The food is superb and so is the customer service. I love the empanadas and their fresh juices.read more

Absolutely love this place! The food is authentic and the portions were big. We ended up taking to…read morego boxes and our server was so helpful and friendly. My favorite here is the arepas. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for amazing Colombian food. We will definitely be back.

What a delicious place for lunch. I ordered the Carne Desmechada…read moreWas really spectacular. Comes with rice, salad and a plantain. Salad was very simple and fresh, the carne desmechada was very tasteful, plantain delicious Service was great and the ambiance was amazing with Colombian music

Amazing Colombian food and a great experience overall!…read more Everything was delicious, but what I loved the most was the cazuela de frijoles--it was absolutely incredible and full of flavor! Definitely a must-try if you're in San Diego and craving authentic Colombian food. I'll definitely be coming back!

Food: 5/5 Portions: 5/5…read moreAtmosphere: 3/5 Cleanliness: 5/5 Customer service: 5/5 Speed: 5/5 Price: $ Takeout: yes Outdoor seating: yes ADA access: yes Dogs: outside Kid Friendly: yes Vegetarian options: yes Vegan options: yes Ambiance: casual Pros: authentic Cuban food. Friendly staff. Affordable prices. Cons: the parking lot is a little sketchy so be careful where you park.

The last time I visited this business, it was still called Los Pollos Rotisserie and Cuban Bakery…read more That shows you how long it has been because House of Cuban Flavor has been the name for more than a few years now under the same ownership. It's located in one of the middle suites between an auto parts store and a supermarket in an Otay strip mall of Chula Vista. Parking was plentiful as there were way more spaces in the lot than customers even at peak hours. There were a few tables placed on the sidewalk in front of the suite, but no seating was available inside. The coffee making station was to the right when you walked in. To the left of the service counter were glass displays containing the baked goods and desserts. Four small menu boards hung behind the counter. From left to right, the category on each board was Sandwiches, Cuban Specialties, Plates & Combos, and Bowls. Several trays in the display case were empty during my afternoon visit. The cashier ensured me that nothing was sold out. Items that were not displayed still could be ordered and made fresh by the kitchen. The Cuban Specialties were broken down further into Stuffed Potato Balls, Empanadas, and Pastries. Each offering cost $2.45 regardless of its composition. That was disappointing because I have encountered similar bakeries in which there were similar choices for less than $2 apiece. My order started with one of each of the potato balls (meat, spicy chicken, jalapeno & cheese) including a variety that wasn't listed (spicy pork). These were fried and then placed inside a cardboard takeout container. Each of the four had a slightly different color and/or texture to distinguish them from each other. The size was slightly smaller than a tennis ball. The meat filling was my favorite because it had the least heat as the other three contained noticeable spiciness. I also bought a meat empanada, a guava pastry, and a mango & cheese pastry. The pastry dough was light and flaky. The portion size was less impressive for $2.45. I recall when some of these were sold for one dollar less so the value has decreased over time. The fruit flavor of the guava and mango respectively was sweet but not over the top. For this recent experience at House of Cuban Flavor, I gave a 3.5 star rating.

Awesome small bar with great service and food. We will continue to come back. Had a great time and…read morereally good music too.

Walked in about 3 pm because they advertise outside their building being a sports bar hoping to…read morewatch Sweetwater Valley little league in the Litte League World Series. No game on. No sports on period. Bartender looked at me like i was asking an insane question. First time and last I plan to go there

Good place to have brunch. I like the cachapas with cheese and I had to try the coffee. Place is…read moreclean. Friendly staff.

I returned to Encuentro Cafe after many years. I decided on the trio of Venezuelan Empanadas with…read moresalsas and a match latte. I have to say, I was very fond of the empanadas. I loved the crispy outer shell of the corn meal, not to mention the fillings. They offer ground beef, chicken, or cheese. I went with two beef and one cheese. The ground beef empanadas were delicious. The ground beef was very good. It was well seasoned and came with a light red sauce. The best thing that I liked about the cheese empanadas was that they did not hold back on the cheese! The white cheese was of a very good quality and tasty. The empanadas came with a trio of sauces as well. They were all excellent. The cilantro sauce was creamy and mild, but packed with delicious flavors, the red sauce was also mild and rich in flavors, and the Serrano peppers sauce was a little spicier and had good flavors. I loved all three of them. The matcha latte was good. The hospitality was very good. The two young ladies at the counter were super nice and helpful with the menu items and such. I look for to trying the arepas. They offer a lovely dining patio.

