Tucked away in a big, run-down strip mall. I've driven past dozens of times and never noticed it…read more There's really no sign you can see from very far away. It is next to a plasma place and what might be a market. If you're coming off Cleveland or 161, look for the car repair place and it is straight back from there. They said it's been here two years, but in the three months I've been a fairly regular visitor to the area I've never noticed it. Step inside, and it's nothing fancy, but with lots of comfy booths and tables. A drink cooler off to the side with Mexican Coke, etc. Small menu with the basics (I should have taken a picture of that.) Beef, shrimp, fried plantains, etc. Some breakfast items and pastries. I went with carne azada. Strips of beef, marinated and grilled, and probably the best I've had. Sided with a mix of rice and beans that was pretty good, pico de gallo, excellent guacamole, a roasted pepper, and perfect, hot and fresh corn tortillas. Wrap it all up or eat it individually, it's great either way. Great food, at a decent price, in a non-descript place. Service was stand-offish at first for someone clearly not a regular, but as I wolfed down the food and smiled, they warmed up. I'll be back.

The menus do not have English descriptions, so have your phone out so you can use google translate…read more The food was really good, the service friendly, and the place was clean though well worn.

I was part of a group that went to Montecristo for lunch on a Sunday after church. They were busy…read morewith takeout and dining-in. Everyone was happy with food. Paying was awkward m, we had to asked for our checks several times. Would eat here again.

Food was delicious and flavourful, it was delivered in time and I was very happy with everything…read more one thing though I ordered avocado and red salsa, but they forgot to put it in the bag.

The food was amazing and very authentic. Plenty to choose from on the menu. Service was decent and…read moreplenty of customers to support a local hole in the wall small business. I was very pleased with the overall experience, except they were out of desert, which I was too full to eat anyway. Quality local Latin food!

The Cactus Restaurant started as a food truck in Marysville in 2020 and opened a restaurant in 2024…read morein a Powell strip mall off the beaten path. The restaurant is bright, welcoming and very clean We were seated in a side room with the bar, a large projection TV screen with the volume on MAXIMUM and two smaller TVs advertising menu items. Those TVs featured some seriously delicious looking items! Service was ok. Drink refills were not offered and I needed one. We both ordered lunch specials advertised for $10.99 but billed at $11.99. Hubs ordered the lunch chicken bowl with rice, black beans, grilled chicken and corn. The corn was served refrigerator cold. The rest of the meal was hot. Overall the food lacked seasoning. I started with a cheese empanada. Expertly made and fried with goody cheese inside. The empanada was served with a dmall side of green sauce that I thought was cilantro based. I ordered the lunch Pabellon Bowl with pork, white rice, black beans and a sweet plaintain Everything on my plate was served hot but also without seasoning making it bland. I used the empanada sauce to add some flavor to the pork and rice. In summary, I wanted to love this restaurant the advrtised images on 2 TVs are gorgeous but the food was bland. The projection TV volume made conversation difficult and service could have been more attentive. This was our first expusure to Venezuelan food and probably our last. I still stand by the fantastic empanada. I would return for that alone.

the moment I walked in I could tell this places was going to be good! the restaurant was busy and…read morewe were greeted warmly by the hostess. I had already viewed the menu before hand and found a couple must have items. we ordered the empanadas ( cheese and chicken) Taco Arepas, Sweet and Sour Pork Belly and Hallaquitas Chicharron's. These dishes were seasoned so well, the sauces provided were perfection. At one point we both said we could just drink the cilantro sauce. We also got the mini sweet arepas and while parts of the dish were good it was an interesting mixture to have as one bite. None the less this place is a 10/10 for flavor, service was amazing we felt very taken care of and the pricing was very reasonable For a scratch kitchen. This place is a must try!

Knowing the power that online reviews can have and taking some experiences with a grain of salt…read morehere and there because sometimes you hit that one off day where maybe a place that's normally epic just doesn't quite have their stuff together, I find that I end up giving 5 stars in a range that goes from "really good" to "Michelin needs to stop in here (or already has)." This is definitely on the latter end of the spectrum. I popped in here tonight for a late dinner (830ish on a Saturday) to find the place relatively busy but with plenty of open seats. The decor was a nice mix of dark and light with the bright green accents plus a big screen TV cycling tropical getaways (I assume from places in Latin America). I was seated and tended to quickly by a hostess and server, respectively. I got my order in for a coconut mojito and a chicharron arepa right away. My mojito came shortly thereafter with my arepa not long after that. The mojito, as you can see, was garnished with a generous amount of shredded coconut on top and was heavier and creamier than a normal mojito, lighter on the mint flavor and pushing closer to a piña colada than a mojito. All in all though, still quite a refreshing drink after a hot and humid day. The arepa though was really the star of the show. The flavors and textures and everything about it were just mind-blowing. The handmade cheese, the incredibly seasoned and cooked pork, and the crispy arepa were all just *BOOM*. The avocado had a little bit of surface darkness on the one end that could have been polished up a little bit but not the end of the world. One I finished with these, I waited patiently for a while for my server to come back but alas I had to pop up to the bar to get my caipirinha. This version was slightly sweeter than some versions I've had and I don't mind sweet, but just be aware for those who may be considering it. Eventually, my server came back and apologized for being gone so long as she was conversing with her boss. Like I said... grain of salt. Aside from a minor inconvenience of having to walk 10 feet to the bar myself, this place absolutely blew me away and I will absolutely come back if I ever find myself in town again. Bonus points for having gluten and allergen callouts on their normal menu as well!

