Chimichurri

Caracas Bistro, a mid-priced Venezuelan restaurant located only 5 minutes from my new home in…read moreMishawaka, Indiana, is already a favorite place of mine as a recent Michiana resident. This was actually my second visit here - I never wrote a review of my first time eating at Caracas Bistro about a year and a half ago. I am quite sure I ordered one of their arepas during my first visit as I am an arepa FANATIC! It was very busy when we visited Sunday during brunch in September 2026. The only two waiters worked their BUTTS off, taking care of everyone. 10/10 for our funny and caring server, that's for sure. This time, my boyfriend and I ordered the following for our lunch. I ordered us a side of yuca fries ($4) with guasacaca sauce ($0.50) for an appetizer. Yuca fries are pretty filling - we received 4 pieces in our order. My bf ordered a custom Venezuelan Bowl with chorizo sausage ($16) while I had the Caracas Sampler ($15). The sampler included two mini arepas (I got minis of the pabellon and the rumbera arepas - both meat heavy types), two tequenos, and two cachapas, corn cakes topped with a soft, melted Venezuelan white cheese. Surprisingly, my favorite of the trio were the tequenos, basically fried mozzarella sticks wrapped in what tasted like Pillsbury croissant dough! Yummy yummy! Five stars all around for our great waiter, great food, and great prices! Our total bill after tax and tip was a little over $45. I didn't see a credit card fee on the bill, just fyi. If you crave ethnic food in the South Bend area, absolutely come here! Or if you crave instant diabetes, get a crazy milkshake! We saw quite a few people ordering those during our visit here. No idea how they could finish them. Lol.

I had a meal at Caracas Bistro. I decided to try the mini arepas and french fries. The service was…read morefriendly and really good! The restaurant is pretty cool inside. My issue is the food. I ordered a cheese arepa, Spanish chorizo arepa, and scrambled egg and cheese arepa. What I got was a cold piece of cheese in an arepa, sliced and grilled hot dog or some sort of Polish sausage in an arepa, and a sort of over easy egg and cheese in an arepa. The cold cheese seemed odd in a hot sandwich and it wasn't that good. The chorizo was not actual chorizo. Personally I really dislike over easy eggs...so that arepa was barely nibbled. So overall just disappointing. Frankly, making mistakes like this is a choice and not a good one.

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I tried a variety of things here, including the tres leches. Overall, everything was pretty good. I…read moretend to prefer softer pastries but I know how Mexican pastries are. I do wish that things were labeled because I had to guess and I would not have gotten a couple of items if I had known what they were. They do have one big soft bun that has a small amount of cream striped on top that was good, similar to a cream bun that you find in Asian bakeries, but not filled.

The people were very friendly and helpful. The baked goods were HUGE and delicious! I took a…read moreselection to a party at work and everybody loved them. People kept asking me where I had gotten them, and of course I was glad to tell them! I will go again.

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Food is so good. Staff was very helpful. My boy loved the robot waiter. Will be back the next time…read morewe are in town.

I was looking to try something new and different in the local, and Bululu piqued my interest…read more It's located in a corner strip mall; parking was easy, though you might have a short walk depending on how busy it is. Inside, the decor is clean, festive, and inviting. Ordering is straightforward, you can check out the large stand-up display or grab a handheld menu. While the menu isn't huge, the options are intriguing. I opted for a customizable bowl ($12+), picking shredded beef, rice, black beans, plantains, and avocado. The highlight of the service was definitely the robot server that delivered my meal to the table! After grabbing my container and tapping "Done" on its screen, it played a cute sound and zipped back to the kitchen. The food itself was a solid win on flavor. Even though I ate in, the meal was served in a to-go container, and a couple of items needed sorting (the avocado had black spots, and one plantain piece looked a bit off). Once I set those aside, the rest was delicious. The flavorful beef, great rice and beans, and perfectly sweet plantains. Overall, it's a fun, satisfying alternative to typical fast-food chains. If looking for something slightly different then the norm that won't break the bank, this is it. To be truthful, I was wondering why they were so empty/lacked customers.

