We arrived on a very busy night. Didn't realize they had just opened…read more Everything was delicious. Drinks were yummy. Food was hot and unique. Great new addition to a strip mall with great atmosphere. Would definitely return!

The most off-putting thing about this restaurant is the service. An older man was our waiter, and…read morehis misogynistic attitude was very obvious towards us as two young women. He was dissing our food and drink choices, recommending what HE would order (because his wife is a French chef, this makes him an expert?). He made us order the tuna crudo instead of the ceviche which we originally ordered; he claimed the ceviche had no flavor, but other than mango, I couldn't taste any flavor in the crudo, either (he was also man-splaining the ceviche, as if we'd never had it in a broth before; that's how it's served at Ocean Prime, sir...). Then my friend wanted sauvignon blanc and he steered her to the albarino (which she didn't like as much). The food itself is ok (nothing special), but the service really left a bad taste in our mouths (pun intended). I wouldn't bother eating here unless you have Celiac disease (everything on the menu is GF).

Food was excellent. Service was as advertised. Just the overall experience was amazing.read more

Very good Columbian food. This is a great lunch spot. Prices are very fair and place is clean with…read morequick service.

Stopped in to pick up a few Cuban sandwiches for the guys at lunch. After pulling it up on Yelp, I…read moredecided this was the place to go. Once I came thru the door I was immediately greeted. I placed a to go order and had a drink at the bar while waiting. Received the food and they were very good Cuban sandwiches. Forgot to take a pic. Would recommend stopping in if you haven't already.

Great Cuban food! Clean restaurant with friendly staff. Plenty of seating. We opted for the…read moreSaturday daily special of pulled pork. Choice of white or yellow rice, plantains or Cuban toast a black beans. DELICIOUS!!! My husband ordered a double Cuban coffee black and he said it was delicious and smooth. Looking forward to going back!

We luckily could not get a table at a nearby popular seafood restaurant and blindly stumbled into…read morethis slice of culinary miracles, an authentic cooked-from-scratch chef's kitchen run by husband and wife wherein every single dish was a trip into another world of hearty fare with deeply layered flavors, with personable individual attentive service as if we were guests in someone's home, all in a cozy small place with an intimate ambiance that could sadly be far too easily overlooked in the back of this plaza but I hope does this family well for 100 years!!

First time at Casa Tino did not disappoint. Took a friend to try Puerto Rican food for the first…read moretime and he loved it. We had alcapurria, pastelillo and fried cheese for appetizers. All very delicious. I had the shrimp mofongo with salsa criolla while my friend had a mofongo with fried pork chunks. 5 starts for all of it. The service was very professional and friendly. Highly recommend for authentic Puerto Rican food!

Did take out. I was so please. Take out can be a bit like Russian roulette. You just don't know…read morewhat you're gonna get. Well let me just say I SCORED. Everything arrived in perfect condition. Nice and warm, flavorful & meat was tender and cooked perfectly. Can't say enough about how much we enjoyed our dinner. Staff is friendly and hard working. I'll most definitely will be back. Sacamos una orden. La comida para llevar puede ser un poco como la ruleta rusa. Simplemente no sabes lo que obtendrás. Bueno, déjame decirte que yo marqué. Todo llegó en perfecto estado. Agradable y cálido, sabroso y la carne estaba tierna y perfectamente preparada. No puedo decir lo suficiente sobre cuánto disfrutamos nuestra cena. El personal es amable y trabajador. Definitivamente regresaré.

La comida como siempre excelente, el servicio como siempre el más malo posible. Poca atención, mala…read morecara, no te prestan atención, te traen la orden mal. En fin un desastre total. Que pena de verdad. Mi esposa quiere comer aquí de ves en cuando, para recordar las raíces hispanas. Pero nunca nunca de nunca hemos tenido buenos servicios. He venido más de 20 veces en 12 años.

I went to Selva Grill at UTC with a small group for a birthday dinner, and the experience was…read morereally nice. We sat in the lounge at a cute round corner table that made everything feel intimate and perfect for conversation. Our server was very attentive the whole night, and the drinks were honestly really good. The food is definitely different, but in a good way. If you're into infusion-style cuisine and like trying creative combinations, this place is worth checking out. The atmosphere is upscale and stylish, which added to the experience, but just know it is on the pricier side. Overall, a great spot for a special occasion or a night out when you want something a little elevated.

One of my favorite places. Food is delicious. The duck and skirt steak are a must try here. You…read morecan't go wrong with any ceviche appetizer either. We usually order the tuna or empanadas. Love the music and atmosphere of the bar area more than the dining room. So if you are looking for lively, head to bar. If you are looking for more quiet, intimate, reserve a table in the dining room. Servers are super nice and attentive. Tonight we tried the special shrimp cocktail. Delish! I'm hoping that will be added to the permanent menu. We also ordered the ahi tuna and short rib.

A beautiful lunch experience in every way. The open air interior is stunning, especially nice as it…read morewas a pretty 82 degree afternoon. Fun and friendly server (cute and smiling Gabby) who made our red sangria tableside. Great Cubano sandwiches, tapas (especially the scallops), and yellow rice. That bread and butter...say yes. And the Saint Armand's circle location is so classy. I want to buy the sangria pitcher but will use that as excuse to return next time!