I first came here two years ago with friends. I was inviting a group of five, so I decided to order…read morethe parillada. This dish is more of a grill served at our table, and it came with a variety of meats: various beef cuts as well as sausages. For dessert, I had the flan, which was slightly sweeter than I usually have them, but it was delicious. We were sat at a larger table on the second floor, which felt like being back home in my dining room. It was semi-private, which was nice. This time around, I came with the girlfriend. After driving for 30 minutes from TJ's Zona Rio, we arrived at this fine restaurant in Rosarito. Parking was along the main avenue, at the front of the building. We walked in, and we were sat on the first floor. I ordered steak, medium, as did the girlfriend. Our sides were garden salad, and cheese fondue. I ordered some coffee and lemonade on mineral water, which were both okay. Our dessert was an order of empanadas. I liked the beef empanadas the best, followed by the ones with cheese. Personally, I prefer the parillada over the individual steak plate, but both hit the spot well. This is a decent Argentinian grill in the city of Rosarito. Come check them out.

We usually go to Chamuyo in El Valle fort our traditional Argentinian asado. Decided to take a…read morechance on this place in Rosarito. Everything about this experience is going to get us to return. Impeccable customer service with every request being met. The fire pit- asador is in the clear view, watching the grill master was an added treat to the dining. The asado tradicional is meant for two but there was plenty of food that finishes cooking at table side. Our extras included a baked potato, green salad, a beef empanada and a chorioan. The pacing of the food was well calculated and the bottle of magoni, Cabernet- Malbec from one of our favorite wineries fave it a special touch. Price is worth it! We will schedule another stop in our return

Really tasty arepas! Outside of the arepa was a little crumbly, but the fillings were to die for…read more Salsas were also very good (the red was my favorite). Service was friendly and quick. Inside is clean, organized, and I love how organized the menu is, too. So wonderful to see a Peruvian/Colombian spot in the area!! I will definitely be back. There's so much to try here -- I'm excited to see what I get next.

I've been wanting to try this place since they opened, but my family isn't willing to try new…read morethings so I came by myself and ordered the Lomo Saltado ($17) for lunch. It was made to order (not sitting around on a burner all day or made the night before). I REALLY appreciate that because I know it's extra effort. It was very good. Needed a little salt and I forgot to ask for some sauces to go with it (assuming they have sauces for this). It was quite warm inside, but not surprising considering it was around 100°F outside (WTF) but I noticed they have lots of seating and lots of food options on the menu and in the display cases. Will definitely come back!

I've visited the store for snacks and drinks a few times in the past, but I finally dined in to try…read moretheir delicious food. I tried the homemade style Colombian empanadas with potatoes and beef inside, the Cuban sandwich with salad, and my guest ordered the chicken Milanesa with rice, beans, plantains, and salad. The empanadas came out hot and fresh. The outside was crispy and the filling of potatoes and beef was delicious. I want more! My Cuban sandwich was good as well. Some parts of the meat were too chewy for my liking, but that might be a personal preference. I enjoyed the salad with it, added some freshness to the dish. Tried bites of the milanesa and the breading was flavorful. Same with the rice and beans. I really liked the plantains too. The service has always been nice, especially when I dined in. Our server was super friendly, warm, and always had a smile on her face. I haven't tried many things from the culture so I always have fun trying the snacks and drinks from the store. The dining area is cute with tropical decor around the whole room.

Ever since Tropical Star changed ownership, the prices have increased dramatically and frankly,…read moresome of them are ridiculous. Certain items have literally doubled in price. And for the prepared food? They cut the size of everything and they charge even more. What makes it even more frustrating is that many products no longer have prices displayed, so you don't even know what you're being charged until you're standing at the register. Why? Customers should be able to see what something costs before deciding to buy it. I used to shop here twice a week and Tropical Star was always my go-to place for Latin ingredients. Unfortunately, not anymore. With these prices and the lack of transparency, I simply can't justify shopping here again.

We have been coming to this San Diego institution for years. We were craving Latin food and we were…read morenot disappointed. The service was very friendly and quick. We had the plantain chips with fried pork. It came with a simple side salad. The shrimp rice was plenty for two people so we had leftovers. The passion fruit juice was so big we had to take it home. The place is family casual. Happy.

Came here with a Syrian friend to introduce him to Salvadoran food, let me explain: he loved it…read more Awesome pupusas, and sopa de gallina India, great tamalada salvadoreños, and tasty plátanos con crema! Our server spoke only Spanish, but we wanted an authentic experience so this was great ! She also recommended the best dishes, ambiance is what u expect from a Latin American place, loud Latin music, warm environment, cleanliness throughout and incomparable friendliness el salvadoreno is a nice place to family dine !