I absolutely love this place! Im…read moreFrom NY and cant easily find the food that tastes like home. This place definitely feels like home. Everything they make is amazing them of fungo is always made fresh and they're flan is phenomenal.

My partner and I arrived in for a date night and had a pretty middle of the road experience…read more First, the good: it's a unique, obviously locally owned place, with food I can genuinely say I've never seen or tried before in the area. I got a cubano, and it was a large portion that I was able to take home part of for another meal. I think the pickles could've been more pickle and less cucumber taste, but I loved the mustard and overall it was a fantastic sandwich. The guy who served us was kind and even made sure our drinks were cool for us. The less good: it's a bit of a run down vibe inside, and there were leaks and AC failings inside when we were there. The menu is a bit hard to discern if you're unfamiliar and only available on QR codes at the tables. My bf got a pork dish and mentioned that it was all kind of one note. His dish was more expensive than my sandwich by several dollars and you can see from my picture that he got much less food. Overall, I left feeling kind of wishy washy about this place. Perhaps it would be a great place to order unique delivery from rather than dining in, and I can appreciate the specialty food options overall.

Finally made it to El Flamboyan. I've had this place bookmarked for so long now. The cabin fever…read morejust made me do the drive this time. Located in unassuming part of Wylie/St.Paul the restaurant is smack down in the middle of the strip along other places I wanted to try. I ordered their Carne Frita con Arroz. Flavorful chunks of pork which came with fried banana, rice, and beans.. Even though I've never had an actual Puerto Rican food, I expected a whole lot of flavor just by reading about cuisine. I really enjoyed the carne frita and thought it is almost similar to lechon kawali (Filipino dish) but this much leaner part of the pig. Service was very friendly, they'll answer any question you might have especially if you are unfamiliar with the names of some of the dishes. This is a family ran business, you'll feel that upon walking in. Very homey and welcoming. You'll be transported to PR while dining here.

This was a hidden gem! They've been here for nearly 10 years, but today was our first time…read morevisiting... Now I'd be lying if I said I actually knew much about Puerto Rican food, or what to expect. As soon as we walked in, we were greeted and quickly told to sit where we pleased. I didn't catch our servers name, but he was extremely helpful and recommended our drinks as well as some of the items on the menu. While checking out all the pictures of their food on Yelp, I kept seeing the Cod Fritter pop up! I told him I definitely wanted to try that, probably the best thing I had. We also had Carne Frita, Carne Pernil and a pair of empanadas, one meat and the other cheese. Everything we had was delicious. But their arroz con gandules made everything better. We can't wait to come back and try some of the other items on the menu...

Nice simple, counter service place. Much like an island shop & hot food combo on the shop side of…read morethe business. DAHL PURI roti wrap was my goal and they delivered a huge one! Boneless chicken curry w/potatoes was the size of 85% of container. I stuffed myself and added some homemade pepper sauce. The curry I would call Mild so the pepper sauce (mild-med) added a lil kick. So big that only a professional caribbean "roti" eater should attempt holding it to bite. I imagine most use a fork and knife. We also had the curried goat plate with rice&peas and cabbage. The Goat was very tender and good flavour. Well done chef! A house sorrel drink that was not over sugared! Some are too sweet so that was good. Overall I'd go back next time I'm in the area. Real Caribbean style food!

Was looking for Caribbean food and this place came up. I tried the Guyanese ginger beer, house made…read moresorrel, oxtail plate, curry chicken plate and house made sea moss gel. Your order at the front and can seat yourself. To our surprise the food was very cold. The rice and peas were hot but cabbage and oxtail were cold. Not sure if they didn't realize their warmer was turned off or what. The food Was still very delicious but could've been so much better if hot. We also asked for Bone out curry and they gave us bone in. I'd like them to be more attentive to what's being served.

