Great food. I got a Chicken Pupusa, Baleadas, and Pollo con Trajada. All 3 were tasty. The Pollo…read morecon Trajada was just a little dry/overcooked for me, but the seasoning was on point.

Food was okay. Looked really good but to me it wasn't amazing. Service was good and the ambiance…read morewas good. I feel the prices were extremely high. I guess every restaurant is hurting because of the economy or taking advantage of it. The good thing is that they don't ask for a tip when you pay( perhaps it's secretly included in the price). I had an al pastor taco and chicken tamale which I left most of it. The place was packed though. I'm a hard critic. If it ain't great I won't be happy.

Loved the bacalaitos, empanadas and my steak and onions. Hubby ordered the Mofongo with chicharrón…read more I got to taste it but when I went for a 2nd bite, he had inhaled it. Oh and don't forget the Coco Rico. Whaaaa? Mi gente...go check them out! Took us back to San Juan!

Cheerful ambiance, gracious service from an attendant young woman who also seemed to be doing a…read moregood deal of kitchen help. The food was well prepared, seemed to have a solid consistent quality to it across all the dishes we tried, and everything was flavorful. We were a bit shocked at how real and fresh the two passion fruit items were--we didn't taste the normal crazy amounts of added sugar.

I really don't want to share this place because I want to keep it to myself but anyways they're…read morealways busy. The food speaks for itself and the service is always friendly and genuine. The prices are great. So many options to choose from. If you're hungry bring a friend so you all can get a side of their stewed oxtail along with their rotisserie chicken. And omg their crispy roasted pork! They have different beans daily to go along with your rice and there's three different options! You know I fell in love I come here about every two days! And I get a plate for my coworker too! Wait what had me!!!! Was my first bite of the black beans and rice. It took me back to the islands when a friend cooked me her stewed flank steak with black beans and rice. So I've been coming back ever since. Sorry this is long! But I had to express my gratitude for finally finding this gem!

The best Dominican food! I love this place so much. I've tried their beef empanadas, fried tilapia,…read moreChivo, and pernil. All flavorful and consistent. The food is always fresh too no matter the time I go. I wish they had another spot closer to me. Price is affordable and service is 5 star too. I recommend this place.

Friendly atmosphere, friendly yet respectful waitresses great tasty food I love food from MANABI!!!read more

AUTHENTIC Ecuadorian restaurant ! Finally stopped in. It's hidden in a tiny strip mall on S. Tryon…read morenear Arsley. The first time we were there it was Friday, so we opted for the Fish. Hubby got the fried fish and liked it. I got their fish and shrimp peanut soup. Omg it was divine !!! That soup had amazing flavor !!! There was plenty of tuna and a few shrimp. The tuna seemed to sink to the bottom and was a bit dry. Next time I think I would get just shrimp, but the broth was delicious and unusual. We got one savory and one sweet cheese empanada. I highly recommend the savory one with it's melted goodness. I got the flan for dessert. It was good. But my favorite was the morocho that I took home to enjoy. It is a hot liquid beverage that reminds me of rice pudding. It was so yummy !!! We loved this place so much we came back again the next week on a Saturday. This time we tried the beef empanada. Hubby got the pork chops and I got the carne asada. Both came with rice, lentils, and small salad. The lentils were a little watery, but had decent flavor. I put them over the rice and that helped. They have a small jar of homemade salsa that was so good, I slathered it all over every bite of my carne asada. My plate came with tostones that were good and hubby's plate came with maduros. For dessert, I got the morocho to consume at the restaurant. Our waitresses were very nice both nights and spoke English. The owner checks on tables during the meal, which is admirable. My husband and I were the only non-latino people there, which is always a good sign the food is delicious. The first time we were there, the place was decorated for Valentine's Day. The second time, it was decorated for Easter. Highly recommend this place !

Muy buena comida fresca ,preparada al momento bien caliente.El servicio muy ameno y…read morefamiliar.Variedad para todo con la adicion de taco es un palo.La atencion alegre y buen ambiente con parking.

