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Cilantro & Ajo

4.9 (26 reviews)
Open • 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

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Vegan arepa
Jessica C.

This was my first time here and it did not disappoint! I got the vegan arepa and it was delicious. It was tasty and the sauces were so flavorful. The food was reasonably priced for the size of the arepa ($7.99 for mine and my fiancé got the pork one that was stuffed of meat for $9.99). Must try!

John F.

I came here for a yelp event, and after trying such delicious small bites, I had to order more. The pabellon bowl is fantastic! The shredded chicken is juicy and packed with flavor. The plantains add a subtle sweetness that balances the bold, scrumptious flavors in the bowl. Plenty of beans, rice, and cotija cheese. I can't wait to try more on the menu!

La Vegana Arepa
Leslie H.

La Vegana from Cilantro & Ajo at the 2025 Pittsburgh Taco Festival was a wonderful choice. The price was reasonable and I appreciated that there was a vegan arepa on the menu--one that didn't require omitting something to make it totally plant-based. The sauce was THE BOSS and brought together the sweet plantains, fresh avocado slices, and savory black beans. I was surprised at how filling it was!

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Penny F.

I attended an event here and they prepared small samples of sufferer foods. I love beans and rice and the black beans and rice with seasoned chicken did NOT disappoint. I will definitely be back with friends!

Tacos Al pastor
Pete J.

Really good Al pastor tacos. Visited the food truck while at Grist House. Love the additional toppings bar they offer too. My son really enjoyed these, he said they were much better than he thought they would be. It was also nice because you could order, go grab a drink and they would buzz you when your food is ready. Prices aren't awful too which is nice.

Halie G.

I had an amazing brunch experience at Cilantro & Ajo, a Venezuelan street food spot with a brand-new brunch menu! The food was absolutely delicious. To drink, I had the Papelón con Limón, a refreshing brown lemonade made from sugarcane and freshly squeezed lemons. As a starter, I tried the Tequeños--Venezuelan cheese sticks wrapped in flaky dough, served with pink sauce. They were perfectly crispy and cheesy! For the main dishes, I went with two different egg-based plates. First, the Llanero, a hearty steak-and-eggs dish featuring grilled steak, two eggs, fried cheese, two arepitas, avocado, crema, and black beans--such a satisfying combination! Then, I tried the Chilaquiles Criollos, crispy corn tortillas tossed in a rich tomato-guajillo sauce, topped with two eggs, queso fresco, avocado slices, and crema. Beyond these incredible dishes, the brunch menu also includes other egg plates and sweet treats. It will be launching very soon but only available on weekends. Cilantro & Ajo also serves lunch and dinner daily. I can't wait to go back to try their street corn and empanadas!

Tiffany T.

The arepas here have a healthy amount of filling that left me full after half and some yucca fries. I love that they use Gouda cheese in some of their arepas and their green sauce is the perfect accompaniment. Here, you order at the counter then sit in the back, there's more room than you first expect when you walk in just fyi!

Pabellon bowl with avocado
Samantha R.

Cilantro & Ajo is my favorite Latin place in the city. It's always delicious, always fresh and authentic. The Pabellon bowl can't be beat - it's the best of all worlds and the cilantro ajo sauce is everything! So happy they're open in Lawrenceville now. Welcome to the neighborhood!

Weekend brunch. Steak and Eggs

Authentic Venezuelan food. Great taste and vibe in there. I got the steak and eggs on the brunch menu (til 2pm on weekends)

Reina Pepiada Arepa
Michael S.

