Love love loveeeeeee the empanadas! Food always comes out quick, hot n ready, & always within my…read morelow budget. Nice restaurant setting, a comfy and homey vibe, and the woman who tends to work the cash register is an absolute angel. Cant wait to go when they reopen tuesday

Listen! I have no idea what has taken me so long to eat at La Isla Bonita! I ordered through…read moreDoorDash. When my food showed up, it was still steaming. I have never had a restaurant where I ordered from DoorDash and the food showed up still hot and steaming like I'm dining in! I appreciated that so much. I still wasn't ready for what came next.  I tried the steak first. Speechless. The pork is what I tasted next. Floored. Then the rice and empanada; both were really tasty as well. The portions are good and filling. I can't wait to go back. This place has been on my radar for years, and I'm mad it took me so long to get to this delicious food.

Is there a six star option because this place is that good!…read more I wasn't familiar with this place but I was nearby and it showed up on Yelp. Boy am I glad I tried this place! Everything is fresh, the portions are generous and the service is excellent! It has a unique blend of Caribbean, Puerto Rican, Mexican and South American. It hits quite well with all of these! I had the Molcajeta, which featured steak, shrimp, chicken, cheese, peppers, noplan (cactus) and a tomatillo sauce. Amazing! Every aspect of it was fantastic. The corn tortillas and the beans on the side were quite good too. My wife had the Mofongo which she said was the best she'd ever had. She's difficult to please when it comes to food. The steak was tender, the fried plantains were amazing and I will have a difficult time deciding whether to order this or the Molcajeta next time. The empanadas are a great appetizer. We had the cheese and the ground beef and both were worth ordering. My daughter loved the chicken sandwich, my son enjoyed the nachos and my two younger ones had the chicken strips and both were happy. I was so full I had to box half of mine, and I finally have leftovers to be excited about. Despite being full, I ordered the flan. My kids tried it for the first time and were impressed. I really liked it too. What an excellent place! It's small, and most people are regulars. It's a neat spot!

The fish cerviche was good... however it lacked a little "zing" ... it also did not come with…read morechips, but they do give the table chips and salsa so I used those chips. The kids chicken strips were not traditional chicken strips. It was breaded chicken breast then cut into strips. It wasn't bad just not expected.

So many great menu options from different countries! And there is a little store attached with…read moresnacks, cookies, coffee and more

Honestly, I have to say I have had better food than this. I ordered food through DoorDash which was…read morethe fried cheese, the sweet cornbread. The scrambled eggs with toast the cola champagne and the arepitas i find that the drink, the sweet corn bread and the arepitas we're easy and delicious to eat.However, when it came to the scrambled eggs with toast and the fried cheese, I couldn't do it. You see, they use a lot of salt with this food right here and as a person that used to have really high blood pressure, I couldn't eat it.It made me extremely sick and dizzy.Unfortunately, I have to say with all honesty.If you have high blood pressure, don't eat this food, cause it will literally make you sick. The service was excellent.The ambience was perfect.The only thing is, the food needs to have less salt.Better luck next time.

Sopa De Pollo Con Vegetables Arrow Blanco…read more Tres Leches Cake When I tell you that this place has some wonderful food, It has some wonderful food. I put in an order through uber eats and it was a wonderful experience. It's not every day that I do get a chance to try some excellent soup, rice and dessert of Latin American cuisine . The ambience here was top-notch.I can't complain it wasn't too loud.It was very quiet gentle atmosphere. If you're ever in the mood for Latin American food, come to this place. I know for sure I was not disappointed.

I ordered food to go while visiting nearby. The food was sooo good, very flavorful, but after I…read moretook the first bite I found what looked like scraps from possibly the top of a container. I was very disappointed and disgusted. I ordered the goat deliciosa w/ rice and beans. The place is small and decorated nicely. I called in my order and only had to wait about 3 minutes, the service was quick. I also ordered no avocado due to an allergy, & it looked like they placed the avocado in the platter and removed it.

Planned to meet a friend out there, checked the business hours, and arrived during their scheduled…read moreopen hours. However, upon arrival, there was a black and white typed sign on the door that said they were no longer open, there was yellow tape across the door and the building was dark and empty. It has not been updated on yelp, but it appears that they are no longer in business.

Latinos you guys need to update your business hours. I drove from Duncan and you are closed but in…read moreyour site it says that you're open until 8pm Friday and Saturday. I just wasted my time and gas thanks. People make sure you speak with someone before you head to this place. Haven't tried their food but this little experience will make me not go back.

Visited: Friday, June 13th, 2025…read more We decided to check this place out, and overall, it was a solid experience with a lot of potential! Here's the full scoop Ambiance: There's a nice amount of outdoor seating with a chill vibe. Inside, the space is cozy and clean--nothing fancy, but definitely inviting. I loved that the buffet is behind glass and served by staff --much more hygienic than your typical buffet setup. Pricing: Shoutout to them for offering a senior buffet price of $9.99, compared to the regular $16.99. That's super appreciated when you're dining out with parents or older relatives . Drinks: We ordered jugo de maracuyá (passionfruit juice). The flavor was there, but the pulp kept floating to the top, so the texture was a little odd. Still refreshing though! Food Experience: My mom started with the buffet and felt the food was lukewarm--not cold, but definitely not hot either . No heat lamps or lids on the trays might be the reason. Thankfully, the manager, Jesús, was amazing and open to feedback. He told us the place is under new ownership (just a few months in), so I'm hopeful improvements are coming. My husband also had the buffet and really enjoyed the rice and beans --well-seasoned and cooked perfectly. I ordered the Mar y Tierra mofongo platter , which came with: Garlic shrimp, Steak, Arroz con gandules, Fresh salad, And oddly... beans, even though the rice already had pigeon peas? The mofongo was great, and the salad was fresh and crisp. The steak and garlic sauce were both flavorful but unfortunately super salty--I couldn't finish it. The dish itself could definitely feed two people though! Dessert Letdown: I asked for tres leches cake, and I'm so glad I've learned to smell it before digging in. The milk had definitely gone bad . It's tricky with that kind of dessert since it spoils quickly if not stored right, since it consists of three different milks. Service: Top-notch. Jesús (manager) was kind, professional, and genuinely cared about our experience. Cris, our waitress, was sweet and attentive--she kept our table spotless and always checked if we needed refills or anything else. 10/10 for service --- Final Verdict: Great service Clean and comfortable setting Good flavors (but watch the salt) Affordable for seniors Just needs better temperature control and fresher desserts Would I come back? Yes. Especially to see how it improves over time with the new owners.