We were not in the mood for a large meal, so stopped in at Columbia for their delicious gazpacho…read moresoup. A cup is $8.00; a bowl is $10.00. I had a bowl. After the soup is poured, there are add-ins: chopped tomatoes, onions, green peppers and cucumbers. There are also some , possibly made at Columbia, croutons. I had all of these added to my bowl. Before the soup was served, each diner gets a fresh loaf of warm bread. It's not a traditional meal, but it is filling and delicious.

Such an amazing place in Sarasota. My partner is Dominican and we have been to the Caribbean…read morecountries a good bit. We were visiting Sarasota and stopped in to grab some late dinner to go. (Para Levar... my tiny bit of Spanish!). Luckily, my partner is fluent and it helps a lot whenever my Español es muy mal. We checked out the reviews and as a long time Yelper my experience told me that some of the bad reviews were not something we would worry about. It's really interesting considering the place is really authentic. Everything we had was delicious. The only tiny thing I would change is a little less garlic in the mojo on the boiled yuca but that's a personal preference and most people would probably love it! I'd ask for it on the side next time. They have a special lunch and dinner every day and I got the special for $9.99. Picadillo with 2 sides (I got boiled yuca and black beans). I added some maduros. My partner got pork chops with 3 sides. Salad, morro rice, and maduros. He also got a tamarind juice which is one of his favorites. While we waited they brought us both a cup of homemade chicken soup. It was delicious. The vibe is so Latin and that's a compliment. I could feel the love and felt so welcome. It was like hanging out at a family party with yummy food. They had karaoke with everyone singing Latin tunes. I barely understood a word but loved it and they had some really good vocalists! The food was delicious! We couldn't finish it all. I had lots of green olives in my picadillo! If we lived in this area we would be eating here every week or several times a week! I only passed on the Mofongo because I was worried I'd fill up fast and didn't want to waste so much food. If I were here a few more days, I'd be going back to try it. If I come back to Sarasota, I'm adding them to my must visit list! Thank you Latin Quarters' staff and the fun patrons for helping make my last night in Sarasota a lovely one!

Wow! I was in the area with family and wanted to have Puerto Rican food. We found this restaurant…read moreby chance and I'm so glad we did. The food was incredible - great reasonable prices, LARGE portions, perfectly seasoned and so authentic. The ambiance was great too - cozy and friendly. I've gone to more expensive restaurants and the food was not as tasty as this. We had the Sancocho, Pastelon, Bistec encebollado, the Canoa as appetizer. They bring you plantain chips and a cup of soup to start your meal. That soup was so amazing and unexpected. What can I say, the food was so good, the wait staff was so nice.... Will definitely be back!

The food was very good and the service was excellent the restaurant itself could use some TLC.read more

Mi Tierra is a nice spot to stop in Sarasota to sample Cuban and Colombian food. The staff are…read morevery friendly and eager to please. The Cuban Sandwich was huge and very satisfying! I got a side of rice and beans, which could easily have been my entree by itself! Very generous portions! My wife ordered the Churrasco and absolutely loved it. It came with a salad and rice and beans. I would definitely stop by again. Nice, "homey" atmosphere decked out for the holidays meets your eye upon entering. There are the requisite national flags to add to the international flavor. Thumbs up!

Stopped in on a Saturday afternoon while we were in the area, having seen it but never visited. We…read morehad our dog with us -- they're pet-friendly outside on the patio and have plenty of shade! There was also a food truck-style dirty soda vendor, and a kids play area -- for people with kids, or people looking for an NA option, this brewery will have something for everyone. Our server was quick and checked in regularly. We weren't dining heavily, but split a pretzel; my husband decided this provolone-based beer cheese is the best he's ever had. I usually like to do flights to sample several beers, but they were not offering flights. However, they happily poured me several samples to try before committing to a full pour. I enjoyed the wheat beer and the pina colada sour I had. All in all, a really enjoyable spot to kill a hot Saturday afternoon at. We will be back!

We took a trip down to Sarasota for date night and Big Top came highly recommended. After…read moreexperiencing the staff (Ben is the best!) and the appetizers (wings and the pretzel) we see why this place is packed. The wings were perfectly cooked and so flavorful (It's all in the brine) and the pretzel was soft and perfect for dipping in the amazing beer cheese. I had the Bee Sting pizza which made me a fan of whipped ricotta because is mellowed the hot honey sauce drizzle over fresh toppings. When I got to the crust I stopped and dipped them in this sensational sauce (I could have ordered the crust alone ). My wife had the sliders (she's not usually a slider person) to try something different and she loved them. The mini burgers were not over cooked and the toppings fit the slider perfectly the a tasty bite. I mentioned Ben because he took the time to come and check on us since it was our first time. He is an awesome man with a heart for people which made the experience top notch. If you're in the area and want great food and varieties of craft beer (I don't drink so I couldn't review) stop by Big Top. I will be back.