Great local place for some cheap authentic Mexican. The steak tacos were fresh and flavorful. The…read moreburrito was HUGE. Nice stop for a quick lunch.

A Facebook post is exactly why I'm writing this review. I saw it and I had to have it and they did…read morenot disappoint!!! The really nice gentleman at the register was great I told him exactly why I was there and he really loved that! The restaurant is actually a shipping container,how cool. I love how small it is and they do have some outside seating as well. It's very simple but cute inside. Now what I ordered. I kept it simple the chicken burrito and a side of fries. I'm the video I saw they had the same burrito so I figured why not. WOW, first thing I noticed was how heavy my to go bag was. And when I got home I was very surprised how huge this thing was. Flavor was neck and neck so good! I can't wait to come back and try more items on the menu! Update: Cash is preferred. They do have a Zelle QR code if needed.

- Food was 10/10, amazing and seasoned to perfection! -…read moreService was friendly and fast, my entrée came out about 5 mins. after my app was brought out. - Ambiance is vibrant, indoor and outdoor seating offered with a big screen on the back patio.

Stumbled upon the place in Park circle and we were intrigued by the menu…read more We came in with a group of 5 girls and it wasn't too busy. We had A LOT of questions but our server was very helpful in explaining some of the dishes but more importantly the pictures helped greatly. The passionfruit and spicy marg were both delicious. We all tried something different when it came to the food so we could share. The trio empanadas were banging! Crispy outside and filling inside was tasty accompanied by 2 dipping sauces. You got one cheese, chicken and beef unless specified. My friend and I shared the "Max dog" which was topped with fried potato sticks, mozzarella cheese, pulled chicken, pulled beef and corn mixed in their house made tártara sauce, smoked bacon, and house made pineapple sauce. It was an epic hotdog for sure, a bit hard to eat so we had to break it down a bit lol it had a lot of textures and flavors. The mozzarella kind of fell off since it got hard so I really didn't eat it with the hot dog and enjoyed it as is. We also got a chicharrona arepa which was a Colombian Arepa (corn flat bread), pulled beef, chicharron (fried pork belly), sweet plantain, mozzarella cheese house made tártara sauce. If you haven't had an arepa it's a must try! If you love corn and protein then you will enjoy the maiz Bonito which was a bed of corn, layered with grilled chicken, gilled steak, smoked bacon, potato sticks, colombian sausage, mozarella cheese, tártara sauce, pineapple sauce. The pineapple sauce is delicious and helps cut through all the savoriness that can be a bit overwhelming. Lastly my friend also had the chuleta which was a t bone steak grilled and topped with chimichurri. The only thing I will say with the service was that we didn't see our server after the entrees were dropped and had a hard time finding her when we were trying to get boxes and pay. Eventually someone else assisted us and found her but it was quite a delay towards the end. Overall we did enjoy our experience here with this cuisine and I actually came back not too long after with a different group of friends. I do think the pace of service can improve as a whole.

Absolutely love love love this restaurant. Great food, great atmosphere, fun location…read more Parking can get tough during busy times but that's pretty typical for any great place. We have gone during their Paella Sunday & Oyster Roast events and spent beautiful late afternoons outside with friends. They offer a great variety of wine to pair with the food. We got to experience a few different wine tastings. These might have moved offside with their second location but were fun and educational. Thursday Burrito special is a great way to explore their different offering. And almost always there is enough for.the next day.

We've been looking forward to checking this place out for a while. It was very laid-back, eccentric…read moreand they were doing early 2000s bingo night which was a lot of fun. We made a reservation, but ordered at the counter. We ordered a handful of dishes to share. The girl was very helpful and giving us a separate gluten-free menu that allowed us to order for my husband. This place is a Latin/Asian infusion so we were very excited to see how the flavors played out since it is two of our favorite types of food. The best thing I had was the special, stir fried udon noodles with the steak. The noodles were perfectly cooked, the chili spice on it was amazing and it wasn't overly sauced. The steak that accompanied it was also delicious. The tomato cucumber salad was fresh, but could've used a little more salt in my opinion. The bao bun and tacos were also nice and great portions. I would say for me I didn't love the pad Thai in comparison to the many that I've had before, because it was a bit different in flavor profiles than what I'm used to. I wanted a little bit more of the fish sauce and tamarin flavor. You have to get their milkshakes, I'm sure all of them are great. But the one we have was absolutely decadent and delicious! We had more than enough food, and ended up taking a lot of it home. They were multiple people helping us, and they were all very nice and friendly. I'm coming back for the udon noodle dish!

