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

I've been for dinner twice, and both times service was great!…read moreThis time I sat outside because the weather was nice. Their patio area is cute and the chairs are comfortable. Food is good. The beef wasn't as tender as I hoped, but the flavor was good. The plantains were delicious! Note - they have a very small parking lot, but it is really easy to find nearby free street parking

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.

We were excited to eat here for dinner as we are a family of several vegetarian and latin fusion…read morefood lovers. I wanted to really love this place but unfortunately the flavors just weren't there. The restaurant is fun decor and service is friendly and efficient; they do an excellent job. Our granddaughters ordered mango, passionfruit, citrus, rhubarb drinks, soda. The drinks were thick and overwhelmingly sweet. Adding some sparkling water to it did help. As far as food; The food came promptly, but the flavors were not there. The Brussel sprouts came with a caramelized onion jam which was way too sweet and overpowered all the other flavors. Very disappointing. The shrimp aguachile was extremely soupy with overpowered spice, making it unable to taste the shrimp. The plantain chips were thick and hard, rather tasteless. The arepas were a little more flavorful but really wouldn't recommend any particular one that we tried. The only hit was the black bean empanadas, extremely great flavor, just a hint of spice served with pickle cabbage. Yum. We should just have had four orders of those.

"If you know how I get, why do you keep inviting me?". Ifkyk…read more Great service. Flavorful, plentiful food. Good cocktails. Open air parking lot. Welcoming to children. No steps, so wheelchair accessible.

The food was good, the service was great, and the restaurant is very spacious. There are tons of…read moreseating, a bar, big screen tvs, and a space that looks like it turns into a dance floor. I got the encocado mixto, and my friends got the bandeja paisa and lomo saltado. Everything was good, very flavorful, and fresh. My encocado mixto tasted buttery and creamy from the coconut sauce, the tostones were crispy, and the steak from the bandeja was well seasoned. I would definitely come back and try other dishes! Also, their website menu has all the pictures of the dishes, so I recommend using that to help you order.

The hype is right!! I need to come back and try everything else. There's something for everyone…read morehere!! The food was delicious. I got the lamb and it was so flavorful and cooked perfectly. Staff is super friendly and helpful when choosing a dish!!

We came here on a date night and WOW! Everyone should try this place! Delicious flavors, amazing…read morestaff and a fun vibe! Definitely worth stopping in! Parking can be a bit tricky but it is free and is free street parking as well. We were warmly greeted when we first came in and so many people came to say hello or check on us! The service really was spectacular here! You will order at the front and then go sit down. They will bring the food to you! The place is colorful, organized and clean! We had some truly wonderful dishes! Check out the pictures for descriptions! I would HAPPILY come back here! There is a reason this place is highly rated! Listen to those ratings!!

Hands down this place is a 10/10! Top-tier service, authentic vibes and high quality food. Our…read morefavorites were crab cake, pollo and Toledo. Pollo might be one of the juiciest chicken dishes I've had in my entire life. The sauce in Toledo is amazing and not super butter-y! The mushroom and all the vegetables in the dish complement the sauce well. The crab cake was crispy and savory. Paella was okay but definitely overpriced. I think it needs more of that smoky flavor. Seating was very small and you can overhear the conversation from other tables. I personally didn't mind it, but if you are looking to have more privacy, I'd recommend sitting at corner tables. I also highly recommend reserving a table instead of a walk-in since they have limited seating. It was packed even on a Tuesday evening. I can't wait to go back again!!!

If you are looking for tapas this is the place to go. We have been coming here for years and have…read morealways been happy with the food, drinks, and service. The restaurant is a small corner location and in the summer there is a few additional outside tables. They don't have a parking lot it is street parking but we have never had any issues finding parking. My favorite things here are the piquillos (filled roasted peppers), Vieras (scallops), and the pollo (chicken) with a glass of wine. I have been told I should try the Borrego (rack of lamb) but it's hard to pass up on my favorites.

The service was very good! The servers kept checking up on us regularly. They offered free popcorn…read moreas an appetizer. The portion sizes were very good for its price! Free lollipops also came with the bill. I would recommend this place if you want to be filled. The music also reminds me of old telenovela and vibes are good in general! We went on a Friday evening and wasn't too packed!

This review focuses on the food we had delivered. We decided to enjoy a nice Colombian breakfast,…read morestarting with one of my favorite dishes: bandeja paisa. This dish was truly a masterpiece and could easily feed a small village. It is the ultimate buffet on a plate, featuring pork belly, beans, rice, sausage, steak, avocado, plantain, egg, and an arepa. After consuming this meal, we were left in a food coma for hours. We also ordered their churrasco, which was another generous portion. It included rice, avocado, fries, eggs, and steak topped with a flavorful sauce. To wash it all down, we enjoyed a natural drink. Blackberry drink with milk.

