This is one of the top steak restaurants we have ever visited. When eating high fat or high protein…read morethis place is a great fit. The staff was very helpful and helped us choose items from the menu. The inside was busy and we sat at a booth. We were glad we made reservations as without them a seat might have been a challenge. The food was so good. The pork belly was shocking good. The rest of the food was very good and for steaks and meats we enjoyed them. This was our first Columbian steakhouse so we have no others to compare it with. We will visit them again.

The place is unassuming but has a lot of charm! The staff are nice, kind, and full of smiles. The…read morefood was served in hearty portions and very appealing. I ordered a papaya drink, very fresh, an appetizer of fried plantain with cheese and guava sauce, and a marina combination for the entree which came with a tilapia filet, 4 shrimp, salmon, and 2 vegetable skewers. The plantain with cheese and guava sauce was new and surprisingly tasty. That's a first for me and I'd definitely enjoy it again. The entree looked great and had minimal seasoning. I added the sauces to add flavor and heat. All in all, it was too much in one sitting so I took it home. I would recommend additional seasoning for the seafood & a lemon to squeeze over it and wake up the flavor.

I have been craving empanadas for two weeks and finally had a moment. Googled what was near by and…read moredecided to give this place a try. The empanadas were cooked very well but lacked the most important part, flavor. And then I wasn't even given any sauce! Craving unsatisfied Next I saw they had arepas on the menu and item I've been on the hunt for good ones in Jax. Seems I can only find good ones in Orlando and further south. My arepa was so dry and hard and also flavor less I could barely bite it and I couldn't chew it up to save my life. The beef inside well cooked but lacking again the most important part. Other than HOLY SALT! Also ordered bbq wings for my husband basic with soggy fries that tasted like they were microwaved. Unsatisfied, still hungry, wasted money, now I'm sad.

We stopped in for lunch on a Sunday with a party of 8. We were promptly greeted and seated. The…read moreatmosphere is very unique and the food was fabulous. The menu is extensive and everything was delicious. We will definitely go back. Many of the offerings are authentic Colombian just like we'd had in local spots in Cartagena.

Passed by this sweet spot and ordered Colombian bread with butter and the sugar was just right as…read moreit was spread evenly on top. Very nice customer service and they also accept cash here. It is very chill in here as locals seem to enjoy their breakfast while having coffee.

Having expectations is possibly the worst scenario when thinking of a review. I came here thinking…read morethis was a nice bakery dedicated to bread, instead I found a bodega/tienda with lots of items. I am glad they serve breakfast and lunch, and that there are grocery items, but I only came here for "baked" goods. I ordered basic Colombian items, pan de bono, pan de yuca, buñuelo. They weren't amazing. On the other hand, if you like empanadas, or want lunch, this place may be the spot for you.

I must say finding REALLY good Hispanic food in this part of town felt like finding a winning…read morelottery ticket in a gas station parking lot. I'm from Miami where good Latin food is basically on every corner fighting for your attention so my expectations were HIGH. I decided to gamble on DoorDash and stumbled across this Colombian spot. Dear Jesus what have I been missing? First, I ordered the tostones with chicharrón and let me tell you those pork pieces were crunching louder than my knees getting out of bed in the morning. Absolutely amazing. Then came the breakfast plate with rice and beans, scrambled eggs, and steak. That steak was so good I almost stood up in my hotel room and started singing romantic Spanish ballads to the container. At this point, I'm not even ashamed to admit I'm probably ordering from this same place again tomorrow and maybe the next day too while I'm here working. The delivery driver is about to know me by first name. 100% recommended. Whoever is cooking back there deserves a raise and possibly a vacation.

Service was a 10/10, everything was very mildly seasoned, which i appreciate, chocoflan did not…read moretaste fresh, almost tasted like it came from a box, not a fan of it. The guac with chicharrones and tostones was my favorite out of everything, crispy chicharron, crispy tostones and a very creamy guac that was to die for! They also gave us some house sauces that i loved. Ambiance was also making me feel like i was actually in Colombia! The delicias plate was a smaller portion of the bandeja paisa and it was perfect without being too much. Loved it!

Food and service was fantastic. Everything had great flavor and there were tons of gluten free…read moreoptions. The empanadas that are gluten free were so good. The green onion cream sauce was to die for and my husband who's not a fan of peppers ate all of them in the fantastic fried rice with chicken and steak. Order it all, you can't go wrong.

Empanada Factory is one of those small, clean local spots that never disappoints. Every time we…read morevisit, the food is consistently delicious and full of flavor. We shared the appetizer platter and the picada, and both truly hit the spot, great portions and perfect for sharing. The empanadas are always fresh, and you can tell everything is made with care. It's the kind of place you're always happy to come back to, whether it's for a casual bite or to satisfy a craving for something comforting and tasty. A wonderful little hidden gem in Jax!

