Good portions I came here when I was starving and they were so quick and accommodating. Amazing…read moreservice just hungry thinking about my food again

Today my order of two omelettes, one with spinach and mushroom, and the other one with…read moremiscellaneous vegetables did not came out to satisfaction: I precisely wrote in the note and called them and requested the omelettes not dry, juicy, but that didn't happened! I am a little disappointed by Andrea's reply ( she picked up the phone): "well that is the way we make the omelets here; if you do not like them like that you must order something else! She said that if they made the omelette " juicy" it is like raw! I told her that weekly when I order from Ay Papa Que Rico, I spend around $78 each time and I like to be satisfied ( I order a full chicken.... Which THAT IS VERY TASTY AND GOOD!) Wowwww so disappointing

Pragmatically speaking, i think Havana Herbs is an "OK" cuban food place. What you get for the…read moreprice is "alright" in my book. So, the truck is owned by a guy named Herb hence the name ... Havana Herbs. isn't that amazing? LOL. He is super nice and will take time to explain stuff to you if you need some more information. The Cubana sandwich that i got was ... okay i guess. I wish it had cheese. You always get this picture of Cubana sandwiches with melty cheese and there was none in the one that I had. So I was a little bit disappointed. The meat was good, there were 2 kinds. not sure what exactly what the 2nd one was but there was ham for sure. I did like that my order automatically came with Mariquitas (fried plantain chips) That being said, I did not grow up eating Cubana sandwiches and don't know what the hell I'm talking about so If any of you people who grew up eating this can tell me otherwise, please do, i would be happy to get the education. The truck does not have the plates, only sandwiches. In my opinion, you might be better off driving or walking another mile to Versailles, down (up?) the road, you would have more choices and maybe a better experience. But anyway, don't let a stupid "yelper" like me prevent you from trying it out, this is just my opinion, you might have another one! Save the whales, promote world peace. Hug and love one another. Amen.

If you go: Havana Herbs is normally parked on Ventura Blvd. between Cedros and Willis in Sherman…read moreOaks. What to have: The mariquitas are on point. All of Herbs sandwiches are served with un puñado de mariquitas, but I think it's worth it to get it by the bag-full.I had a Frita and I got a lot of bang for my very few bucks. Read full review: https://cubaninla.com/2016/05/17/la-ventanita/

The service was amazing !! Ismael took care of us and was very attentive!! Excellent customer…read moreservice, ask for him such a great guy and the food was amazing, One of the best charbroiled chicken in the area. Love coming here the ambiance is very homelike. ¡El servicio fue increíble! Ismael nos atendió y estuvo muy atento. ¡Excelente servicio al cliente! Pregunten por él; es un tipo genial y la comida estuvo espectacular. Uno de los mejores pollos a la parrilla de la zona. Vou iniciar a minha avaliação com o Ismael, Ele nos atendeu e foi muito atencioso. Atendimento ao cliente excelente! Peça para ser atendido por ele , ele é um cara ótimo, e a comida estava incrível demais! Um dos melhores pratos de frango grelhado da região. Até a próxima.

If you're looking for legit, flavorful Latin comfort food in the Valley, Ay Papa Que Rico…read moreabsolutely delivers. I went with the 1/2 chicken combo and added the pork back ribs and honestly, both were standouts. The chicken was incredibly juicy with that perfect balance of crispy, well-seasoned skin and tender meat underneath. You can tell it's marinated right. Every bite had flavor, not just the surface. Sides were solid and complemented everything well, but the proteins are definitely the stars here. Service was friendly and fast, and the whole place has a casual, welcoming vibe that makes it easy to come back again and again.

I got the stewed chicken (guisado I think?), with the red beans, salad w vinaigrette a side of…read moremaduros and a large morir soñando. Cost me around $30 for everything and the food is AMAZING!! So happy I found this gem in my backyard!