Great food, fun neighborhood ambiance...lots of Spanish spoken. The menus are almost impossible to…read moreread...lettering is so faded. We'll go again!

HAVAN-A-MAZING LUNCH…read more If a top-tier Cuban sandwich is what you seek, look no further than Guava's. Located a mile northwest of Minneapolis Int'l Airport, this quaint Cuban restaurant was highly recommended to us by a friend.  We stopped here after visiting Como Park Zoo and enjoyed a great lunch as well as some A+ plane-watching, since Guava's is directly in the flightpath of landing jets. I started with a Bent Paddle pilsner ($6.50), and my wife got a michelada ($8) which she said was a good value and "made the right way".  There's a decent amount of seating inside as well as tables outside, although it can get noisy at times due to the nearby airport. The Cubano ($18) was one of the best either of us has ever tried: pulled pork, ham, salami, pickles, mustard, mayo, and Swiss cheese on grilled panini bread.  It came with lightly salted plantain chips and a small cup of house hot sauce.  Amazing, no notes.   5/5 The lechon asado rice bowl ($16) was equally terrific.  Delicious roasted pork - including some magical burnt ends that had me in ASMR heaven - came with black beans and maduros (sweet plantains) over cilantro rice.  Fabulous mingling of flavors and textures.  5/5 We got a side of Yuca frita ($7) w/cilantro aioli but these were almost an afterthought; my wife and I were too obsessed with our entreés to pay much attention to these lil' starchy sticks.  They have tres leches cake for dessert but we opted for a flan ($7) instead, and it was OK. * TL;DR * I'm glad that Guava's didn't try anything too clever with the Cubano, preferring to keep it classic and focus on quality. The aesthetics inside are charming, soft mint green walls with a mix of white counters and darker wood.  Staff were friendly and the food came out relatively fast.  They have a nice selection of local draft beers and plenty of great Cuban coffee. I would absolutely recommend Guava's to anyone in the Minneapolis-St Paul area, especially if they're interested in trying one of the best Cuban sandwiches of their lives.

I went to Mito with a friend on a Wednesday evening because we saw on their Instagram post that…read morethey were doing a chicken Fettuccine Alfredo pasta special deal. That is our absolute favorite dish there so when there's a special happening, you already know I'm gonna hit it up. The service was slow despite the restaurant not crowded. The ambiance was nice with music playing in the background and not overly loud. The server was not aware of the special deal however once I informed her of the special and she confirmed with the manager, they did honor the pricing. Loved that!! Overall, good food and even better deals. Attached is a photo of my pasta that day :)

My review is for the brunch!…read more I went at 11am on a Sunday. It was DEAD. I'm talking 1 other table for 2 hours dead. That set a pretty weird vibe for the meal haha. However the staff was sooo friendly and attentive, and the space is SO COOL. I caught myself just looking around most of the time haha. I'm sure the vibes are immaculate at night as a night club. The food was OK at best, maybe even lower than ok. I wouldn't recommend the brunch foods. The mimosas were fun and tasty - $25 for a bottle. Overall I look forward to coming back at night for a drink and to dance! I'll skip the food and the weird morning vibes haha.

I really loved this place: bright and open, it's incredibly inviting. The staff was warm and…read morewelcoming (thanks Sofia!) and helped us navigate the menu. We especially enjoyed how conversation-friendly it was here. If you're looking to catch up with a friend, this is a great option! As for the menu, you'll find both Mexican and Ecuadorian options. Starting with the beverage offerings, you'll see many flavors of Jarritos, agua frescoes, and some Ecuadorian sodas. I tried the Tropical, which was delicious. Pink and fruity, it was not too sweet and had a little dose of je ne sais quoi. I really liked it! I saw empanadas on the menu, and while I have had them before, never have I ever seen them served with sugar. Of course we ordered them. They were awesome. Exactly the right balance of crisp and tender, the pastry was a delight. (Definitely sprinkle a little sugar on it.) The salty cheese provided a satisfying little cheese pull and went beautifully with the sugar, too. They also go great with the hot sauce, which is a must-have. It's acidic and bright from the vinegar and has a satisfying heat that tickles the tongue and goes great on everything. The plato vegetariano was the epitome of simple and satisfying: potatoes in a delicious and herby sauce; a fresh salad of lettuce, onion, and tomato; a fried slice of plantain; a mound of perfectly-cooked rice; and a cup of beans. It was comforting without being heavy. The dessert menu featured familiar favorites and one that was completely new to me: higos con queso. While I went with the flan, I did get to sneak a bite of this unusual and intriguing dessert: the figs are poached but retain their firmness and are served with a firm and salty cheese. The figs and cheese come with the poaching liquid, which is not sweet but also not quite savory--it's got quite a depth of flavor and makes for a truly unique dish. I recommend it if you prefer to end your meal with something that isn't super sweet. (If, on the other hand, you prefer a more traditional dessert, the flan here is lovely: a bit sturdier than some you may have had, it's got the right blend of sweet and caramelized--it was just right!) Street parking is available nearby, but if you come later in the evening, it will probably park up. This is a great choice for families and friends!

