A Place That Feels Like Home…read more Some restaurants are worth visiting because of the food. Others are worth visiting because of the people. Hola Restaurant is one of the rare places that gives you both since the moment you walk in. I first discovered Hola about 4 years ago when I was working near Island Pond. Every Friday, my coworkers and I looked forward to ordering from there. We'd all pitch in for breakfast or lunch, and my boss would pick up our order. It quickly became our Friday tradition, and honestly, it was always the highlight of the workweek. Over the years, Hola has become much more than just a restaurant to me. I've trusted them to cater my baby shower and my son's birthday, and every single time they exceeded my expectations. Whenever friends or family come to visit, Hola is one of the first places I take them because I know they'll leave impressed, not just by the food, but by the experience. The food is consistently fresh, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. No matter what we order, it never disappoints. Even now, living about 40 minutes away, I still make the drive because it's simply that good. What truly sets Hola apart, though, is the people. The woman who cooks is one of the sweetest, most loving people you'll ever meet, and the staff makes you feel like you're walking into a family member's home rather than a restaurant. They remember your name, they remember your family, and they genuinely ask how everyone is doing. Those little moments mean so much because they make you feel seen, appreciated, and welcomed every single time you walk through the door. In today's world, it's becoming harder to find places that combine amazing food with genuine hospitality. Hola Restaurant has mastered both. Unfortunately, I don't have any pictures to share because the food usually disappears before I even think about taking one! But trust me when I say this place is worth every single penny. If you're anywhere near Springfield or even if you're not, make the trip. I promise you won't regret it. For me, it's not just a restaurant anymore. It's a place that feels like home, and I'll continue recommending it to everyone I know. Highly, highly recommended.

I will admit it's a little bit of time since I reviewed a place but this is a day you don't feel…read morelike doing anything/going anywhere & just getting something for yourself & enjoying yourself as well & this case was such & this place I selected. I had a Chicarrom de Polo (no bones) with yellow/Spanish rice & black beans & a Costello a BBQ rids with white rice and black beans & overall impressive (photos will accompany) & this is an interesting Spanish style restaurant (I only wish whereabouts the cuisine is representing due to numerous areas) and best $38 spent.

Heard from a friend that this place was open. Since it's in my neighborhood, I decided to try it…read morefor lunch. Okay, I picked up lunch and enough for dinner, too. I chose the pernil (pork) with yellow rice, fried plantains, a couple chicken and pork empañadas, and couple potato balls. (Yea... I'm HUNGRY and greedy). Took my order to go and am sitting in the hairdresser's stuffing my face. It's good. The empañadas are nice and crisp with tasty meat filling. The potato balls are quite big. I haven't gotten to the actual meal yet... still stuffing my face with round one. I'll come back later to update.

Fresh, delicious food and friendly service! Large seating area is good for big groups.read more

The food here never disappoints! I came in for lunch and had four tacos that were incredibly…read morefilling. This charming little restaurant had been closed for renovations, and while I'm not exactly sure when they reopened, the updated space looks wonderful and cozy. The service is humble and friendly, but please be patient - the server is also the cook, and the whole staff pitches in to keep things running smoothly. Since it's a smaller establishment, if you need anything, it's best to walk up to the front and ask for assistance. I ordered two chicken tacos and two spicy beef tacos, and they were absolutely delicious. Honestly, everything on the menu is worth trying!

If I could eat at this place,every night without worrying about my health, I would. The food is…read moreamazing and the portions are generous. My favorite thing to order from here is. Bandeja paisa, elite Colombian meal. Usually when I come here, I am greeted with a smile and friendliness. They do a variety of Latin American dishes very well. If you're not from the area, you won't know about this place, but I can guarantee you it'll be the best decision you ever make in your life.

I wanted to try a new Mexican Restaurant tonight with my family so I ordered the Nachos with…read moreChicken, The appearance looked very appealing, but the Nachos were just god awful! The chicken tasted like it was frozen out of a bag, barely seasoned and the chips were stale! I would not recommend this place to anyone looking to try somewhere new... I can't imagine the other unflavored, unseasoned crap that comes out of that kitchen!

I am thrilled that a new Latin restaurant has opened on North Street. I think we are seeing a…read moretransformation of the area with new ethnic restaurants with genuine cuisine. We had a delicious lunch with great pupusas and empanadas. The watermelon juice and the horchata (a rice drink flavored with cinnamon) were really excellent. Do get one of these Latin American favorites with your meal. Service was friendly and fast. The waiter kindle explained items we did not understand. I felt that he appreciated that we came and wanted us to come back (which we will). There is a nice Latin market up front.

Driving to Newport from the airport, we were looking for a quick dinner spot. We walked into live…read moremusic and a busy little Afro-Caribbean food hideaway. The ribs, jerk wings and jerk chicken were all fresh and fantastic. The loaded tostones also were nice. Great service with a smile!

