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    Criollo

    3.7 (12 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Peruvian Half Chicken
    Helen H.

    The place is located within 3rd St. Market Hall. We decided for get the Peruvian rotisserie chicken. The half chicken was smaller than expected, but it did come with two sides. We also ordered a Peruvian salad. I don't know what makes it Peruvian, as it was just a simple salad. Maybe it's the dressing?

    Ed F.

    it was a difficult choice once when you come here. there are so many cuisine options. Why did I decide to try Criollo? simple- Peruvian food. No guinea pigs on the menu, but they do offer a combo that consist of a half chicken w/two sides for under $20. But when i opened it, there was only a 1/4 chicken. I brought my dish back to them. They immediately saw i had the wrong order and corrected it by giving me a whole Peruvian chicken along with the original wrong 1/4 chicken order. An extra star just for that! So how was the combo: I gotta be honest. the flavor was very subtle but good. It would have been better if it were not so dry. Perhaps if this dish was served immediately after it was cooked, the bird would have been moist and not so dry. But ordering this dish for dinner...it was probably sitting for many hours in their pre-cooked container from being prepared earlier for their lunch crowd. But an extra star for their flavorful black beans and peruvian rice. very good. So 3 stars for the food and an extra star for customer service. But i will definitely return, but for lunch only to truly taste the potential of this location .

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    Don't pay the extra 3 dollars for the side of yuca. They give you 5 pieces of yuca. So 60 cents per yuca. Unbelievable!

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    The Peruvian chicken is delicious! And we loved the black beans and Puerto Rican rice too! Food came out quickly and was reasonable priced

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    McCoco’s Caribbean Restaurant - Complimentary soup

    McCoco’s Caribbean Restaurant

    3.7(50 reviews)
    4.8 mi

    I don't go into mke too often but wanted to visit and see if I could find a good Puerto…read moreRican/Caribbean restaurant since I was in the area. McCoco's stood out to me so I decided to give it a try. The service was great- it's a small establishment and once we walked in someone immediately greeting us and sat us down. The ambiance was very pleasant. They had pictures of the Caribbean on all the tvs and it felt very tropical Once we were sitting we got a complimentary bowl of soup. It was so warm and perfect for the cold day. I forgot what it was called but it was very delicious. Food I would say overall was good. I was hoping the tostones to be a bit more crispier and a little more garlicky tho /: My mofongo was good too - again missing just a tad more garlic. The meat was well seasoned and very tasty. My boyfriend got the Jibarito and he basically said the same thing about the garlic and crispiness of the tostones and his jibarito sandwich. I would still recommend this place tho! And I would for sure come again to explore the rest of the menu (: 3 1/2 - 4 stars overall

    Wow - so glad we ordered this!…read more Ordered via Grubhub and got the arroz con gandeles 2x1 with the bander pepper steak. Both were large portions and absolutely delicious! Tried the Yuca sticks and tostones appetizers and really enjoyed both of them. I'm a big empanada fan so we got some chicken empanadas and they did not disappoint! All told everything we had was fantastic. We will absolutely be back and will have to visit in person one day.

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    Travieso - Brussels Bravas!

    Travieso

    4.0(40 reviews)
    16.2 mi

    What happened to Travieso Latin Fusion? We came expecting a nice dinner and instead got front-row…read moreseats to what felt like an unsupervised teen nightclub -- just with higher drink prices. Service was almost nonexistent unless you count servers yelling across the restaurant, and ignoring us. We had empty water pitchers, food that was slung on to a plate and looking at filthy tables. Professionalism was nowhere to be found. We kept wondering if a manager was going to appear... or if the entire place was being run by teenagers. It's honestly shocking because this used to be a well-managed spot with great food and a welcoming atmosphere. Now it feels chaotic, immature, and uncomfortable for anyone expecting an actual dining experience. If you're looking for dinner, you may want to keep driving. If you're looking for a loud, awkward social experiment with margaritas, you've found your place.

    I helped in planning our work holiday party and we hosted this year at Travieso. We had roughly 70…read moreattendees with use of the full restaurant space. We choose to set up more formal dining in the dining room with buffet set up and a passed app. We had a speciality cocktail and mocktail option created for the event that guests could order at the bar - the pineapple gimlet was delicious! Their team worked with us on layout beforehand and even played our selected playlist on the sound system, they also helped me with some final set up with signs and some Christmas crackers I wanted to place at the tables. Everything ran smooth with food moving along at the times we discussed. Everyone enjoyed themselves and is still talking about it almost a whole week later!

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    LimaMar Restaurant

    LimaMar Restaurant

    4.5(55 reviews)
    80.0 mi

    Very nice place for some modern Peruvian food. The service was outstanding. The waiter even made a…read morecocktail that wasn't even on the menu. Loved the feeling and ambiance of the place.

    Truly a must-go in Rockford for anyone wanting to break away from the reruns of meat and potatoes…read moreof typical Midwestern cuisine. Honestly, this spot seems out of place in Rockford and seems like something you would find in a bigger city. The decor is colorful and bright, the drink selection is very impressive and creative and the menu is broad yet impeccably put together. I've been here a few times and had some excellent meals, though I'd like to mention the recent restaurant week menu. I brought my fiancé and parents here for a weekend dinner and they were a little skeptical about the empty restaurant. For the weekend, there were a lot of people waking right past, but perhaps the sub-zero temperatures were keeping their eyes focused on getting to their cars only. We were greeted warmly by the server/hostess/bartender (she wore many hats that night!) and ushered to a tablescape that seemed almost too nice to be in the Forest City. We ordered drinks per our server's recommendations and were not disappointed. Full of tropical fruits, peruvian liquors, and a little kick (not all are spicy, just ones we chose)...they were a delight. All were served in fantastical glassware ranging from a mirrored martini glass, a stemmed glass with dangling chili peppers, and a gorilla head. Yep, you read that correctly. My drink was served in a painted gorilla head with star fruit on top. Absolutely delicious. We ordered an appetizer with mussels, ceviche, and a potato dish, as well as fried cassava. To my delight all the seafood tasted nearly as fresh as a coastal city where the fish is likely just out of the water. Everything was perfectly seasoned and not too chewy. The mains were another home run-- the guys got a VERY hearty pork stew and a beef and potato dish (so even those who still want meat and potatoes can feel at home here!) and the ladies a fish dish with a red sauce and a squid ink orzo with seafood. Nothing left us wanting more, but for me the orzo was a complete surprise. It was a gorgeous presentation with exquisite color and the flavor-- so light and yet so... there is no other word for it... buttery. EVERYONE at the table needed more than a bite. We rounded off dessert with a passion fruit mousse (honestly we were stuffed but felt we had to try something else as everything was so scrumptious) and rolled out of there talking about how shocking it was to have SUCH a high-quality and unique place in downtown Rockford. They got more tables as the night continued, but I'd have loved to see more. I would HATE for the people of Rockford not to have this experience. A few tips, the prices are higher than some of the other places in the area (as is the quality!), so be aware. Also they make everything fresh so plan for the evening to be a bit longer than elsewhere. But I cannot stress enough that no matter your tastes you will be very well cared for here, and have an experience you'll remember. And if you're not sure what to order, ask! The owners and servers are knowledgeable and friendly. They will steer you well! Tl;dr: This place is a foodie experience seemingly transported from a bigger city, and we are lucky to have it here in Rockford! Give them a try!

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