If living in South Florida has been exposed you to enough Latin and Hispanic influence when he…read morecomes through enjoying a quick treat or beverage do yourself a favor and walk into this bakery. I stopped in for a quick pick me up and indulged in Cuban coffee; a specifically ordered a cortadito and it came out just the way I like it strong and low sugar. The convenience, speed and price point are all hard to be in. The customer service was the cherry on top. When I walked in, it was graded it felt like I was being welcomed home by familiar faces No, I took my order to go inside. Looks very welcoming with plenty of seating area and a lot of ambient light. Feels like the kind of place you can have lunch or sit in a corner. Take notes for a meeting. I had a great time. I was very happy the food and drink and would undoubtedly stop by again if I'm in the area.

Nice place. The staff were friendly and professional. Clean place and fresh food items. I ordered…read morethe pan con bistec. The steak was soft and the bread delicious. If only the steak was better seasoned or if the sandwich would have had onions for flavor the meal would have been more enjoyable.

Small place, BIG flavor, great service! It's not fast food, it's made to order, and worth every…read moreminute of the wait. My wife and I were headed to a different restaurant, we saw Cibao and immediately Yelp'd it, looking to see if they had mofongo ... they do, and it's delicious! I consider myself a mofongo connoisseur, having been to P.R. many times over the years, always searching for their best (though I've never been to the D.R.). This is as good as the best in P.R., even better! It was not dry (most mofongo is typically on the dry side), and the creole sauce took it to another level - even without any sauce it's good stuff. Part of the magic, the mixed-in bits of chicharron (pork crackling) ... once you've had it with, you'll never want it without. We also had what they call Fried Chicken, more familiar as Chicharrones de Pollo ... fried, bone-in chicken bits. We chose more mofongo as the side. We're not often in Pembroke Pines, but Cibao is now part of any visit to the area ... go get ya some!

My husband and I stopped by for a late lunch on a Sunday and just about every table inside was…read moretaken. The place is a bit on the small side but there are also a couple of tables outside if you want to sit there. Menus were brought over and our drink order was taken. Not familiar with Dominican food, I decided to try the Dominican stew, Sancocho, that is listed under their soup section. It was absolutely delicious. It was full of meat, pork, chicken and veggies and it had the most flavorful broth. It's served with rice on the side and it was the perfect amount of food. My husband got the pork chop which was served with rice, pinto beans and plantains on the side. It was covered with peppers and onions and my husband really enjoyed it. The service was great and the servers were very friendly. I will definitely be going back to try out some of their other dishes. The server recommended the chicken with garlic sauce so I'll definitely have to try that.

If you want delicious no frills Nicaraguan food, Pinolandia is for you. The carne asada here with…read morethe rice and beans is DELICIOUS! It's served with plantains and a cold slaw type salad in a bag. The hot sauce in the little container? 10/10. If you want fancy, skip this place. If you want flavor, they're for you! Service is quick, food is delicious, you can't ask for much more!

It's Sunday afternoon 2 pm. It's a Nicaraguan restaurant and central American eatery…read more Drove here to get take out order. The place was busy. Line had 12 people in front of me. I waited about 40 minutes in line to get to order. If you have eaten here before you know it is well worth the wait. I got 2 orders of Carne Asada( grilled steak) with rice and sweet plantains and yucca in the other order. While I waited in line, I indulged in a Jupiña soda(pineapple soda), that I had forgotten it existed. The food was amazing. Price is great for portions also.

My first visit to El Portal and I was not disappointed! I order El Tipico con Carne for $14.99…read morewhich included, a flavorful piece of steak, cheese, two tortillas, eggs (either scrambled or fried, ripe plantains, crema (Honduran sour cream), AVOCADO, beans, AND pickled red onions and carrots. Absolutely cannot forget their green salsa! Big bang for a small price! Will definitely be ordering from here again

The food is ok, the baleadas are huge but very doughy. There are better places nearby. The service…read moreis ok, the food takes a long time even though it may not be crowded. There's plenty of parking but it floods heavily when it rains. The place is big and the vibes are good.

The best soup around here. Very hearty and when feeling bad it hits the spot. They are quick and…read moreaffordable.

Service was non-existent & it was only 2 tables in the entire spot. She forgot my friend's juice &…read moremy empanada. Had to request items twice. Thankfully the items we ordered tasted fresh & they were perfectly seasoned. Grab to go orders here to avoid the table service.

