Food was delicious, service was quick and polite and music playing in the background as I was the…read moreonly person dining inside. Next time I better come with an emptier stomach and finish all my food-I tried.

First time trying this restaurant & it did not disappoint! Nice inside with booths & local food…read moreproducts for sale. I ordered online & picking up was easy. The food was fairly priced & good size portions.

Absolutamente delicioso. Todo, todo, todo. Pedimos muchas cosas y al final nos tocó llevar a la…read morecasa porque las porciones son muy grandes. El sabor, caserito, como el de la tierrita. Jugo de tomatico de árbol en leche, empanaditas, arepita rellena, y el ají, porciones Dios, el ají!... Todo estuvo delicioso. La atención es 10 de 10. Aquí vuelvo, si que si

Girl was pretty mean. Got the order wrong said it was gonna be a 10 minute wait ended up being 30…read moreand the food was greasy and bad

I freaking love this great restaurant I just found out! The whole service was the best I've had in…read moreyears! My snapper was LEGIT!!! Now, I'm not going to ding ya but I heard the mahi mahi my friends had was a little over cook so tweak the time on that please. But this location is beautifully intimate at a really nice location. Overall, I give here a 10/10!

Delicious food and fabulous mojitos! Large drink menu. Great little spot downtown! Fun vibe and…read moredecor!

Do you want to try authentic Latin food with amazing drinks? This is your spot!!! I loved, loved,…read moreloved the ambiance here. I came on a Wednesday evening and enjoyed a quiet dinner with my friend. The service was impeccable and the food came out quick. There's a small parking lot on the side of the hotel or you can find free street parking behind the building or along Navarro. Let's get into the food: *Costilla Lomo Salgado (short rib): 4/5 it was very flavorful and well cooked. Just a little on the saltier end but I ate it all! *Pescado Zarandeado (grilled red fish): 4/5 *Fall Back to You: Bourbon drink. Very tasty. Not too sour or sweet. I will definitely be coming back.

Ocho is a place that first catches your eye with its soft colors, sunlit windows, and river views,…read moreand then wins your heart with food that feels like a love letter from Havana. We started with a bright, perfect margarita, then dove into Cuban Black Bean Hummus with poblano corn relish that could make a preacher cuss. The Ceviche Del Dia was ocean-fresh and clean, and the Pescado Zarandeado, marinated in achiote and laid over Congri, tasted like it had a story to tell. We finished with a Pumpkin Cheesecake so rich and warm it could've been October on a plate. The service was tremendous, the kind that makes you feel looked after without ever being rushed. A meal at Ocho isn't just dinner; it's a memory you'll tuck away for the days you need to remember that the world can still be this beautiful.

My Puerto Rican said it was the best Puerto Rican food he's had in a long time, my son and I agree…read more The people there were amazing, so friendly and nice, they helped us with what they had to offer. I'd recommend it to anyone who want's great food.

If you want to try Puerto Rican food, this is definitely the place to visit. The staff was very…read morefriendly, food was fresh and delicious. I had the pernil plate, meat was flavorful with generous portions. Get the sweet plantains!

I got the Venezuelan Arepa ($10 on Uber eats). This food truck is located by other food trucks near…read morethe UTSA campus. My food was ready promptly and the employees were nice! I haven't tried much Venezuelan food. This Arepa was amazing! I like the texture of the outer corn sandiwch/bread thing. It is crispy yet soft (and not too fried to where you feel gross after eating it). I like the avocado and tartar sauce. The meat was flavorful.

WOW! This place was so good! It took me back home and satisfied my cravings so bad. I'm so excited…read moreto come back and order a cachapa, the hot dogs and so much more. The chicha was incredible, the patacón was delicious and the arepa was super crunchy with the most incredible seasoned meat. As the only Venezuelan food near me, this was top notch.

Never had tried Colombian food but was impressed. The ladies who took care of me explained the…read moremenu and provided recommendations that surpassed what I was expecting. You could tell your getting authentic Colombian food judging by the people who would know that were there. They also had a little market of things from there that many people came in to shop.

