We will always keep coming back here to try new items from the menu…read more Food tastes like home, like your abuela just made it. Ambiance here is very nice, it feels like im at home. Service is good but very slow. Overal i still give it a 5/5.

Best pork chops in Jacksonville!…read more Finally took my hubby here for date night and he absolutely loved their fried pork chops with yellow rice and beans! Price is so economical I think our two meals including appetizer came out to like $42. My waitress was sweet and attentive!

1000 stars!!…read more Absolutely amazing every single time!! Now, they have the cutest desserts in jars too. Food is always great Staff is lovely and helpful Great menu Clean restrooms (important) Plenty of parking!!!

I've been to Salento twice now, so I feel like I got a good sense of what they have to offer…read more I started with the carne empanadas, which came with complimentary chimichurri and hot sauce. They were crispy on the outside, warm on the inside, and filled with flavorful meat. The sauces paired perfectly with them and made an already great appetizer even better. For my entrée, I ordered the Bandeja Paisa, and it did not disappoint. The meats were the star of the plate. Everything was juicy, cooked perfectly, and seasoned just enough without being overpowering. The steak was surprisingly tender despite being well done, with just the right amount of fat. The sausage had a great snap, the egg was perfectly jammy, and the chicharrón was absolutely incredible--crispy, crunchy, and easily one of the best I've had. I didn't try the sweet plantains since I'm not a fan and they couldn't be substituted. The arepa was good, although nothing particularly memorable. The only parts of the meal I wasn't impressed with were the rice, which was a bit too salty for my taste, and the beans, which lacked flavor and were underwhelming. For dessert, I tried both the tiramisu and the chocolate cake. The tiramisu was just okay--it wasn't bad, but it didn't stand out, and I wouldn't order it again. The chocolate cake, however, was outstanding. It was incredibly moist, rich without being overly sweet, and the perfect way to end the meal. Overall, Salento does an amazing job with their meats, and that's what I'd recommend most. While a couple of the sides and one dessert didn't quite hit the mark for me, the empanadas, Bandeja Paisa, chicharrón, and chocolate cake were all excellent. I'll definitely be back to try more of the menu. The environment is pretty nice and quiet.

Excellent food, prices, and service. It has a very relaxed atmosphere. Great menu with so many…read moregreat selections.

Everything was delicious. Maybe put a Cuban on the menu?…read moreThe pork was so tender and flavorful. The mofongo was not dry at all! Sangria was perfect. Not to much citrus! I would come back again when in the area.

Oohhhhh my gosh, these were so good! I have driven by so many times and thought oh I need to stop…read morein, finally was in the area and hungry. it's a cool vibe inside, plants , art, felt very downtown city....I loved the projector art that danced and changed on top of the paintings, just thought that was the coolest thing and could have sat there watching that forever! Now for the arepas we got a chicken one and a beef, then shared, let me say both were incredible! The corn cakes were thin and cooked perfectly and held up to the massive amounts of filling stuffed inside. So flavorful the chicken salad with avocado delicious, the beef with cheese and sweet plantains, so many flavors and textures, one bite and you just wanted more! We destroyed these, no leftovers, so good! oh definitely get some of the cilantro sauce too! loved it , can't wait to visit again!

Came back when I was in town for work and it's still just as good! The staff is always so friendly…read moreand the food always hits the spot. I got the pabellon arepa and taqueños to go and there was a very short wait (they make the arepas fresh!), but it was so good. I also enjoyed house made mango juice which was very refreshing on a hot summer day. Parking is a bit tight, but there's more parking within walking distance. All in all, a very authentic, local spot.

Food and service was fantastic. Everything had great flavor and there were tons of gluten free…read moreoptions. The empanadas that are gluten free were so good. The green onion cream sauce was to die for and my husband who's not a fan of peppers ate all of them in the fantastic fried rice with chicken and steak. Order it all, you can't go wrong.

Absolutely delicious- everything is so fresh…read more Our server was Vicki, a delightful person- she was friendly and very attentive. Atmosphere- clean modern and comfortable.

Love the order at counter vibes, friendly staff. Busy place on a Saturday but the line and food…read morecomes out hot and promptly. First stop: cheesy yuka bites. Light, fluffy, cheesy, garlicky sauce with the right amount of zest spice. Melts in your mouth. How can I bring this sauce home?!?! Second up: main course. Chicken, pickled onions, and avocado w lime over crispy plantains. Do I need to move to Equador or just come here again? I will always give a high five to restaurants with gender neutral bathrooms!

A late but worthy review…read more So I've been Chancho King before but this is my first time leaving a review. I've had the fried chicken and their butter noodles and they are really good! So we came the weekend of Jazz fest. We were out on Sunday and I was like hey let's go to Chancho King and try their ceviche. I wasn't a big fan of their ceviche I prefer it from a Mexican restaurant. However the plantain chips were a hit! I would absolutely go back and get those it was a nice snack I'm interested to see how they would taste with some guacamole I need to do that! And I'm an oyster loving girl-lala so I got 2 little cities oysters and they were nice and fresh. The two times I have been here the service has been great. For a Sunday it is super busy and the seating on the inside quickly feels up but I was so glad to be inside because the heat was too much. Nevertheless I will be back to try to more items from their menu.

The food was absolutely delicious and the service was excellent! The restaurant was clean and…read moreambiance was very pleasant. The owners were super polite & friendly. I can't wait to go back to try other things on the menu!

This place has so much potential but the service is lacking. We sat and waited forever to get food…read moreand to get checked on. I even got up from the table to sit outside a few times. The food is ok, there is nothing that great about the food here, It tasted a little bland for me. I had the steak, white rice and beans. Their Mondongo is sooooooooooo good though. The establishment is clean with a nice seating area outside. The servers are nice and the music is good.

The food was so good and fresh! The place is clean and you have outside seating. We ended ordering…read moreto go. It is a food truck just letting you know. We got pollo con tajadas, tacos and enchiladas! Everything reminded me of home specially the tacos. A good place to stop by and eat some delicious food.

This is some of the best tacos I've ever had and the BALEADAS .....this place!!!!!! JUST, WOW!!!read more

I would like $64.29 returned to my CC asap for the food ordered today, Dec 4th, on your website…read more When you go on holiday vacation it is typically a good idea to shut down your online ordering and not charge ppl for food orders you cannot fulfill.

Excellent service, explained the daily specials and had good recommendations. Was very friendly and…read morethe food came out quick. I ordered the beef empanada and the stew chicken and both were so good and fresh. The chicken was soft and tender and seasoned very well! Will definitely be returning

Service was great and the food was delicious. Small, but nice art on the inside. Very friendly…read morepeople with good recommendations for people who haven't had this experience before.

Arepa Please is our go-to lunch spot! So good and fresh everytime! Staff is amazing and always so…read morekind! Love all of their arepas!