Great little place, located in a motel but don't let that fool you, the food is authentic and…read moreamazing. The arepas are the best I have ever had. Really happy to find another great local restaurant in this area.

For authentic Colombian dishes, De León is well worth a try. The location isn't the best, and it's…read morealmost hard to find if you don't know where it's located--it's hidden inside The Ponce Hotel. We had the Picada Colombiana, which is a mixed grill; the different meats were seasoned well and cooked to perfection. Our other entrée was the Bistec a Caballo, which is grilled steak topped with sautéed onions, tomatoes, and a fried egg, and it included a side of rice and beans. An excellent dish all around!

PALERMO PUERTO RICAN... UN AMOR PROHIBIDO…read more Ay, Dios mío... I walked into Palermo Puerto Rican in Florida thinking I was simply going to have dinner. Pero NO. What happened that day was something much more dangerous... I fell in love. I ordered the Christmas Plate, and the moment it arrived at the table, I froze. Pork. Arroz con gandules. Pasteles. Plátanos maduros. I whispered... "No puede ser..." One bite, and suddenly I wasn't in Florida anymore. I was back in Puerto Rico during Las Navidades. I could almost hear the coquí, the music, the laughter of family, and somebody in the distance yelling, "¡Dale, que llegó la comida!" The pork was tender and full of flavor. The arroz con gandules tasted like Christmas memories on a plate. The pasteles... AY, LOS PASTELES! I wasn't emotionally prepared. And those sweet plátanos maduros came into my life like the forbidden lover my mother warned me about. I looked at my plate and said: "¡¿POR QUÉ?! ¿POR QUÉ TUVE QUE CONOCERTE AHORA?" Because this wasn't dinner anymore. ESTO ERA AMOR PROHIBIDO. Every bite brought back memories of Puerto Rican Christmases--the food, the family, the music, the alegría, the traditions. It was nostalgia, happiness, heartbreak and romance all served on one plate. And when the last bite was gone... I stared at the empty plate like the final scene of a telenovela. "No te vayas... todavía tenemos una vida juntos." Palermo Puerto Rican, you didn't just feed me. You took me home. And now our love may be complicated... it may be dangerous... it may even be forbidden... PERO VOLVERÉ. Because some loves are simply too powerful to forget. ¡QUE VIVA PUERTO RICO, QUE VIVA LA NAVIDAD... Y QUE VIVA ESTE AMOR PROHIBIDO!

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.

Food was good and reasonably priced. The reason for the three stars is the service. Our waitress…read morewasn't particularly friendly, even though we speak Spanish fluently. We chose a table for two to avoid taking up larger seating, but as the restaurant got busier, a worker approached us while we were still eating and asked if we could move so they could seat a larger party. I let them know we were almost done and they could have the table once we finished. Overall, the food was enjoyable, but the service left a lot to be desired. I'm not sure I would return, but if you're craving Colombian food, it may still be worth a visit.

We have never tried Columbian food before but we will definitely try it again! Everything was…read morereally good. We both really like rice and beans and these were good. The chicken was very tender and cooked well. We did ourselves a big favor and brought home some fantastic bakery items too. We especially enjoyed the guava jam filled stick and the cheese bun!

Wow what a surprise. We got food delivered to our hotel room. The pupusas were some of the best…read moreI've ever had, and I am married to a Salvadoran and I've been to El Salvador. They were so flavorful, good size, and still nice and hot for being delivery. The sweet plantains were perfect. I had a cheese empanada that was hot and gooey and delicious. My friends had enchiladas and tacos, and they both were raving about them. Perfectly hit the spot. Definitely recommend!

We came here one Friday evening. Being completely honest walking in I was not very confident. BUT…read morethe service was great and then the food showed up. The food was made hot and fresh. The portions were generous and prices were some of the best around. They make their own chips and that says a lot. We all enjoyed our meal so much and were so happy to visit. We will be back and people need to go give this place a try. Their plantains are the best I've had since Miami.

Great service and dinner experience here. Didn't have reservations on a Saturday evening but was…read moreseated fairly quickly. My bf and I shared the Salento combination and it was definitely enough for two and we had leftovers! The chimichurri sauce and habanero sauce was very good and paired well with the meat. Meat combination was cooked pretty well and I loved the charred flavor. We also shared the sweet plantain with cheese and guava appetizer which was very delicious. Our server was very friendly, attentive and helpful. Would definitely come back to try other dishes!