Holy fuck. That's all that came to my mind the second I bit into these arepas The girl working the counter was friendly and helpful. I just asked for her two favorite and she gave me the Lanera and Reina Pepiada Arepa The steak in that Lanera will melt in your mouth and seasoned perfectly. The tomato too?? Beautiful touch The Reina chicken was flavorful but the star was that avocado and mayo. The cheese was plenty too and paired perfectly with it The arepas themselves are awesome. Not dry in the slightest, don't break apart for how filled they are and MASSIVE It's a nice little quick sit down spot that you won't need more than 30 min in. Everything made to order which you love to see I'm a big ass dude and a glutton. Two was the perfect amount

Shredded Chicken Empanada

Food is amazing. So fresh and delicious! The chicken in the shredded chicken empanada is so flavorful and I love how crispy it was. Perfect amount of filling. Their plantains are so good as well.

Arepa pabellón
Jubel P.

I was looking to try a different cuisine and came across this on my drive home. I placed the order online and the food was hot and fresh when I picked it up. I ordered the arepa pabellón, which had beef, beans, and plantains. The order seemed small but it was delicious and SO filling. The green garlicky sauce that came with it was perfect. I can't wait to try more off their menu.

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Food is so good. Nice service. Recommend the green sauce and the bacon and Gouda empanada

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2 years ago

Yum!!! Everything we got was delicious, so happy and full now! Will be coming back for sure!!

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2 years ago

The arrepa pabellon was one of the best things I've ever eaten. Will definitely be coming here again.

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I love the vibe of this place. You can tell they really care about their business and customers…read more The prices are fair and the food is out of this world! The staff were all really friendly and accommodating. Mezcal Margarita - sticky, sweet, sour, just the right hit of smokiness. Strawberry Margarita (on the rocks) - perfect sour base, the strawberry takes it to another level. Strawberry Mojito - super minty, insanely refreshing. Chorizo Cheese Dip - salty, savory, creamy perfection. We almost licked the bowl clean, no lies. Queso birria Tacos (w/ rice & beans) - I'm calling it right now: hands down the best birria I've EVER had. The corn tortillas were crisped to perfection. Plus, cilantro on the side? Huge win in my book. Chicken Chimichanga - totally loaded and the chicken was so juicy and well-seasoned. The queso on top was fire!

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4.1(1.1k reviews)
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Super liked this spot in the Strip District for a group night out! Met up with a few friends at…read moreKaya and we ordered a spread of appetizers to share, including the Queso Chorizo and Tropical Guacamole. The burger paired with sweet potato fries was a total winner, but I was especially thrilled by how vegetarian and vegan-friendly their menu is. I got the Veggie sandwich and the portion size was super satisfying. Amazing flavors, huge menu variety, good service and great vibes. Will definitely be back!

Kaya has always been our "Where do you want to go?" solution when neither of us has an answer. We…read morelike sitting at the bar and can usually count on a good meal, nice atmosphere, and spot-on service. Unfortunately, this Friday wasn't one of those nights. There were plenty of seats at the bar, so we settled in, ordered a couple of beers, and started with the black bean dip. The dip arrived quickly and hot, but about half the chips were broken bits and crumbs. Great if we were making a taco salad. Less useful for dipping. We tried to get a bartender's attention but couldn't. Our meals arrived over our shoulders: my usual torta with fries and my wife's fried fish tacos. My torta was solid, as always. Her fish, however, wasn't hot and seemed like it had been sitting for a while. Cold slaw and avocado? Expected. The fried fish underneath? That should still be hot. We flagged down the bartender, who put in a replacement order. Appreciated, but it left me eating dinner while my wife sat waiting for hers. That's an awkward dinner date. Shortly before the replacement tacos arrived, the bartender brought complimentary guacamole and salsa, adding, "Hope you don't have any allergies." A nice gesture, although probably a question best asked before dropping off the food. The replacement tacos were great, but by then my wife was over the whole experience. We had planned on another round of beers and ended up calling it a night instead. Kaya has been a reliable spot close to home for us, which made this visit disappointing. Hoping this was an off night, because we'd like our go-to to stay our go-to.

