While I wait for a root canal and manage mouth pain, I'm sticking to soft foods and soup. That led…read moreme to Fogonero in Cedar Park, Texas, an authentic Venezuelan restaurant. Pro tip: It's not directly on Walton Way; it's on the side of the building. Wilson, one of the owners, kindly guided me to the entrance when my GPS said I had arrived, but I still couldn't see the restaurant. Please note that there is indoor and outdoor dining along with free parking. Fogonero is best known for its empanadas, arepas, and other traditional Venezuelan specialties. While all of those sounded tempting, I was craving one food specifically...plantains. I have a real weakness for sweet fried plantains, and lately they have become my ultimate "go-to" comfort food. Fogonero's plantains hit the spot. They were perfectly sweet, moist, and enjoyable to eat. The restaurant is a whole vibe. As soon as you walk in, you're greeted by a striking mural of the Venezuelan flag painted in vibrant colors across the wall. It's eye-catching, inviting, and instantly sets the tone for the experience. Alfred welcomed me with a warm smile and immediately recognized that I was there to pick up an order. He had everything packed and ready to go, making the process quick and seamless. His friendly, personable demeanor made a great first impression. I'm looking forward to returning and exploring more of the menu once my mouth is back in eating condition.

First time here! Came during lunch time and we were seated immediately…read more Husband got the creole breakfast and I ordered their pesto mushroom risotto. Husband enjoyed his plate and finished it within a few minutes. It came with 2 different types of sauces: a white cilantro flavored one and a red mild sauce that was a bit spicy for him. The pesto mushroom risotto was good, but a little salty for my liking. If you want to add protein, it's ~$6 for beef or shrimp and ~$4 for chicken. Overall, it was good! We'll most likely be back. I want to try their empanadas next time!

I came to this food truck in the food truck park today with Thing One. I stumbled upon it like I…read moredid the Dominican food truck last week when coming to visit my favorite food truck in this same lot. Just like the Dominican food truck, (Hac Kitchen atx), I stopped by this one to give the "new kids" a try. When we drove into the food truck area, the owner of the truck waved us down as if she saw an old friend. When we approached the truck, she greeted us with a handshake and a smile. She handed us menus and explained how the menu items were made. Arepas Las arepas en este lugar fueron hechas a la moda Colombiana. Las arepas Colombianas tienden a ser más dulces, delgadas y rellenas de queso en comparación con las hechas en Venezuela y Panamá. Pedimos una arepa de pollo, una arepa de res y una mixta. La arepa de pollo estaba rellena de pollo jugoso, maíz, queso y aguacate. La arepa mixta estaba cargada con pollo, carne de res, tocino, aguacate y queso. La arepa era dulce, crujiente y abundante. Esta ubicación es un gran descubrimiento y tiene un servicio amable. Definitivamente regresaré.

Yummy Arepas is a cute food truck with a karaoke station and lively Latin music outside. Their…read morearepas are large and stuffed to the brim, yet the arepa dough itself is thin and crispy. I ordered the Chicken Yummy which was $14. This was way too expensive for what I ordered. Given that the run of the mill arepa is $4.50, you do the math. The staff was very kind and I love their food truck setup. Unfortunately, the arepa did not taste authentic. If you're looking for a large yet thin taco shell, this is the place to go.

Excellent service, friendly and great food! We had the…read morepernil today, it was on point! Delicious flavor and seasoning! Rice and pigeon peas was tasty too! Everything we have tried at Santana's has been delicious! Highly recommend!

Had the plate special, Mofongo con Carne Frita ($13) and it was fantastic. The pork bites were…read morepacked with flavor, and the generous amount of house-made chimichurri sauce took it to another level. Great food, friendly service, and definitely a food truck I'll be coming back to.

What a great place for late-night tacos. We weren't even planning to eat here, but I'm really glad…read morewe stumbled in. The service was friendly and made me feel right at home. I ordered the street tacos--half pastor, half asada--and they absolutely hit the spot after a long day. I crushed two tacos before I remembered to take a picture for this review... I almost gave this place 5 stars, but Austin sets a pretty high bar when it comes to tacos. Still, this spot definitely holds its own. If you're nearby and craving some tacos, swing by.

