Very nice staff The food was authentic…read more The place was clean and festive We would return to try other menu items

Yummy ymymum I turned all my food into spaghetti yum yum yum very good food!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!read more

We were driving through Spartanburg looking for a place to have lunch. We picked Rosa's because of…read morethe reviews on Yelp and were so glad we did. Two of us had chicken empanadas which were wonderful! The other two had BBQ chicken bites which were yummy also. The service was great also. It isn't a large place but service was quick. Locals were coming in also. Rosa's is worth the stop!

I love the service and all the food is fresh. I love that is family run. I love the personal…read moretouch!!! Husband,Son and wife are of great spirit. God bless them ....

Sofrito Greenville was an amazing experience from start to finish. The atmosphere was warm and…read moreinviting, and the service made everything feel effortless and welcoming. I tried the Donberry drink and it was refreshing, flavorful, and perfectly balanced. The ribeye steak board was just as impressive, cooked beautifully and packed with rich, savory flavor. Every bite felt thoughtfully prepared. This is definitely a spot I would recommend and look forward to visiting again.

What a surprise! We were expecting a bit of Latin in the strip mall off Woodruff and got A LOT of…read moreit. I had glanced at the menu on the way there but didn't realize how extensive it was. Our waiter was a superstar- in talking with him he shared he was from Ecuador and made suggestions for our lunch choice. We started with the beef and chicken empanadas- very good- and an order of maduros- ripe plantains. We should have stopped there because I was almost full at that point. For our entrees we chose shrimp mofongo- which we really see in small cities being that it is the national dish of Puerto Rico- and the paella for one. Both were wonderful. I would argue that the size of the paella should be be renamed as a lid of a trashcan serving. It was giant and we barely put a dent in it before asking for a to go box. I highly recommend this spot!

Absolutely stunning, a tier above everything in like a ten mile radius. This takes delicious…read moreColombia classics and elevates them with fresh ingredients and flair. The food is *excellent*, the starters are great, the cocktails are delicious, we haven't had one dud on any menu item. The only complaint is the location, and *maybe* some of the servers don't have so much English, but in a place like this, that's charm and it's never been a problem. The host is helpful and energetic, the interior is charming and interesting. If this was in Asheville, or Biltmore Square, it would be going gangbusters. Just a great place, cannot recommend this one enough.

Oh man. I have been missing out…read more I love me a Colombian restaurant. The combo of meat, rice, beans, empanadas and chimichurri sauce is always a nice plate. Juancho has super friendly staff and exciting flame filled kitchen plus all the Colombian dishes you crave. Plus fried rices, soups and a lonon saltado. We got this epic "appetizer" plate piled with fried meats and starches and garlic tomatoes. Circle up on that with some beers and you have a party. The seafood coconut soup was decadent. Plus a bunch of vegan items. Smart for such a meat heavy spot to have some offerings for your vegan loved ones. I will be back.

We could have decided on a $$$ valentines dinner last night before a Swamp Rabbits game. But, Asada…read moreis always a solid choice. We have been here 3 times now and it never disappoints. Friendly crew and owner remembers regulars and some not-so regulars. I was craving the new poutine dish. Unfortunately it was sold out. Still, it was a perfect 5/5. The Cuban this time was tasty and huge! Support local!

Very tasty little eatery the portions aren't big but the flavors are. I would recommend looking at…read morethe menu before showing up as it can be very busy and overwhelming trying to assess the menu with a crowd, but overall really good food.

We stopped in on a whim. This place is amazing. The staff is super helpful and the food is off…read morethe charts. My son devoured the French toast and he is a very picky eater. We will be back

A taste of Columbia in Downtown Statesville, who knew?!? Well, I did kinda...I have passed this…read moreColumbian "bakery" for many years without a second thought and I sure could kick myself for not trying it sooner! The Columbian Bakery+Restaurant has operated in this same storefront for around 20 years but I have never stopped in. I am not particularly familiar with Columbian-style foods and I did not feel there was anything that I would like from their "bakery". Boy, I do not think I have ever been more wrong about anything in my life...memories of past boyfriends start to creep in slowly-haha! I am currently obsessed with Statesville's Columbian Bakery+Restaurant! Yes, I said it! Not slightly obsessed, completely obsessed! I have patronized this business twice this week already and I plan to go there again before the weekend is over! The food is amazingly and authentically appetizing! To date, I have experienced the yummy goodness that is their Beef Empanadas, Tostones, Maduros, and my current foodie crush, Pan de Bonos. Each and every food item is fresh made to order except of course, for the bakery items BUT the bakery items are fresh made daily. The Beef Empanadas are a little meat-filled hand pie and they are so delicious! The pie consists of a thin cornmeal-type crust wrapped around the meat filling then deep fried. The meat filling is finely chopped or minced beef with small bits of potato (another reviewer said, beans, idk which it is but they're delicious) mixed in. It sounds heavy but it is actually quite light because the consistency of the filling is so fine and the outer crust is so thin. These yummies are so good, you cannot eat just one! The Tostones are smashed and fried green plantains. These are a salty side which taste like potatoes and they pair very well with the empanadas. The Maduros are fried ripe plantain chunks. I have had these before at other Latin restaurants and I do love them! The maduros from Columbian Bakery+Restaurant did not disappoint! They are just as good as any I've had and maybe just a little better because they are so fresh when you get them! These are a sweet side with just a hint of tartness. They pair well with any of the spicy foods served at this restaurant but I always eat them as a dessert! My favorite, the Pan de Bonos, are a bakery item but I was lucky enough to stop by when pan after pan of these little delectable puff balls were coming out hot and fresh from the oven. Yesssss! Who doesn't love a light and fluffy cheese bread ball?!? Cheese and Bread! Sign me up every time! But not to worry these addictive little things reheat really well in the microwave. I know because I ordered a dozen on my last visit! I cannot wait to go back to this Columbian paradise right in the heart of Statesville and try out more of their food offerings! The Columbian Bakery+Restaurant is active on social media, both Facebook and Instagram, so check them out! Be forewarned, they post videos of their yummy goodness often! They, also, have an online menu app.colombianbakerync.com for your browsing pleasure. You're welcome! I think I see a trip to Downtown Statesville in your near future! @columbianbakerystatesville @downtownsvl #supportsmallbusiness #supportlocalbusiness #shopsmall #shoplocal #eat-local