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No es un buena opción para comer, la comida no tiene sabor el servicio no es bueno y a parte no…read morevalen la pena los precios yo acabo de asistir y me salí con un mal sazón de boca. Les recomiendo no lo visiten y consideren una mejor opcion para comer

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By suggestion of several people on a Facebook critic page, I tried this place. I never even heard…read moreof an arepa before this place opened, so I was excited to try one. I had the pollo arepa and I was very pleased. The garlic sauce was a great addition. I will definitely have to come back to try something new.

Excellent burritos and great tacos Salsa is so so…read moreI would definitely recommend to everyone

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Love the South Bend Farmer's Market! The cafe inside is phenomenal. They use vendors from the…read moremarket for their menu. A bunch of classics and some new specials like a smothered waffle which was so great! Great way to spend a Saturday morning.

This is a nice market with a lot of vendors. A good stop while in South Bend. I like the coffee…read moreshop that can grind different coffees for you.

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Jesús Latin Grill

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Here for a quick getaway. Looked up potential places for dinner one night and came upon Jesus…read more(pronounced hey-soos) Latin Grill in Mishawaka. Reviews were great. Looked like an interesting place. Goodness, it was NOT disappointing! Vibe inside was eclectic, colorful, and fun. Our server was fabulous! Friendly but not obtrusive. Knew the menu well. Did everything with a smile! We started with their fresh made guac and the best freshly made tortilla chips we've ever had in a restaurant. We shared the verde salad...spinach, arugula, chocio corn, white beans, grilled avocado slices, jicama, pepitas, honey garlic dressing. Kinda exciting to get a salad unlike any other! So good! Hubby had the Chochinita Pibil...yucatan slow-roasted pork with all the fixings (look at the menu for details) and accompanied by their freshly made, banana leaf wrapped corn tortillas. I had the Peruvian Street Chicken, stacked high on the plate with, among other things, olive tapenade and the most delicious charred lightly smashed potatoes. It was HUGE and easily could have served 2-3 people (needless to say, we doggie-bagged mire than half of it!). Again, unique and taste-bud exploding flavors! Hubby tried, and enjoyed, their hose brewed Mexican lager which he says was crisp and malty. I cannot fail to mention the beverage I tried (on server's recommendation), the Mole Dream Mezcalita. Spicy. Cold. Good to the last savored sip! Will we go again? YES! Might even bring some friends for a quick road trip!

This place is amazing. I ordered the house red wine. They were out, but then the waiter changed…read moremy glass of water into a Malbec. I highly recommend the fish and bread. When the order comes out it looks small but trust me it multiplies.

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Chilaquilles

Mariscos Don Miguel Estilo Nayarit

3.4(10 reviews)

15.7 mi

Los peores mariscos que he probado, además de caro y tortillas crudas. Jamás volveríaread more

First off, HIDDEN GEM!!!! When you drive by the restaurant…read moreyou probably wonder what it could possibly be. The building is bright blue, parking lot off to the side. It doesn't look like much from outside LET ME TELL YOU! The food!!!! Is AMAZING!!!! This place is definitely one of the spots you hear about on tv that's a hidden gem. Every single time I'm in Elkhart we go here. The seafood is sooooo fresh and soooooo good!!! Ceviche....got it !! And many styles Siete Mares..... got it. !! (This is 7 different seafood items in a soup that tastes like comfort!!) As well as many other offerings....guess you can tell what I order haha The decor and atmosphere inside is very cozy. Perfect for a family meal, date, or a solo trip to indulge!

Botana Mixta

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Camarones Al Ajo Shrimp with Garlic Sauce

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Definitely the best sandwich is South Bend! Eating area is always clean, and staff are super friendly and helpful. Competitive prices

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