The staff is super friendly here and customer service is great! The empanada dough is really good…read moreand they're fried to perfection. My favorites were the Rae's Delight and Mr. Cheese. I was really looking forward to the heavy hitter but they're made with sweet plantains instead of green, I think it would have been better with green plantains. The guava and cheese was also good if you like a little sweetness. The King was also good and filling, a little on the greasy side but it is a bigger empanada so it makes sense. Make sure to order ahead so you don't have to wait as long.

We ordered 20 empanadas for delivery. Not only was the delivery on time, but the empanadas were a…read morehuge hit at the celebration. We ordered the catering size which came cut in half and made it so much easier to serve. Thank you!

As you can see from my previous review, I've had better experiences…read more I ordered earlier today and when I received the order, it was completely wrong. It was obvious that there was a mixup. The mistake isn't what annoyed me, because again, it was a mistake. What annoyed me was the lady on the phone told me that it was "grub hubs fault". The attached receipt was correct but the contents belonged to someone else. I ordered the shrimp and steak chaufa and instead i received a chicken and rice with sweet plantains. It's totally impossible that it was grubhubs fault because grub hub doesn't pack the order together, they just simply grab the bag and go about their way. She kept insisting the above. Just own up to your mistake and not deflect the responsibility on someone else. Just straight up lied instead of saying she was rushing snd confused the orders. Horrible. Was late to work and everything. What a waste of time and I will never order from here again.

5 Stars because the empanadas were fireeee…read more HOWEVER, the blonde woman behind the counter had a huge attitude on her

This was a late night trip, the service was decent, it was sort of crowded but it was hard to…read moredetermine who was the waitress to place a food order. The DJ was good, the $20 a person coverage charge was a bit much I would say so that would weigh into me visiting again for the restaurant portion. The Drinks were very strong, hookah was decent, and the food was absolutely delicious! The catfish was the fresh I have ever had, the collard greens were AMAZING!!!, the yams were good as well. I also tried the jerk chicken empanada which was good, but the sweet plantain would over power the flavor a bit making it too sweet sometimes. Inside is rather small so I would choose wisely the timing of your arrival and how many people you bring with you. All and all I would come back for that catfish anytime!!!

Didn't event get a chance to document the empanada as it was THAT GOOD. Grabbed the beef and cheese…read moreand it was heavenly. One of the best I've ever had. Perfect amount of filling, with a good outside crisp. Can't wait to come back and try more flavors out. They all sounded amazing!

I used to visit this place often when I lived in JC.. and now when I'm in the area, I try to make a…read morestop to get their tacos. It never disappoints! Authentic tacos, great service and friendly laid back ambiance. Give it a try! 4 chicken tacos for $12. Can't go wrong.

Stopped by here for a quick lunch with my sister before heading back to work. It was Taco Tuesday…read moreso we had to celebrate accordingly and El Ranchero is the perfect spot because they throw in an extra taco on Tuesdays as part of their deal! The service was great. Our server was very on top of her stuff, making sure we had everything we needed and we were enjoying the food. She even let us practice our Spanish with her when ordering! My sister ordered the chicken tinga tacos and I ordered the beef birria. Both taco orders came with 5 tacos (because of the deal, it is typically 4), onions, cilantro, lime, and radish. Don't sleep on the radish, it my favorite part to add a nice crunch! Both meats were very flavorful and tender. They also gave us green and hot salsa on the side (green was my fave) and the birria tacos came with some delicious consommé for dipping. We also ordered guac and chips as an appetizer which was very fresh, and our favorite jarritos flavors to drink. It's decorated very nicely inside - no frills, a few tables and chairs inside for dining in and even a bar-style area with stools for those dining by themselves. They also offer takeout of course, but I honestly enjoyed sitting down because everything was very quick and they took great care of us. We walked, but there is only street parking so keep that in mind when traveling here.

Excellent patties amd wonderful hot Spanish cafe -bought some empanadas guava and cheese-steak and…read morecheese yummy. Perfect after coming out from a funny comedy show. Girls serving need to put a smile on, small cafe but cozy.

