Just had an amazing experience at El Caribeño Restaurant! The food was absolutely delicious and…read morefull of authentic Caribbean flavor. The pernil plate was outstanding -- the pork was perfectly seasoned, incredibly tender, and had that amazing crispy edge that makes pernil so special. The portion was generous and paired perfectly with the sides. We also tried the tripletas, and they were fantastic. Packed with flavor, juicy meats, and perfectly balanced with the bread and toppings. Easily one of the best tripletas we've had. The yucas were cooked perfectly -- crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and great for dipping. They were a perfect side to the sandwiches. For the kids, we ordered the chicken strips from the kids menu, and even those were great. Crispy, well seasoned, and the kids loved them. Overall, the food, flavor, and portions were excellent. If you're looking for authentic Caribbean comfort food, El Caribeño is definitely worth visiting. We'll absolutely be coming back!

Puertorican restaurant with good food and good prices. A…read moregroup of friends and I went and it was an ok experience. Normally you order at the front desk, but they helped us in our table since we were a group of 10. It's a small place with about 4 tables and only one restroom. The girl that helped us was attentive. One complaint is that they have Pepsi and not Coke but that's a personal preference. Food is ok, someone ordered Queso Frito, for my taste was too salty. But the Tostones with pork meat were really good. I got mofongo with camarones, the shrimp were good size, the mofongo was too dry but I'm not sure if it's supposed to be like that, I noticed they serve the mofongo not in the traditional way, which is like in a cup shape the protein in the middle, here they serve the mofongo in the shape of a small cake and the protein on the side. The arroz con gandujes was good and the pork was good. I feel they have potential. The restroom situation (only one) is not ideal though.

Second time trying this restaurant. First time at this location. Food tastes just as good as I…read moreremembered. Service was quick enough and you have self-serve soda fountain. Location newly built but so is the area! Atmosphere reminds me of a local neighborhood spot. Enough seating options but I saw they had drive through as well. We had two combination plates with 2 sodas and 2 egg rolls for a total of $41.

I had lunch here recently while in the area. Michy's is in strip center with plenty of parking in…read morefront. While this was my first time to dine here it appeared to me that it is a chain restaurant by the signage and decor. I wanted to try their fried chicken and the prices are quite low so I ordered the 4 pc fried chicken meal that comes with french fries for just $10! I asked for dark meat and they said it would take 8 minutes to prepare. While I waited, I did visit their self serve fountain drink machine. The food arrived in a big bag and after emptying it I found a box with 4 pieces of fried chicken sitting on a large bed of french fries. I was amazed at the quantity of the food given for just $10. The chicken was hot and the fries were not. In fact they were barely warm. Why do you give me fresh cooked hot chicken and old cold fries? On top of that the hot chicken was not that tasty. I have had far better. It wasn't bad but it wasn't that good either. Yes, the food is inexpensive and the serving size large but give me more taste and flavor both in the chicken and fries.

Been coming to La Perlita for a bit now after a friend introduced us to their food at a party and…read moreI'm honestly obsessed. If you go, the garlic tostones are a Must! non-negotiable. I get them every single time, and I've even ordered half trays for parties and yes, full trays for bigger get-togethers. They're that good. The lunch specials are such a steal too. The pork fried rice hits every time, and the fried chicken is solid crispy, flavorful, and not greasy or overly salty like a lot of places. Overall, it's one of those spots that just doesn't miss. Great food, great value, and definitely a go-to for both quick lunches and feeding a crowd.

I actually ended up trying this spot on the same day as my visit to the café next door. After my…read morepick-me-up, I was definitely ready for some food--and La Perlita Chino Boricua & Sushi immediately caught my attention. They offer a pretty healthy menu, but I decided on the Boneless BBQ Ribs combo with pork fried rice. You also have the option of vegetable fried rice or fries (you can do half/half), but the pork fried rice seemed to be the most popular. I was not disappointed. I've had BBQ boneless ribs years ago and have been chasing that same flavor ever since, and this really hit the spot. The ribs were flavorful, the portions were huge, and the prices were super affordable. If this place were any closer to my house, I could easily see it becoming a regular (maybe even a little dangerous lol). Either way, I'll gladly make the drive when the craving hits. The turnaround time was very quick. honestly, the longest part of my visit was just deciding what to order. The sushi station is partially open, so you can actually watch them making the sushi, which is a nice touch. Inside, the restaurant is spacious, bright, and has plenty of seating. Overall, this spot exceeded my expectations. Between the fast service, generous portions, and variety on the menu, I'm already looking forward to coming back to try their other options.

Authentic Dominican/Caribbean food in Willowbrook. Who knew?…read more I remember this place from a birthday party decades ago. The space was a bit bigger (they've since redesigned it smaller), but the crowds were smaller. Success hasn't tarnished their food. It was a very rainy and soggy afternoons and the place was packed. We managed a table and ordered. Can't go wrong with the delicious shrimp mofongo. I honestly think the sauce is the icing on that cake, made all the more delicious with a squeeze of lemon. Whew! Service was fast and dinner came out at a reasonable pace. The owner is so friendly and stopped by our table to make sure things were good. Better than good! If you're in the Willowbrook area do yourself a favor and stop in for lunch or dinner. Prices are a little steep, but what's isn't these days?

Food is very good, they have lunch specials during the week including pernil, pollo guisado, etc…read morefor about $12-13. I ordered the pollo guisado and moro, both were good and we have a little left over. My partner ordered the pica pollo and the fried chicken was decent. The food does take some time, and servers did not check in too often so I would recommend ordering ahead of time (unless you have a long lunch break), There are plenty of tables, but it is a little dark inside, 2 bathrooms inside. The juice was on the sweet side so just watered it down (wish they have smoothies), but they get 5 stars overall for the flavor and the price point. Plenty of parking as it's in located along other stores.

