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!

The green spaghetti and steak is the best food that I have had in Tyler, TX in the past 13 years…read morethat I have lived here.

We stopped in just to check out the menu while heading back to San Antonio after leaving the…read moreairport. We had seen the place on Yelp and planned to grab something quick to go, but it turned into a great stop. The location is fantastic and convenient near the airport. The hostess was welcoming right away and directed us to the bar so we could place a quick to-go order. At the bar, the bartender gave excellent service and convinced us to try a couple of tacos along with the yuca fries and plantains we originally planned to order--and I'm glad he did. The Tacos Al Carbón were outstanding: grilled fajita beef with sautéed poblano and onion on flour tortillas topped with pico de gallo and guacamole. The steak was tender and full of flavor. The beans and rice were just right, and the plantains with coconut sauce were a perfect addition. The bartender also recommended a Stone Delicious IPA, which made the short wait enjoyable. We grabbed a Tamarindo agua fresca and bolitas de yuca for the road--light, flavorful, and perfect for the drive. Great food, great service, and a great find near the airport. Definitely worth stopping in.

One of the best brunch in Coppel and Las Colinas. The french…read morecoffee was very good - I like it stronger but this was good enough. We tried a Tamarindo fresh water - it was really but costly $7. Then, the Chicken Pozole Verde was delicious - amazing flavors, I almost cry... Oliver's tostada was very good too, the mix of flavor with Guajillo salsa was perfect. As dessert, I had a fried sweet plantains with special sweet cream I will definitely return

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!!

Love love love the food here! Yummy Latin cuisine!…read more Get the empanadas! Our server was so sweet.

We had so much fun here tonight. We love a restaurant with great food, a bar, and a fun bartender;…read morethis place was exactly what we were looking for! We live in Duncanville and it's so nice to drive to Waxahachie rather than into Dallas for dinner. Thank you, Jessica, for a lovely evening!

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!

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.

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!

One of the best Venezuelan spots in DFW. Tequeños are the best I've had so far in this area and the…read moregarlic sauce is really good. All other dishes I've had have been tasty as well. Definitely recommended.

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.