The food was delicious, a good presentation, good service, the food is acceptable but not…read moreexcellent, the atmosphere is very good, especially the cook

A Masterclass in Authentic Puerto Rican Comfort. From the…read moremoment you step inside, this vibrant eatery transports you directly into the heart of a Puerto Rican grandmother's kitchen. It is an exceptional culinary experience, paired with the kind of warm, attentive hospitality that has become exceedingly rare in modern dining. The staff here are genuinely delightful, executing a service model that is both highly efficient and impeccably clean. Operating as a curated, staff-served buffet line, the setup allows for effortless customization while ensuring pristine presentation. The value proposition here is outstanding, offering remarkably generous portions at a very approachable price point. The spread is impressively comprehensive, featuring an expansive salad bar, a dedicated dessert display, and a rotating selection of hot entrées. The technical execution of the food is flawless: * The Sides: The mashed potatoes and corn are a revelation--whipped to a light, cloud-like consistency that delivers a perfect balance of buttery richness. * The Staples: The rice is impeccably seasoned and cooked to an ideal texture, serving as the perfect canvas for the deeply flavorful, expertly prepared beans. * The Plantains: The fried plantains are a masterclass in technique, boasting a beautifully crisp exterior that gives way to a tender, caramelized interior. * The Protein: The roasted chicken is a triumph--so succulent and deeply infused with flavor that it commands the plate entirely on its own merit. With a weekly menu rotation that promises new daily variations, this establishment has deservedly earned a permanent spot in my dining itinerary during my month-long stay in town. I look forward to exploring the rest of their repertoire.

I lived in Puerto Rico for three years so I know what to expect in Puerto Rican food. Came here…read moreexpecting great food per reviews. The chicken and the pernil were dry...ask for fresh meat but "that's what we have" plus no white meat. Arroz and habichuelas were alright. The fideo was K.

I saw this restaurant across the street while stopped at a red light on the way home from my doctor…read moreappointment. It is the #2 location on Culebra Road. My son and I both like Colombian food based on visits to a competitor that we have gone to many times closer to our house. When I mentioned this place to him, he said we should try it out soon. Today was the day. The first thing I noticed was the size of the dining room. It was roomy with several tables that were appropriately spread out. The decor is attractive with eye catching art painted on the white walls. The tables all have a splash of color on them, as well. Altogether is creates a bright and cheery atmosphere. We were very comfortable. I also noticed that the one television on the far wall was showing Univision and the music being played was in Spanish. I really like the music of a restaurant to reflect the nationality of the cuisine. Our server was an extremely helpful young man. He helped us with the menu. Unlike what is stated in other reviews, the food is described in english. Unfortunately, there are some items that don't translate. Those are the ones I needed help with. We both ended up ordering the same thing. It was lengua in a delicious tomato sauce served with french fries, avocado slices, white rice, salad, and a fried plantain patty. The amount of food on the plates was absolutely outrageous, but we managed to get pretty danged close to clean plates. The flavors were really nice. There was a huge squeeze bottle of Salsa Colombiana (I think that's what he called it) and another with Salsa tartara, the Columbian version of tartar sauce. It was amazing. It was creamy and savory without that sweet pickle taste American folk put on seafood. For drinks, I had a jugo de pina. My son had one made with passion fruit. I heard them being made fresh in the kitchen. They blended the fresh fruit with some water or milk and ice. Mine was really refreshing. It was served in those giant iced tea glasses some places use. There was a lady and her son at another table. I listened as they ordered in Spanish. They asked almost the same questions as we did, so being fluent in Spanish must not mean you would understand the Colombia specific food vocabulary. As we were paying our bill, the lady was pointing to everything on her plate asking "What is this?" in Spanish. I found that a little humorous, as the explanations when ordering were pretty good. My son and I had not problems recognizing the foods on our plate based on what we had heard. On our way home, we passed by the Bandera location. My son pointed it out to me. I don't remember ever seeing it there, but my son says he knew about it. That made me wonder why we frequented the competitor on Tezel where we like the food, but felt uncomfortable being packed in so close in the tiny dining room. In the truck, my son was already telling me what he planned to eat next time. There will definitely be a next time. I need to try their arepas and empanadas, as well as some other jugos.

They do not speak English so it was hard. Nothing is in…read moreEnglish so you just smile & point lol. I ordered an empanada carne & I'm not going to say it was bad but I wouldn't try it again. It was just too much meat & the crust was not for me. Do not let this review discourage you, try them out.