Stopped driving home from Greenville and they had amazing reviews but it just wasn't it for us…read more I ordered 2 beef empanadas and 2 cheese. I received chicken and maybe (?) beef, hubby thought it was very pork like but the menu doesn't have pork and I think it was the vegan empanadas. They were good, but not what we ordered. Hubby got the skewers with rice, wonderful. My food never came, when I asked they told me I didnt order it and I had to insist I did, and then they told me it will be right out. I ate the empanadas with hubby, hubby ate is skewers,rice, and potato, my food was still nowhere to be seen. At that point I asked for a refund, they told me my food wasn't ready, and I said I know, I'm done here and would like a refund which they gave to me in cash. It was an hour from ordering to me asking for a refund. What we had was good but 1) I wouldn't recommend for someone with allergies or food restrictions, 2) it took awhile to get the food The woman at the front was very sweet but I was disappointed because several people on TikTok recommended it, and the reviews are exceptional.

My wife and I tried Latin Flavorz at their new location at 870 E. Suber Road, Greer, SC…read more That's the front side of the Lowe's Food shopping center shared with Lieu's Chinese Bistro, Voila French Cafe, and Nixtamal Mexican Kitchen. Basically, across the street from Riverside High School. Latin Flavorz is billed as "fast casual." It was! We got there at 11 am for lunch (see that menu below). We'll have to come back to try the breakfast menu. It appears to feature a lot of egg dishes with fiesta potatoes and chorizo. My wife was encouraged to try it by some work colleagues who promised "the best burger in Greenville" and we had to try the pandebono (which we didn't try this time). My wife tried the Beef Burger which was a very thick and tasty patty on a sesame seed bun. Served with lettuce, tomato, caramelized onions, crispy bacon, two melted cheeses, potato stix, and the Latin Flavorz in-house condiments. It was served very hot and juicy. It was big enough for us to split. It's $14.99. She made it a combo (fountain drink and fries) for another $5.99. I tried the skewers: one beef and one chicken. The steak was perfectly cooked, a decent portion, had a good flavor. The chicken was also prepared well, served hot, and had a good seasoning. Mine was served with a couple of small, roasted potatoes and spicy guacamole. $13.99. I added the House Rice for $2.99 and a fountain drink (I think about $3.) I gave my date a chunk of the steak and a chunk of the chicken in exchange for a third of the burger. "Flavorz" for sure. Nothing was bland. Lots of Colombian and Venezuelan influences here. The smells from the kitchen were making my mouth water as soon as we walked up to the counter to get our menus. After ordering, you're given one of those electronic pucks to know when your food is ready. When buzzed, you return to the counter to fetch your food. Since it was a counter-service set-up, we only had dealings with the gentleman at the register. He was friendly. The atmosphere features a hand-painted mural on one wall and painted concrete floor. All nicely done. They spent some money on the menus which are well-designed with colorful, enticing photos. Several of the dishes look to be a work of art. Being a brand-new venue (opened the week of Christmas 2025), it was immaculate and spacious. By the time we left, the lunch crowd was hopping! Outside the restaurant is a good number of parking spaces, except when the fitness spot next door is busy. But across the lane are a few hundred spots as part of the whole shopping center. With tax and tip, it was almost $50. So, more of a special occasion place for a lunch. regular and jumbo hot dog both featuring caramelized onions, bacon, cheese, and potato stix with their in-house condiments. Their taco offerings: birria, tacorritos (beef, chicken, mixed), and street tacos (beef, chicken, and mixed). Quesdillas (beef, chicken, or cheese). And a Quesa-birria. If you like plantains, they have a deep-fried option with beef, chicken, and mixed. All topped with their specialty garlic sauce and pink sauce. An up-and-coming fare favorite to Greenville: Arepas--corn meal patties. You can get two per order (beef, chicken, mixed, or plain). All filled with cheese and topped with the garlic sauce and pink sauce. The dual skewers come with roasted potatoes and spicy guacamole. (Beef, chicken, or mixed.) Latin Flavorz also offers some interesting looking fusion items: Super Salchipapa with is a bowl of crispy fires, fried sausage, plantain bits, with melted cheese, garlic sauce, pink sauce, and spicy guac. You can add pineapple for 99-cents. Sweet plantains with cheese: a bowl of plantain wedges, deep fried with melted cheese. Chori-papas: a plate of crispy French fries, yellow potatoes, and Colombian Chorizo slices, topped with the garlic sauce and pink sauce. Garlic Shrimp: good sized shrimp covered in garlic ajillo sauce, served with white rice, lettuce, and slices of fried plantains. The Pikada for Two is a large plate of crispy fries, with chorizo and Blood Sausage, beef, chicken, fried plantain (tostones), fried yellow potatoes (papa criolla), with wedges of lime and tomato. Spicy aji and pink sauce on the side. Sweet plantain and cheese rolls, deep fried, four per order. Salchipapaas, crispy fries, fried sausage, drizzled with garlic sauce and pink sauce. The House Salad is mixed green lettuce, tomatoes, pecans, sunflower seeds, and dried cranberries with their signature honey mustard dressing.