Hiding in plain sight on Washington St. is this little snack & coffee haven. Their name basically…read moresays it all because their menu basically consists of two things: lots of empanadas and a solid coffee menu. I got a few empanadas, the caprese being the favorite of the bunch and an iced americano. It was simple and very tasty. They have a few tables outside, along with a very limited seating at the window inside. Worth a stop if you are craving an empanada or a good snack.

I stopped by Dulce De Leche for brunch and OMG amazing!!!…read moreWhen u walk into this bakery u smell all of the baked goods in the air! This place is so cute and bright! The display of cakes and treats invite you in!!! They have a nice menu of breakfast and lunch items and the prices are soooo reasonable considering you are getting homemade items made with good ingredients!! I had the chicken BLT which comes on chabatta bread! It was amazing!! Fresh bread, perfectly cooked grilled chicken!! It came with a side of fries which were very tasty too!!!!!! They also have fresh smoothies which i should have gotten....next time for sure!!? I had to grab a few pastries to go! I got the guava and cheese and a few others. They were delicious!!! Best pastries ive had in a very long time!!! This place is my new fav!!! I see why its so popular and spoken so highly of in the city!!! I def want a cake from them for my bday!! Street parking only but try to find parking on a side street to avoid meter parking!!!! I highly recommend grabbing a meal or beverage/sweet from here!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dulce de Leche is one of the most popular businesses in the heights. They are always busy no matter…read morewhen you come. They have a full lineup of pastries, custom cakes, birthday cakes, sandwiches, including hot sandwiches with French fries. There's a refrigerated area with fluffy white bread ham and cheese sandwiches sliced in perfect triangles... these are one of the most popular menu items in the bakery. I always see everyone buying them! I finally tried, and they're as good as they look. They also have a full lineup of coffee and fresh squeezed juice to order. We're lucky to have Dulce de Leche in the neighborhood!

Wanted to order a quick lunch and very glad I got take out from here. I got the five empanada meal…read morewith a drink for $10. Franklin, the owner, was very nice and steered me to some great choices. I got the beef and cheese and the beef chimichurri, both outstanding. I am saving my guava and cheese one for later but it also looks good. While the empanadas were delicious, the generous portions of sauce complemented quite nicely and kicked it up to another flavor level. The pink Siracha is creamy with a kick. The chimichurri sauce is very fresh with lots of garlic. You can pick up to three empanada and two sauce flavors for the meal. The store looks empty but if the door is open, walk in and someone will be out from the back. I had dogs in the car so i waited outside and Franklin was nice enough to bring the order out, as well as with my sunglasses which i had left on the counter. I will definitely be ordering from here many times to come.

Came in and ordered the 10 combo for 20. Came with two drinks and 3 sauces. I got the chimi beef,…read morechimi chicken, cheesesteak, and beef & cheese. I got the chimi sauce, pink sauce, and bbq. The empanadas are made to order so expect a little wait. I thought it was on the expensive side, but it was a better empanada than some other places that barely put any meat. Flavors were good - next time i'd probably go with just cheesesteak and chimi sauce. Other things were just okay, probably wouldn't try them again. Friendly service, I'd stop by again when the craving hits.

I will be talking about my meal here for years to come. Chef Willian blends the tastes of Brazil…read moreand Portugal in a way that can only be summed up by the sound of "mmmmmmm!" I had the Mini-Quibe de Carne e Queijo (Beef Kibbeh) for an appetizer. As one person, I probably could have gotten something smaller than this shareable, but I have zero regrets and I would do it again in a heartbeat. How the Chef managed to get the spice to meat tenderness ratio so perfectly, I'll never know but will always be grateful for. I tried the Cajá juice and loved it! Be forewarned, it is not sweet but the fruit is distinctly tart and refreshing. My (huge) entree, the Estrogonofe (Chicken Stroganoff), was recommended to me by my server, who I trust with all food recommendations now because WOW. And finally, I chose Brigadeiro as the sweet treat to cap off my meal. Bite-sized, creamy, decadent, and strongly cacao...no notes. Be prepared to get cozy, the restaurant space is intimate and full of culture. You'll be happy you went, I plan on bringing my family and friends the next chance I get! Thank you for the chicken Estrogonofe recommendation, Ludimylla; you and your "partner in taste" made my night! I promise I'll switch it up next time and go chicken first, then beef. Until next time!

