The food and the service were exceptional! The chef was very helpful in explaining the different…read moresauces and dishes with just enough detail. The Canoas de Platanos stands out - very unique and delicious. I want to go back tomorrow!

Small and intimate. I love their guava sparkling beverage, which paired nicely w/ my fusion bowl…read more though, I was not too happy w/ the price for what we got. It seems a bit overpriced. It took awhile to order and for the food to arrive, but appreciate the chef for checking in to see how we're doing during our meal.

soo yummy i love getting pupusas and bakery goods from here and good customer serviceread more

I think it's a complete lack of respect for the customer to charge $50 for such a ridiculously…read moresmall cake. When we saw what we received, we honestly couldn't believe that was what we had paid for. The price is completely disproportionate to the size of the product. There's a difference between charging more for an artisanal product and setting prices that make customers feel like they're being taken advantage of. For $50, you expect to receive something that actually justifies the price, not something so small that you're left wondering how it could possibly cost that much. We left extremely upset and disappointed. As customers, we feel like we wasted our money. They seriously need to reconsider their prices and be much more transparent about the size of what they're selling. To me, this isn't offering a premium product; it's charging an outrageous price for a minimal amount. After this experience, I would not come back, and I definitely would not recommend this place to anyone.

My wife and I recently located to Oly from Tucson - we were there for some 30 years... we have a…read morebead on quality Sonoran food. We've tried numerous latin restaurants in the area since moving here, but just hadn't found our go to joint yet... until now! Service is attentive and super friendly! Ambiance is a classic south of the border vibe! Food... the tacos dorados and quesabirrias are absolutely top notch! Been hard to deviate from our two lunch favorites! This is really good home cooking!! We've been several times now and absolutely love this place! If you haven't tried 'em yet...do yourself a favor and check 'em out... lo mas pronto posible!!

Always tasty fish tacos!! And service is friendly and…read morehelpful. It's fun to have a variety of salsas and serve yourself chips.

Another month, another 'new to us' restaurant for our girl date dinner: El Cabrito . FMDrooling,…read morethis place was ! Started with the carnitas taquitos dorados and chips, salsa, & guac. Guacamole was so fresh, perfectly seasoned, and it took serious self-control not to just hoover it in minutes. Salsa was also fresh and delish, not too spicy, and complimented the chips and guac nicely. The taquitos were another hit, filled with a decent amount of tender shredded pork and topped with all the right stuff, perfectly crispy but not at all dry. Amazing! The tlayuda was a completely new to us dish, but after seeing a post about it, we had to try. Great for sharing, super unique flavor, spicy and smoky sauce, very filling! The highlight for us, though, without question was the Coloradito mole enchiladas with chicken. Holy Oaxaca!!! I could eat these every week and be the happiest woman alive! I have eaten a lot of mole in my life, but never anything like this. We literally stopped our conversation mid-sentence several times to pause, savor another bite, and then talk about the party happening in our mouths. I don't know what sorcery was in that sauce, but I'm a convert for real. The fact that I live less than 5 min from this magic shop is either going to be a blessing or a curse...man, do I want those enchiladas in my pie hole again! Soooooo good! And the sweetest staff! And their outdoor patio out back was perfect on a warm evening. We will DEFINITELY be back!

My go to Mexican restaurant. Amazing mole. Love the Al pastor and carne asada tacos. Staff is super…read morefriendly!!

Central American gem in north Seattle. Service was warm and attentive and the food was excellent,…read moreincluding the chorizo pupusa and the beef pastelitos. The molcajete is a house specialty that layers Mexican flavors in a steaming hot broth - very good. So were the house made corn tortillas. The ambiance is nothing fancy, but it works. It is challenging in Seattle to find good Central and South American cuisine, but La Cabaña is great. So glad we tried it! Plus, they have parking.

We have decided we're only gonna get takeout only going forward…read more Our past three visits, the service has been abysmal. One time it took 45 minutes to get our food. Last night, it took 15 minutes after we sat down for someone to just ask us, "has anyone helped you?" Twice when we ordered pupusas for our toddlers with drink orders, the kids' pupusas don't arrive until AFTER everyone else's main dishes have arrived (and after we have to remind the waitress). Cocktails have been forgotten, which we have had to remind them on as well. To our server's credit, she apologized many times and said the restaurant just got super busy at once. However, we noticed other tables (who arrived after us) were attended to and served sooner than we were. Given all the disorder, our family has decided we are just going to get takeout. The food is still excellent, but we are frustrated with the service.

I was curious about this restaurant for months before eventually coming in and regret not coming in…read moresooner! The restaurant ambiance is unmatched and it's obvious they put lots of consideration and care into their design and food. We were so impressed with the empanadas (cheesy chicken and beef) and special sauces. The chicken salad arepas was packed with protein. We can't wait to come back to try their other dishes! Live music is from 7:30-9:30 pm Fri-Sat, followed by karaoke.

Paparepas, a Venezuelan restaurant, have several locations in the Seattle one; we went to the…read moreRenton one. Their flavors are excellent. Though we both liked our entrees, we both thought the protein quality of the mains is just ok. The winning dish is the mini arepas, hands down. I would order those mini arepa for my entree easily. This location is roomy. Service is warm; our server was helpful answering questions. The Food: Arepitas Fritas, $17 - 5+ Stars Four mini arepa in the appetizer section, these start with the same cornmeal (masa de maíz) base as the normal arepa, then topped with cheese, slow cooked beef, quail egg, and pink sauce. These bites are sooooo good! They sell the full-size arepas also, which will likely be a future meal. :) Platanos Fritos, $8 - 5 Stars Gotta love Latin foods with their plantains. Simple and delicious. Theirs are perfectly prepared. Camarones de Ajillo, $19 - 3.5 Stars These shrimps are cooked in garlic, herbs, and cream. The herb butter sauce is excellent, but the shrimps' quality is just ok. We liked it enough but will not order again. Asado Negro Tips, $23 - 3.5 Stars 8 oz of NY strip are cooked cubed in asado sauce, served with yuca fries and quasaca, a mini tomato and avocado salad. Again, the asado sauce is excellent, but the steak pieces are on the tough side. The yuca fries didn't stand out. This is also a 'liked it enough but won't order again' dish.

