If you want a truly local restaurant, you can't gets no a local than this restaurant. When we drove up to the place, we weren't sure if it was a bit or not but then we saw an open sign lit up. The staff were really nice and the place was clean. As for the food, we had a garlic stuffed shrimp with plantains. I had the steak with yucca fries and ripe plantains. My husband had a grilled pork chop with white rice and red beans.. My steak was a little tough and my ripe plantain was hard. My husband's rice and beans wasn't that great but the pork chop were really good. read more

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Great lunch spot with great prices. I haven't had a bad dish here yet. My favorites dishes are the lemon chicken and fish as well as the garlic fish which is shown in pic. read more

Nothing fancy but good home. Ooked latin food! Mofongo is great here and reasonably priced.

Extensive Latin menu at affordable prices. The food is very good. I live nearby and it is our default "local" go to.

This place by far hands-down has the best food. I got the chicken Marcella, yellow rice and red beans and my partner got tilapia with black beans and yellow rice phenomenal I mean I can't say anything, but it is the most delectable delicious yummy yummy in my tummy meal, I actually inhaled it. I ate it so fast I couldn't stop from eating it cause it was so yummy. Anyways, the staff is amazing. I didn't have to wait for anything and even when I finished my meal, she was ready to help me out and the portion was gigantic. So I recommend this place to anyone who will come enjoy the pictures. read more

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I was searching a a good Latin/Caribbean lunch and this place was good. Not your topical mofongo but tasty and carne guisada with rice a d red beans were great. Tostones a little in the over cook but flavor was good. read more

I ordered the fried fish pargo with congri and salad and it was delicious . The owner and staff are very friendly. I'm never disappointed with what I order. I recommend them. read more

Price : 5/5 Food: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Ambiance: 5/5 My husband and I are of south asian descent and this is our first time trying dominican cuisine. We ordered limon chicken with yellow rice and fried plantains and a grilled chicken cesar salad. Food was excellent. Very tasty. Felt like my mom's home cooked food with love . I am definitely going back to try different dishes next time. read more

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Group of 10 went early for dinner on a Sat. Great little restaurant tucked back in a shopping plaza. Mostly Italian pasta dishes on their menu. 2 people ordered chicken francheis, 2 ordered Chicken Parmesan. Eggplant parmasean and I Decided to order their SPECIAL a Ribeye Steak for $22. The dinners were served with a house salad which was really good. Their garlic rolls were excellent. Everyone was completely happy with their italian meals. Although my medium rare steak came out well done. When she sat it in front of me, i knew that was the case because it was a very thin steak. So I cut into it just to see the degree of doneness & Sent it back. Just re-ordered chicken parmesan for dinner. Knowing It is almost impossible for a busy kitchen to cook a very thin steak medium rare. I didn't want a super thin steak anyway. All the food was really good, at great value. We will return! read more

called at 11am for 17 lunch specials for my staff and they were able to accommodate. They were so nice! Lunch specials are really affordable. They include rice beans and plantations. The chicken was HUGE and tasted delicious. The pork and steak were okay.. The rice had a lot of flavor and the beans were thick and tasty! There was at least 2 cups of rice in my to go box. There was a ton of food, far too much for me but I'm grateful for the portion and extra lunch tomorrow. I was really surprised that they were able to accommodate us and deliver all 17 meals within the hour. I would recommend trying this place for some authentic Cuban cuisine read more

