I had a great experience at La Empanada Loca. I ordered the pollo a la plancha and it was…read moreabsolutely delicious--well-seasoned, cooked perfectly, and very satisfying. What really caught my eye, though, were the mofongo dishes coming out of the kitchen. They looked incredibly authentic and beautifully plated--definitely something I'll be coming back to try. The portions were generous, which made the meal feel like a great value. Overall, flavorful food, solid portions, and a spot I'd happily return to.

this place gets packed and so you know it had to be good!!! parking can be tricky to find so plan…read moreahead. *chuleta kan kan is about $34 plate but the highlight of the meal. *my aunt cannot stop thinking about the chicken/cheese and the beef empanadas. *loca fries was perfect appetizers.

When your Puerto Rican friend spots the food trucks, she's going to pick Pork O' Rican which is how…read moreI ended up here. By the time I arrived at the Margate Fall Festival the lines for all the food were really long. It was either eat at Pork O'Rican, wait in another line for over an hour, or be hungry. Pork O' Rican it is! According to Pork O' Rican this is their story "We are a Puerto Rican food truck who also provides catering for corporate events, parties, festivals and more. We have been cooking authentic Puerto Rican food for years and wanted to be able to share it with the community. Our famous signature dish is our roast pork. Amongst that are some of our top sellers including tostone platters, rice & bean platters, empanadas, alcapurria, and more. We just want to share the Puerto Rican culture and provide the community with the natural flavors of Puerto Rico. This is a family run food truck. Mom and Dad cooked, their daughter took orders, and they even put their young son to work. By the time we got to order they were out of the arroz con gondules, yellow rice and pigeon peas. Fortunately they still had the bacalaitos, codfish fritters which my friend really wanted and she also ordered the alcapurias. I chose the roast pork platter with rice hold the beans ($12). A water was an additional $2. I was pleased that they took both card and cash payments. I gave the plantains to my friend who enjoyed them. The roast pork portion was small, had really hard pieces, and was swimming in pork grease. Once I dislodged it from the grease and shredded it, and incorporated it into the rice it was okay and it did the job of abating my hunger. To be fair my friend really enjoyed her food and she is Puerto Rican so you should trust her opinion more than mine. This is one of those times I really wished Yelp had half stars. If I averaged our two opinions it would be a 3.5. After reading the owner's thoughtful and fair reply and other good reviews I would be open to trying them again when they aren't so busy.

Ok, commentary. Did a Drive-by of Culver's, was a nightmare long line, did a U-Turn, and saw Pork…read moreO' Rican truck on 2701 SR 7 (441) in Margate parked in one of the lots. I got the pork sandwich which normally comes with lettuce and tomato, they do not offer onions raw or cooked which is a bummer, but I had sweet onion and spicy pineapple vinegar at home so no biggie. Roll is like an amoroso or something, it's a hoagie type, I would have preferred it as a panini-style on Cuban bread or a round roll but I guess that's what they used today. Next time I won't get it with cheese, frankly next time I'll probably just get it as a plate with beans and rice. Pork itself is nice and tender. Came with tostones. They look good, left them for later. Empanadas are clearly homemade, they are a nice size. Got the beef picadillo ones, haven't touched them yet. I did, however, try their beef Alcapurria. This is a fast food dish unique to Puerto Rico, it is like a tamale but made of mashed plantains, filled with any number of things (this was beef picadillo) and then deep-fried. OMG. An empanada with a plantain crust. Some notes. They did not give me any condiments and didn't ask if I wanted any. Tostones really require Salsa Rosa (pink sauce) or some mojo. I, fortunately, had the ingredients to make it myself, it's ketchup mixed with mayo and usually some spicy vinegar. I would ask and make sure they give you something to dip in. They did take credit card payments and put it in my trunk while I waited so relatively contactless.

We tried this place again but this time for take out! Food was really really good! Please give it a…read moretry as their Mofongo is great!!! Hope they get better with wait staff because their food deserves it!!

I used Uber Eats to order chicken soup because I had cold virus. I waited and checked and waited…read moreuntil I called to ask. A VERY UNPLEASANT WOMAN responded and plainly told me that there is no chicken soup. Word to the wise ........ SHOP SOMEWHERE ELSE! They don't need your business.

The food tastes just your "abuela" had made it…read more Authentic food and the owners go out if their way to make you feel at home.

Best Puerto Rican restaurant; food well made, fresh and good quality; good variety of plates…read more Affordable prices. I recommend this restaurant.

Got take out from La Parrilla. Ordered the 1/2 chicken with rice black beans and plantains. The…read morechicken was well cooked and tasty. The rice and beans were good sides to complement the chicken and the plantains were a sweet treat. Overall a nice experience, will have to try them for lunch as they have a 3.99 lunch special Mon-Wed that seems like a great value for the good quality food they serve.

What a disappointment! We ordered a chicken with fries to go today. Chicken was cut in half and not…read morequarters. No problem with that. However the fries were NASTY! Fries had something on them and they were hard with no taste. I called the place and the guy on the phone was dismissive and showed no empathy or concern although I explained that I was calling to give a constructive feedback as I live 20 min away and had no intention of returning them. What a shame and a waste. Please don't cut corners getting those fries. Those are not the way Pollo a La Brad's is served and most importantly, they are bad quality.