I just tried an Amazing bread (pan sobao)made to perfection,baked with so much passion and love…read morewith the right ingredients to remember our island even when we are far away!

OSJ International is the most authentic Puerto Rican food I've had on the West Coast (not just in…read moreSeattleso far. Most Caribbean spots around Washington lean Jamaican, so finding a place doing proper Puerto Rican dishes felt special. The menu and quality reminded me of what you'd find back on the island, at least pre-pandemic. They had classics like chillo frito, mofongo, and pasteles, and it tasted like homemade small business cooking. Honestly, I thought it was even better than La Isla before the fire that shut that place down. A few pain points. It's far. The restaurant is south of Tacoma near I-5, so it's a bit of a drive whether you're coming from Seattle or even from the airport. It was also cash only when I went, though you could sit inside and eat. Last time I called it sounded like they were still mostly doing the to-go model and hadn't fully gone back to the way it used to operate. I haven't made the trip again yet, but it's still on my list. Also worth saying, after the pandemic when I moved to San Diego, I couldn't find an authentic Puerto Rican spot there either. That made me appreciate this place even more. After the Benito Super Bowl performance I'm definitely craving some Puerto Rican food again. Might have to make the drive soon.

I can't believe I have not reviewed this before. This is one of the most unique restaurants in the…read morearea. The food is fantastic, and it isn't just the same old dishes. They have so much variety on this menu, we have trouble picking out what to try each time. They even have vegetarians covered much better than is typical for Latin American food. You won't be disappointed here. Yes, it is a little expensive and it is slow, but totally worth the wait and the price. I don't say that lightly. They also give quite a bit of food for the money, so I think it is worth it. Every time I come to Crossroads, I think I'm going to try some other place out, but it ends up being a dish from this place. Don't worry we get multiple entrees when we go to Crossroads. The food court is too awesome to pass up trying multiple things. Just start with this one first as it does take them awhile to make the food. This is not fast food.

Hidden Treasure…read more Monserrate Columbian Cuisine is inside the Crossroads Mall, so it can be easy to miss, but it is worth the hunt. We each had the Patacones: crispy green plantains with tomato and onion sauce, cheese, and choice of protein (we each chose chicken) and the Empanadas Colombianas: fried corn empanadas filled with choice of protein, lentils, cheese, or spinach cheese. The plantains were crisp and the protein was incredibly flavorful. However, it was the empanada and the accompanying sauce which captured our hearts. The empanada shell was so crisp, contrasted with the ooey, gooey melted cheese, perfectly complimented by the green sauce. Although I like my food a little spicy, the green sauce was made the traditional way. They do have a spicier sauce, if you ask. We will definitely return-- the food was delicious, the staff was incredibly friendly. Make a trip to Monserrate Columbian Cuisine--it is worth the search.

We had a party of six and we came in an hour before closing. No one hurried us…read more Everything was so tasty--we had plantains, empanadas and of course arepas. Everything was excellent--made with care and so tasty. The arepas are just the best sandwiches you've ever had, and they have a choice of six sauces that you can happily use at your leisure--the spicy sauce is so tasty, but so is the garlic and chipotle. We also had the tres leches cake and it was moist and flavorful. The owner visited with us for a while, asking so politely about our experience. A true delight--and there are hamburgers and American cuisine for those who will make the mistake of not trying the arepas-- I cannot give this restaurant enough stars.

What a relief that this place simply re-located from its old spot in UW, instead of shuttering its…read moredoors! It would be such a disservice to the community here if it were to disappear! Anyways, we stopped here for a quick bite, since it has a very unique Venezuelan arepas that you cannot find anywhere else in the city. We got the sifrina and the Seattle arepas, and the portions were ridiculously generous. The shredded beef and the cheese filled up the fluffy yet crispy arepa shell, which was a delight to eat. It also has a row of different sauces to try on the table we sat down, which made the whole experience more fun. Trying out chipotle sauce and comparing it to garlic habanero sauce was just added an additional layer of fun to eating it in the restaurant. The service was quick and helped us answer how they were prepared. You couldn't ask for more at a place like this. The vibes in the restaurant also definitely improved, since the last location. Much cleaner and more spacious. With the ample parking spots nearby too, it should be easy to access this location from now on. At any rate, amazing Venezuelan arepas place. I'd recommend if you were hankering for a good Latin American food place. Or if you needed some hangover curing greasy food!

I am from Colombia, and this is the nearest restaurant from my home and it's actually the only…read moreColombian restaurant in north Seattle. I always order the bandeja paisa or churrasco because it's one of the best plates. I've had the Ajiaco and tbh it taste nothing similar as real ajiaco. So if you want to come I highly recommend the ajiaco and the churrasco!! The service it's ok, not the best, but it's ok! Ambiance is really Colombian tho!

Loved going here! The food was amazing and prices were decent. Got a bandeja paisa which was tons…read moreof food. There was nothing not tasty there. Service was good and the place felt like a community. Parking was easy in the strip mall parking lot. This is my favorite South American food that I've found in the Seattle area. Family friendly