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Since venturing out to restaurants I decided to try more small mom and pop's spots and small businesses. I had Salt & Pepper Chef in my bookmarks for some time so why not? We were the only guests there all throughout (I liked that) Tables were very spaced out. I would say they are running at 40% capacity. The menu is well varied. They have a lot of Latin staples, such as Mofongo, Lomo Saltado, Mangu, and even some Italian dishes, Chicken Piccata and others. The wait staff was wearing mask and she actually stood 6 feet away from our table when talking our order. She was very helpful as well. We ordered queso frito (I haven't seen this in restaurants a lot) it was delicious. I also ordered a glass of their house Chianti, they serve Italian wine. It was actually quite good. They don't have a wine list by any means, just house varietals. I ordered salmon as recommended by our server, it came with choice of three sides. I got tostones, moro de guandules and salad. Everything was good, the fish was perfectly cooked but it lacked seasoning flavor, I like well seasoned food. I just wish it had some sort of seasoning to it, but with a squirt of lime juice and salt it was perfectly fine. My husband got Mofongo with pork chicharron, he liked it a lot. One thing I didn't care for, but I do get why they do it, is the use of plastic plates and cutlery. It feels a little food court rather than a sit down establishment. That's just me being picky though. The also have, and this is a plus for me, a Pokestop (LOL) yeah, I still play PokémonGo so I was able to eat and play at the same tome. I thought it worth to mention, there are a lot of us (nerds) out there. Overall a nice place. I will certainly come back! read more

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This place is In a strip mall hidden by palm trees. We were initially looking for something else but decided to give Salt & Pepper a try! It was an off time, in between lunch and dinner, but they were very accommodating. The menu isn't any spectacular, but it's hard to say. There aren't any descriptions or pictures, so you have to ask about everything or take a chance. I got the stew beef but they made it seem like it was just the beef, since you got to choose two sides. I didn't know it would come like traditional beef stew. I ordered mashed potatoes and white rice, AND it came with the stew potatoes and carrots. The cubano cheese appetizer was the best part of our entire meal. It was absolutely delicious! Everything else was good, but kind of got forgotten about after one more table came in. So, 3 stars it is! read more

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As my uncle said when I sent him a picture of my roast pork dish, it's not much to look at. But DAMN was it good. And a huge portion. I couldn't even finish of the pork, rice, and beans and was able to have the rest as a second meal later that day. Staff was friendly and I decided to get a cortadito on the way out the door. Super cheap for the quantity of food you get! read more

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While this place doesn't have the greatest curb appeal, the food, the service and the prices are all 5 stars! Food was seasoned to perfection and properly cooked, the fresh squeezed lemonade very tasty with just the right amount of sugar. The empanadas were large enough that a couple of them could be an entree on their own. Everything was reasonably price and delicious . Service was prompt and courteous. read more

Salt & Pepper Chef - Fried pork chops with fried yucca and plantain!!!!! Absolutely perfect!!! - Latin American Near Me - Pompano Beach, Florida

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Food had no flavor. Sweet plantains were frozen in the middle. Means not fresh! Sent them back. Same ones we sent back, were brought to us cooked. That is cross contamination.Tostones were previously frozen. Very chewy. Rice wasn't even good. Was disappointed in everything. Don't waste your money or time read more

Salt & Pepper Chef - Red Snapper - Latin American Near Me - Pompano Beach, Florida

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This place is a hidden gem and is perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner. The restaurant has a very warm and inviting interior. Tables are spaced out so it feels like you're eating in your own personal space.. they also have bar seating which is nice if you're dining solo. My go to item on the menu is the mangu with eggs and salami..Something about the combo of the pickled onions and mashed plantain is just mouthwatering. Check it out, you won't be disappointed! read more

I would never have found this place had a coworker not told me about it. I got the Mofongo with pork chunks, which came with soup & a side salad. I thought the portion was very generous and everything was really tasty. I would recommend ordering ahead for carryout. read more

This spot is always busy with its local patrons. The food is always consistent with flavor and quality, it's hearty, inexpensive, it's a place that hits the spot when looking for good Latin cuisine. I come here frequently throughout the week for their grilled chicken salad. The vibe is low key family style and all the women who work here treat you with kindness and family like courtesy. Dominican mangu is also a favorite. Not the sancocho though. IYKYK... only certain people know how to make that lol. read more

