candy caramelized plantains and rice. I also loved the fresh melon-guava agua fresca, which complemented the food perfectly. This is a great spot for a quick bite, a group meal, a gathering of friends, a post-beach meal, if you have little kids. It's just as delicious as a higher end place, but less precious, faster, and easier if you're sandy, casual, or spontaneous. They can also produce takeout quickly if you just want to pick up and eat at home. Keep them in business! Buen Provecho.

Yes it's double price of El Pollo Loco but it's twice as good! And I love El Pollo Loco for the…read moresimplicity and value. You're next to the beach, there's plentiful sauce and the chicken is succulent and spicy. Get the medium if you like HOT and if you like really hot get the hot!