I love this quaint little spot - the food is very good! The last time I ate here, I heard a guest…read moretell the server they should try for a Michelin. They're BYOB and offer a ton of gluten free options including... The Pao de Queijo (cheese ball app) - delicious and a no brainer. Mexilhão a Curitiba (mussels app) - also very good. The mussels are quite large; this could be an entree for me personally. The Frango Piri-piri (cornish hen) - good but sadly kind of dry. The yuca fries it came with were pretty good though. Lastly, my husband said the beef stroganoff was very amazing but needed more rice.

Food: 5/5 If you're popping in for something quick, be aware…read moreunless you want a pastry you're going to be waiting a few minutes. They make everything in HOUSE. I had popped back in again because the empanada menu caught my eye, and I was like pizza!? Pizza, ham and cheese, and chicken and cheese caught my attention and all were Amazing! They serve it with sauce that's also delicious with them all! *My only suggestion is a wider sauce thing so I can dip a little easier, but that's just me being greedy! These were crispy, tasty, perfection!* I'd previously had a juice there, and they were sure to mention if I needed more of something just ask and they will add, same with my cute little peppermint tea with honey. Which brings me to the next, service. Service: As a millennial girly just trying to survive, seeing the laid back environment of the place, is what makes me want to come back. They're there if you want extra stuff in your stuff, but other than that they're chilling out making cute Instagram posts and stuff. I love that. Ambiance: HERE WE GO! This is why I people even read my friggin reviews! SO! I'm so happy to find a spot in this area that's playing light jazz, and not crazy loud music or nothing at all. It made it so I looked at probably two tiktoks, but mostly was in tune with wanting to relax and just enjoy what was in front of me, which these days is insanely important. They have got different types and areas of seating. Counter, little couches, and tables. Perfect. Essentially, I have found my place that's local that I intend to frequent and keep trying different things. This is somewhere you could take a first date to get to know each other, have a meeting, after work to unwind, or order ahead and grab some food to takeout. GO GO GO!

Delish is such a great addition to the neighborhood! The store is very bright, clean, and nicely…read morelaid out. It'd be a very nice place to meet up with someone over coffee, smoothies, and something light to eat. When we first stopped by, they were mainly just serving smoothies and a few types of empanadas. In the past few weeks, they have added waffles, overnight oats, salads, avocado toasts, assorted Balthazar pastries, and even more types of empanadas. My favorite is the chicken and cheese! They make all of them fresh and can customize them to your liking. I have been to Delish several times and the owner is amazing, she'll always greet you with a smile and make you feel at home.

Love love love this spot! The food is always delicious , made fast and fresh…read more The place is large and can seat plenty of people and the staff are always cool and friendly. I got me the lamb and beef burrito and when I say that shit was huge it was HUGE lol they packed it with so much meat I could barely eat it . Def worth the price even if you think it's on the pricey side and they also gave me 3 sour creams to go with it. I could barely hold the burrito and eat it all. Highly recommend their food and drinks

Tried the chicken torta this time. $16 is a pretty tall ask, but then I realized it's because the…read morething is my size of my friggin forearm. Huge portion, and flavor was fine, but I feel like it could be better with something sour or tangy. I think the onions were pickled, but not well enough. Or instead of avocado, you could do a lime guac. Also I had to use my own knife to cut it into manageable sections (to-go order). Pretty crazy that they just serve the whole thing to you, but maybe they cut it if you dine inside. Pina colada slushie was great, but not worth dropping 6 bucks, that's insane.