This is a review for a delivery order. I was at my favorite watering hole on a thirsty Thursday evening and in the mood for something tasty so I pulled out my phone, got on the YELP app and found Salt & Pepper Chef. Placing the order was pretty simple. Grubhub would be delivering it and I would get it in 40-50 minutes. This was my order: Order #632803938702181 From Salt & Pepper Chef (954) 969-1646 1280 S Powerline Rd Pompano Beach, FL 33069 Your Info Kerry B Scheduled for ASAP Estimated delivery time 40-50 minutes Order details Item Qty Price Cuban-Style Shredded Beef 1 $10.00 Fried Dominican Cheese 1 $4.00 Mariquitas Tostones Rellenos 1 $5.00 Avocado Salad 1 $5.50 Subtotal $24.50 Tax $1.47 Tip $2.45 Delivery Charge $1.99 Total $30.41 So there are a few things to keep in mind with this order. The first thing is on the app it says delivery charge $0. As you can see they charged $1.99. And, that was really not a problem. The Cuban Style beef came with rice and beans. The beans were a little bland, but still good and the beef could have spent a little more time in the pot. Still had good flavor. It was yummy. The Fried Dominican Cheese was FIRE... super good. It was the best part of the meal. It was two slices of fried farmers cheese. Absolutely delicious and the only reason I gave this establishment 2 stars. The Avocado in the salad was perfectly ripe, but the salad itself was below average. I could have gotten away with a side of avocado and been more satisfied. And finally, the Mariquitas Tostones Rellenos... the description on the app said stuffed tostones. What I received were long plantain chips with garlic sauce on the side. My reaction was HUH???? So I called the restaurant and the woman who answered told me there was something wrong with the app and that that item was $10, not $5. I told her I would have rather paid more and gotten what I ordered. Her response was "sorry." No, we will fix the problem or here's your money back, or anything else. Just "sorry." From reading some of the other reviews about this restaurant, seems like the bait and switch is a common practice. In any case, my suggestion would be if you are going to eat here, ask specific questions about the menu, pricing and exactly what you will be receiving. Or STAY AWAY!!!!!!!! read more

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Best Sancocho I've had in a longggggg time, so glad my coworkers introduced me to Salt n pepper chef. I get my empanadas and sancocho every friday now read more

Salt & Pepper Chef - Large Sancocho large - Latin American Near Me - Pompano Beach, Florida

This small nearby restaurant was recommended by a neighbor. Food is excellent at very reasonable prices. We've been several times and everything we've had was very good. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Be sure and try the coffee. read more

Highly underrated. Some of the best mofongo I have come across in south Florida. Mofongo con churrasco was fuego. Massive portion. The mofongo itself was seasoned incredibly well. Not dry. Mixed with juicy small pieces of fired pork. It was served con a delicious garlic sauce. The steak was cooked perfectly. It was juicy and had ton of flavor. The chimichurri sauce was a perfect compliment to the steak. The menu features a ton of authentic, delicious Latin dishes. Everything sounds and looks amazing. The portions are generous. They served complimentary garlic toast. Service was okay. Highly recommend. read more

Salt & Pepper Chef - Latin American Near Me - Pompano Beach, Florida

Similar to another review 9 months ago, they must be using the same rice because mine was undercooked, hard AND mushy. Red beans - a failed attempt....a tad overcooked & no real Latin flavor. Mofongo - the plantains are crushed to bits & pieces so it crumbles like graham cracker. Not good. Pretty dull in flavor too. Arroz con gandules - well cooked, good flavor but overly salted. Credit for a very good Sancocho. read more

One of my co workers talked to me about this place and I wanted to know what was the hype about. Mind you it was his first time here as well. I ordered a mofongo con caldo and what a disappointment. Mofongo should be smooth like mashed potatoes but a little firm and the one I had was grainy in texture. I always say give a chance and this was their chance. read more

