Their food is authentically Spanish cooked by Spanish and taste delicious. I love their empanadas…read more I stopped by every day Monday to Friday for two chicken and cheese empanadas. The girls who wait on me every day are wonderful, very respectful and I'm always greeted with a smile..

Best garlic mofongo I've had so far and I've had a lot. Plus, the ladies in the front are so nice!…read moreBeautiful and chill atmosphere w really good music

My family and I enjoyed this food and atmosphere. The bright colors, PR details, and salsa playing…read morereally set the mood for the delicious food. My wife is Puerto Rican. Pasteles are her favorite and getting them, especially good ones aren't easy but these pasteles were everything! Truly Christmas in July. I would go back just for those but the arroz con gandules and pernil were also good. We also had white rice, steak, red beans and plantains. All good and fed the entire family twice. I also had the tres leche cake as well.. yum. Service was good, most of the food available is offered cafeteria style so you can see it upon ordering. Some items are made to order to preserve the freshness. Those items are worth the wait. We look forward to enjoying this place again next time we are in town.

My friend and I stopped by this restaurant before going to a meeting to grab something for dinner…read more The food was full of flavor, fresh and service was friendly. Highly recommend

Momento in East Stroudsburg was an unforgettable dining experience. The food was absolutely…read morestellar, a truly THREE Michelin-star-worthy, with every dish beautifully prepared, balanced, and full of flavor. We tried the wine-pairing menu, and by the third dish I was already completely satisfied, which says a lot about the quality and richness of the experience. The atmosphere was warm, elegant, and welcoming. Chef Nicola is amazing and personally greets patrons, which makes the entire evening feel special and intimate. The wine selection is incredible, with what feels like endless options, and the pairings were thoughtful and delicious. The waitstaff were also exceptional, very knowledgeable, attentive, and clearly passionate about the food and wine. They explained each dish and pairing with confidence and care, making the experience even better. Momento is truly a gem. From the chef to the service, the wine, the atmosphere, and the food, everything felt elevated and memorable. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a special dining experience. E

I made a reservation for 3 to sit outside. On arrival and seeing that tha patio overlooks a wall…read moreand a parking lot, we asked to be seated inside. The hostess and I guess manager informed us that they were completely booked and all the open tables were reservations. After leaving I looked at opentable only to see I could have booked any table inside for 3 people at any time within the following 2 hours. So they lied. Only reason to do that is that they didn't want kids inside (we have a tall 10yr old who looks 12) Why not just say so! This is the worst I have ever been treated by a restaurant!

I decided to try out a new Latin restaurant. The place looked nice.i ordered a medium container…read moreyellow rice and pernil with sweet plantain. The portions are very big! The food is delicious!Lots of different varieties to choose from.can't wait to try something different next time.

A little place with great flavor. We order the pork chop special that for $10 was a great deal…read more(included tostones and a small salad). Also, we ordered churrascos with tostones & arroz con gandules. These was a la carte. The steak was tender, but needed a chimichurri sauce to be perfect. We down it with parcha and tamarindo juices. The place was clean, had food already made if you are in a hurry and has parking in the back too.

We're on board with, and on record as saying to all our friends that, MVD is our favorite spot. But…read moresince we like trying new places too, we had to come back for the first time in over a year. It's not just the variety of tapas options, or the incredible wine selection, or the impeccable hospitality that will keep you coming back; it's the culinary journey rarely taken where the food transports you and you just sit back speechless thinking, "that was IT, where has this been?" You'll leave completely stuffed, and they'll be drinks... lots of drinks; but the concoctions are adventurous and more than worth trying a few of, and that's before you get to the wine list. They know their stuff; they travel the world to find inspiration for their own curated menu, but bring lesser-known varietals to the forefront that really challenge your palate and leave you needing to speak directly to the associate at the wine and spirits store, in the best way possible. If you have an unoaked chardonnay available, I immediately like you! You don't have to wait long once you order for those tasty shareable plates to come firing out; they're quick, efficient but also know how to help you pace your meal. Funny thing about this meal (that we shared with another couple we go touring with) is that it turned into a Catholic-guided, Lent-abiding seafood extravaganza, which was not necessarily our goal on approach. I love when a place really surprises you with things you wouldn't typically think to pair together or even order, and they become some of your favorite things altogether. Case in point, the escargot; most escargot I've ever had was rubbery, soaked in butter and masked with garlic. None of that was going on here, and they even did the work for you with the shells. Anything fried (empanadas, yuca fries, oysters, seabass tacos) had a very even, full but thin breading. Not a trace of residual oil, nothing heavy about it and still the right temp inside to not blast the filling. I really enjoyed the oysters, and the pickled radish and shallot would be good as an accompaniment for ANYTHING. The chimichurri is spot on, and anytime it appears on the menu, which it does several times, you should get those items. The butter sauce with a camarones was drinkable, the empanadas never disappoint, and the almond tart with wine-poached pears for dessert was literal perfection. Overall, our favorite drink was the Holy Smokes and they have a team-oriented approach to presenting dishes table side. Fun and friendly, the staff is knowledgeable, patient and has great personal recommendations, all with legit culinary knowledge. Go...like, now!

