Always a great meal! Ordered the lunch combo for $10. Comes with 4 empanadas (2 flavors) and 1…read moresauce. Menu changes so that's always fun to try new or returning flavors. This time I picked the Carne Asada with corn and cheese and the Seminole Cuban. These were absolutely fantastic!! I picked the cilantro aioli, which paired perfectly!

I ordered the 21 different empanadas to bring to a work lunch. Everyone loved them! It's a bonus…read morethat they are all gluten free, I have a few co-workers that are gf! The fillings were all so flavorful and the sauces were all amazing. Loved the jalapeño ranch and the cilantro creme so good. They were light and crispy. So yummy! Everyone was happy. They have dairy free and vegan choices too. Highly recommend. Thank you.

My wife and I were craving authentic Venezuelan cuisine and couldn't really find a spot in the…read moreTampa area that caught our attention. After looking at reviews on Yelp, we decided to check out Alma Llanera in St Pete. We made the drive and were welcomed when we walked in. They have a great overall selection on their menu, a variety of authentic Venezuelan dishes you can dig in to. Really, we were craving empanadas - but we are eager to try more dishes next time. We ordered three carne mechada empanadas (shredded beef hand pies), one cheese empanada, and two mora natural juices. Each orderaccompanied with a side of their house sauces that compliment the natural on-going flavors of the empanda - a creamy, white garlic sauce (salsa de ajo) and a cilantro based sauce (salsa de cilantro). The moment you sink you teeth into their empanadas, you're brought to a whole new world - A country called Venezuela! You are instantly met were explosive delicious flavors. The outter shell of the empanada has this savory, with a slight hint of sweet flavor. The inner part is stuffed with tender, satuéed shredded beef, you can taste the amazing flavors of the sofrito based meat. I would recommend anyone, someone who has yet to try this place to someone who eats empanadas on a daily basis, to come on and give them a whirl. It's a must try!

Generous, flavorful, and filling! This place serves top-tier dishes with portions that promise to…read moreleave you fully satisfied and ready to nap. A must-visit!

Excellent, friendly service from Blue!…read more Here's where you go for excellent care con leche, Cuban toast, Cuban pastries, salads and Cuban sandwiches. Lovely decor inside. Some history to learn. The kind of cafe where you can linger. You order and pay at the register, and they bring food to the table. Get the guava on the side for your buttered Cuban toast. You'll have enough to take home and enjoy later.

We don't have that many places in St. Pete to get a solid Cuban sandwich, so I'm very happy to have…read moreTampa-tasting Cuban sandwiches with La Segunda. I came in on a Friday morning (11AM) and it was surprisingly not busy. It was easy to snag a table to enjoy my items. I ordered at the counter and all the staff I interacted with kind and welcoming. I have been itching to come back to try the breakfast sandwiches and the media noche so I will 100% return and I can't wait!

Still love this Colombian Restaurant. They have made updates to the restaurant and it feels more…read morespacious. They have a new location closer to my house but I still love this location better. The service is much better here. This time my husband and I both ordered mini bandeja paisas which are traditional mixed plates. Ours had steak, white mini arepa, sausage rice, beans, bananas. I also asked for salad instead of beans. Our plates were very tasty. They also have a Bakery with Colombian breads and desserts, we did not pick up anything this time because Many of them were gone

You can never go wrong with a bandeja paisa! If you're looking for Colombian food in St. Pete, this…read moreis the place to eat! The energy is great here- it's always full of people watching the games on tv or hanging out with family. The servers are great- very attentive, and very friendly. The bandeja paisa comes with 2 plátanos, steak, chicharrón, an egg, arepa, rice, beans- what more could you ask for! If it's too much for you, you can order the mini version. Either way you will not be disappointed! Everything was delicious!

Amazing! Everyone loved it! The bourbon chicken was the best I ever had. The mojo pork was…read moreperfection. All of the different rices were incredible, we ordered them all and shared. The black beans & the garlic mashed were so yummy. We also loved the beef potato and beef empanadas. The guava fruit juice and the guava dessert was so tasty. The service was excellent, everyone was so nice and helpful.

This place lands somewhere in the middle. The empanadas run $5 each and are a decent size, but that…read moreprice feels steep for what you actually get, especially since they came out overly salty. The atmosphere is just ok, with most of the food kept on display rather than any real ambiance. I also sampled the Pipo's pork special, which had a citrusy, salty profile, and the meat itself was tough enough that I was glad I hadn't ordered a full plate. For my actual order, I got the grilled chicken over rice and asked for yuca on the side, but the counter staff gave me green beans instead. The rice was solid, the green beans were just ok, and the onions on top added a nice bit of flavor. The chicken, unfortunately, was overdone and fairly forgettable. Overall, I don't see myself coming back. For the price point, there are better Latin food options in the area that deliver more consistent quality.

My son brought me lunch from here and I can't wait to go back! I got 2 empanadas and a side of…read morebeans. Love the sauces with empanadas whichwere stuffed, great flavor and perfectly cooked even after sitting while he brought them home. He also ate all of his food and loved it!

