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    Playa Escondida

    4.4 (10 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    3 months ago

    They did not attend me I asked for a table told me to sit down anywhere they did not give me the menu for 10 minutes.

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    4 years ago

    Muy Bueno!!! Chicken Tamales and Tacos are delicious can't wait to try everything else. Ciao

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    4 years ago

    Tacos were so good! The Al pastor was tender and seasoned well. Steak was ok.. but overall very good tacos!

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    Bilu's

    Bilu's

    4.2
    (162 reviews)
    7.5 mi
    $$

    The food was amazing! We're on vacation and were really craving some authentic Colombian food, and…read morethis place absolutely delivered. The caldo de costilla was perfection. The first spoonful took me right back to Colombia. The frijoles were so good too, full of flavor and tasted just like home. I have a very picky eater, and I was shocked that he not only ate the caldo, but also finished his grilled chicken with rice and beans. That alone says a lot! The wait was a little longer than expected, but honestly, the food was well worth it. Our waitress was also very kind and attentive, which made the experience even better. If you're looking for delicious, authentic Colombian food, definitely stop by. You won't be disappointed!

    Bilu's Colombian Restaurant & Rotisserie Chicken is located off Newtown RD in Virginia Beach. I…read moreattempted to visit a few weeks ago for dinner to try their Rotisserie chicken but unfortunately they were sold out so I recently returned again on a Friday during lunch for another attempt. When I entered I was greeted right away and was given a menu and I let them know I would like to place an order to go.  Service was great and the wait staff was very friendly and took my order immediately.  The dining room was very spacious with plenty of tables and they had bar seating available. While I waited for my food I decided to walk over to the bakery that was attached to the restaurant. The bakery sells a bunch of different Colombian/Spanish baked goods, snacks and frozen items. They also had a section setup similar to a gift shop that had purses, hats, clothing and souvenirs that you would mostly find if you were in Columbia which I found to be a nice and unique addition.  I ordered the half rotisserie chicken with coconut rice, fried cassava, and sugar cane juice with lime To-go. Unfortunately, I was very disappointed with the quality of my meal. My chicken lacked flavor and tasted as though it had been reheated rather than freshly prepared. The wing was so dry and dehydrated that it was inedible; only the leg and thigh were moist. Additionally, the coconut rice was significantly undercooked and excessively sweet, to the point that I could not eat it. The fried cassava was served in very large pieces that remained undercooked. The Sugar cane juice was a dark brown color and had a sour taste, suggesting it was not fresh.  Fresh sugarcane juice should be a greenish- yellow color and only turns brown after it oxidizes which changes the quality and is not what I expected.  I have heard great things about this restaurant and hope my experience is not the norm. While I am interested in other menu items, I am currently hesitant about when I might return.

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    1/2 rotisserie chicken with coconut rice
    1/2 rotisserie chicken with coconut rice
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    Antojitos

    Antojitos

    4.5
    (13 reviews)
    9.0 mi

    The food is very tasty and the customer service phenomenal, and the price is reasonable.read more

    I was in the mood for Dominican food, so I found my way to Antojitis on Holland Rd. They serve…read morepork, chicken, rice, empanadas, desserts, drinks, and more!! I like that the menu had a variety of choices. Shay took my order and she was super friendly and patient. She answered all my questions, and the other guy who was with her bagging food was nice also. I got the pork and rice and chicken and rice box, with chicken and cheese and beef and cheese empanadas. I'm very picky about empanadas, so I sat in the parking lot and ate the first chicken and cheese one, then I levitated somehow back inside to order more. They were hot and delicious! The sauce that goes with it is crack also!! Mmmmm. The pork and chicken with rice tasted authentic like someones grandma was back there whipping it up. I won't lie, by the looks on the pics I didn't expect much because everything just looked brown. But it was good flavor with both dishes and a good portion. There were a few pieces of tough pork, but that was no issue, I still enjoyed it. They let me try the cake which I couldn't decide on, that was so nice of them. That cake is good!! Everything a pound cake should be!! I'm definitely getting that when I go back. I want to gatekeep it so bad, lol, but they deserve for them to be sold out!! The restaurant itself isn't big. It's more of a takeout spot, but there are some chairs and tables inside. It's decorated nice and has a welcoming feel. It was clean inside and the vibe was good!! When I got there, no one was there but 1 customer. When I left everybody and their mama was there! What, how, when?? I got my food and joyfully skipped out ready to grub like a chunky kid at Grandma's house!! Lol. I took a nap when I got home!! Lol. Definitely check them out!

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    Rice
    Pollo guisado / Stew Chicken

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    La Oficina

    La Oficina

    4.4
    (65 reviews)
    2.4 mi

    This place surprised me! The pictures on Yelp did not do it justice…read more We got there 10 minutes before happy hour ended so we were able to squeeze in $7 strawberry mojito and $9 ceviche Mahi Mahi. The mojito was great. Not too sweet and you can taste the mint. My husband got the Oaxaca old fashion which he said was good. The ceviche's presentation looked disappointing but the flavors made up for it. The sauce was very flavorful and complimented the mahi mahi very well. My husband said it was the best ceviche he's ever had For entrees I got the 10 oz picanha. They actually give you two pieces of steak and I took the other one home. It was cooked perfectly to a medium rare with great smokiness. The green beans were a little salty. The yuca was good. My husband liked the filet but I think the picanha was better. Out of all the sauces we chose the chimichurri sauce which complimented the steaks very well. Service was really quick and attentive.

    They take reservations! Yay!…read more This place has plenty of parking which is nice. We had never tried this place before so I didn't know what to expect. I ordered the picanha tacos with rice. It was delicious! I wish the tacos had some kind of sauce on top, maybe like a chimichurri sauce? The service was pretty good. The inside set up is a bit wonky and sometimes the sun comes in through the windows blinding you. We had to move tables. I'd go back!