My friends and I ordered off the specials and did a family style meal. The food was good, the rice…read morewas a bit different from the rice we normally get from spanish restaurants but I guess that is the fusion part. The portions were good and filling. My only complaint would be that the sweet tea was more of a northern sweet tea where they probably poured sugar in after the tea is already cooled. I would definitely skip then sweet tea if you are expecting a southern sweet tea. The staff was friendly and sweet. They gave us pitchers of our drinks for refills so we didn't have to wait for them. Our waitress was also able to split the check evenly between us without a fuss. Overall it was an enjoyable experience and I would recommend for the food.

Unfortunately what used to be a Latin gem in Charleston is no longer. This place is officially out…read moreof business and rebranded as a completely different business. Different cuisine, more Mexican and seafood than Latin fusion. Low quality ingredients and a flat menu. The charming interior design is also remodeled to something much different. Don't expect quality service either. Tbh this page should be flagged as closed bc it's just not an accurate post anymore. El Callao (and Cuban Gypsy RIP) is no longer.

Pollo Loko - North Charleston, SC…read more The wife and I stopped into Pollo Loko for a quick lunch, not expecting much... and wow, what a surprise this place turned out to be. First off, the customer service was outstanding. The staff were incredibly friendly, welcoming, and genuinely made us feel appreciated from the moment we walked in. You don't always get that kind of attention these days, so it really stood out. The restaurant itself was spotless, well-kept, and had a great vibe. You can tell they take pride in the place. Now let's talk about the food -- because this is where they really shine. We started with the empanadas, which were absolutely delicious -- fresh, flavorful, and the perfect way to kick things off. For our main, we ordered the Peruvian chicken, served with fries and rice, and it did not disappoint. The chicken was cooked perfectly, packed with flavor, and paired incredibly well with their signature sauces -- seriously, those sauces take everything to another level. Even the salad was fresh and tasty, which says a lot because that's usually an afterthought at most places. On top of that, they've got a great selection of sodas and other drinks, making it a perfect stop for a casual lunch. Bottom line: An unexpected gem with amazing food, top-tier service, and a clean, welcoming atmosphere. **Highly recommend -- 5 stars, 3 thumbs up from us.

I visited here when I was in the area and on the way to the airport. I was hoping they would have…read moreLomo Saltado, but alas they didn't so I just settled on a Carne asada quesadilla and a Jamaica drink. This is a fast casual style restaurant and not a real fancy place. My picky colleague who's never had peruvian ordered the ribs. Quesadiladas - you get 2 in an order and these are different than Mexican ones since they have grilled bell peppers and onions. A bit pricy too...the rice and beans that come with this are just average. They only had 2 salsas for the table, a green ranch like one and a red spicy one similar to a spicy Mexican red sauce. I'm still looking for a peruvian restaurant that has the spicy green sauce that most all peruvian restaurants have in California.

We stumbled upon this place after attending a local church. We didn't realize how big it was since…read moreit was attached to a Mexican bakery in supermarket. The first time we sat outside in their newly renovated outdoor patio, which was so nice and beautiful. Our server greeted us with some sweetened espresso and cinnamon, which was a nice treat. The empanadas here are insane and you must get this. This was probably the best empanada I've had at a restaurant. The second time we returned, we dined inside. The service was a bit slower this time and it took longer for us to get our food. We ordered some of their specialty coffees, which came in these cute mugs and glasses. This time we tried their Arepas de plantano that came with cheese and a mole sauce. This was also very good, especially with the sauce. We ordered the giant huevos rancheros platter to share and it truly did take up almost the entire table lol. They put all the toppings in separate dishes so you could build your own essentially. This was a lot of food and we had plenty leftover. This could've fed 4-5 people! The only disappointing thing about this was that we didn't get any steak as shown on the menu and just chicken. When we mentioned it the server who was very nice but didn't speak much English said she told us but I was completely unaware. Everything still tasted good but we did wish there was some steak along with the chicken. The French toast dish was decadent and sweet, but the bread itself was moist and crispy on the edges. There was a small discrepancy at the end with our bill because the price of the platter didn't match what was on the receipt. They were unable to adjust it but gave us a gift card for the balance. Overall we still had a good time and would definitely come back. It was much more of a unique brunch experience that I've had in Charleston so far.

