Last night my family was in the mood for Mexican food, so we decided to try something new and…read moreheaded to Arepaz Latino & Bar and we're so glad we did! The restaurant is large and open with a nice bar area with ample seating. Very vibrant and colorful. Everything was excellent. The server brought a basket of warm tortilla chips and a large bowl of salsa to our table. I ordered the Pollo Costeño with spanish rice on the side. It was a flat grilled chicken breast topped with bacon, cheese, and pineapple, such an outstanding combination of flavors. The sweet pineapple with the savory bacon and melted cheese worked so well together. It was slightly salty for my personal taste, but overall still very good. It came with guacamole, tomato, and lettuce on the side. I would've loved if it included flour tortillas to turn it into a wrap, but that's just a personal preference. My husband ordered the fajita burrito, and it was huge! He absolutely loved it and said it was packed with flavor. It was so big he even had leftovers to bring home. One of my sons ordered the tamale with rice and black beans combo, and my other son kept it simple with two à la carte bean burritos with queso cheese on top served with refried beans and Spanish rice on the side. Overall, it was a great family dinner with flavorful food and generous portions. We all took leftovers home. We'll definitely be back to explore more of the menu!

We had a great dining experience at Arepazo! Service was so…read morequick and the servers really care about the customers. The food was delicious. I didn't want beans and the server was happy to double my rice in my meal instead. Tacos came with lettuce and cheese! Side of sour cream was $1.99 extra but they gave a generous amount as a side!! The chorizo queso is one of our favorite appetizers - great to pick at and an incredible flavor! Saturdays have the $7.50 Jumbo Margarita deal!

BEST FAST CASUAL MEXICAN IN A MILLION WAYS!!…read more If you are looking for a faster & more authentic Mexican place than chipotle/moes/qudobo/ etc... this is it!!!! This is some of the best fast casual mexican food in the Cle area - def still has some American influence (no tamales) but still definitely better than some of the others around Cle! They have birria tacos, bowls, burritos, tortas, quesadillas, etc!!! With more authentic options for topping! Sides: queso, esquites (the street corn), many salsas, guac, chips, etc. For drinks they have: Jamaica, horchata, Mexican Coke, jarritos, and alcoholic options!!! I come here way more often than I would like to admit but it never gets old! This time I got a burrito to split (bc trust me they are BIG) - and look at how gorgeous this thing is... I already miss it!!!! Staff are always smiling and wonderful! They can always help if you have a question! Lakewood location I believe is a little smaller but they have like 7-8 tables inside still and a beautiful patio outside for when the weather is nice!!!! DEFINITELY recommend this place!!!!!! I'll see you there

I first visited Cilantro Taqueria in 2023 at their Cleveland Heights location (on Coventry Road)…read moreand I visited this location in Lakewood last summer (August 2025). For my recent visit to their Lakewood location in June 2026, I ordered 1 steak taco and 1 shrimp taco. I got it to go and ate it in my car before going to the Lakewood library. Sadly, most of the contents of the shrimp taco had shifted and fallen off the tortilla while I was driving but I still enjoyed the taco. The shrimp and steak taco were good. I preferred the shrimp taco and I think I'll get 2 of those next time. The steak one was okay because the steak was tough to eat (slightly hard in texture) and not as juicy or tender. I enjoyed my taco toppings of corn, tomatoes, and cilantro. The mango habanero sauce was flavourful too but I didn't use too much of it. For some reason, I forgot that it would be spicy...LOL. I'll certainly be back. Prices are reasonable and their menu is extensive. **** GOAL of 250 reviews in 2026 - 131/250 total reviews in 2026 - 972 total Yelp reviews - Reviewed on 17 June 2026

This place keeps getting better. Food and service are amazing! The arepa al pastor and sweet…read moreplaintains are a must.

This is another sneaky good place that is right down the street from me. I order from here…read morefrequently...and every time it's all been great! The staff is always helpful & friendly and the food is always fresh and delicious!

Went here tonight for pupusas! It was a very cute restaurant, bright and happy. Our server was also…read morefriendly. The pupusas were really good! They were around $6 each, great value! Lots of filling. I highly recommend the birria ones. I was full after 2, but a guy or a very hungry person could definitely eat 3.

The pupusas could've been cooked a bit more. When I asked for a side of green guacamole they have…read morein the squirt bottles on the table, he stated they charged $2.99. The flavor of the pupusas was tasty. They have a bar.

First time there definitely coming back food was good and go leftovers for later great serviceread more

BUYER BEWARE : On 08/05/2026 I bought some Alcapurrias, I live 78 miles from Cleveland, halfway…read morehome my girlfriend decided to eat one and when she opened the container the Alcapurrias were literally burnt, I called the restaurant and she wanted me to bring it back, I dont live around the corner, I asked her if she can give me credit for it since I paid with a credit card she said no, So people check your food before you leave there so this doesn't happen to you. I will never buy anything from them again

The setting is absolutely beautiful. The drinks are excellent. We do not drink alcohol so we…read moreordered flavored lemonades made to order and they did not disappoint. I've been prior with GFs and we had lunch upstairs. Second trip was with my S/O downstairs for a quick bite pre show. We ordered appetizers one of which was the empanadas. A bit small but tasty nonetheless. Service was excellent as my previous visit.

Can't believe I haven't added a review of one of our Cleveland favorites. This spot is truly a gem…read more We typically have lunch here, but have also enjoyed a few dinners. My wife cannot bypass the Mango Salmon. I love the Chorizo lunch and the Cuban sandwich. (Only available at lunch.) the grilled chicken at dinner is excellent. Honestly, lunch is their sweet spot. The dinner menu is a bit lean. They would do well to strengthen that offering. Nonetheless, this is an exciting place to eat. Pro Tip: try one of their boutique lemonade offerings. I've tried almost every one and they are uniformly delicious.

The old adage is true, don't judge a book by its cover or in this case, the exterior of a…read morerestaurant. The parking lot may be unkept and the exterior a tad rough, but once inside the sounds and smell let you know the food is going to be amazing. We stopped for dinner on our way to the zoo, and we were pleasantly surprised. The menu is simple and authentic. The plantains were cooked perfectly, a little char was the perfect balance to the sweetness, likely the best in the area. I also had the vegan empanadas, don't let vegan fool you, it was rich in flavor and the potato exterior was incredible. I had to force myself to stop eating so I could have leftovers. And the cabbage slaw was sweet, hot and grilled. You can place an order to go at the counter or eat in house with table service, the choice is yours. We will definitely be back.

All the food is amazing, I dont care what you get its all …read more I love the chicken and cheese puposa, tacos are good, also. THEY DONT MISS! I see all walks of life in the restaurant. It really is a hidden gem I give it

The margaritas were delicious. At $11 for one I won't be back super quick but will eventually get…read moremore. The food I enjoyed. I got the tropical chicken that was served in a pineapple. The menu said I was supposed get plantains and bean stew family style but they forgot and gave me some plantanes as were left. My mom got the shrimp mofungo. The shrimp were wonderfully garlicky but the mofungo was kinda on the dryer side so no one ate it.

Service was great. Margaritas were BOGO. Large selection…read moreof margaritas. Ordered the Cuban sandwich sliders. They were delicious! The meat was very tender. The Pollo A La Tropical was delicious. It's served in a halved pineapple! Great experience, delicious food. We will return. Only complaint- all 10 tvs had the same live stream of a dj. Would be better to vary what's on the tvs.