Went to this Salento's for a date night. The inside was so clean and I loved the little nostalgia…read morepoints by the hostess table like the rotary phone and phonograph. The wait staff was amazing. Smiles all around, gave great suggestions for drinks and food and we're so prompt to take care of things. Now for the food, we split the dinner for 2 and it was soooo much, it was a great sampling of their meats. The thinly cut steak was cooked and seasoned to perfection with some salt and pepper. It melts in your mouth, I ribs were super tender and the chicken was delicious as it was butterflied and seasoned so well. The chicharon could have used a little more seasoning but I added some salt and it was on point. We ordered rice and beans and I they were some of the most flavorful beans I've had. I will be back again.

Great place for an affordable healthy lunch! Daily lunch menus, specials and regular meals…read more Food is fresh and nicely prepared. Many chicken and pork selections; several rice, bean, fish, vegetable and salad dishes that are usually very tasty. Had the tilapia daily special. It was prepared well, but lost a star from the poor quality of the actual fish used. Mostly take out but indoor/outdoor dining tables. Don't forget to ask for lime slices and salad dressings. Desserts are regular with a few specials. They also have delicious passion fruit juice!

I'm not usually big into Puerto Rican food, but the taste and price was not bad for this portion of…read morefood! The place inside can be maybe more welcoming to all, but definitely you get your monies worth

Years later, and the food is still what keeps bringing us back!…read more My husband is on vacation this week, so we headed to El Pollo Colorao for lunch today as a party of four. We've been eating here for years, and while we love supporting local, enjoy the atmosphere, and have always found the staff friendly, let's be honest -- the food is why we keep coming back. We arrived around 1:30 and had two groups ahead of us at the counter, but the line moved quickly. In fact, there was a pretty steady line the entire time we were there, right up until we left around 2:30. Their takeout business was hopping too! Despite how busy they were, we had no problem finding a table in the dining room. I decided to branch out this visit and tried the #14 Pernil Sandwich with yellow rice. The sandwich has roasted pork and potato straws on their delicious bread, and my first comment after taking a bite was about how flavorful the pork was. It was tender and juicy, and I loved the contrast of the crunchy potato straws with the pork and that soft, slightly sweet bread. So good! Two people in our group ordered the #2 Tripleta, one with yellow rice and the other with yuca. The Tripleta is actually the favorite sandwich of all three of my family members. They love the combination of meats along with the crunch from the potato straws. My husband is normally firmly on Team Tripleta too, but decided to branch out and order the Mediodia this time. We were told when ordering that it would take about 30 minutes and were given the option to change his order, which I appreciated. He decided to wait and was glad he tried it. He enjoyed it, but since he tends to prefer savory over sweet, I have a feeling he'll be right back to his beloved Tripleta next time. And, as always, he got his favorite side -- the maduros. Yum! When everything was ready, they brought our food and drinks right to the table on a tray. The gentleman who took our order was very personable, and Abel came over to our table while we were eating. He recognized my husband and remembered his name -- which really impressed me considering it has probably been about a year since our last visit. And can we talk about the value? We spent about $60 for four meals with sides, three drinks AND a bag containing two loaves of their bread to take home. Yes, we buy the bread every time. It's that good. Even better, the portions are so generous that everyone took about half of their sandwich home for dinner. They definitely don't skimp on the meat here, so you fill up quickly. The dining area is comfortable and has some fun, whimsical artwork that gives the place plenty of personality. They also have a nice assortment of drink options and seating by the windows for customers waiting on takeout orders, which seems to help keep the dining tables available even when they're busy. After all these years and multiple visits, El Pollo Colorao continues to earn 5 stars from us. Great food, generous portions, good value, friendly people, and a locally owned restaurant we're happy to continue supporting.

Nice little place. Service was good. Food was also good. I had the roast pork with rice and red…read morebeans. Good flavor. Big servings.

Always first class service and food We enjoyed it each time…read morevisiting No rush, no loud music, just a very nice setting

This is by far my favorite restaurant in the area. It's beautifully decorated, clean & relaxing &…read moreeverything we ordered was fresh, well presented & delicious. The service was amazing too! Our server didn't miss a beat. It's not the cheapest place & it shouldn't be. Every dish we had was well worth the money.

I ordered the ropa vieja, yellow rice, and black beans. The ropa vieja here was especially tomato…read moreand sweet pepper forward. The black beans were good. The batido de mamey was tasty, smooth, and not thick at all. It was refreshing and light. The staff spoke Spanish and were very nice. I think I'll try completely different items next time, perhaps the vaca frita and Jupiña

I was so excited to eat this food. I'm from Chicago and…read morelove Puerto Rican food. They didn't have the tostones I wanted but was excited about the yuca fries. Unfortunately the food was ice cold and lacked any flavor. Super disappointed.

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.