We visited on a Sunday around 11:40 a.m. as a party of three, and unfortunately our first…read moreexperience was extremely disappointing. The restaurant was packed, and we waited about 20 minutes just to be seated. Once we sat down, we ordered right away, expecting the kitchen to already be busy. However, we ended up waiting an entire hour for our food. About halfway through, we asked our server how much longer it would be, and the response was simply that there was "no telling" because they were very busy. While we understand restaurants can get busy, waiting an hour after ordering with no meaningful update is unacceptable. By the time our food finally arrived, we no longer had time to enjoy it. We had somewhere else to be and had to rush through our meal. Because of the long wait and frustration, I honestly can't say whether the food was amazing or not, it was overshadowed by the experience. The service itself was okay, and the atmosphere was okay, but neither made up for the excessive wait. We also overheard the table next to us, a party of two, talking about how they had already been waiting 40 minutes for their food, so it was clear we weren't the only customers frustrated by the delays. For a first visit, this was a very poor impression. We understand that busy restaurants can have longer wait times, but better communication and more realistic expectations would have gone a long way. Unfortunately, this experience was enough that it will most likely be our first and last visit.

I met Victoria as she was setting up for a big powerlifting meet at The Palmetto Pump House on…read moreRivers in N. Charleston. She was full of smiles and I asked her to make me the first empanada of the day and surprise me. How delicious. Deep fried to a brown, flaky crusted outside and the filling was beyond delicious! I took it inside right away and then I sat down and scarfed. Oh man!! Absolutely delicious. Who'd have thought something so aromatic and tasty delicious could come out of a food truck. I'll try to see if she's got a website. This is the best food truck I've ever gotten my eat on and I will definitely be following her truck. Ha!!

If you had authentic empanadas before from whatever Latin country, you will be disappointed. But if…read morethis is your first time eating empanadas they are okay. But don't let this be your judgement on Latin empanadas because these are not authentic Argentinian empanadas. I've had them twice on two separate occasions.

From the owner: Welcome to Happy Empanada! We are your go-to destination…read morefor all your empanada cravings. Our empanadas are made with the freshest ingredients, bringing a taste of Argentina to you. We specialize in traditional Argentinian empanadas and offer a variety of flavors to choose from. We also have gluten-free and vegan options. Whether it’s a dinner party, a special occasion, or just a snack, our empanadas are sure to please! So come and savor the flavors of Argentina with our delicious empanadas. Enjoy!

I've been wanting to check out Macho Pichu for a while and if you've been saying the same thing,…read moreyou need to go. We decided to get a whole chicken with three sides to share. It's only $25 and comes with more than enough food for two. We upgraded to specialty sides for a little more, but it's still a great deal for dinner. The spices on the rotisserie chicken are really what make it over the top, but don't forget about the sauces on the side. Try the green one, try the red one, then mix them together for some Christmas tree action. For sides, we had the green beans, black beans, and the our favorite arrozaroni. It was a lo mein fried rice and I could eat an entire plate of it. Definitely don't skip this one.

Hidden gym. I read reviews that mentioned the food was not real Peruvian, however it did taste very…read moregood. The chicken was cooked well, and it had great flavor! I was so shocked. I got a quarter of white meat chicken, but wish I had a half. The lo mien rice was a unique mixture and that tasted good. I also ordered the black beans, but they where bland. The green sauce wasn't favorite as well. Overall a great choice. The serving sizes seemed small. We stopped in after a festival at firefly. I would like to visit again in the evening.

We decided to give this place a try and happened to show up at Happy Hour, so my Jerk Chicken Wing…read moreappetizer was discounted, which was nice. The flight of Carnival cocktails was fun, and each was good in its own different way. The Barbados Rum Punch was the best, dangerously delicious. Hubby ordered his steak medium and it was near well-done, which is not great. It was also very small for the price point. The asparagus was the best part of his plate. Our server was full of personality and the atmosphere was fun, but the food was lackluster. The crab dip did have good crab flavor. The jerk sauce was delicious. I would say this is a fun place for tropical drinks, but would probably not plan dinner there again.

Bahama Breeze has that Caribbean vibe. Music in the…read morebackground is a little loud. Staff is friendly serve was good. The Jerk Chicken Pasta did not disappoint. Price point is good for the food. Adult drink prices seemed a bit high. Food was hot and delicious.