Loud and noisy and colorful and I love it this way. If for any reason we're north of the bridge,…read morestopping for lunch is a must. My favorite thing is their pique, a pineappley mildly spicy concoction. Anything I order is just an excuse to eat about a quarter bottle with the food. Today I had the three pork ribs with half sweet and half savory plantains, black beans. The garlic lemon dressing on their greens? Just like my family makes it- garlic forward with lemon spike. Everything must be accompanied by a mango tea. You really can't go wrong. Today I had the ribs because I could smell them a block away, but my usual is the chicken thighs. Their sandwiches are amazing, and you can substitute the r bread out for plantains. Their food is consistently delicious. They never disappoint.

Got the plantain crusted shrimp plate, and my partner got the bistec plate - I think next time I'll…read moretry the shrimp with sauce instead! For drinks we tried the regular mango tea, and the mango tea with lime. Personally liked the lime one more. Also got a coconut flan as dessert and it was so custardy! Loved it. Would come back again!

A friend recommended this Cuban place. She really enjoyed it and it was right in the neighborhood…read more This was my second visit to this venue. The last time I visited, I remember the locals there talking with the owners. Several saying that they are regular customers and how happy they were with the food. It's a fairly small restaurant at a strip mall off of Watt Ave. A cozy little place and the owners ( who speak Spanish ) are happy to serve you. You won't be disappointed with the food. The food is prepared well, great Caribbean flavor, and simply delicious.

Simply the best restaurant in Sacramento. There is nothing else like it. Actually one of the only…read morerestaurants I've ever been to where I do order an appetizer, entree, and dessert everytime! Papa rellena first and flan last is a must. Service is always great, just wish they would open in Roseville.

Bodega Kitchen and Cocktails is located in the corner of a plaza and could easily be missed. Don't…read morelet that happen to you as this hidden gem serves up very flavorful cuisine. With authentic flavors and food items, there's not many like it around town. Bodega serves up food from the Caribbean Islands. One of their most popular dishes is their jerk chicken. They have this both as a chicken wing appetizer and as a plated dinner. I personally really enjoy white meat when it comes to chicken and the dinner plate was leg and thigh so I opted to go with the wing appetizer. My only complaint about it was its size. I thought it could have had more wings as I thoroughly enjoyed each one with the jerk sauce I added to it. The wings were very crisp on the outside and full of flavor. Adding the jerk sauce or their house made hot sauces enhanced the flavor even more. I could really see myself coming just for these wings! I also had the Cubano sandwich. This hot, pressed sandwich has ham, cheese, pickles, and mustard. It's a popular item that also is bursting with flavor. The combination of all the ingredients was mouthwatering. It comes with a side of fries to round out the meal. Service at Bodega was very nice. We found the servers to be very patient with us and the food came out reasonably. I was specifically there for a birthday party where we had cake being served from outside the restaurant. Bodega has a cake cutting charge, but seeing our tiny cake they waived it for us! It's a cute restaurant and definitely different than many you will find around Sacramento. If you're in the pocket area, Bodega is well worth a visit!

Recently visited this location! Trendy bodega vibe bar/restaurant, definitely felt it walking in…read more We were able to seat ourselves, and our server was quick to see us. We ordered the plantain nachos, jerk chicken, guava shrimp, and pineapple upside down cake. Our party ordered margaritas, which they said was on the stronger side. Our food was good, we also ordered yucca fries but our server forgot. Our favorite was their plantains. Their dessert was a bit dry, but flavor was good. All in all, good experience.

Tried the paella and it was incredible. So much flavor and so many yummy ingredients. Will be…read moregoing back to have it again.

Lola's is a hidden gem among the hustle and bustle of 16th St. With several other haunts nearby,…read moreit's easy to dismiss if you are not looking for it, but once inside it is a warm welcoming. This was my 2nd visit and holy moleh! So good. Favorites is the Paella, the Mac n cheese and El Cubano! Fire AF.

This is one of our favorite spots! The steak saltado is absolutely delicious--full of flavor and…read morealways a great choice. If you're looking for another must-try option, enjoy the buffet, which offers a great variety of tasty choices for everyone. The staff is always friendly and welcoming, and the environment is clean, comfortable, and inviting. The shop is a fun place to ick up gifts. It's a place where you can enjoy amazing food and great service every time. Highly recommend!

I was excited to finally try this place with my husband. We came in for an early dinner during the…read moreweek and it wasn't busy at all. We had a very friendly waiter. I didn't want to write this review but I had a concern about something about the menu. I ordered the tequenos de pollo as an appetizer and the menu didn't say anything about it having cheese in which was perfect. I got the order and it in fact had cheese. I'm lactose intolerant and really sensitive to dairy so I asked about the cheese being in it. He confirmed it was in there, so I asked if they can just take it back- the waiter said no. I then asked if they can just take it off the bill because I couldn't eat it. He said no to that too. My husband doesn't eat meat and my son is lactose intolerant so it was going to be food wasted and money down the drain. I was pretty shocked because I've never been to a restaurant where they can't reasonable accommodate the guest. I then ordered my entree and the chicken was very dry and overcooked. I was not satisfied but I knew they wouldn't let me swap it for something else. Unfortunately I'm not going to rush to come back. The waiter was friendly enough but not accommodating. I get nervous when it comes to food allergies because now I know that some restaurants aren't disclosing food allergens which is actually not allowed. There are folks out here with life threatening allergies, so these places need to be careful. I'm glad I'm not one of those people but it's still disappointing.