This restaurant has been a few different places with several owners over the years -- and the country (ethnicity) of the owners has changed as well. Although we don't live too far away, we had been there once years and years ago when it was under a different name and it was so loud inside -- music blaring and people shouting -- that we opted not to return. We recently saw some decent reviews on Yelp and decided it was past the time to give it another try. We got there after the lunch rush, but in time to try their very reasonable lunch specials menu. We both were in the mood for steak so opted for their palomilla. It came with two sides. My hubby chose white rice and black beans and I chose a side salad and platanos. Once we had ordered, our drinks came fairly fast along with a basket of four slices of Cuban garlic bread topped with parsley. The palomilla steak is a long thin flat steak. It is not the tenderest cut but can be quite flavorful. It took up half the plate and was a little tough and not that seasoned but the added squeeze of lime and a bit of salt help d along with a bite of the garlic bread. The plantains (3 pieces) were nicely caramelized. The "side" salad as a large bowl of iceberg with sliced tomatoes and cukes. Much larger than expected, this was perfect as I do like iceberg lettuce. I had asked for no onions. And dressing on the side. The bottled French dressing came in its own small ramekin. For the price, under $10, this was a good value. I probably wouldn't go with that particular steak in the future -- either choosing one of the chicken dishes or trying traditional ropa vieja, etc. We shared a caramel flan for dessert. It was the firmer kind served in a pie wedge. Not my favorite -- I prefer the creamier more pudding like variety. Service was pleasant and although we spoke Spanglish, there's a high degree of English spoken, if needed, by the accommodating young staff. read more

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I'm a foodie and picky eater. Ordered grilled pork chops, yellow rice (con guandules) and sweet plantains. Can give testimony rice was fresh and tasty (and not reheated, like in other area restaurants). Pork chops had good flavor and texture. "Homemade Flan and Tres Leches desserts were good, portions were a bit small. Definitely will come back! read more

I've been here a couple of times and on those occasions have found their Latin foods generously served in large portions, properly prepared and about as authentic as it gets. During my last visit I primarily went for their mofongo as I had heard it to be the best monfongo around. In reviewing the menu, I was delighted to see that their mofongo came not only plain or solo, but also in a variety of 9 different accompanying dishes. My waitress recommended either the monfongo with shrimp, garlic enchiladas or with a skirt steak churrasco which ended up being my pick. When it was served the portion was well presented and huge in size, especially considering it to be priced at a mere $15.95. The skirt came perfectly as ordered, rare, with plenty of lime wedges, a chimichurri sauce, salad, a heap of mofongo, and bowl contained some type of broth like dip or pouring over sauce. The skirt was also nicely trimmed, totally flavorful and the monfongo, though at first seeming a little dry, of perfect balance and flavor; some of the best I've had. Salt & Pepper has a pleasant seating, a good list of daily specials and a wait staff that is pleasant, helpful and friendly. Overall it's become one of my favorites for Latin types of food. read more

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Food is consistently great. Staff is friendly and accommodating and can't beat the prices.

Salt & Pepper Chef is an authentic family owned hole in the wall with fantastic service and even better flavors. It was my first time trying mofungo, a Puerto Rican plantain based dish and I will certainly be ordering it again! read more

Excelente y sabroso los platos y el sancocho divino 100% recomendado. Delivery super rapido

ABSOLUTELY THE WORST LYING CUSTOMER SERVICE EVER!!! They sent me a disgusting breakfast sandwich and said they would resend another one without the sausage cause it was NOT sausage!! I immediately spit it out in disgust. They kept saying its on its way and they NEVER showed and after two hours of calling and waiting they LIED and said they came and dropped the replacement sandwich off and NEVER did!!!! NEVER WILL I ORDER FROM THESE DISCUSTING PPL EVER AGAIN!!! read more

Use to go there loved the food. I went 2 weeks ago and the food was not up to standard. White rice was old and hard. Told the waitress brought back the same rice which it looked like they just put it in the microwave. When I told the waitress she told me "yes o tried it yesterday and it was hard too". If you know why serve it to a customer. Won't be going back. read more

Excellent! Delicious fresh food. The service is friendly too. Looking forward to visiting again.