Honestly disappointed , I usually never write reviews but this place heated me up ! First of all…read morethe cashier was the worst ! We gave her the order correctly not just one, ,not just 2 but 3 people heard that my wife wanted 4 Pastor tacos ! Order came out with different meat , it's fine people make mistakes ! We are human . BUT She goes on by saying , that is what we ordered n what we get ! And proceeds to say that she can't refund nor give us the correct tacos ! BS I go to many places and when they mess up they own up to it and proceed to fix it ! No this time she makes us pay for the tacos we apparently ordered wrong and catches attitude with my wife and making faces ! I usually understand mistakes but for someone to argue with a customer for something they got wrong is ridiculous ! We waited 20 minutes for 4 tacos ,another family comes in orders n not 15 minutes pass they get their food all out correctly ! Cokes , food in boxes , tacos all out before my 4 tacos that I supposedly ordered wrong ! Well after they happened my wife goes up and asked where is her food n why isn't it out ! She responds. They were here first, and then they have multiple orders when no one was even there. It was literally us and the family. I don't understand why she couldn't say. It will be out in a minute ! said she answered rudely. She was a touching her face, nose and around her body parts talk about hygienic ! when the tacos came out, she just slammed outside of the taco truck and they were cold. At the end we left , I got up and asked for a Togo box nicely , she was in the back cursing and twisting her face ! The young man gave me the box ! And honestly was the only one who cared and took care of us for that second then the cashier did the whole time ! She sI work in the service industry and understand taking orders can be hard but hey don't be an ass and fix the situation! I Sinceramente, estoy decepcionado. Normalmente no escribo reseñas, ¡pero este lugar me hizo enfurecer! Para empezar, la cajera fue lo peor. Le dimos el pedido correctamente; no solo una, ni dos, sino tres personas escucharon que mi esposa quería 4 tacos al pastor. El pedido salió con una carne diferente; está bien, la gente comete errores, somos humanos. PERO ella insistía en que eso era lo que habíamos pedido y que eso era lo que nos tocaba. Además, dijo que no podía reembolsarnos el dinero ni darnos los tacos correctos. ¡Qué tontería! Voy a muchos sitios y, cuando se equivocan, asumen su error y lo solucionan. Pero esta vez, ella nos hizo pagar por los tacos que supuestamente habíamos pedido mal, se puso grosera con mi esposa y empezó a hacer muecas. Normalmente entiendo los errores, ¡pero que alguien discuta con un cliente por algo en lo que ellos se equivocaron es ridículo! Esperamos 20 minutos por 4 tacos; llegó otra familia, hizo su pedido y, en menos de 15 minutos, ¡ya tenían toda su comida lista y correcta! Refrescos, comida en cajas y tacos, todo salió antes que mis 4 tacos que supuestamente había pedido mal. Después de eso, mi esposa fue a preguntar dónde estaba su comida y por qué no salía. Ella respondió: "Ellos llegaron primero" y alegó que tenían varios pedidos, cuando en realidad no había nadie más allí; éramos literalmente nosotros y la otra familia. No entiendo por qué no pudo decir simplemente: "¡Estará listo en un minuto!". Respondió de mala manera. Estaba tocándose la cara, la nariz y otras partes del cuerpo... ¡vaya higiene! Cuando por fin salieron los tacos, los tiró de golpe en la ventanilla del camión y estaban fríos. Al final nos fuimos; me levanté y pedí amablemente una caja para llevar, y ella estaba atrás maldiciendo y haciendo muecas. El joven fue quien me dio la caja; sinceramente, él fue el único al que le importó y nos atendió bien en ese momento, a diferencia de la cajera durante todo el tiempo anterior. Trabajo en el sector servicios y entiendo que tomar pedidos puede ser difícil, pero, oye, ¡no seas una imbécil y soluciona la situación!

Absolutely loved this place!…read more The staff, the ambiance, the other people eating - everything was chill and felt like family. The food was amazing! Just look at it! My pictures speak for themselves. Everything was full of flavor. Cooked to perfection! And tasted like grandma's house.

We went with another couple friend so we ordered 3 appetizers:…read more - tequeños - mini empanadas - arepitas All were solid choices! Really couldn't go wrong with any of those. Our server was great! She was nice, checked on us and refilled our waters frequently. Entrees: - Pabellion Criollo: meat was a little too salty for my friend's taste but she said the rice balances it out really well. They accommodated her request for scrambled instead of fried eggs. - Asado Negro: Sooo good. It was like, beef and gravy, but better. They allowed me to sub the beans for extra rice - Surf and turf sandwich: Hubby said it was okay but adding more of the green sauce helped a bit - Filet mignon (can't remember the exact name): our other friend liked his staff as well! They also accommodated his request to have the egg on the side. I guess it could be a hole in the wall place since it's in an unassuming small business strip but the music was good and everyone loved the food! Be warned: there is only 1 bathroom so plan your potty break accordingly...