Enjoyed a lovely lunch with my bestie trying out their Arepas! It was a little after lunch rush but…read morestill had a good number of customers in the restaurant. The server was really friendly and recommended some great options for us. We ordered the following: 1) THE QUEEN - classic Venezuelan "chicken salad" with their home-made avocado mayo, cilantro and sliced avocados (also known as the Reina Pepiada). Fresh with a great balance of umami flavors! The cilantro green sauce was an amazing add-on with a little spicy kick! 2) PORKO LOCO - slow cooked pork marinated in red wine with queso blanco. Tender, moist, and very flavorful. Amazing! 3) CACHAPA - soft crispy pancake made with sweet corn and fried cheese in the middle. Flavor bomb of sweet and savory! 4) EMPANADA (BEEF) - tender, shredded beef with great flavor of savory. The dipping sauce was white, tangy, vinegary, creamy with a slight spiciness. Delicious! 5) SOURSOP JUICE - rare to find restaurants with this drink. Ate the actual fruits in my homeland in SE Asia. The juice was milky/creamy, sweet with an earthy taste. Great health benefits eating or drinking soursop -- antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, etc. Other notable item was the Passion Fruit Juice however, I did not try it. My bestie really liked it. Overall, wonderful experience at the restaurant of the food, service and great interior feeling creating a great ambiance. Definitely will visit again and try out more menu items.

This place is so cool, the interior is sooo hip and industrial chic. I am a nonregular, regular…read morehere, any time I'm in the area I am coming to eat at Arepa Please! You should come here to explore a cuisine with Latin flavors. The drinks are so good, fresh juice offered everyday, the music is fabulous and the staff is very attentive and kind. Very good place for mild food, not too much spice and represents well here in Florida. Try it! Try something new! Puedes hablar espanol

Anthony our waiter was attentive and helpful with explaining the dishes…read more Food was delicious and reasonably priced. Will definitely be back

Went to this Salento's for a date night. The inside was so clean and I loved the little nostalgia…read morepoints by the hostess table like the rotary phone and phonograph. The wait staff was amazing. Smiles all around, gave great suggestions for drinks and food and we're so prompt to take care of things. Now for the food, we split the dinner for 2 and it was soooo much, it was a great sampling of their meats. The thinly cut steak was cooked and seasoned to perfection with some salt and pepper. It melts in your mouth, I ribs were super tender and the chicken was delicious as it was butterflied and seasoned so well. The chicharon could have used a little more seasoning but I added some salt and it was on point. We ordered rice and beans and I they were some of the most flavorful beans I've had. I will be back again.

I was pleasantly surprised when I stumbled upon this gem. Tucked away in a large, slightly skeevy…read morestrip mall on Blanding, between Collins and I295, the store was clean, airy and well-lit, and populated by customers mostly speaking Spanish. A good sign. I had the Bandeja Paisa, and it did not disappoint. Even though I was hungry, I wasn't sure I'd be able to finish my meal. (Spoiler: I did ) The staff kept my iced tea filled, and there is a bakery/pastry station at the rear. I was a -little- surprised to see a 3.5% 'convenience' fee included in the pricing when the bill arrived. Didn't see any mention of that posted anywhere, but I didn't go looking for such a notice, either. Not enough of an INconvenience to prevent a return visit. There is another location on Beach Blvd.

One word....WOW!!! How is this place not packed??? Small restaurant in an unassuming shopping strip…read moreon the Westside of Jacksonville and boy do I wish we discovered it sooner!!! Authentic, delicious and the restaurant is clean and Leonardo was incredibly hospitable and attentive! We ordered the queso and beef empanadas to start and then a pan de bono (cheese bread) and we inhaled all of it. We shared the Bandeja Paisa and all of it was EXCEPTIONAL (we just don't care for the plain arepa lol)! Our favorite was definitely the chicharron. We nearly ate everything as it was all cooked and seasoned perfectly. The two sauces they provided added even more flavor...yum yum yum!!! Highly recommend this restaurant!

I picked up a catering order from here and service was friendly. But I was a little disappointed in…read morethe things I ordered. Pastelilo de guayaba barely had guava in it...it was just empty pastries basically. They were not enjoyable. Empanadas were ok, the taste was fine but honestly not that very impressive. Rellenas de papa were fine as well. Maybe I need to come and sit down for a meal because the catering wasn't super impressive unfortunately.

The staff is always kind whenever we have gone here, whether it be through the quick service…read morecounter, or dining in the restaurant. The vibes were lowkey but still lovely on the day we went, there was even a staff member singing karaoke. Food was pretty good! It was my first time trying the monfongo & the appetizer platter & I would be option to trying other items on their menu next time.

The food was so good and fresh! The place is clean and you have outside seating. We ended ordering…read moreto go. It is a food truck just letting you know. We got pollo con tajadas, tacos and enchiladas! Everything reminded me of home specially the tacos. A good place to stop by and eat some delicious food.

This is some of the best tacos I've ever had and the BALEADAS .....this place!!!!!! JUST, WOW!!!read more