We wanted to take my father-in-law out for lunch and after our first choice was closed, we stumbled…read moreupon Arepazo Tapas Bar and Grille--and I'm so glad we did! The restaurant is bright, colorful, and full of beautiful murals. It really gives off a modern Spanish restaurant vibe. For appetizers, we tried the mixed empanadas made with cornmeal--they came with cheese, spicy, or plain options and a side of cilantro sauce. Absolutely delicious. We also had the chimi flatbread, which was packed with flavor, and the steak was tender and yummy. For entrees, I went with the steak arepas and a side of tostones, while my father-in-law and husband shared the bandeja paisa. My arepa was fantastic--I finished the whole thing! The tostones were authentic, perfectly crispy, and we shared them. Everyone really enjoyed their meals. Even though the portions were generous, we ended up finishing everything. Bonus points for the jumbo margaritas--they were just as good as they sound. The staff was friendly, helpful, and our food came out in a reasonable amount of time. We'll definitely be coming back, next time bringing the little ones!

I ordered food to be delivered. Never received the food and…read moredid not get refund or any communication with the restaurant. I left an unreturned message. Phone goes to a voicemail and unable to talk to a person.

We had a great experience at Cilantro. Our waitress Maria was polite and timely at every step. And…read moreeverything that she brought to the table was great. From my mojito and Tostones Playeros shareable to the breakfast menu's Salchipapas, I thoroughly enjoyed everything. (Well, except for the pork belly on the Salchipapas as I find it too fatty regardless of who makes it. But even after setting the large chunks of pork belly to the side, the Salchipapas were still filling and delicious. The fries had the perfect crispness) My wife got coffee, which was free with her Calentado Breakfast entree. You can choose your protein on the dish, and my wife chose the same andouille sausage that was on my Salchipapas, so you already know that it' was good! Protip: get sides of the Cilantro sauce and spicy sauce to go with your order. They make a good thing better. Inside, the green-themed decor is evident without belaboring the point. There's a stage as well for nighttime entertainment, so there's no shortage of reasons to enjoy your trip to Cilantro.

I am obsessed with this place. If I could come here every day I would. The food is so good. The…read moreservice is absolutely amazing. And the ambience is so nice. I highly recommend you check it out and when you do make sure you also get a dessert because it's some of the best desserts I've ever had. https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZThy72V7d/

Loved the latino seasons!!!! This place is a gem in between…read morepizzas and hamburgers. Reminded us of Home Recommended A+

What a hidden gem! My coworker found this place and we decided to try this place. I hadn't had much…read moreLatin American food and I was so pleased to have gone. The restaurant is tucked in a residential neighborhood so we almost missed it so keep your eyes peeled. Parking wasn't an issue since there's a parking lot next to it. Service was great, our waitress had been working there for a very long time. I suspect it was a family owned business so it was great to hear her recommendations and she did not disappoint. All of her recommendations were on point. I got the garlic shrimp in coconut sauce and that was amazing. But the star of the meal was the sweet plantains! Omg those were delicious! It was an appetizer for us but I swear I could have ate just that for my main meal. Portions are very generous too so you'll leave feeling very full. So if you come across this place, don't hesitate and try it out!

This place is delicious. I mean, it's not gonna change your life but it's a $14 lunch from a food…read moretruck. And for what it is, it is fresh, tasty, has a big portion of food, and the man working in there is always super nice. A solid place to grab a fast, healthy, flavorful meal. They also have gluten free options. Has recently become one of my new go-to's when I don't have time to cook.

Fantastic Latin food truck…read more Great food, made to order and quick service Will definitely be back

This used to be a Venezuelan restaurant I think, a previous location of El Arepazo maybe? Tucked…read moreaway in the alley, handy during the Pearl Market, this is a small place with a small patio. And amazing food. There were half a dozen things I wanted to try, but I went with a simple paella and a single rib. Plus some churros to take home for Kid K. The paella was excellent. Good mix of plenty of rice, meat, veggies. A nice blend of flavors and textures. The rib was big and meaty, and flavorful without sauce, although I did use the sauces from the paella to dip in. Very, very enjoyable meal. Service was good. Order at the counter and they bring it out. Prices are a little high, but what isn't nowadays, and remember that you're downtown. Parking can be crazy of course. The bathroom is way back down along hallway, but it's there. I will definitely be back to try some of the other things on the menu.

