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    Cholo's Bistro

    4.9 (39 reviews)
    PriceyPuerto Rican
    Closed 5:30 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Bruni M.

    Excellent menu, fresh food, beautiful presented. It is a small place and tables were too closed for my taste. Be on time and do reservations because it is always packed.

    Simply the best! Outstanding service and Staff. You can order any appetizer ,entrée and dessert and you will be a delighted. Michelin's Start worthy!!!

    Ariadna M.

    Novio and I are still in Puerto Rico visiting family and he had been wanting to take me to this quaint little place right behind his family home in Río Piedras. He and Momager have been going there since its opening so she gets special treatment, free dessert included. Unfortunately Momager was out of town for business and we went on a special date. We went on a Wednesday around 7pm. NOTE: the place is BYOB (bring your own beer) they serve absoluteli NO ALCOHOL, but you are allowed to bring as much as you want and they keep it cold for you and serve it whenever you desire. The place appears small and parking is limited, but is is minimalistic, clean, and classy (the place not the parking). We ordered pimientos stuffed with manchego cheese and chorizo as an appetizer and it was absolutely divine it took me all the way to Barcelona! Note: that was the special of the day and I don't know if its a set menu item, I'll have to ask Novio about that. Now for the entrees; novio being a vivacious carnivore ordered beef short ribs and I ordered half an avocado stuffed with king crab with a side salad and an arañita on the side (arañitas are a food item most common in latin america where shredded plantain bits are put together and fried, they are crunchy bites of pure joy). My entree was in the appetizer option but it was big enough to be a meal on its own. We ordered a side of mampostiao' rice but by that time we were so full we took the whole thing to go. And finally... DESSERT! I love dessert and unfortunately novio has advanced hypoglycemia and can't partake (its unfortunate for him, i truly don't mind at all). We ordered the barriguitas de abuela ( grandma bellies) which are similar to donut holes except stuffed with dulce de leche (condensed milk candy) with berries on the side. It was sooooo good and I ate all six of them as Novio watched in horror. Everything was delicious and the service was excellent. If you don't drink the entire bottle of wine they cork it back up and bag it for you to take home. It's a must visit place for latin food with s twist when in Puerto Rico.

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    Jose H.

    Fine fine cuisine. Service, ambient, music all excellent. Food quality is excellent with many many options. Highly recommended. Parking is limited so either be early or be patient.

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    Buen ambiente, tremendo servicio y la calidad de la comida espectacular. My new favorite place en la Winston!

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    4 years ago

    Excelente chef y selección de platos. Cholo es un artista en la cocina. Lo recomiendo altamente.

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    Food was absolutely delicious. Fabulous and exquisite dishes. Call in the late afternoon to make reservations.

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    Excellent choice for risotto. Short ribs cooked perfectly with a BBQ-like taste. Soup was good.

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    We have eaten here a couple of times. It is awesome from top to bottom. Look forward to the next visit.

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    11 years ago

    Two great experiences. Food quality always great! Amazing service & nice small & fancy little spot. Will keep coming!

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