La Mordida is a very large spot, so it never felt cramped. Service was fast, which made the whole…read morevisit easy. The bar was shut down because of liquor license issues, so we stuck with the food -- and it was great nonetheless. I had the lomo saltado and it was really good. For dessert, the tres leches was the best I've had. Would come back for the food again.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

During Covid, you remember when there wasn't much to do at all...outside your house we signed up…read morefor one of the virtual Yelp cooking classes that were offered. One with the two chefs that are behind a Chef & The Baker who also took on the one and only Bobby Flay and WON! The glass was to teach us how to make their signature empandas, which was the menu itme that took Booby down BUT, they weren't giving away all their secrets. We had to pick up specific items from them and make the rest at home following their direction. Their brick and motar location seemed to be back and forth on being open from what I had read for a while but finally I was able to be in the area when I saw it was open and I raced to check it out personally. For a bakery, I got there late and when shops are normally closing up. The items were limited and the staff was extremely friendly andd then both owners walked in and greeted everyone! I did geek out a little and stop them to ask for a photo and say that I had been following their success since I took their glass. It was great to find out that they were down to earth and willing to talk to their patrons. Looking forward to more things from them but I am not sure they can impress Ben more than their dipping sauce for their empanadas, which she gave me some extra of and I have frozen for the next time we make them!!

Was really looking forward to some fresh baked goodies but they never opened at 9am…read more I got there a few mins early, hung out with the fabulous resident Peacock & the adorable resident kitty, all 3 of us very hangry... I waited around a few mins till after 9am taking photos, but they never opened. If your hours are 9am you should be open at 9am. Very disappointed. Won't return.

Cuban food lovers pay attention! Azucar in St Pete needs is a delightful new addition to the…read moregrowing selection of Cuban eateries in Pinellas and they deserve your attention! We stopped in for breakfast at Azucar on the Sunday of Labor Day weekend after seeing a piece about them on "I Love St Pete." What got me excited to try them specifically was their seeming focus on street food items like croquetas, papas rellenas, and empanadas--while some Cuban food spots on this side of Tampa Bay like La Segunda or Bodega have Cuban Sandwiches and empanadas covered, not everyone does croquetas. Now, for someone like me, who grew up on those deep-fried, ham-filled, finger food-sized bits of goodness, that's just a crime, so I welcome any Cuban/Latin American joint to the area who serves them as long as they do them right. Let me assure any other croquetas fan reading this that Azucar DOES do them right, and a whole lot more! A few things to note before you go. Azucar is located in a tiny space next to the Wheelhouse on Central Ave--they took over the space previous occupied by Ohio Pizza Pie. Their business at the moment is mostly pick-up and carry out because they have VERY limited seating on site--basically a few tables and stools to accommodate patrons waiting on their to-go orders. Not to worry, though. Aside from calling in your order and picking it up, Azucar also utilizes GrubHub and Door Dash, so delivery is an option, too. Also, note their business hours. Azucar is open daily 8am-5pm, so they're targeting the breakfast and lunch market in the area. That means it's just about perfect for getting your cafe con Leche or cortadito first thing in the morning along with a breakfast empanada or tostada. That brings me finally to the food. Almost everything Mel and I tried that morning was delicious. The croquetas--obviously the first thing I tried--were perfect. Their ground ham filling was flavorful and reminded me of mornings with my dad in Hialeah, eating from corner cafes and walk-up spots. The breakfast empanadas also were excellent. Made from house made dough and filled with scrambled eggs, mozzarella cheese, and sausage, they have great flavor on their own, but be sure to try them with the dipping sauces they have to offer. If I have to be truly critical of anything, it was the papa rellena we ordered. The mashed potato stuffing needed some seasoning and the picadillo at the center, while flavorful, wasn't fully heated through. Little things that I'm sure will be corrected by the next time we order from them, which will be soon! Oh, and let me just say this: do NOT leave without ordering the Dulce de Leche empanadas. They're served up piping hot, covered with powdered sugar with Dulce de Leche caramel dripping out after every drop. Amazing stuff!

Great new spot with real Spanish food. None of that fake stuff that's around here. It's so hard to…read morefind legit Spanish food in this area and now we have. We will definitely be coming back over and over.

I have to say I was somewhat disappointed with lunch today at S L E, the food was ok, but there was…read moremuch more of a variety of food, when we were here last time... The trays were not filled frequently, and the increased price of $23.00 dollars with a drink was way to high for what what offered...

Authentic Cuisine 74. Brazilian cuisine buffet…read more Solid 5 stars restaurant and grocery store. The five stars actually is for the restaurant. This Brazilian restaurant is a buffet with regular Brazilian food. Most of the Brazilian buffet is grilled meat, but this restaurant is a home cook meal. The food is special and nice. Come early to get a seat. The restaurant is not just food, they have live guitar song on Saturday. Love to have the South American song with food. Not a high class dining but a enjoyable food experience. The food includes many items I have not seen before. The day we have visited has the prime rib, spare rib, heart of palm salad, plantain, rice and bean and more. The stir fry veggies is delicious.