This food was the BOMB! I have never had shrimp so tender…read more Jackfruit Oxtails, delicious. Everything was seasoned to perfection. The young staff (especially behind the counter) educated everyone with so much respect. If you want fried chicken, Popeyes is close. Do not come in here asking for fried chicken.

As someone who was born and raised in Jamaica I am always looking for authentic restaurants that…read morehave the taste and feel of home and I found it!! I am not from Sacramento but this is my second time visiting Dubplate while visiting and I will be back again and again! The curry chicken was seasoned to perfection. The cabbage was seasoned and cooked just right and so was the rice n peas. The staff were all nice and pleasant. The vibes in the restaurant were definitely that of home. If you are thinking of visiting just do it!!

THIS PLACE IS ALL THE HYPE AND MORE ! I literally got one of everything on the menu, corn dogs are…read moremy all-time favorite and these ones are hand dipped. The photo cakes do not miss, and the orange float was definitely one of my favorites. I don't know what they put in that pulled pork sandwich, but it was heaven. Definitely going to follow them around.

Super delicious carnival food from a truck! If you see them, give them a try!…read more I saw them many months ago and wasn't able to stop by and when I did, they were gone. So happy I was able to today. My son had his first funnel cake! Sooo fantastic

Stopped by this small Cuban restaurant recently and had a great experience overall. It's definitely…read morea cozy spot -- the interior is pretty small with limited seating, and you order at the counter when you walk in. Luckily the weather was perfect the day we went, so we grabbed a table outside and it ended up being the ideal way to enjoy the meal. We started with a Cuban café with condensed milk, and it was incredible. The coffee was bold and rich like a good Cuban espresso should be, and the condensed milk added the perfect amount of sweetness and creaminess. It was smooth, strong, and honestly one of the best cups of coffee I've had in a while. For food, she ordered the chilaquiles and I ordered the ropa vieja plate, and we also added an order of papa rellenas to share. The chilaquiles were easily the star of the show. The chips were perfectly coated in sauce without being soggy, and the sauce itself had a really unique flavor compared to the traditional chilaquiles I'm used to. It had a deeper, richer taste with just the right balance of spice and tang. Every bite was packed with flavor and it felt like a really thoughtful twist on the dish. The ropa vieja was just as impressive. The shredded beef was incredibly tender and flavorful, clearly slow-cooked because it just fell apart with each bite. The seasoning was spot on -- savory, slightly tomatoey, and really comforting. It came with black beans and rice, and even though I'm usually not a big fan of black beans, these were excellent. They had a lot of flavor and a great texture, not watery or bland like they sometimes can be. The only thing that didn't quite land for me was the papa rellenas. They were well made, but I was expecting something with more of an empanada-like texture or a crispier outer bite. Instead, it was much more potato-forward, which made it a little heavier than I was hoping for. Service was amazing! Kind friendly staff Overall though, the food was flavorful, the coffee was amazing, and the relaxed outdoor seating made it a really enjoyable meal. Definitely a spot worth checking out if you're in the area.

Great food, great service, clean and spacious seating, and lots of parking. I went here after the…read moreLoop the Lagoon 5k and got the espresso with condensed milk (I forgot the name but whoever is working explained all the different coffee drinks to me!), the cuban sandwich, and the papas rellenas. I would get all of those items again but I also want to try new items next time. Highly recommend if you're near Vacaville!

A definite favorite of mine for a few years now. I always enjoy the food and friendly staff.read more

The lady who took our order was very nice. I ordered 2 bean…read morepupusas. They were ok nothing special. My boyfriend had the carne asada street tacos and he said they were good. We took 2 pineapple and 2 chicken tamales to go. This morning when I went to grab one to take for lunch I saw that they were wrapped 1/2 wax paper 1/2 corn husk. That seemed very odd. I decided to open them all and they all looked so disgusting and were so slimy. I ended up throwing them away. Their tamales are extremely over priced for the quality. Don't waist your money on these.

I don't write reviews but it would be wrong of me not to. This place is amazing. The food is so…read moreincredibly fresh and flavorful, I ate this place maybe a week ago and am jealous of my past self. Service was great, food was fantastic, definitely going back for lunch later today. No picture included because I ate it all.

I thought the food was okay. My chilaquiles were immediately soggy and I would have liked some more…read morecrunch on them. The sandwich was good with sweet potato fries and whatever dipping sauce they had with it is amazing. Pretty no frills you just order at the counter and they give you a buzzer. The outdoor patio seating is cute and they have a nice little parking garage area. I would come back