The first time we went was around 6:15pm on a Sunday evening. It was not crowded at all. There is a…read moresmall shared parking lot a few stores down the block, and seems to be fairly handicapped accessible. Inside there is a small bar, and 2 TVs that had soccer on with the sound turned off. There was some music playing but it was not too loud, very easy to hear conversation. The restaurant is very clean and family owned. Our server was very friendly, as was every other employee. We ordered Empanadas De Carne for an appetizer. They came out quickly, as did the rest of our food. They were good and came with a habanero sauce which was delicious. I am a wimp when it comes to spice, but I kept putting little dabs of it on my food because it tasted so good. My partner used it on everything and even scraped the bowl out with his chips. My partner ordered a Burrito with roast pork. When it came it was very big, plenty of value for the money, and the flavor was AMAZING. The pork was juicy and so very flavourful. It was delicious. He also ordered a horchata. I am not usually a fan of horchata, but he is. I tasted the horchata and I loved it. It was very creamy and had plenty of cinnamon. I ordered the sopes barbacoa. Again, lots of food for the money. I have never had sopes before, but they were so good. The barbacoa was juicy and again, so very flavourful. We will definitely be back, many times I am sure.

Dang, how did I not know this was here? Ena is a great place for a late summer meal. The patio was…read moreperfection for an early Saturday dinner. We arrived at about 5:00 and had our pick of tables. The patio is spacious and offers a nice breeze. We admired the planters that feature lovely bee-friendly flowers, colorful foliage, and even jalapeño plants. Our server, Alex, was awesome... cheerful, friendly, and knowledgeable, she really made for a great experience. We started off with the avocado appetizer. Imagine a deconstructed guacamole--it has avocado, red onion, cilantro, and tomatoes--set off with the tastiest citron oil you've ever had and scoops of a savory charred tomato salsa. Fresh, crunchy tortilla chips are the perfect way to scoop. I went with pasta for my main and chose the very intriguing espinaca, which comes with a spinach-asparagus sauce. It was super creative! The combination is very fresh, bright, and smooth. In addition to additional asparagus, other veggies included red peppers and sun dried tomatoes. Pine nuts and feta round out the dish. It's basically pesto's quirky but cool sister. We had two desserts, both of which were delicious. The cheesecake was lovely--the fruit was tangy and bright and set off the creamy cheese and slightly sweet pistachios perfectly. The tres leches cake was also really tasty. It's a little bit different from some other tres leches that I have had--it has a slightly sturdier crumb, so even though it came with a generous pour of the sweet milk sauce, it retained its texture. The sweet and tart fresh strawberries were the perfect accompaniment. All in all am awesome find!

After eating dinner at Ena last night, I wondered why this fantastic restaurant is not better…read moreknown. While Ena doesn't have a scene or even a bar, the food at this family-owned establishment is fantastic, and I have eaten a lot of Latin American cuisine. Originating from Mexico, the French-trained owner/chef prepares Latin fusion dishes with flavors that burst alive. With a delicate yet crisp crust, the Birria Empanadas are amazingly flavorful, and the meat's juices have a wonderfully piquant taste. They're the best empanadas I've ever tasted. The Bife de Chorizo was gigantic, but even better, the flavors tickled our fancy, the Chimichurri sauce providing the ideal punch. My Anticuchos were good, but as always, my wife ordered better, because the Bife de Chorizo was the star of the night. Service was led by the chef's charming daughter, who enhanced our meal with her knowledge and great sense of humor. Ena serves beer, wine, and cocktails; however, I would build a bar in the expansive space. Yet, what do I know, I was the sad owner of three restaurants that closed. Ena provided us with one of our best meals of 2026.