I tried this place for the first time and I loved it! You can really taste the authenticity and freshness in the food. The service was also amazing! We came during lunch time and their lunch special prices are hard to beat! $8.00 for ropa vieja with a choice of 2 sides. Not to mention the bread they give is so yummy and the hot sauce is sooo tasty. I will definitely be coming back. read more

Salt & Pepper Chef - Yummy garlic bread for the table - Latin American Near Me - Pompano Beach, Florida

Very bland food. Rice is hard. Where is the flavor? Better off cooking at home. Will not be ordering from here again.

After attempting to go to a restaurant for lunch that ended up being closed and moved (should have checked Yelp!) we yelped near by and ended up at Salt & Pepper Chef. When we first walked in, the place was dead (to be honest it did get a little bit more busy by the time we were done) and the atmosphere was a little cold and unwelcoming. Frankly, I was sitting there already writing a bad review in my head, but the food changed all that for me. The service seemed a little slow to check on us, but once we ordered our food, it definitely came out quickly! The menu lists lots of different Spanish items, from Cuban to Mexican to Puerto Rican, and the board also lists some specials. We weren't offered any explanation of the board (maybe they are cheaper priced lunch specials), so I opted to go with the mofongo with ox tail from the menu. Garlic bread was brought to the table to start, and then seemingly only minutes later our meals arrived. My oxtail stew and mofongo also came with a salad and a chicken broth soup. Needless to say I brought home leftovers. Again, the service was slow getting us the check, but they did happily split it, so I'll give them some extra stars for that. Despite something lacking in the atmosphere and service departments, the food was solid!! Really full of flavor and delicious. I may not choose to eat in here again, but I definitely would consider getting take out! read more

Salt & Pepper Chef - Garlic bread - Latin American Near Me - Pompano Beach, Florida

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Naomi es la mejor. Siempre ordenamos cuando tango antojos y sin ganas de cosinar... el servicio es extremadamente bueno. La comida muy rico.. read more

We made an impulse decision to come here for lunch on a Friday after our original lunch choice was found to be closed. We arrived around 11:40, and they were very empty, and the staff wasn't really waiting to welcome us...it was a little awkward when we first walked in. We sat down and things got better. I think we came in very close to their opening time and they were still prepping, not necessarily an excuse, but the waitress warmed up to us quickly. The menu was a little bit of a mixed bag with some obviously very Americanized items like onion rings and wraps, and caesar salad, and then some more authentic items you would expect in a dominican/el salvidorian/ puerto rican.cuban restaurant such as mofongo, tostones, and paella. I resisted my urge to order a sandwich (they had a skirt steak sub on the menu) and went with the roasted shredded pork. It came with three sides and I chose rice, beans, and plantains. The meal was delicious! The pork was nicely roasted and was a great mix of moist shredded pieces and crispier pieces as well. The plantains were delicious and the rice had great flavor. The black beans were much thinner than I am used to and were more like a soup with some other veggies mingling in there, but they were great with the rice. As our meal went on the restaurant got busier, and it is obvious that the quality of the food draws a few regulars. I was very impressed with my meal. For $7.99 it was easily two servings and I left stuffed. If you don't want the awkwardness we experienced when we first walked in maybe don't come before noon, but I wouldn't hesitate to come back. Based on how well the pork was cooked I would definitely like to try some of the other meats here. The service was a little slow, though the waitress was accommodating and friendly overall, just come with some time on your hands to enjoy a large meal. read more

Salt & Pepper Chef - Roasted pork, rice, beans, plantains - Latin American Near Me - Pompano Beach, Florida

Very nice casual restaurant. Very attentive and friendly staff. The paella, skirt steak and chicken picatta were very tasty. Amazing amount of food and quality for the price. The New England chowder was delicious! Very indescript location in strip mall. You can easily miss this place. read more

They prepared an amazing lunch surprise for my girlfriend at work!! She loved it and said the food was amazing :) read more

Salt & Pepper Chef - Latin American Near Me - Pompano Beach, Florida