Let's go Latin! The queer o meter is a solid 10. Yay!…read more I do love to try new places and this has been on the list for some time. We finally hit it on Friday night and it was a home run. The staff is super nice and attentive. It's an open layout and from what I could see, a well stocked bar. We got the jerk chicken w/honey wings to start which were SO GOOD! They aren't breaded or fried, which I like. Flavorful, hot and tender. I highly recommend them. I got the oxtail with rice and pinto beans. The portion was average but the flavors were spot on. Nice sauce and tender braised meats. My friend let me try her jambalaya, it wasn't like any I've had before, that's not saying it wasn't tasty it was just.... Lighter?! For lack of a better word. For having chorizo in it, I was surprised that it wasn't a heavier rice dish. It was something I would order because of that factor, however. It had nice subtle seasonings that highlighted the proteins in the dish. Very good imo. We got the churros for dessert and do me they fell short. They were dense and I overly "sugared". We weren't rushed and got to enjoy our visit and food at our own pace. I'll definitely be back to try other dishes. They had a full smoked BBQ menu in addition to the main menu, which intrigued me. Drop in and give it a try. It's not cheap but I feel worth the money and the portions, as I said, as average sized. I feel if they upped the cost $1 or $2 and beefed up the portions they may get a bigger crowd for that area. All in all def try it out. Cheers!

One of the best latin restaurants in the area. Everything was delicious the service is great, food…read moretastes as good as it looks. Doña Maria might be around and she's always there to give you a beautiful smile and make sure everything is good. I tried the Pupusas as well and god, they are Las Mejores pupusas in the world. Music and decoration looks so cute omg I will definitely return. Thank you for everything

We arrived on a Tuesday evening. Most tables had patrons already seated. Waitress was friendly…read more Atmosphere and decor were as expected. We just weren't impressed with our entrees. Parking was tight. There are better establishments nearby serving this type of fare.

Had a fun date with my fiancé walking around West Hartford and shopping. We got hungry and were…read morelooking for a place to eat. We saw many restaurants we chose this one. We actually didn't know anything about and what they served. Inside was beautifully decorated and we were seated quickly. We looked at the menu and saw they served Peruvian food. We never had it. We started with the trio empanadas and each one was delicious. If I had to choose one I pick the chicken as the top empanada. I didn't know what to order for the entree and the waiter recommended the Seco De Tría and Lomo Saltado. One was a short rib and the other was a beef stir fry. Both were very delicious! The waiter was very attentive and friendly. I would definitely come back here again.

Cute interior but...Awful. Took forever to get table side…read moreservice and when server finally came to table, took for-ever for drinks and food to be served. Corn nuts for an appetizer?? Seafood entrees are piled with rice and not much seafood. Prices are ridiculous for the kind of food that they're serving. No, I don't recommend this place at this time. Hopefully they'll get it together.

Puente beat my expectations in every way possible. The second you walk in, you'll see how beautiful…read moreand clean the setup is. The menu is fabulous. They have great options for everyone (including the picky eaters) as well as awesome drinks. There's a beautiful bar so it's the perfect place for a great time with friends. I ordered the rice and it was full of flavor, the portion was great I didn't finish it until the next day! Our server was nice, quick and helpful. Her recommendations were perfect, everyone enjoyed their plate.

Food was ok.. had fish tacos and The Plate Lickin Rice .. I…read moreExpected more based on reviews. Ambience and drinks (habenerno margaritas) were good .. What was bothersome was , when I asked for a side of salsa for the rice ,I was brought a small amount salsa and charged $1.50 for it . Not life changing charge but On a 90$ tab, that just landed as ridiculous. When a manager asked how everything was, I shared my thoughts on changing for a tiny amount of salsa on a tab of almost $100 and she was defensive about the charge .. why ask then?? not really customer service I care to revisit

Went with a party of 4 and ate a wide variety of the menu. Everything was delicious, no ifs, ands,…read moreor buts. Nothing was over-seasoned. You can go here knowing the quality of the food is 5 stars. Our waitress, the owner's niece, was kind and very attentive. We'll definitely be back!

Nothing fancy, not a spot for your first date, but definitely one to try authentic Colombian…read morecuisine! Service is excellent, quick, and friendly. Enjoy great Colombian music in the background. Food and service won't disappoint--give it a shot!

I love Que Frappé!!! Their Frappes are delicious and their fruit platters are always fresh fruit…read more Definitely a place.to go. Haven't tried their food, but it's on my list

I really like this place! The interior is decorated very nicely. And it looks super clean…read more Their empanadillas are big, & filled generously, and fried to perfection. They have many varieties to choose from beef, beef & cheese , chicken , pizza , pork , etc. I've also had their chicken soup which is very good with chicken & fresh vegetables, served with a side of white rice. I've only been there 3 times so far, I'm looking forward to trying out all of their other foods, frappe and more!