Authentic food, friendly service and do yourself a favor and get extra plantains with the spicy…read morecilantro sauce!

The food was so great! And the service was great. The gentleman was very considerate. We ordered…read morefood here and ordered other stuff at the brew house then eat outside. Nice weather, clean table, and big umbrella gave us some protection from direct sunlight. It was great!!

Came here with family for lunch on a Sunday afternoon. No…read moreprices are given for most of the menu. It's like you are ordering blind. Friendly person who took our order from the window. **This has been in my drafts forever. Getting it published but don't remember going here. Oops.

My husband stopped in a few weeks ago and hasn't stopped talking about the empanadas. We were…read morelooking for a pickup option this week and decided on Cactus since I hadn't tried it yet. I am gluten free and was thrilled to be able to select from a variety of options (not just salad ). We called our order in and I confirmed gluten free options. When I arrived to pick up our order, I was greeted warmly and was impressed with the decor and set up. The inside is much bigger than I expected! The food was fantastic and I can't wait to try every arepa option on the menu!

Hidden away in UDF Parking lot, Cactus has lots of internal space and seating, as well as an…read moreefficient carry out business. Tried it for the first time over the holidays and was pleasantly surprised. Plenty of parking, friendly service, and good food quality. I did carryout and tried one of their chicken, rice and beans lunch specials. I would recommend you try this, just for something different. Look forward to trying it for Dinner.

After finally finding myself down in the Grove City/Lincoln Village area, I can justify the short…read moredrives to all the food I've bookmarked down here. I've been craving Peruvian cause aji verde is life. Anyway, this is a little unassuming restaurant in a strip mall. Wasn't too hard to find and plenty of parking. I got the half chicken with 2 sides cause i was HUNGRY. Def could have just gotten a quarter chicken and been fine. For sides I got the sweet plantains and green rice. The sides are what won the show for me. Those plantains were amazing. Crispy, gooey, and not too sweet, just a great dish all on its own. The rice was also flavorful without being too strong. The chicken was good but a little dry. It was great with the aji verde though and I wish I had asked for more sauce haha live and learn! For the amount of food, price, and taste, I thought this was an excellent meal. I'd definitely come back, even if just for some plantains!

I wanted the Pollo a la Plancha with papas a la huancaina but they were out of it; wanted to…read morereplace it with tostones, and it was not available. I asked why still on the menu and was told "Our regular customers know we don't have this available" I guess this restaurant is only for regular customers???? Ceviche was actually REALLY good; fish was fresh and really seasoned well. Last time I came here the ceviche tasted like the rind of lemons. Service actually has improved; if you've come to this restaurant before you know that every plate is made fresh and that the dishes come out one at a time and not all at once. While my dishes came out separate as usual, the timing between dishes to table has drastically improved! When looking up this restaurant on line the cost for meals is listed as $ out of $$$$, however IMO it should be $$ or $$$. These two dishes and one drink (Chicha Morada) cost me $39.59 (3% charge for using credit card) Restrooms are...well they need improvement to say the least. Broken toilet in men's restroom and women's restroom needs cleaning. Overall it was an "ok" experience...I've been here before and because I HAVE SEEN improvement in food quality and service I'll give it 4 stars...otherwise it would be 2 stars if it was my first experience.

So so good! We ordered a pack of regular sized cinnamon sugar churros with chocolate and strawberry…read moredip, a mango coconut drink, a pink dulce de leche latte, and my husband chose some beef empanadas. The latte and the churros were incredible! My husband loved his mango coconut drink and his empanadas. We will definitely be back! Everyone was so friendly and welcoming here, and the vibes were great. Not too many seats available but it didn't take long for our food to be done.

S tier service, owner refilled my friend's churro box for free when he found out he shared his with…read moreus. Would recommend!

This is quickly becoming one of my favorite food trucks. They serve Venezuelan street food, with my…read morepersonal favorite being the arepa cabimera. They are in the Advanced Auto Parts parking lot. So good!