The service here My…read moregoodness I can't talk about the service enough. I felt at home here and so did my daughter. The way this place catered to the kids in our party made me smile. I came here with my family and another family. As soon as we all walked in, the server greeted our little ones as if they made the reservation. Ivan deserves so much praise. The food is also amazing. Everyone enjoyed the food! If you come, you have to get the empanadas! I really enjoyed the empanadas here, especially with the sauce. I absolutely loved my paella. I got the paella Del Mar with seafood, and really enjoyed the mussels. My man ordered the chicken and rice, and said it was tasty. The kid menu is cheap, and comes with a great amount of food. Grilled chicken, rice, and beans for 5 bucks - YES PLEASE! I'll definitely be back!

Space is small but intimate Very friendly owner, looks like…read morea lot of customer is return customer. Food is great, the paella is well cooked and great flavor

Love this place. Food is really flavorful and service is great. The manager comes to every table to…read moreask about the experience. Pretty big restaurant with a lot of different seat setting. Kid friendly

This restaurant is located steps from the Renaissance hotel. You exit, turn left, and you are…read morethere. We had a reservation, which is recommended because the restaurant was very busy on a Saturday night in May. We opted to sit on the patio because the weather was gorgeous. I am not sure if the patio is climate controlled in the summer or not. But on that night we were there, the weather was mild so it was very pleasant. They have happy hour on Saturdays so I started with an IPA on tap and the wife had a Prosecco, also for happy hour prices. This is a tapas restaurant so I will try to remember all that we had. Manchego cheese board: excellent. The crisps and jam were perfect with the cheese. Potato torilla: excellent. The flavors melded very well and it was very tasty. It's filling so keep that in mind. Ceviche de jalapeno: excellent. Not too spicy, the shrimp and seafood was fresh with no fishy smell. The plantains were cooked perfectly, not greasy. Brisket on crostini: excellent. Forget the name but they are a winner. Brisket is good quality and the flavors come together nicely. Chicken skewer: excellent. They smartly use chicken thighs so the meat is juicy and tender. Tuna tartare: good. It actually was my least favorite. The quality was very good but it did not have much flavor. I needed some heat, some acid, something to give it a kick. We were absolutely stuffed and did not try dessert. Our server Marcellus was excellent. Very helpful and pleasant throughout. He never disappeared for too long. Overall, we had a great meal and will undoubtedly return here again.

Honestly the price for a empanadas is high but these are super delicious and decent quality for a…read moregreat empanada They also have fries which I'm definitely ordering next time.

Que delicia!! El servicio, la comida estuvo riquísima! Como para volver una y mil veces…read more It was delicious!! The service, the food, everything was great! Not only I would go back one more time but a thousand times!

Great authentic Cuban dishes, Service was awesome and the ambiance even better. Will definitely…read more go back

This place was so good. My grading curve is pretty strict especially being Puerto Rican. The food…read morehere is without a doubt authentic Cuban food. I asked for Mayochep and the owner came out and said he could make it for me. The food was perfect and reminded me of family cooking. The empanada and the papa rellena were easily devoured upon hitting the table. Finding good pork is also a very hard thing to find when it comes to Texas. A lot of places due a similar pulled pork but the fried pork here was so delicious. This place was immaculate clean. The music was great, not too loud. The service was also very kind and patient with me as I flipped the pages trying to decide what to get. The Cuban coffee was very delish and a great way to pair with the Flan. All the stars.

Food was full of surprises ..,in good way! Really imaginative use of spices…read more Service was outstanding. We wanted to take the waiter home with us! Really good place to celebrate any occasion. We will go back! To get the waiter!!

Food - wow! I was impressed. I am a Mexican food snob yet I was taken back how much I liked it…read more Very flavorful. Service - good. No complaints here. Ambiance- great energetic vibe. We were sitting outside and the weather was perfect .

