Came here for a date night with my wife. The date night special was $55 per person for a 3 course…read moremeal. We ordered the Arugula salad, the arepitas, yuca arancinni and a white fish dinner. The only dish that wasnt superb was the arancinni. It ate a little dry. Everything else was flavorful and delicious. My standout was the white fish it. Although it could use some more sauce, the fish was well seasoned and yummy. The restaurant itself was a little warm. Given the glass exterior and the angle of the sun, it was a little uncomfortable for most of the dinner. Service is good. Food was quick and hot. Overall good experience. Will probably return in the winter :)

For the "west side" of St. Paul (I don't know why it is called that, for it is truly south and not…read moreat all west!), this is a very cool, chic and original concept for a foodie establishment. I went here with my twin sister, her husband, her husbands 2 brothers and one of his brother's fiance who were in town. All are foodies. All wanted to experience a good night out to titillate the tastebuds. For I try to impress upon out of town guests that not everyone in MN is of Scandinavian origin! But I digress... The food is just...awesome! Presentation is completely unique, including flaming drinks, an assortment of vessels for the dishes to accommodate the dish with an interesting flare without compromising ease of consuming or taste. Patatas bravas, tequenos, and rompe colchon were excellent. I mean mouth wateringly amazing. Shrimp in the rompe colchon was cooked PERFECTLY and the balance of the sour leche de tigre and mango made the dish interesting for the palate. Broccolini side dish was also cooked perfectly and the cheese foam gave a unique twist to the side dish. I ordered the bollitos pelones and OH MY GOODNESS. Think huge fried (but not greasy) ball of corn dough (like tamale but grains not so fine) stuffed with braised lamb and swimming in a dark, curry and spiced sauce. It was SOOOO GOOD and nothing like I'd ever had before. I also tried the pasta with rabbit and UMAMI! it was tasty. Also unique flavor that I cannot quite identify and the sauce to meat to pasta ratio was perfect. LOVED this experience and will 10000000% go back!

The caldo de bolas was terrific. It's a nice place…read more Food is awesome. I definitely recommend it, thanks

Llapingachos were great to try and kind of reminded me of a pupusa but breakfast style! I loved the…read moreavocado sauce and tomatoes paired with. The Encocado mahi mahi was probably my favorite. The coconut sauce paired really well and reminded me of Thai curry but leaning more towards the nuttier rounded flavor profile. It goes really well with the green sauce they have and the plantains! The mahi mahi was really tender. Well priced, nice way to explore Ecuadorian cuisine. Decor was cute inside the restaurant. Service was quick and attentive. Note that Amex isn't accepted but other credit cards are.

Super friendly staff and amazing food! Go to this place if you want to try authentic Venezuelan…read morefood.

If you're looking for a fun spot with great food and drinks, Hola Arepa delivers. The Prickly…read morePaloma (Tequila, Aperol, Prickly Pear, Grapefruit, Lime) is phenomenal and at just $8 during happy hour, it's an absolute steal. For anyone with celiac disease, this place is great, the entire menu is gluten free, so you can order with complete peace of mind. The slow roasted pork arepa was a standout. The pork was incredibly tender with excellent flavor. One minor note: the yuca fries were a little light on portion size. That said, we left pleasantly full and very satisfied overall. The restaurant also has a small parking lot which in Minneapolis is amazing.

Really great spot!…read more I came in hungry, and enjoyed every bite. I grabbed the fried chicken arepa, and loved the juiciness and freshness of this bite. I will be coming back and trying more! The table itself was in a nice spot on the patio, we enjoyed the scenery and decor. It was a very hot day, and the guava lemonade hit the spot perfectly! All I can say- I think the portion of the yuca fries with the sandwich really jarred meI'm used to getting a whole mountain of fries, and felt like I could've used a few more that five sticks! I loved the bites that I did get though

This was a good but somewhat interesting visit! For our first time, the food was pretty good. We…read moretried a couple different plates and they were all pretty flavorful. Our server was pretty absent, however. I never got a water refill and we were charged for a soda that my table hadn't ordered. I'm not sure if this is typical for the restaurant, but all three of our orders were placed on one tab. We all have Venmo so it's not a big deal, but it was a bit interesting. I had higher hopes for this spot, but it was still good nonetheless.

Maria's is such a great place. I went for the first time a few weeks ago and am so excited to go…read moreback. The place is a little hard to find, because it is inside of another building (front door is currently locked). If you follow the signs though it's pretty simple. The cafe is cute and very cozy. Feels like a childhood memory of going to breakfast with my grandma. Service is very prompt and attentive! The menu is so large and varied. They have all day breakfast, many Columbian dishes, and lots of vegetarian options. I got Giovanni's Breakfast Wrap and it was so good. Love that it comes with vegetarian sausage without an up-charge! It also lasted me two meals, which was awesome. I am so excited to go back and try more of the menu! So much to choose from!!

If you're looking for authentic Venezuelan food, this place is an absolute gem! The food was…read moreincredible, the restaurant was spotless, and the owner was nice and helpful. It's a small to-go spot, but they also have a few seats inside and outside if you'd like to enjoy your meal there. I ordered the chicken arepa, and without a doubt, it was the best arepa I've ever had. The chicken was perfectly seasoned and marinated, so flavorful and juicy that I'm honestly craving it again already! I built mine with chicken, lettuce, tomato, and their delicious cheese, and every bite was amazing. I also ordered two plain hot dogs for my kids, and even something as simple as a hot dog was outstanding. The buns were incredibly soft, almost like they were homemade, and the hot dogs themselves were so flavorful. My kids also ordered the cheese-filled item, kind of like a cheese curd but bigger and they devoured it immediately. I had a bite of my friend's empanada and the crust was the best I've had anywhere in Minnesota. It was perfectly crisp on the outside yet somehow melted in your mouth. You can really tell everything is made with care and quality ingredients. This is hands down the best Venezuelan food I've had in Minnesota, and we'll definitely be coming back. Highly recommend!

Wow! My husband said this place was near him and asked me to look at the menu... we ordered the…read moregrilled platter for 2 and I made a salad. The quality of this platter was A+ and we just added the grilled meats to mixed greens asses salsa and had meal perfection. Highly recommend! Plus support Venezuelans! Cheers !