The food was delicious and cooked to perfection. We had Tiler as our server and he made it a great…read moreexperience for our group of four, we were well taken care of. Nice, clean, friendly, and very welcoming. We live 1.5 hours away but plan to come back asap.

I'm still dreaming about their Cuban fried rice! This was the second time I've been here, and they…read morewere great both times. We made a reservation for 4 on a Friday night. I'd highly recommend a reservation here, as it gets quite busy. Our table had a variety of drinks and food, such as the pineapple mint margarita, flamboyancy, nachos, and lechon asado. The food and drinks were very good, especially the pineapple mint margarita! This is a great spot for a date night or a girls night out. I will be back!

Everything about Pio Pio is a 10 out of 10! The service was beyond lovely - friendly, super…read moreattentive, and service was fast. Restaurant was beautifully decorated and clean. Everything we ate was incredibly delicious and so authentic. We ordered a ton of food for our table (most not pictured here because we ate so fast!). Notable the tostones, calamari, the chicken, and yuca...all absolutely amazing. We also ordered pollos soltado to go for a family member who raved it was the best they had since moving to this area.

Pio's restaurant has gotten a facelift and it's even better than it was in the past! The score has…read moreincreased to 99, the seating has been updated and the food is still delicious--maybe even better! We went on a Saturday afternoon and enjoyed the friendly atmosphere and attentive service. Our meal was excellent as it has consistently been, especially since the changes have been made to the restaurant. I want to make sure that I mention the cleanliness of the women's bathroom. This is the second time in a row that I've used it and it is very well maintained. It's large, clean and odorless. It gives me an overall positive feeling about the restaurant, which adds to my comfort when we eat here. We love coming here. The prices are reasonable, the portion sizes are just right, and the servers are attentive and friendly. A great experience!!

It's bittersweet to write this, as today is the day Panzu closes its doors. Panzu has been a…read morefantastic brewery for the two+ years I've been coming here. The beer selection has been of quality, with fun ties to the ownership's Dominican heritage all over the place. They've served Dominican fare as well, which has always been tasty and relatively well priced for brewery food. This is a small joint in Mint Hill, with a front patio that's twice the size of the indoor space. Or maybe it just feels that way because I never sit anywhere but on that front patio. But the best thing about Panzu has always been the people. The Panzu family cares, and you feel that constantly. They truly filled a void that was much needed, and I'm incredibly sad that they will not be around past today. Still, I've made incredible memories at Panzu, and those are the thing I'm most excited to take away from it all. Deseándoles salud y éxito en la próxima etapa a la familia Panzu. Mil gracias por brindarnos un lugar especial y distinto. Suerte a todos!

I ordered the chicharrón plate with tostones, and it did not disappoint! Everything was packed with…read moreflavor. I'll definitely be back to try more from the menu!

Listen! I have no idea what has taken me so long to eat at La Isla Bonita! I ordered through…read moreDoorDash. When my food showed up, it was still steaming. I have never had a restaurant where I ordered from DoorDash and the food showed up still hot and steaming like I'm dining in! I appreciated that so much. I still wasn't ready for what came next.  I tried the steak first. Speechless. The pork is what I tasted next. Floored. Then the rice and empanada; both were really tasty as well. The portions are good and filling. I can't wait to go back. This place has been on my radar for years, and I'm mad it took me so long to get to this delicious food.

Love love loveeeeeee the empanadas! Food always comes out quick, hot n ready, & always within my…read morelow budget. Nice restaurant setting, a comfy and homey vibe, and the woman who tends to work the cash register is an absolute angel. Cant wait to go when they reopen tuesday

The food was delicious, as always. This was a pick-up order. Whomever was at the front today was…read moreawful. She was very rude. I asked for extra green sauce and she told me that I can't do that. I asked to pay for extra sauce and she said that wasn't allowed. She offered for me to trade in the sauces in my bag, for green ones. Made me not want to go there again, but the food is always so good!

This place has many flavors of empanadas. I got seafood, Italian sausage, fig/caramel and the…read moreCuban. Everything was made to order. The green sauce was excellent. This is one of my top spots for Empanadas in the Charlotte area.