KEEP AUSTIN WEIRD!…read more Craving something sinfully delicious?! Try McBurger58! Located in the lot of the car wash, you'll be greeted by the friendly employees who speak both English, and Espanol! The menu is minimal, while the taste of the food gives you maximum satisfaction! I recommend ANY of the burgers, they have a variety of different styles and add ons. The burger meat is fresh, and handcrafted! (not fake premade patties like most places in the area). The price is great especially when comparing to other places in the area that serves the same items. It's a food truck so you can eat at the picnic tables or take to go! Definitely recommend!

Excelente food truck venezolano, las cachapas y hamburguesas #1. Me encantan y vuelvo cada vez que…read morepuedo

Excellent Peruvian food. Service was very friendly . The…read morefood was great. The Adobo pork was very tender with a fantastic sauce, sweet potatoes and rice. My wife loved her chicken pasta dish. We will definitely come back to try other dishes.

I met a friend for a late lunch at Brasas Peruanas. The restaurant name "Brasas Peruanas" is…read moreSpanish and means "Peruvian embers" or "Peruvian hot coals." A little irony in that...Peruvian restaurant with a Spanish name. Their authentic Peruvian cuisine has bold flavors and traditional charcoal cooking. Brasas Peruanas is a medium sized restaurant with seating on both sides of the bar and at the bar. It is warm, inviting and laid-back...ideal for family meals as well as friend meet ups. My friend and I both had their standout dish, pollo a la brasa, a Peruvian classic (chicken marinated with spices and slow roasted over charcoal until the skin is crisp and the meat stays juicy and flavorful.) The pollo came with a green salad and French fries. The plates were quite generous and tasty. Perla, our server, was friendly and bubbly. Overall, good dining experience...next time we will try the seafood fried rice. Someone ordered this rice seating next to us and it looked amazing!

There's too few pupuserias in Austin! Overall a mediocre food experience, but if you're in the mood…read morefor papusas, not much choice for us here. Met up with friends and one of them loved the authentic vibes. When we're the only non-Hispanic people in a relatively full restaurant it's a good sign! Usually "authentic" when on the cheaper side means that it's cheaper quality but full of flavor, as people with lower incomes know how to make great tasting food that's filling for a lower cost - hence how ox tail and po'boys got created and has becomes staples. I can definitely attest it's authentic, however the taste and food quality is a tad lacking. Carne Asada - my friend said... I'm still chewing it when I asked how it was. Definitely low quality piece of beef, however not made any better by the flavor or the way it was cooked. Fried Fish - definitely the star! Slightly overcooked, but still juicy and tender, the fish had an excellent flavor. Warning it can be a lot of work to avoid the bones! (one friend had a tough time, while the other had it eaten in just a few minutes) Papusas - Mediocre. Good enough to fill the craving, however not the best showcase for the famous El Salvadoran dish. Good amount of filling and with ok taste. It could use more salt and be cooked a little crisper on the outside. Make sure to ask for the cabbage topping in case they don't bring it out - it was nice to see that the container for the cabbage had a prep date. Chicharron - Overall a little overcooked, but I feel like this is typically the case every time I've ever had it at any restauraunt. Chewy and overall good flavor. Tortillas - Thick!! And homemade! Yucca - I wish now I had known they had fried yucca, as it's harder to find than one would think in Austin. Make sure to ask for this fried treat, as it's 10x better than French fries!

1.10.2026. It was my husband's idea to explore Pupuseria Usuluteca. This place is a very casual mom…read moreand pop diner vibe. Service was friendly and the food arrived fast. Two are our friends order the fried fish. One dish had a lot of fish bones while the other did not. Overall it had good flavor but slightly overcooked. My husband ordered the papusas which he was craving for. It was prepared well however slighly bland. As a signature El Salvadoran dish, it was ok. The cabbage topping was a helpful flavor enhancer for this particular dish. The chicharron was slighly overcooked, dry, but had a good flavor to it.