This is the first time I ordered Dominican food I bases…read moremyself on the El Bacano's review in Los Angeles Times 101 Best Restaurants (2024): #81 El Bacano is one of just a couple Dominican restaurants in all of Los Angeles. The restaurant is Located in a strip mall in North Hollywood, the space is small, but With the music and decor, it's a good vibe. At El Bacano you order and pay at the front register, then take a seat and wait for your food to be prepared. I ordered the oxtail stew with Morro, which is a mix of black beans and rice; it was Served with a small salad, this dish certainly satisfied. The oxtail meat was extremely tender and flavorful. Although the bones were NOT very meaty! This was a $30 dish, a bit pricey The morro was delicious The salad was a bit small I really wanted to try that unique Dominican restaurant! I ordered their oxtail stew with Morro which is a mix of black beans and rice, apparently a Dominican specialty ! It came with a couple of small fried plantains and a tiny salad I thought it was a little pricey But oxtail always is‼ Next time, I'll try their traditional and recommended chicken dish: the Santana's Chicken: Tender, long-cooked chicken marinated in garlic, onions, oregano, and cilantro, served alongside rice and beans. yummmmm Here is an article from The Eater regarding the El Bacano: "Founded by a brother and sister duo who previously operated a food truck in Anchorage, Alaska, El Bacano serves a compelling array of Dominican comfort dishes including the cuatro golpes breakfast of salami, cheese, longaniza, and eggs; and bistec encebollado with gandules guisado (pigeon peas) and ensalada rusa (potato salad) to the Valley Glen community. Expect a casual strip-mall vibe with a few tables for dining in; even more take steaming plates of Dominican comfort fare to go."

BOOM!!!! A must stop…read morefor Columbian! Know that this is a very busy place to though.This was a truly amazing experience into the flavors of a Colombian meal. I decided to go with here to taste a different part of the world. The dish I selected, is the Banda Paisano Trifeca which is a macro and micronutrient bomb of delicious vegetables, starches, and protein. Apparently many with very hard physically demanding jobs need a "strong meal," and within Columbian Culture this dish was formed. Beautiful story, AND it has blood sausage!!! The place was slammed but got me the first available seat in 10 mins or so, and though we both couldn't communicate beyond the common cordial words and menu semantics, her demeanor and body language was very inviting and courteous. This place was a class act. Get you some!!!

I live 4 hours away from this place, so everytime I am in the Los Angeles area I try to stop here…read more I ate at this place on Monday 6/9 around 5 pm knowing that they were closing at 6 pm. Flavor was spot on as usual. Things I did not enjoy this time: 1. I was charged for 2 chorizos when I had only ordered 1. (Always ask for printed invoice and check before leaving). 2. I was charged $6 for a chorizo that was as long as my thumb. In the past their chorizos were much bigger and cheaper. (Do not order chorizos a la carte). 3. The meat in my "bandeja paisa" was ver fatty. Maybe my negative experience had to do with the fact that the restaurant was about to close.

Visiting Puchica is like stepping into Guatemala. The atmosphere immediately put me at ease with…read moreits warm vibes, It felt authentic and cozy, making it the perfect place to eat for any occasion. The food does takes some time but they make you aware of it because it is made fresh and it is worth the wait! Every dish we ordered was a burst of fresh, vibrant flavors, you could really taste the care and authenticity in each bite. The portions were generous, and everything was cooked to perfection. Overall, if you're looking for fantastic traditional Guatemalan good in a wonderful setting, this place is a must-visit. It's a true gem that offers a delightful experience from start to finish.

The experience is a good one!…read more When you come in, you are greeted right away and asked for drinks. Then given menus and time to look it over. Lots of goodies on there to choose from. After a few minutes, the waitress came back to get our order. The food does take some time to come out, as it is made fresh. Everything is freshly made to order. The food is like no where else, it is delicious and different! Definitely give them a try!