¡Vamos a tapear!…read more This is my first time in Wilkes-Barre and after almost a week of eating pizza, and other assorted quick bites across the town, I was in the mood for something more. I'm from Las Vegas, and I can only eat so much pizza! MVD was recommended to me by someone who hasn't even dined here yet if that tells you how much people talk about this place. It's about 12 mins or so from where I am staying near the arena/Kings College area and is easy to access with its own parking lot. When I walked up, I was very impressed. It is so cute and welcoming! There's a bar at the front when you walk in and you're immediately greeted by smiling faces. The face that greeted me belonged to Brian. (I hope it's with an I and not a Y...sorry if not!) He immediately sat me for my solo reservation and made sure I understood the concept and menu and gave me some time to look it over. They are only open from 5-9 and I arrived at 7:15pm. Nearly everything is made fresh in house (even the ravioli are hand stuffed...wow) and Brian couldn't give the chef enough props for what she does there every day. I ordered the chicken empanada, camarones (shrimp), and mini hamburguesas as well as a caipirinha (alcoholic drink). Tapas are small plates, almost like appetizers, and although the servings are not large, the flavors are so rich it feels like they are! Everything made me do a "happy dance" and I even saved the sauce from my shrimp to dip my burger in. It didn't need it at all, but I couldn't let the sauce go! The empanada...jeez. I wish I remembered to take a photo before I dove in. And the mini burgers...Immaculate. The ambiance is so welcoming. I ended up speaking to every diner around me and even got to talk to another foodie couple who traveled there from some towns over after discovering MVD on a prior visit. They told me something I already knew as well: I'll be back to try the things I missed because YOU CANT GO WRONG! Sal, Brian, and there was a woman at the front as well were all great. And they have a promotion where you send a postcard to anyone you want after your meal. So cute!! I will def visit MVD EVERY time I come to Wilkes-Barre and support them bringing new flavors to the town. I can't rave enough!

OK. Seriously. The chef of this sweet, little spot should get an award just for that coconut sauce!…read more We stumbled upon this place while stopping for ice cream right next door. We had our dessert first then went next door and ordered the "Esmeralda's Encocado" Shrimp (covered in that insanely rich coconut sauce ), rice, and deliciously tender maduros. Heavenly! The staff was warm, friendly and efficient. The food is homemade with love and skill! We did not wait long at all. My husband loved that dish so much he said, "wow it's only 30 min from home!" Can't wait to return and try all the other dishes. Prices are reasonable. Go next door for homemade ice cream!!

What an AMAZING find!…read more We have owned a second home in the Poconos for 27 years, so we have been to SO many restaurants in the area. We were looking for something new--somewhere we might not have discovered on our own--so I turned to ChatGPT, and it recommended Bluefoot. What an absolutely amazing find! Bluefoot is a small, woman-owned business, and Monica, the owner, is truly wonderful. She spent time at every table, and we absolutely loved getting to talk with her and getting to know her. From the moment we walked in, the restaurant just felt warm, cozy, welcoming, and like you were visiting family. The first thing they brought to the table was a small bowl of fried plantain chips, and I have to say... they were THE BEST I have ever had! I even asked if they sell them, and thankfully, they do! You can purchase them to take home. For an appetizer, we ordered the chicken empanadas, which came with homemade hot sauce and homemade Sriracha sauce. Both were incredible! For my entrée, I had the Esmeraldas Encocado--shrimp with just the right amount of fried coconut in a delicious, creamy sauce. There was plenty of shrimp, and it came with sweet fried plantains and white rice. And that white rice... One bite literally brought tears to my eyes because it tasted EXACTLY like my deceased grandfather's sticky white rice. It brought back such a special memory for me, and it was absolute perfection. My husband had the Nanos, which is skirt steak. He had it prepared medium, and he said it was incredibly tender. I tried a piece myself, and I have to agree--it was full of flavor, tender, and delicious. The restaurant is BYOB, cozy, intimate, and incredibly welcoming. But honestly, what made this experience so special was the feeling you get when you are there. Monica makes you feel like family. We are SO excited to add Bluefoot to our list of favorite Poconos restaurants. We will absolutely be coming back again and again, especially when we have friends visiting us at the house. Thank you, Monica, for such a wonderful experience! We are so happy we found you. If you are looking for something different in the Poconos, I HIGHLY recommend giving Bluefoot a try. You will not be disappointed!

My wife and I went shopping to the outlet stores stopped in for a bite to eat family run. Food was…read moreexcellent. Will eat there again.

Incredible food, incredible service, thank you for being so hospitable. I will be back on my next…read moretrip out here!

The food is absolutely fantastic. The service was exceptional, swift and well taken care of. The…read morerestaurant itself is classy, cozy and welcoming all at the same time. I recommend this restaurant and it's now my new favorite.

One of the most overpriced dried out fish dinner I ever ate. Wouldn't recommend this restaurant to…read moreanyone.