Excellent food and good service. The food was so good! Having had several different meals there I…read morecan say that none of them disappointed me. They are always great.

Went on a lunch date with the girls. The margaritas are large and quite good, along with the salsa…read morethey bring to the table. You can even request a spicy salsa, which packs quite a punch. As for the food, it was questionable. They were running two specials on the day we went, and they were out of both. My meal was subpar at best, the rice was salty, and the protein was bland. I was disappointed, as we are constantly searching for a good Mexican meal around us. Maybe next time will be better.

What an amazing experience my wife and I had on a Friday! Dakota was our server and did a great job…read moreanswering our questions and making us feel welcome. We had the chimichuri (spelling?) steak and it was delicious, and they paired it with a mouth watering mixed vegetable side that would be great on its own. We loved our experience, and looking forward to going again when next in Tyler!

We visited Villa Montez last weekend and the hostess was very friendly and helpful upon our arrival…read more(it was raining so she offered to take & store my umbrella). The restaurant itself needs a lil housekeeping and TLC but I presume that they are trying to keep the integrity of the mansion. My hubby had the ceviche as a starter while I ordered a starter (the nachos) as my main and he ordered Chimichurri Steak and watching these were good. For desserts we had the Tres Leche and Chocolate cake, which were enormous in size and looked delicious upon a quick presentation, but did not live up to the hype as they were both dry. The Tres Leches appeared to have whole milk poured on a plate and then the cake sit atop of it, which is an unexpected and undesired twist for me.

(went on Feb. 25)…read more It's rare to find a restaurant that serves the entire fish, as seen here. But in Chinese restaurants, that's the norm! (There, they also steam the fish rather than fry it; but hey, beggars can't be choosers!) I knew this existed from other people's pics. But on the menu, I couldn't figure out which item it was. I asked the waiter, he pointed it out, but I forgot what he said. Lol. I think it's tilapia. It was $15 before tax, tip. Just what I wanted!

Being from New York City I was spoiled with different cuisines from any country I could imagine…read more Being a transplant to Tyler, TX has kind of humbled me and make me more appreciative of the food back home. (NYC). Introducing Inka's. Peruvian meets Colombian cuisine. I am part Colombian so Colombian cuisine is something I am very familiar with, Peruvian not so much. The number one staple in Colombian food is going to be the dish called "Bandeja Paisa" which contains pork, beef, sausage, sweet plantain, egg, avocado, rice and beans. This is what caught my eye because it is what I am most familiar with. I also ordered a mango milkshake. This was not my first time being here at this establishment. The place stays pretty empty and it is quite unfortunate because the quality of food, the taste and the attentive to detail from the staff is above and beyond. Inside, the place is rather big and it looks like they have live music at times. I just wish them to a lot more busier because this is the closest thing I have to Colombian food. My bandeja paisa elevated me straight to Colombia where the taste from the pork was out of this world it was so crunchy yet so soft, the beans were amazing as well as the beef. Let me not forget the mango milkshake which was delicious. I need everyone to saturate this establishment and support this business because these flavors are international but teleported locally to serve good cuisine.

Nice attentive service, not busy for a Sunday night. Loved the yucca cheese balls! And the guava…read moremargarita was excellent!

Appetizer and main dishes are yummy and tasty. Excellent…read moreservice Desserts are too sweet for me.

We came in today in hopes for a flavorful filling lunch and we were not disappointed! They have…read moreVenezuelan and some puerto rican dishes. We got their empanadas and arepas. They were extremely flavorful, fresh and crispy on the outside. The inside is small and comfortable. We got our food to go. We can't wait to come back!

My daughter and I were in Tyler Tx for a graduation and she remembered eating here a while ago and…read morecouldn't leave with out going back. I'm glad we stopped in The empanadas were so hot and crispy. They cook these when you place the order. The cafe is very cute and quaint. The service was grade A and the food was delicious. The carrot cake was was the best. It was a "bite", but a mouth full of delight. Please go support , you will not regret it!!

Finally made it in here having heard so many great things about it... this place exceeded my…read moreexpectations!! Great people, great ambiance and bar... and the food and cocktails top notch:) Best breakfast tacos I've ever had

Our friends some here frequently and wanted to have a bite here. The restaurant is kind of buried…read moreaway down the hill. It's very cute inside with a very chill atmosphere. Service was excellent. Our waitress was very polite and helpful. Wish I remembered her name! The food is decent and well portioned for the price. Wasn't a big fan of the guac, it had a little sour taste to it because of the veggie toppings. Entrees were pretty good.