This place has good points and bad points so 3 stars averaged them out…read more Atmosphere was adorable and seemed authentic. The music and decor is just cute. The one server, who seemed very pleasant, spoke no English so the ordering was very difficult. We couldn't even make one ounce of headway with the language barrier. Luckily a customer come to our rescue. . I ended up just saying we want what he has. and with his help, we got our order in. The food was very good. We enjoyed the flavors of the food. The Leche cake was very good. The biggest thing was there wasn't any prices anywhere. We had no idea how much things cost. There is just a chalk board with the food selections. So 1 entree, 1 dessert cake, 2 waters cost $26 without tip. I'm not sure if we will return.

This was my first time eating Puerto Rican food, and the only thing I can ask is... Why didn't I…read moretry this sooner? I got the lunch special, which was a protein and two sides. I got chicken, beans with rice, and plantains. Y'all.... First of all, these are the most flavorful beans I've ever had in my life. The rice is tender and perfect. This chicken, though?? Immaculate, delicious and tender, with so much flavor. Then I had the audacity to get cilantro creme on the side. What did I do that for? I want this sauce on everything. This place is a hidden treasure, but I need y'all to discover it for yourselves.

1. I was told my order would be ready in 20 minutes. I got to the store in 20 minutes then had to…read morewait 25 more minutes for it to be ready. 2. I had to correct the employee for putting fried potatoes with my Jibaro sandwich instead of the tostones I requested. 3. One of the three sides I ordered with my lunch special was missing.

I met Victoria as she was setting up for a big powerlifting meet at The Palmetto Pump House on…read moreRivers in N. Charleston. She was full of smiles and I asked her to make me the first empanada of the day and surprise me. How delicious. Deep fried to a brown, flaky crusted outside and the filling was beyond delicious! I took it inside right away and then I sat down and scarfed. Oh man!! Absolutely delicious. Who'd have thought something so aromatic and tasty delicious could come out of a food truck. I'll try to see if she's got a website. This is the best food truck I've ever gotten my eat on and I will definitely be following her truck. Ha!!

I step into Palmira Barbecue in Charleston already carrying a serious amount of skepticism. BBQ has…read morebecome borderline sacred to me after spending over a decade eating my way through the mecca of Dallas and Austin, Texas. So naturally, when someone tells me they have great BBQ outside of Texas, my guard immediately goes up. But Palmira isn't trying to imitate Texas. They're doing something much more interesting. This is a marriage of Puerto Rican, Carolina, and Texas barbecue, and somehow it all works beautifully. The beef cheek is the star of the menu and understandably so. Tender, rich, smoky -- everything you want from properly executed barbecue. I enjoyed it a lot. But honestly? I may have loved the barbacoa even more. Deep flavor, perfectly seasoned, and packed with soul. That said, the real stars of Palmira might actually be the sides. The mac and cheese was incredibly cheesy, flavorful, and comforting in the way good BBQ sides should be. But this entire experience can really be summed up with one thing: !!The Puerto Rican beans!! My host recommended them and casually mentioned they were her favorite side in the restaurant. I thought, "Okay, beans are beans." I was completely unprepared. These were, without exaggeration, the best beans I have ever had in my life. Truly magical. Smoky, savory, rich, comforting -- the kind of food that makes you stop talking after the first bite. I took some home thinking I'd enjoy them later, and somehow they were still incredible the next day. Yet even after taking leftovers home, I still regret not ordering more. Palmira managed to do something extremely difficult: earn the respect of someone spoiled by Texas barbecue while still creating an identity completely their own.

Yes, Palmira is expensive and aiming for quality. We get it. Really enjoyed all the unique BBQ…read moreflavors. Specifically, the barbacoa and cilantro went well together. Staff was busy, friendly, and kept the lunch rush moving. Our main (constructive) feedback would be to 1) add weights and/or amounts to the (big board) pricing menu and 2) present customers with a heads up on the "fixins" that cost extra (e.g., cilantro and fried shell). Our (pictured) tray was $52 without a drink. Had we known that 2 ribs cost $15, we would have quickly pivoted to another meat.

Every time I make the 1000 mile trek to Columbia I make sure I stop by. This weekend was no…read moredifferent! Simple Peru pour off coffee that was absolutely delicious. If you're in the area definitely stop by. Grab coffee, pastries, sandwiches or desserts. Everything looks amazing

The coffee here is not for beginners or lightweights. It is strong with a caffeine punch that will…read moreleave you buzzing for hours. Classic college town coffee spot. Dark vibe, male baristas who take their coffee seriously. Tables are occupied by students with their laptops escaping the confinements of their dorm rooms. Packed with students ready for their next fix. Parking is typically a challenge in this part of Five Points. Arrive with patience.