I've eaten at Mercado's sister restaurant in Northridge quite a few times, and I was stoked to…read morefinally get to the mother ship. While the West Valley location is small and hushed, with dark woods and muted lighting, the OG Mercado is the exact opposite: big and bright, with a bustling edge in the air as the staff navigates between eat-in diners, people ordering take-out, and still others buying items from their meat, pastry, and cheese displays. Yes, it's a real market and restaurant in one, and the energy is palpable as you browse the large menu, knowing everything is going to be very fresh and cooked to order. It's always difficult to decide between a Choripan or Steak Milanesa sandwich, but today I opted for the Choripan -- and while I deleted the lettuce & tomato that's usually on top, I added grilled onions. As I waited, I was brought fresh-baked Argentine baguette, which was crusty on the outside and pillowy on the inside, with just a touch of chew. The bread is served, of course, with Chimichurri, but also a tomato & olive oil salsa of sorts that had a light and veggie-forward flavor that offered a nice contrast to the earthy, herbaceousness of the chimi. I've learned the hard way to no overindulge on the bread and sauces, so I pulled back after one piece -- and luckily, my sandwich arrived soon after. This is a hefty Choripan, demonstrably larger than what I've had at the sister location. A very plump, butterflied and charred Argentine sausage resting on more of that bangin' baguette (the chewy center offering solid support for the fillings), and a generous helping of grilled onions. There was a patina of "grease" on the sandwich, but that's not a bad thing -- this slight oiliness was packed with flavor, adding tremendous Argentine Umami to the meal. The sausage was meaty and dense, with just a bit of fat and a very nice punch of herbs and spices, leading to an enjoyably potent flavor very specifically South American. The onions were excellently prepared: grilled to a medium firmness, the chef bringing out the natural sweetness while retaining just enough of the original, onion bite to add extra layers of taste. As if that wasn't enough, the onions were clearly cooked in a bit of spice, which gave them an extra kick of heat that blended very nicely with the spiciness of the chimichurri. This is just an excellent sandwich. Service is friendly, the entire restaurant is spic & span clean (including the restrooms), and the crowd seems genuinely happy to be where they are, eating what they're eating. The meats, cheeses, pastries, breads and empanadas on display in the market areas all look top notch and very appealing. I'll be shopping here for things to make at home, and I'll be coming back for another dine-in meal very soon. If you haven't been, you should stop by to try it for yourself. It's just so, so good!

If you are a Messi fan then his pictures are everywhere here. Argentinan restaurants are hard to…read morefind so thank you for serving the community. Story began with Paul Rodriguez serving meat at the small market. Business kept growing so they expanded to meat market/ bakery/sit down restaurant. Now there are 2 locations in the local area which is Van Nuys and Granda Hills. All I know is everything is good here and taste great. All made in house with so much love and made from scratch daily. They take the time to marinate and triple whip pasties. You can taste the difference. They must buy ingredients/ food from a high end distributor. You can do all your market shopping here, meats, spices, etc too. Market/restaurant (mercado) is your one stop shop for Argentina goods. Btw- there is vegan dishes/burger here too. Breakfast opens at 7:30am. They are a large kitchen inside. Pastries facturas are cute and deliciously fresh. I recommend 3 and coffee if you are on the run. If you have time choose some omelettes which are all under $15. I will need to try breakfast sandwiches one day. Lunch: Handmade empanadas if you are on the run. They are only $2.80 for baked or fried with meat inside. Chimichurri sauce with (crispy baked) bread is a must if you are dining in. Spices in the sauce is sooo amazing. Again I must try the lunch sandwiches one day. Dinner: I have tried spaghetti and steak which has all the right spices that does not resemble Italian. Sauce has a meaty beef stew thickness. I also like the steaks that are certified angus choice skirt steak, bone-in short rib flanks with homemade Argentine sausages. Buenos Aires burger is quite delish too unlike your normal American burger. It has chimichurri sauce inside. I must try the seafood soon because I see everyone else ordering it. Sugar time: Flan that is has vanilla custard with dulce de leche from Argentina. All desserts are good and I yes I have tried them all. Cakes super moist to flaky cakes and specials not on the menu. Improvements: alcoholic drinks would be so much more popular if they are perfect this department. It is def not my fav. I like a good mix from a bartender. The basic wine/beer is fine. Hidden gem with the friendliest staff. Muchas gracias Mercado Buenos Aires!