Until my most recent visit, Casa Pollastro was one of my favorite restaurants in the DFW area…read more Unfortunately, I did not love this last visit. First of all, I got an email inviting me to come visit the restaurant with a buy one get one free, but it kind of seemed like they were annoyed that we were using it. This could be just my anxiety, but I felt like we were treated a little bit less warmly by some of the staff than other tables. For example, a manager of some type was walking the floor. He stopped at the table before us and checked in on them, skipped us and went to the table after us and checked in on them, and then only on his way back to wherever he was going, he stopped reluctantly and acknowledged us. It definitely made me feel like we were not as welcome as the other tables. Second, I don't like the inclusion of the picanha for the higher price (vs. what they were doing before which was an upcharge if you wanted the steak), because the protein that I like at Casa Pollastro is the chicken. I don't really love their steak and do not want to pay $10pp more for it. Lastly, what I had loved about this restaurant in the past was that it felt like I was enjoying a meal at a family home, served with love and care. I think that they've made some changes which are smart for a restaurant, but it took away a lot of the warm and fuzzies for me. It felt like they're trying really hard to be a high-end restaurant but what I remember from this last experience was coldness and putting profit first. Now I can't be mad if they want to grow up as a restaurant and this is just part of the growing pains, but I will mourn the loss of the experience that we loved so much that we chose to have our engagement party at this restaurant. We will not be back.

First timer here!…read more Food 5/5: first time trying Brazilian food and it did not disappoint! The portions are perfect as a first time timer. I love the appetizer dishes. You are allowed to order 3 dishes each round for the apps. They come around with the pasta and meat portions. Bad thing is that you can never say no! Ambiance: it felt so cute and cozy! There was live music and gave such a homey vibe for a high scale restaurant. Looking around, every table was there to celebrate some kind of event so make sure to make reservations! Service 5/5: we made reservations prior and we came for a birthday celebration. Our server was AMAZING. he explained everything to us and gave recs! I wish I got his name but he was fantastic! Took care of us and always checked in :) Parking: free parking around the building!

Mini Teqenos are like mozzarella sticks on crack. The way they create such unique and amazing…read moreflavors for their pasteles are wonderful. I used to DoorDash this place almost everyday if I could afford it. It was worth it every time. Venezuelan yumminess. They are freshly made so it was ensured to be hot still by the time it reached me at work. That's quality service. I've never actually been in the restaurant but I've personally only heard good things. They are proud of their Venezuelan routes and are very welcoming. I adored the unique plantain, black bean and rice pasteles. The drinks are also a flavor that is unique and wonderful. 10/10. Craving them again.

I've been here twice and didn't like any dish. At first, I thought I might have ordered the wrong…read moreitems (empanadas). Then, I went back and got the arepa. Still not good. The portions are huge but the quality isn't great. Also, the fried plantain bags are $6 each. That's nuts!

Great service, clean, comfortable and reasonable prices. Portions are a bit small but you get…read morequality over quantity. Fruit juices are really good. Unique flavors of dishes. Most is fried but not too oily.

Ambiance: fast casual/counter order. Very clean. Plenty of tables…read more Service: quick. Employee was nice Food: 5/5 The food here was SO good. My husband and I were in the area, and wanted something new to try! I tried the Bistec Encebollado (lunch portion), and came with a fresh salad, rice, and fried yucca. The portions were generous. I gladly shared a bite with my husband. I would order this dish again! The tomato's acidity added so much depth and flavor to the beef. YUM!

This is a place I do not go to often enough…read more The staff is great- have been for years. There are hits and misses on the menu, but I attribute that to personal taste preferences. I cannot praise the bartenders enough. Yes I like to drink. Generous pours and a great selection of Mexican beers. The owners care about cleanliness and comfort. Probably the best patio in town.

I haven't been in quite a while and was REALLY looking forward to getting food from there. They…read moreonly reason they got 2 star was the employees. The food was NOT good. I always went there for cheese enchiladas with red sauce. That's what I asked for but when I got home it was some sort of tan looking gravy with a strange taste. I will NOT be going back and I apologize to the people I've recently recommended the place to.