The food is DELICIOUS!!! Three of my coworkers and I went here and ordered a variety of dishes…read more The steak and shrimp dish was excellent! They flavors and texture of the meat were perfect! The flavored drinks were so tasty and large!!! They graciously provided a sample of the drinks before hand. The Mofongo was delicious! Prices were great. Ie, for 2 tacos, it was $8. Please give this authentic, Puerto Rican food a try!!! You'll do yourself a favor!

Very tasty food in a small family owned restaurant space. Spanish speaking is favorable here.read more

I don't know what I was expecting, but this restaurant is pretty good!…read more I ordered the plate with rice, 2 pieces of chicken and fries. This was a crazy amount of food. I had left overs for another meal! I will definitely be coming back, the fried rice was good, chicken was good as well! Definitely want to try other stuff here next time I go!

Overall, would recommend and will come back. However, certain items were a miss. I did enjoy my…read morecarne frita with mofongo a lot. That would be my favorite dish of the night. I also enjoyed the fried chicken and sweet plantains. The tostones were good, however I wish they were salted. The boneless BBQ ribs with pork fried rice were mid. Meat was dry and rice was decent. Egg rolls were average. I love how they infuse garlic flavor into their dishes here. Staff was friendly, but I didn't like that the gratuity options were listed at 20%, 25%, and 30%... we stand in line to place order, given a pager to come pick up your food when ready, and then you throw your trash away... pretty self serve. Not much service provided so that turned me off a bit.

I have frequented this restaurant many many times and they don't seem to disappoint at all…read more Even after the HWY 6 flood they have moved to a new location and the food is still great and for the price they gave you a lot of food. I usually order their daily lunch special, but since it is Father's day and dinner time I went ahead and ordered the Super Bandeja Gran Columbia, my wife order a Piasa kids, and my son just ordered the Tipiquito plate. The food was ready when we arrived to pick it up. It was a lots of food for the money even the price was changed a bit from the menu price. But still there is enough food to eat on for two days. LOL So for what it is worth I will go back again and again. Please keep up the quality of food and We will be back for more great Columbian food.

Bandeja paisa is not bandeja paisa, the bandeja paisa I ordered only had "beans, rice, the chicken…read moreand a maduro, where is the arepa? The chicharrón? Avocado?

The server was very attended and friendly. I love the Cappuccino! In my opinion the best in…read moreHouston. I ordered to go the medium flan, and it was amazing ! I ate it the same day (hahaha).

We went here to celebrate my sister's birthday on a Saturday night and had a great time! There is a…read morelittle club in the back where you can also order food and they have a live band and it was so much fun! I do find it interesting that they charge $10 for it, even if you're ordering food. The food was actually pretty good too, I was skeptical at first because of the rating on yelp and mixed reviews. My friend and I shared the Cameron's al Ajillo and it was soo delicious, we ended up ordering a other one! The sides we got were the Tostones and Arroz Amarillo con Vegetales and they were soo yum too! We also asked if they had a spicy sauce and they did, my mouth is watering thinking about it! Oh and the Carajillo was sooo good, I think the Cuban espresso is what made it perfect!

I've been coming here for years, way back in the day when they had a buffet for lunch, but I never…read morereally thought about writing a review because it's just one of those places that you go and eat a good meal and get back to work. I really enjoy they're oxtails, the ham croquettes, the sandwiches and of course they're wonderful coffee. The service has always been fast and efficient... Basically just a good honest meal with a Cuban flair and flavor.

One of my Cuban heritage colleagues recommended this place, and it did not disappoint. Off an…read moreunassuming strip mall on Highway 6, this place has great menu variety and value for the price. For starters, I appreciated the complimentary Cuban bread (which they graciously gave us another serving of)! I had the Bistec de Palomilla, the traditional skirt steak, with a generous serving of black rice and beans and yummy plantains which were a sweet treat to end the meal with. My partner had the ropa vieja, the sauteed shredded beef with onions and peppers, along with some garlic yucca. Overall, I recommend this place to Cuban food seekers in the area. With a great price point, traditional menu, and fantastic service, this place can't be beat.

My better half was craving pollo guisado so we figure we give this place a try. It's not far from…read morewhere we live so it was an easy option. Once we arrived, the establishment was bigger than expected. The decorations were fun and vibrant. The first thing I noticed on the menu was how expensive everything was. I'm sure the only thing they didn't charge for was ice cubes. Although the food was okay, there is no way the portions matched the price they were charging. I officially had the smallest piece of steak I've ever seen on any bandeja dish. I'm sure this could be hurting them because of its location and having many other options for Latin/Caribbean food. The service was alright. When we first got there we just picked a place to sit and waited for menus. The first waitress barely said a word, no welcome, no greeting. Looks like she was getting ready to leave. The second waitress was a little more friendly however I still feel like they lacked customer service here. Needless to say they didn't have the pollo guisado, only bottled waters and soda cans. Be prepared to spend, specially if you come to feed a family.

Caribbean food is really hard to find in houston especially Puerto Rican and Dominican food so when…read moreI passed this place I immediately had to stopped by. We got a couple things to choose from. I thought the mofongo was phenomenal. It was cooked to perfection. Very authentic to what I would have in Puerto Rico! Although the food was delicious, I'm giving it 4 stars because of how long everything took. There was only one other table of people but it took about an hour & 15 minutes for our food to come out!