For the Honduran community, by Hondurans. Thats the best way I can express how I feel about the…read morefood and interior of the place. Saturday at 5PM, it was perhaps too early for any type of dinner rush, cause I was the only person there. The staff did not speak ANY english. That scary moment when you say hello, and the other person stares with no expression. Luckily I could say just enough Spanish to navigate and order everything I wanted without a problem. They seemed to have a smaller menu compared to what Ive seen posted from other people. I only saw breakfast and lunch (in espanol) so maybe I have to come back at a later time for dinner? The interior is not a dump, but its not chic, modern, or inviting either. The best way I can describe it is the type of place you'd see within a courtyard of a mexican bazaar. They blast the music like its a nightclub. I recommend you stay away from the left side of the restaurant if thats going to bothr you. They serve everything on styrafoam plates and plastic cutlerry The area looked clean enough, so theres no complaints on cleanliness. I ordered a baleada mixta, as well as the chuleta plate (pork chop cutlet). The baleada is simple, cheap, fairly big, and cozy like a homemade meal. Their tortillas are legit made in house, because theres no weird starchiness or stiffness in the dough. The ingredients are beans, cheese, eggs, and creama, but damn was it delicious! The cheese they use (im guessing queso fresco) had a lovely tang that gave the meal an extra dimension. I couldnt stop eating this! The chuleta plate felt like I was at a cookout. A seasoned pork chop, served with a cabbage salad, beans, and more plantains than I could eat in one sitting! The chuleta was not super moist, but every bite was well seasoned. I'd say eat the pork chop sooner than later as its not as tender as time progresses. The chimol (similar to pico de gallo) was a nice addition on top. The plaintains are baked? and feel like french fries! The beans were delicious with whatever lard or fat they add to it. The cabbage salad is fine, but I do like the sauce they add, which reminds me of 1000 islands dressing, minus the relish. Overall, I was pleased with my meal here. Ive never had legit Honduran food, so I look forward to having it again!

Overall: the best baleadas I've had in DFW…read more Detailed: this review is essentially only for the baleadas from Catrachito - because that's what I've had there and that's what I think is amazing about it. I've eaten at Catrachito maybe two dozen times, and each time I've eaten their baleadas (with eggs in them). They are HUGE and cheap (around $2 each, where each one literally weighs like 0.5+ lbs). They are so savory and filling. I have tried many Honduran restaurants in the metroplex, and this is by far the best ones I've tried among them all. The location of Catrachito is located right by Target, it might be hard to miss the entrance based on its location and proximity to the street. It's never been too busy there, and ordering a baleada by phone gets prepared in less than 15 minutes. The inside of the restaurant is not very impressive, but that's okay because baleadas are great good to take on the go or to take home.

I've passed by The Island Spot so many times at Midway and Trinity Mills and never stopped in--but…read moreI'm really glad I finally did today. I came in for lunch and ordered the jerk chicken lunch special with beans and rice and a side salad. The chicken was incredibly tender--fall-apart, melt-in-your-mouth good--and packed with flavor. Fair warning, it definitely brings the heat! It's on the spicy side, but in the best way possible. Absolutely delicious. The atmosphere adds to the whole experience. There was lively music playing, colorful decor throughout, and a beautiful Jamaican beach mural that makes you feel like you've stepped out of Texas for a minute. And of course, you'll spot Bob Marley on the walls, which just feels right. My server mentioned they've been around for about 15 years, and you can tell--it's a solid, well-loved local spot. Great food, fun vibe, and a place I'll definitely be coming back to.

My husband and I love jerk chicken. We used to go to two caribbean places in CA, so when we moved…read morehere, we wanted to look for one close by to us. I always get their jerk chicken. Their jerk sauce is a little on the spicier side and sweeter than the ones we're used to in CA, but I guess every caribbean spot has their own take on the jerk sauce. I always get the jerk chicken with saffron rice and steamed spinach. Their chicken is super consistent and always juicy, which I appreciate. We bring everyone we know to this spot and they all have a great time. Their drinks are made pretty strong and there are a 2 limit drink per person for some. We definitely recommend this place! Shout out to SASHA! We've known her for 2.5 years because the first time we came here was 2.5 years ago! She is the best waitress and very attentive. We love her!