This is the worst empanda i've EVER had. They were super hard and you can tell they were old. I…read moreordered the veggie empanda and it came out quickly. Food was NOT hot at all..When I took a bite I could barley chew on how hard it was. It was mushy and gross. the pico de gallo tasted like straight vinegar. If you want to waste your money come here.

I went to the food truck when it came to my work. The food was decent, not bad. My order was ready…read morefairly quickly.

The Arepa Chef food truck was downtown and looking at the menu I definitely had to try! I ordered…read morethe #9, the Canosa. (Picture not included unfortunately) it came with two different sauces. Overall, I really wanted to love it but the flavor wasn't there. It was okay and the cheese wasn't melted which was a bummer. However, the staff was super friendly! There was music playing which made the experience much better. I will definitely try again and hopefully my opinion will change!

The Arepa Chef food truck is usually on Forest Drive at the old steak and ale spot parking lot most…read moredays since the soda city market has closed. You can get a huge arepa w/ water for 7.50 to go only for lunch or dinner this week. Many other items listed on their large picture menu featured on the side of the truck.

Listen! I have no idea what has taken me so long to eat at La Isla Bonita! I ordered through…read moreDoorDash. When my food showed up, it was still steaming. I have never had a restaurant where I ordered from DoorDash and the food showed up still hot and steaming like I'm dining in! I appreciated that so much. I still wasn't ready for what came next.  I tried the steak first. Speechless. The pork is what I tasted next. Floored. Then the rice and empanada; both were really tasty as well. The portions are good and filling. I can't wait to go back. This place has been on my radar for years, and I'm mad it took me so long to get to this delicious food.

Love love loveeeeeee the empanadas! Food always comes out quick, hot n ready, & always within my…read morelow budget. Nice restaurant setting, a comfy and homey vibe, and the woman who tends to work the cash register is an absolute angel. Cant wait to go when they reopen tuesday

It's not every day that you find authentic ethnic food downtown Columbia. If you, like I, crave…read moresomething out of the ordinary Arepe South has you covered! Casual grab and go environment, offering traditional Venezuelan fare. Dishes are made to order so would suggest ordering ahead if you're on a tight lunch schedule. Well there is no table service, there are there are lunch tables for dining in. For my first trip, my guest self ordered the Pernil Arepa, Special Queen. The Arepa was relatively dry yet provided the perfect base to hold the moist meats that were generously stuffed inside. The pernil was incredibly tasty and melted in your mouth with every bite. I opted to add in sweet plantains and avocados to the Pernil Arepe and strongly encourage that you do the same! The special queen was a shredded avocado, chicken with cilantro and citrus flavors. Generally speaking, I'm not a fan of cilantro and I'm very sensitive to it yet I could not notice it in the special queen. While the Arepe are served à la carte, the quantity is more than sufficient for a lunch meal or two. Staff was incredibly helpful during our first visit and we look forward to returning soon.

This place has a great atmosphere! It's quaint with some inside seating and outside seating as…read morewell. The food was amazing. Service was very good. I highly recommend.

Where's the Mofongo?…read morehttps://www.facebook.com/share/r/1787tHPzjY/ I should have left upon trying the salsa. Sweet like ketchup fusion maybe? So they brought Cholula. I can't say greasy oily meals aren't delicious but. .. the so called Mofongo was a mini vegetable pie with a bland plantain crust similar to tamale consistency. Presentation was lovely. Service was icy like the coke. To serve a quarter cup of grease can only afford a heart attack if enjoyed more than once a year I tried to check in on Facebook but I was immediately blocked.

OMG...... the best authentic tacos Every!!! I had 2 of the cabeza tacos(beef cheeks) 1 beef tongue…read moretaco and a pastore carne taco. The food literally melts in your mouth. Best kept Hispanic food in the state. The ladies in the Resturant was Great! Very friendly. Make sure you take your phone with the translator if you have any questions. They attempted to translate my questions on their phone, just best to use yours. The Resturant is very very clean

phenomenal food and service…read more my husband asked for black beans which they didn't have. The owner gave us a free bowl of beans to try, it was absolutely delicious. mofongo rice and beans maduros i'm forgetting the rest but my husband got chicken and loved it, we cleaned all the plates. the tables we're comfortable and clean and we found parking in the lot with no issue. highly recommend this family operated restaurant.

This is a 2 part review. The first time I was here, my wife…read moreand I went for lunch. It wasn't busy when we first got there, however it started picking up. The decor takes you right to island vibes. The music, the small trinkets that remind you of Puerto Rico are all here. The aromas in the air will have you drawn in. Our trip we had the roasted pork, and cube steak. My roasted pork was very flavorful. The rice reminded me of my grandmother's rice. The beans are amazing to say the least. I want the recipe! Tostones were fresh and hot! Made to order. The sweet plantain was the same. This last trip was today. Sundays are super busy! It was nice to see all the tables full and watching the family move in unison to get the customers taken care of. I ordered my food to go so I sat at the bar and waited for my food. Jessica the owner greeted me and was super attentive. Even when the hustle and bustle started she still checked on me. Today we ordered the pork chop dinner with rice and sweet plantain. I had the pork chunks with rice and beans along with tostones. We also had an alcapurrias that was delicious and flavorful. If you're looking for a true Puerto Rican restaurant that gives you all the feels along with great food and hospitality.....This is it!

Food service overall excellent Service ambiance…read more Food was so good!!!!!!!! We will be back!!

I had the Cuban sandwich, it was very good but was missing the mustard. The bread was very good,…read moresandwich was warm pressed. The fried yuca was phenomenal, it came with a house made garlic sauce. It had a perfect texture and was very filling. They had a large selection of cuban juices and sodas, very unique. The restaurant itself felt very authentic, the music fit the vibe perfectly and there are pictures of the owner's family around the walls, making it feel very homey and giving tribute to the roots of the restaurant. Do not come here expecting a quick bite, the food is made to order and it is a small restaurant. Not a lot of staff, I'm not sure if it was just the time of day but there did not seem to be a dedicated wait staff. With that being said, the staff was very friendly and the food more than made up for the wait. The restaurant and bathrooms looked and smelled clean, even at 2:30 post church crowd. It's an older small building, parking is a little tough but manageable. I will definitely be coming back soon, the empanadas look fantastic and the chorizo spaghetti / pizza sounds like something you will only find here.