This is the place you have been looking for…read more........ I was looking for an Arepa and found it, and the most amazing empanadas on earth. These are masa-based, not flour, so my gluten-intolerant friends, unite, empanadas are back on the menu. Great family environment, great coffee. You are missing out if you drive past and don't eat here every day.

My Venezuelan friends had been here a couple of times and recommended it for Venezuelan empanadas…read more So I met them here to try it out. The restaurant has a nice beachy vibe. Casual but with table service. My friends already had their favorites and knew what they wanted. Fabi, the owner, waited on us with a beautiful smile and great energy. I ordered the Criollo: empanada with ground beef, cheese, black beans, and sweet plantains in a crispy, flaky empanada dough. I was planning to eat half, but it was so delicious that I finished the whole thing. We also dipped it into their fabulous garlic aïoli. The empanadas are all made to order so you can customize fillings if you like. It's also super fresh when they bring it to the table. I tried some of the chicha drink. It was delicious. It was like rice pudding in a drink. My friends loved their empanadas as well. I do plan on coming back to try out more of their options (or maybe just order the same thing again since it was so good)

After a long day of carrying my girlfriend's shopping bags around, there is no better way to refuel…read morethan Colombian food. I need my bandeja paisa. The arepas looked really good but Bandeja Paisa is always my go to. The food was delicious, fresh made, and quickly served. Had to get the empanadas which came with this amazing cilantro cream sauce. I did try the arepa my girlfriend got and it was really good too. Yea it's in a food court at the shopping mall, but this some primo food. I wish we had more Colombian restaurants in Chicago.

7:20pm Tuesday. My daughter ordered here. Whole time we were waiting at another food place getting…read moredrinks we noticed they had the back door wide open. I could see outside at the loading dock area for this mall. I decided not to order because of that. My daughter still ordered. When I asked both employees why they have the door wide open for over 15 minutes they both said we just opened it. I advised it is health violation, as it invites rodents and flies to come in. They didn't seem to care just looked back at it then said well we gonna clean something. I advise then he should close it and when he's ready to go clean whatever it is then you can open and walk outside ignored me and walked away. I waited for my daughter's food to be prepared walked over sat down, so my daughter can start eating and they still did not close it. finally closed it 7:39 pm, my advice to management adhere to certain hygiene regulations to avoid issues in the future.

This quaint shack is very cute and small. The staff is nice and welcoming. The food is delicious…read more The pizza is definitely something to fill up on. I dont come to Hollywood but this is one place to bring you to Hollywood.

Amazing food, party atmosphere, great location in downtown Hollywood!…read more Great Food: This was my first experience having Dominican food and I am glad it was. The food was authentic and had EXCELLENT flavor! The presentation was also pleasantly surprising. - Steak Mofongo- Mofongo (Fried green plantain mashed) wrapped with tender steak and topped with a creamy garlic sauce. Out of this world. The flavors were authentic, robust, and the presentation was beautiful. You can tell they really enjoy cooking and plating their dishes. - Creamy Shrimp and Lobster Mofongo- Mofongo served with a creamy garlic shrimp and lobster sauce. This dish was bursting with flavor. The savory, creamy, garlic shrimp and lobster sauce was absolutely delicious. I enjoyed every bite. - Fried snapper- Whole Fried snapper served with tostones (Fried green plaintain). The fish was well seasoned, crunchy on the outside, and tender and flaky on the inside. Seating: -  Large restaurant with lots of tables, large bar, and a big dance floor. This place is definitely meant to be a party atmosphere. Since they are new to this location they are currently trying to pick up a vibe so it wasn't overly packed with people. The music is a mix of hip hop, reggaeton, dancehall, and soca. Fun atmosphere with great Latin and Caribbean vibes. Parking: - Street meter parking or there is a nearby parking garage. Staff: - Friendly and accomodating. The only downfall for me is that they do not speak English. If you do not have someone dining with you that speaks Spanish it is very hard to communicate your needs and order food. Nevertheless, they are very friendly and helpful. COVID 19 Regulations: - Some staff members wear masks. They clean and sanitize after each customer. Overall: - Great experience. Excellent food. Fun party vibes and great music. They definitely have my business.