Last week I came to Konakai after a car salesman from Peru recommended the place. He made the place…read moresound so delicious and fun that we left the dealership in Sunrise and came here. Once we arrived I realized we have been here before... It's been about 10 years and my memory from back then was good food and nice atmosphere. And now we're back.... a Friday night and they have some outside tables available (if you wanted some quieter atmosphere) because inside was dinner drinking and karaoke... we had a table good for hubby and I to watch. There was a large group (a party of some sorts) and a lot of great singers; and so many people jumped up to dance along with many of the songs. We tried a couple of varieties of the peruvian classic drink, Pisco Sour... once traditional and one with a mango twist. They were very good (not my thing but very good for what they are). We shared one of their ceviches (amazing) I ordered Tacu Taco with chicken and my husband got some seafood dish; I can't remember what it was called but I know we could've shared one dish since the servings are huge. We can't wait to return !

Konakai is located in a plaza right next to the movie theater, with plenty of parking, and every…read moretime I pass by it always looks lively and packed , so I finally decided to check it out on a weekday. The vibe did not disappoint. They play great music, the atmosphere is fun, and the service was friendly. The only thing that threw me off a bit was the timing of the food. I received my dish first, but it took about 10 more minutes for the person I was dining with to get theirs. I also noticed the same thing happening at a few tables around us, so it seems like the kitchen was running a little behind that day. Now, the food itself? Delicious. I ordered the shrimp ceviche, which was fresh and flavorful, and the filet mignon lomo saltado. The steak was a bit tough to chew, but the flavor of the sauce was spot on and really well seasoned. Overall, despite the slight delay with the dishes, I enjoyed the meal and would come back to try more. Their Peruvian-Asian fusion options sound especially interesting, and I'd love to explore more of the menu.

Located in a strip mall but the main dining area has an upscale ambiance…read more Our waitress was very nice and attentive. Ceviche is fresh served with long plantain chips. The appetizer platter also comes with the same kind of plantain chips. Highly recommended if you want to try a bit of everything. Empanada has fresh homemade crust Lechon asado: tender and juicy roasted pork. I substitute the moros with fried plantains. I really enjoy it. Plantains are ripe and sweet but not mushy. Tostones are the biggest I've ever had. Well fried and not greasy. Plenty of drink options. Sangria is ok, not very fruity. Only has two slices of oranges . Mojito: strong rum from my favorite rum brand Don Q. My friend ordered paella. The portion is huge. You can share it with more than one person. It takes three containers to take home the leftover. Very tasty with fresh seafood.

Last time we were at Padrino's was over a year ago. I can honestly say I don't remember being quite…read morethis good. The service was excellent, and the restaurant is beautiful with a very relaxed atmosphere. The food was delicious. We started with the empanadas which had an excellent flavor and the mango salsa that it came with was really really good. For dinner, my wife had the Lachona Asada and I had the churrasco steak. Both our dishes were excellent amazing flavors. The meat was super tender, and the portions were a really nice size. I can definitely say that we're going to return more often, especially if the food continues at this level.

excelente comida, las mejores hamburguesas al estilo colombiano. Nunca fallan. y cierran hasta…read moretarde.

I have been coming here a few times after I moved north of broward and the food here it's always…read moregood and fresh . It's recommended to order in advance to minimize the wait time but you know it's fresh . Service it's always quick and everyone it's friendly . Plenty of seating and a good space to hang out with friends .

We had just landed in Ft. Lauderdale from STL and we still had 2 hours till we can get into our Air…read moreBNB, so we went here. They let us come in and sit down before they were finished opening and they let us bring in all of our bags. And our server, Chris, was amazing. He was funny, gave us great drink and food recommendations, and was fast as hell. Their cocktails were great, and the ceviche was excellent.

We were recommended to this restaurant by one of the staffers from the Westin Hotel. I loved the…read morefact that the restaurant is right by the beach. We were seated immediately. My virgin mojito was yummy and my steak and shrimp scampi were cooked perfectly. The bread was good too but we had to package it so we could eat our entrees. My slight issue was the waiter, though nice did not listen to my husband. And also was distracted by his phone. My husband specifically asked if the fries were coated. The waiter said no. When the food came, it was clearly coated.... When my husband stated that it was "coated " the waiter reached onto his plate and picked up a fry off of his plate and asked "Is it cold" Handling the food with his hands was a bizarre thing to do. He gave my husband a replacement side dish, but clearly he was distracted because earlier I asked for water, he forgot. I had to ask again. My husband specifically asked wipes. He never brought them. So I can't give our experience a perfect review But I can give a decent review.

Mario is AMAZING! He welcomed me as if I was a family…read moremember and not as out of town customer in need of authentic Cuban food made with love . His restaurant is a must try due to the fried snapper, shrimp, black beans, white rice, and plantains were delicious!! You can taste the love in every bite. The tres leche!!!!! Wonder!!

Walking to Mario's it's like entering a different world. It's an oasis in a crowded busy plaza with…read morewhite tablecloths, beautiful artwork, and lovely music.. We were greeted by the gracious Owner made sure we were seated in a table that we liked, and then immediately we were brought freshwater and a complementary alcohol free Mojito, which was absolutely wonderful. When our dinner was delivered at first glance, it seemed as if the servings were small. And they are too small to share, but as a single meal, it was completely satisfying. It came out warm, fresh and plated beautifully. My sweetheart and I were in the mood for dessert so we ordered the bread pudding and we were going to share it, but when the waiter brought back a dessert, it was two servants courtesy again of this gracious Owner. Define a spot like this a true oasis in a busy, noisy Jody Plaza with white tablecloths and a gracious Owner and beautiful artwork I know for sure that we will be back to enjoy more of their delicious food!