Loved the latino seasons!!!! This place is a gem in between…read morepizzas and hamburgers. Reminded us of Home Recommended A+

What a hidden gem! My coworker found this place and we decided to try this place. I hadn't had much…read moreLatin American food and I was so pleased to have gone. The restaurant is tucked in a residential neighborhood so we almost missed it so keep your eyes peeled. Parking wasn't an issue since there's a parking lot next to it. Service was great, our waitress had been working there for a very long time. I suspect it was a family owned business so it was great to hear her recommendations and she did not disappoint. All of her recommendations were on point. I got the garlic shrimp in coconut sauce and that was amazing. But the star of the meal was the sweet plantains! Omg those were delicious! It was an appetizer for us but I swear I could have ate just that for my main meal. Portions are very generous too so you'll leave feeling very full. So if you come across this place, don't hesitate and try it out!

Arrived just before opening and there were people waiting outside, that's how you know it's good…read more The inside was very cozy and I loved the big mural in the dining area. Service was prompt and attentive. The food was awesome and good portions. Will definitely come back.

This was my first time trying this local favorite. I'll start with I love the vibe, decor, menu,…read moreand staff/servers. I had the pork hash. Check the pic. It is an absolutely stunning looking dish. Just beautiful. Everything was cooked perfectly. Eggs. Pork. Potatoes. Toast. However there were some retry significant things that just made it average. Overall it lacked a lot of flavor. Sadly based on how good it looked. The sauce just didn't offer much flavor. I also wouldn't quite call it a hash. The potato's were HUGE as were the pork pieces. Hard to get a full bite of the dish. Pork to potato ratio was WAY off. I had maybe two fork sized pieces of pork. That beautiful beautiful toast. Zero flavor. Needed some butter flavor. I'll definitely try the place again because wow did it impress my eyes just not my tastebuds this trip.

Stepping up to El Rinconcito Criollo felt like stepping back into my old neighborhood in Queens,…read moreNY. The air was filled with the mouthwatering aroma of seasoning and the unmistakable scent of sizzling pork dancing from the truck. It hit all the right notes before I even placed my order. The empanadas? Next level. Golden, crisp, and packed with flavor like someone's abuela was working magic in the back. Every bite was nostalgic--comforting, bold, and full of love. El Rinconcito Criollo isn't just serving food--it's serving memories.

From the owner: Our menu has a variety of Caribbean food Authentic…read moreDominican and Puerto Rican food.

I just had your beef empanada. Can I say yeeeeeeeeeeeez. The beef was cooked perfect. The shell…read morecooked perfect. Was so so good. I have to be careful with those things. Geeeeeeeesh. I had him order three now I wish I had 5 lol .. also got the yellow rice. I would say it was okay. I could kinda get the puerto rican taste. Wish it was a bit more bolder. Also ordered a side of beans. They were good. Light brown full of sauce. The steak was a little chewy. But had a nice flavor. The potato salad wasn't for me. I kinda like either mustard or sweet. That one was a little dull to taste for me. But those empanada are winning for me!

The red snapper is Best in Columbus area!! Tostones are !…read more Top tier food truck!

I'm so glad we have The Freakin Rican food truck here! First and foremost, I love that there's a…read moreplace serving authentic Puerto Rican food, it adds so much to the diversity of the local food truck scene, but even more, it brings a real *taste of home* for me. The empanadas are hands-down my favorite, they instantly take me back to childhood, reminding me of one of my favorite comfort foods growing up. Crispy, flavorful, and totally satisfying. On top of that, everything I've tried has been delicious, from the Pernil meals to the rellenos de papa. Another great thing is that they don't just have the truck, they also have a storefront! So even if you miss them out on the road, you can still grab your Puerto Rican favorites whenever the craving hits. If you're looking for food that's packed with flavor, heart, and that nostalgic homemade feel, this is the spot!

I would recommend the rice and beans and the pernil. They are all very tasty! But as much as I hate…read moreto say it the empanadas are dry and a bit bland in my opinion. The service was definitely on point and the servers were friendly and personable.

Can't rave enough about the roasted pork with salsa verde! Flavor really blew me away. My husband…read morealso really enjoyed his burrito. Solid neighborhood spot with plenty of space and very friendly staff.

We were seated right away, on the patio. Constant traffic noise, but there was a grassy area and…read moresome trees between the patio and the road so it wasn't awful. They brought us chips and salsa right away, and when we ordered guacamole that came out quickly. I really like their salsa - tastes like cumin, "spicy" but not hot. The chips and guacamole are fine, nothing special there. I ordered the pasta and shrimp, my husband went with the Ropa vieja. Both were fine... the shrimp were large and the pasta was loaded with veggies and came with a huge hunk of bread to soak up the sauce when my pasta was gone.

I ordered food to be delivered. Never received the food and…read moredid not get refund or any communication with the restaurant. I left an unreturned message. Phone goes to a voicemail and unable to talk to a person.

Great time here! Came for dinner at the suggestion of a friend, and they delivered! Sat on the…read morepatio which was very nice. Food was delicious and came out fast. Had the Colombian Bandeja Paisa which was enough food for two meals for me and amazing. Also had the Venezuelan Empanaditas as an appetizer and strongly recommend. Our server Marte A was very friendly and knew the menu well. One thing to note, there is free parking in the back; on the street is metered.

Abuela's Kitchen is a foodie gem. The flavors and food…read moreprofiles have something for everyone, from foodie risk takers to down-home food lovers. Everyone should end their meal with a homemade Tres Leches cake. The nachos with chicken are a flavor bomb with authentic South American profiles that feel very familiar. The chicken tacos are by far my personal favorite. Do I need to suggest how amazing the empanadas are? Try them all. The location has nearby parking, Abuela's Kitchen is on DoorDash, and they have a great adult beverage menu that is DORA approved. Inside, there is a good selection of seating for all-sized parties. Food is cooked to order, so there is a slightly longer wait time than you'd have at a fast-casual restaurant.

The food was awful and over priced only giving one star cause the waitress was amazing.read more

This food truck was at my apartment complex last night and I always try to support the food trucks…read morethat are here. Last night I preordered a meal via streetfoodfinder.com. I set the pickup time as 5:00. It was not ready when I walked up at a few minutes to 5, as they said the order just came through. It did take only a few minutes. I had a shredded chicken empanada ($9), a side of rice and beans ($6), and an extra of both sauces at $1.00 each. I spent about $22 with tip. While waiting, I saw on their sidewalk board signs there is a combo of just what I ordered for $9. What? I didn't ask but will in the future. Maybe it is a smaller portion? I looked at their menu on streetfinder again and there is a combo listed for $15, which is one empanada with a sauce and 2 sides. I would order the combo if there is a next time. Both items tasted really good. I did think the spicy cilantro sauce was too spicy for my taste. I don't normally like spicy stuff, but sometimes I can handle it fine. The other, sweeter sauce called Salsa Rosa was good.

Empanadas had a very strange taste. Nasty!!! Filling is not that much especially for the expensive…read moreprice. The rice was blah not really any authentic flavoring. A waste of my $$$$ Sadly hard to find good yellow puertorican rice here in Columbus.