I have been following this truck on social media as they are in Rancho Cucamonga every now and…read morethen. I'm totally all for supporting small/family business and was very excited to try their food. I finally placed an order online for 2 entrees and a side. With tax AND tip the total came out close to $40 which I paid with my credit card. When I was filling out their online form, there was an option for Curbside Pick up which I checked. It asked how they would recognize us and I had to provide the Make and Model of our vehicle. In the notes section, I also requested they put our order in the trunk of our car when we arrived. On the day of: ======================= 12:51 PM - Received a text message that our order was ready for pick up. "Once outside, reply HERE to this message or call 323-507-6404 and we'll bring your order to you." 12:51 PM [Us] - "HERE" 12:51 PM [Them] - "Please wait. Someone will be out soon to bring your order to you." 12:52 PM [Us]- "Okay can you put it in the trunk of our car. I parked right in front of you." 1:11 PM [Us]- "Almost ready?" We called the 323 phone number twice and nobody picked up. 1:23 PM [Us] - "Sorry we have to leave, can you cancel our order?" Called the (323) number one more time; no answer. At this point it's 1:30 PM, there's a long line and a lot of people are standing around waiting for their food. My husband has medical issues so there was no way he was going to get out and he would not let me either. We ended up waiting for ~45 minutes before we left around 1:35 PM. I figured I would have to contact them for a refund. I emailed them about the cancellation and requested for a refund. During these times, my husband and I have been EXTRA patient and understanding with businesses so is why we even waited. While disappointed, my husband and I were discussing that we would give them another shot next time they came to our area. 2:45 PM - I get ANOTHER text message saying that our order is ready and to come pick up our food. I replied that we were there 2 hours ago and left already. I had asked to cancel our order. Then a woman calls my cellphone and angrily said that we did not follow instructions and were supposed to check in at the window. I don't understand what the point of "curbside" is then. Plus the text message I received said "Please wait. Someone will be out soon to bring your order to you." which never implied we had to "check in" with them at the window. While my husband was trying to respond to her, she talked over him yelling and hung up on us! We were both surprised at how that was handled. I don't understand why she was so angry when we did follow the instructions provided. Later, I received an email response for my refund request and it basically copied and pasted instructions about having to check in at the window, again making it as though we did something wrong. We WERE willing to give them another try, but after that experience, it totally changed our minds. This was our first time ordering with them so if there was some misunderstanding on either end, I get that, but I thought the instructions were clear that we were doing curbside and someone was going to bring our food to our car. Even if they had apologized for the mix up, we would have returned, but after getting yelled at and hung up on, wow... no thanks. (After reading some of the other reviews, it seems like even if you pre-pay for your food, they still ended up waiting and some have experienced the same customer service as us.)

Wow!!! I just ate here and am in awe. Amazing food! I am new to Puerto Rican cuisine and this truck…read moremakes me want to eat it every day. This is truly special. L.A's only Puerto Rican food truck is a must try. The menu has a lot of choices, even vegan options. The photos are clear and really helpful. The truck is decorated well. I love their logo. Very friendly staff and prompt service, and very reasonable prices. Everything looks great and I can't wait to try it all. Tonight I tried the Grilled Cheese Tostones. Amazing combination of flavors and textures!! The Tostones are so crunchy, and the cheese is the perfect filling, plus the toppings are wonderful too. I had never had Tostones before and I am hooked. They are gluten free too. This is my favorite food truck.

We've been to Lala's Argentine Grill on/off over the years. This Studio City location is off of…read moreVentura Blvd. & Carpenter Ave. For parking there's valet unless you get lucky with street/metered parking. Service for us has always been good with attentive and friendly employees. We've had sandwiches, burgers, steak, etc. Wifey's go-to is the Pechuga De Polo (lemon-orange marinated chicken breast) while my go-to is the Costilla (8oz boneless ribeye steak). The food has been dependable as always. If you want to entertain guests/family/friends or have a nice date, Lala's Argentine Grill is a pretty good option. There's plenty of tables inside and on the covered patio. They also have lunch specials Mon-Fri from 11AM-4PM and happy hour Mon-Fri 3PM-6PM.

First and Last time coming here! I have had better…read moreArgentinian food. Actually Pasadena has some good ones. I ordered a ribeye that I saw, it was 14 ounces. And I said medium. My steak came well done looking like a flat steak tasting blah and a lot of fat. I had never seen a thin looking ribeye in my life. And she said oh I brought you the 8 ounce, which we didn't even discussed. Nasty steak, poor quality meat. She did apologize but irrelevant when I had to eat that disgusting steak. Been there done that!! Oh and I went to wash my hands and the bathroom said a lot right from the start. There's a sink and next to the sink is a hole to the floor. Weird...... I didn't waste my time taking pictures of this dump.

Ariel is the best host. He brings such great energy and hospitality when we come in. The food is…read morealso really good. The steak is alwyas juicy and savory as well as tender!

Food and service were fantastic. Our waiter, Ariel, was excellent. He was friendly and very…read moreattentive all dinner long. We will be requesting him next time! Great birthday experience with the family.