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    Picanha steak
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    La Hacienda Panaderia y Rosticeria

    La Hacienda Panaderia y Rosticeria

    4.2
    (20 reviews)
    0.7 mi

    We ate here due to a lucky mistake - we were looking for a Mexican restaurant called La Hacienda…read moreactually. But once we realized they have delicious pupusas, which we love, we decided to stay and so glad we did! I ordered the chicken and cheese, as well as jalapeño and cheese pupusas, which came with pickled slaw and a yummy sauce. My husband got their flautas. Everything was so fresh and delicious! Service was friendly and prompt, and the decor - colorful! We enjoyed it very much!

    Okay so there is a disclaimer before you read my review. I didn't come here to eat. I was door…read moredashing, had to wait for a delivery order. So to kill time waiting, I walked around to check out this place. It's a restaurant also offering Latin baked treats (donuts, cookies, etc). Then I saw in the refrigerated section what looked like flan in a plastic cup. I got one. So this review is purely for the flan. What's different is that they mixed gelatin with the egg custard so the texture is firmer. Not bad. There is another variety that even has different flavored gelatin bits in the flan. The place is clean, ambiance is lively with loud Latin music playing. Bright ambiance with natural lighting coming through floor to ceiling windows. The hostess:cashier is friendly. I looked at the menu over the counter and they serve what they call suchos which seems to be bread with marinated steak, spicy hotdog, chorizo with all the delicious toppings. I will definitely come back to try! But wait for it - though I didn't try anything for my tummy to enjoy, I left with my heart full. Because I waited so long for the door dash order, the hostess quietly filled a paper bag with a baked treat and handed it to me. I asked if it was part of the customer order, she said it was actually for me! Now that's a lot of heart and consideration. For that I give service 5 stars!

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    Cookies - 3 for $1
    Cookies - 3 for $1
    Concha, croissant looking like bread and cornbread (bread pudding is hiding underneath)
    Concha, croissant looking like bread and cornbread (bread pudding is hiding underneath)
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    House margarita
    La Yaroa Tropical Restaurant

    La Yaroa Tropical Restaurant

    3.9
    (238 reviews)
    8.0 mi
    $$

    When driving up I was nervous about what to expect when I went inside. I was pleasantly…read moresurprised. It looked as though this place had recently undergone a remodel . It was clean and nicely decorated. My friend and l visited on a early Wednesday evening. We were seated immediately. After being seated it did take a little while for someone to take our order. But it wasn't too bad. The menu had a lot of appealing options. Only select items had prices on them. For appetizers we chose the oxtail empanada with cheese and the larger potato ball. Drinks we had mango margaritas which were on a happy hour specials for 5.99 ( Happy Hour is 11 a.m. to 9 p.m daily!) For dinner I had peril( roasted pork) with white rice and beans and sweet plantains. My friend had the roasted pork sandwiches between plantains. Pernil could have used more seasoning but was very tender 7/10 Potato ball- well seasoned, piping hot! 10/10 Mango Margarita 10/10 Oxtail empanada - not a lot of meat and kind of expensive for the size. $9.99. 6/10 Overall, I had a good experience and will definitely be back to try more items on the menu and another Margarita amd Potato ball.

    I've been a lot of times and I will say the food is good. I have a Puerto Rican friend and I've…read morebeen spoiled by her cooking, so I will say La Yaroa is definitely not better than hers lol or dishes I've had in Puerto Rico. A lot of times I've went, they were out of stock out of a lot of dishes, so I whined up getting a lot of the same things. The grilled chicken they use is a chicken breast and every time I get this, it's been very dry. I recently had the Shrimp Trifongo and that was really good. The Trifongo consisted of 3 starches: mashed yuca, sweet plantain (maduros), and green plantain. The sweetness of the maduros gives a great touch. I guess this will be my go to dish here!

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    Ultimate Mofongo filled with arroz mamposteo, avocado and Churrasco
    Ultimate Mofongo filled with arroz mamposteo, avocado and Churrasco
    Passion fruit margarita

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    Passion fruit margarita
    Blanca

    Blanca

    4.7
    (220 reviews)
    7.4 mi
    $$$

    My wife and I stopped here for dinner on a Wednesday…read more Location: Not the easiest place to find and even though there are marked parking in the rear of the building, the entrance is in the front. Not a lot of parking in the front, but plenty behind. There is a large patio that has vinyl walls, but it doesn't look to be air conditioned at all. Inside is very small and is essentially the kitchen. They were remodeling so the dining room section was closed off. Unfortunately, it was very warm in the area we sat in. Waitstaff: Absolutely wonderful! Our server made our drinks and was knowledgeable in all of the cocktails we asked for which was a breath of fresh air because many places we have gone are not familiar with The Last Word or a Boulevardier (seems odd to me). Food: They started off with some bread and salted butter. We thought it was a little too salty for our tastes, but good none the less. We tried the watermelon salad and clams. Both were really, really good and would highly recommend both. We finished with a fig tart that was excellent! Overall: For the evening, I would rate this a 4.5 restaurant. Kind of funky with the seating, not thrilled with the temperature, but the food and drinks made it worth it. I would definitely recommend.

    Ambiance is a 3. Food is a 3. Service is a 4. Appetizers were good: clams and cheese tart (which…read morewas really more of a quiche). Steak was under seasoned, sides were underwhelming, potatoes were not cooked thoroughly, still had that undercooked crunch. Not sure if it was an off night but there are other restaurants we can try for the $$.

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    Indoor seating
    Summer pork chop!
    Summer pork chop!
    Fazzoletti

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    Playa Escondida - mexican - Updated July 2026

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