Food truck at olengtangy river brewing company. Had the Venezuelan breakfast. We did one beef and…read moreone chicken. Both meats were flavorful and not too spiced. The scrambled eggs were moist. The servings of beans, bread, and guacamole were just right. Filling. Perfect to be paired with a trippel from the brewery! Or a red! As we did... would eat here again. (Also reasonably priced)

A great food truck for those with dietary restrictions! They offer a ton of delicious choices. The…read morevegan veggie bowl was flavorful, with the plantains being the star of the show. My only complaint is that the roasted veggies seem to come frozen from a bag. I can make something nearly identical at home. The truck also gets superrrrr busy (a testament to the delicious food they offer). So be prepared to wait a bit. All and all, they offer delicious, healthy, inclusive options for all!

Let me tell y'all something…read more.. I've driven past this spot so many times knowing it was a Hispanic/Latin restaurant, but never actually stopped in because I didn't really understand the menu. Today, I finally gave it a shot--and I'm so glad I did. Everything we ordered was AMAZING. The food? Incredible. The atmosphere? Warm and welcoming. Our server was fast, funny, attentive, and made sure we were taken care of the whole time. Even the manager came out to check on us, which says a lot. This place is seriously a hidden gem. The prices are right in that perfect middle--not too high, not too low--and the portions? HUGE. Even the desserts don't play around. I would absolutely recommend this place again and again and again. If you've been thinking about trying something new but weren't sure... this is your sign.

Ample parking in a busy strip center. Two doors from a BMV. Ambivalent front opening to a spacious,…read moreopen, comfortable interior. Our server was pleasant, helpful, and efficient. Any age would be welcome here. The food for me was mixed. Nothing bad or not fresh. The tortilla chips were thin and excellent. Not overly salty and strong enough to scoop goodly amounts of the tasty cheese dip. Sadly the cheese dip was barely above room temperature which was disappointing. The "bang bang shrimp" had no bang. They were alright as fried shrimp but no spice. The shrimp sauce was essentially mayonnaise. And again lukewarm at best. The two different sandwiches we had were both well stuffed. Among other things we tried both types of chorizo sausage they offered. Neither was what I expected. The French fries were very good. Another place that I'd have no problem going again, but, probably wouldn't choose again.

No one else makes pupusas like this food truck. This is as…read moreauthentic as tic as it gets. They aren't too greasy, they are perfect. 10 out of 10

Have never had a pupusa before but was so glad to be able to try one from this food truck!! The…read moreowners were so so kind and make delicious food! They were able to accommodate and provide great service! Loved the cheese and the pupusa shell! I thought prices were fair for ~$3 for a pupusa! Loved this place and would recommend it to anyone!

Solid spot been here for some years, open later when the rest are closed ( food trucks )…read more Best Cuban sandwich around.

So good the Cuban sandwich are some of the best I've had. They're so big that I have leftovers for…read morelunch the next day!

Heard great things about this place so finally got to try it. Busy crowd so got it to go. Seating…read moreoptions but filled up quickly. Missed out on their happy hour which had many options. Got an order of chicken and asada tacos and a mini steak quesadilla. This review was almost a 3 star because the quesadilla barely had any cheese but the meat and rice was sooo good. They do have a self service kiosk for ordering which is nice. No one seemed interested in using it except us. I will come back again to try a margarita and a sope!

Shrimp taco special!!!! So good and piled on fresh cabbage and peppers. Double layered tortillas on…read morethem as well, of course. I would also recommend the Michelada for a beverage treat. @ sarah n. must be new to planet earth bc its very obvious that you walk up to the counter to place your order........OH WELL Will definitely be back! Salud!

Excellent service and amazing recommendations. Love the artwork throughout. Steak is delicious…read moreand cooked to perfection. The potato salad is great as well. Proudly displaying his mother's and sister's beautiful artwork. It's almost as though you are eating in an art gallery! Will.ALWAYS be a stop for me when visiting clients in Dublin, OH!!

We stopped for a light lunch and were the only customers. By the time we left. The dining room was…read morefilling up. The owner answered my questions and stepped us through the menu. We took a seat in the small dining room and within minutes complex aromas from our meal prep surrounded us. My belly started to rumble but within a short time our empanadas arrived. We decided on carne asada and pollo empanadas sharing both. Pollo was stuffed with peppers and onions. Very flavorful. The Carne be asada was only cubed beef. The flavor was fantastic but there were no vegetables. I purchased the Pico ( not the menu name) diced tomato onion oralegano red wine vinegar and oil. I ate the salsa with each empanada and thought it was fantastic and totally elevated the flavor of the empanada. I had read other reviews recommending the zuchinni. It did not disappoint! We love churos and had to order them here. These were unexpected. Maybe I'm used to mecican churos; fried dough, to covered in cinamon and sugar. As you can see in the photo- no cinamon or sugar sprinles (maybe the tiniest amount) House made dulche de leche is served on the side. Perfect for dipping the churo! I really enjoyed this churro. I think my husband was anticipating a more "mexican churro" experience. But he ate the entire stick! LOL. I'm excited to return - there are other empanadas flavors to try and that zuchinni will definately be ordred again!