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0.2 mi•Lawrenceville

I'm a barista, so I'm always looking for unique morning (all day who are we kidding?) drinks, so…read morewhen I heard Colombino serves cacao, well, buddy, I had to head on over. Heads up, this location in Lawrenceville is a food truck. Not hating on food trucks, but I wish I had known that before going. It was chilly - though being from So Cal I'm usually cold out here. With that out of that way, dang it was good! I normally don't like drinks with flavors that overpower the espresso, but with the mocka latte I had, that's exactly what I wanted. The bittersweet flavor of the cacao shone through, like a indulgent dark chocolate. Haters gonna hate, but dark chocolate is one of the purest forms, and each sip gave me exactly what I was looking for. As for the arepas... Well, I've never had one before, so I don't have a measuring stick for this, but I really liked mine! I had the breakfast arepa with bacon. Scrambled eggs, nice bacon chunks, cheese, a little green sauce, all sandwiched in what I can only describe as like corn flatbread pieces. So good and surprisingly filling! I will probably go to the brick-and-mortar shop next to see how it compares, but if you're in the Lawrenceville area and want a unique pick-me-up, this is a great option.

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4.5(292 reviews)
2.1 mi•Oakland
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food was FANTASTIC! staff was friendly and helpful when ordering, the store has lots of products as…read morewell if you're looking for any cooking staples you walk in and order your number of tacos inside then take your ticket outside to the grill out front and let them know what meat you want so so so good for a quick bite

The tacos at Las Palmas are SUPER delicious and I definitely need to go back there again when I'm…read morein Oakland!! The service is fast, they make it in front of you, and you have the option of picking some stuff up at the grocery store while you are there. Friendly family type ambiance and it feels good to know you are supporting a small business like this. At $4 a taco, when they are generous with the authentic meat filling, double up on the freshly grilled corn tortillas, and allow unlimited toppings made fresh daily make these tacos one of the best deals around. The filling is already super flavorful, so you don't necessarily need extra toppings, but I like adding extra onions and cilantro. For me, a lot of the salsas were extra spicy, so my recommendation is to taste them before putting them on the taco. The ones I got honestly didn't need any extra added flavor. I got the steak and onions and the pork with pineapple and loved them both equally. I got them last week and already miss them - the smell and texture of the meat, the fresh toppings, how your breath tastes after, the combo of everything together - definitely a solid taco joint

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Las Palmas - 2 tacos - pork and pineapple and steak with onion

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4.0(126 reviews)
1.7 mi•Strip District
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I love this grocery store. They have some grab and go salsas and guacamole that are perfect things…read morefor a last minute grab when we have company. The smell of the fresh pressed tortillas hits you when you walk in here. They have a nice selection of items and I think their prices are great too. Their taco stand is something I always pass and think oh that smells good. I can't believe it took me this long to finally try them out! We got the potato & chorizo and steak tacos. Both were so delicious. They are simple but delicious tacos & they have a few sauces out for you to put on after they give them to you too. We both opted for the crema this time! These tacos are seriously the perfect grab and go bite when you need a break from shopping in the strip!

Authentic. Fresh. Welcoming…read more Never have I ever been in Reyna Foods before, but never will I ever skip it when I'm down in the Strip ever again! Our Strip District Food Tour had a stop at Reyna with some fresh salsa and tortilla chips... and I am absolutely hooked!!! We bought a Peach Bourbon Salsa and a Guava Jarritos! The salsa was so fresh and authentic that the flavor is far superior to any jarred variety. Sold in small plastic tubs, you might think to overlook them, but boy... that even speaks to how good they are. Walking around the shop, you can watch fresh tortillas made on a very authentic and manual process. You can also open the garbage cans of peppers in the back to see the "by pound" varieties of every spicy pepper in existence. The best part... if you linger long enough at a certain aisle or just can't figure out what to get - the employees are right there to help you out with any questions and suggestions on how to make your meal that much better!!

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Reyna Foods - Menu for the taco stand out front

Menu for the taco stand out front

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