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    El Carriel

    4.1 (28 reviews)
    InexpensiveColombian, Bakeries
    Closed 7:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Bandeau Paisa
    Tim N.

    I'll start by saying, come hungry! Their portions, even for lunch, are ample, large, filling and delicious. Of course, I had to try the "National Dish" of Colombia, the Bandeja Paisa, which was quite good. Who knew that they had a "mini" version that you could order? Not me! It was a generous portion of rice topped with a poached egg, a quarter slice of avocado, frijoles Colombianos (Colombian style beans, three sections of fried plantain, a cornmeal arepa, a thinly sliced steak, a chorizo sausage and a giant chicharron (not sure if it was pork or another type, but a generous portion of fat and meat). So, that deliciousness left me ready for a nap and a bit bloated - my fault for trying to eat the entire meal before I gave up on that and still got the "to-go" box. I started this meal trying an empanada, because you have to and this is a Colombian bakery, in addition to being a restaurant. But, I swear that empanada seemed more like a Goya processed food empanada than a home-made one. The filling was well processed and no other texture than mushy, but it was good. A coworker raved about the liver and onions, another healthy portion. We will be back.

    Alicia M.

    If you love authentic Colombian food or just want to try something different, you need to check this place out. It's small and sort of hidden in a shopping strip in Mauldin. It can get busy during lunch and the kitchen is small so don't go if you're in a hurry, this is not fast food. I love the empanadas and the bandeja paisa is a good choice to try several different things. Everything is seasoned perfectly. It's a large plate that's enough to feed two. They have a lot of dishes to choose from including fish, steaks, soups and salads. They also have a counter with a large selection of breads and pastries. There is also a breakfast menu.

    Simply put....deliciously wonderful!!'n
    Wesley M.

    When it comes to a restaurant review & you remove all the fluff and personal opinions/biases It boils down to two things - 1. Will I come back & 2. Would I recommend a restaurant to friends and family. The answer to both of these is a resounding YES on both points. Great authentic food with friendly service. A must try & a must repeat. Casual! Comfort! AUTHENTIC!!!! Tasty!!!!!!!!!!

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    Hillary F.

    We arrived Greenville a couple days ago and wanted to find a Colombian bakery and we were so surprised when we found this place only 12 mins away from my sister's house. We placed an order over the phone and drive there ASAP as we COULDN'T wait to eat delicious colombia bread. To our surprise not only does this place sell a variety of Colombian baked goods but Colombian food and Colombian products to take home such as arepa harina, snacks, chocolate, coffee, etc. order was ready and evything we ordered tasted fresh buñuelos, pandebonos, empanadas de cambray which are pandebonos stuffed with guava, and cheese bread. My only complaint though and I have sadly noticed this in SC so far is the crazy use of styrofoam which we all know is a planet killer. Porfavor to the owner of this establishment use better choices, help the planet. PORFAVOR CAMBIEN EL USO DE CONTENEDORES DE ICOPOR ES MUY MALO PARA EL PLANETA.

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    Great food and great service.The place is nice and it has acdtoreannavyual store with typical foods.

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    Good Colombian food and bakery! We have been going there since November, and like it a lot!

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    4 years ago

    Very true to traditional Colombia. Great portions and wonderful flavors! Love the breakfast dishes, arepas and bakery items. #RepeatCustomer

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    Sacha's Cafe - N Pleasantburg Dr - Torta Mixta

    Sacha's Cafe - N Pleasantburg Dr

    4.3(155 reviews)
    6.2 mi
    $$

    My boyfriend is an American quadriplegic who uses a power wheelchair, and I'm Colombian. We're…read morevisiting from Florida, and we were so excited to find a Colombian restaurant here. The restaurant itself is really cute, clean, and has plenty of parking. Unfortunately, our experience started off on the wrong foot because the automatic handicap door button was broken. My boyfriend stood outside for several minutes trying to get it to work so he and his service dog could get inside. It was close to 100° outside, so that was really frustrating. I was still getting things out of the car and had no idea he was stuck outside because I never imagined something that important would be out of service. Eventually, an employee came over and opened the door for us. Our server was very friendly and attentive, so no complaints there. We ordered the morcilla with arepitas and an arepa with shredded beef, chicharrón, and chorizo. The morcilla was a disappointment. It was dry and mostly tasted like rice. My boyfriend has had morcilla at other Colombian restaurants before, and they usually have a much richer filling with meat and seasoning. This one just fell flat. My arepa was okay, but it really needed something. No cheese, no butter, no sauce, not even hogao. The shredded beef was dry, the chicharrón was chewy, and the chorizo was decent. Overall, it just lacked flavor. As we say in Colombia... it needed more sabor and a little more love. The passion fruit juice was really good, though. Overall, I'd give the food a 3/10.

    Experience so good you gotta call it Wacha's Wafe. It's kind of hard to find this place depending…read moreon the direction you're going because the sign is kind of small and blocked but if you see the Taco Casa across, you'll be able to find it. The service here is spot on. They brought out a bunch of napkins and the sauces right away. The white sauce is ranch. The red sauce is a very mild chipotle. The green sauce is like 1/4 of a jalapeno in terms of heat. I would recommend the bowls here. The entire bottom is essentially rice while the top is protein. This is all to say the portions are decadent, before we even get to the qualify of the food. Everything on our plate was delicious. My only complete is that the egg was more medium than medium-easy. The wings were fine. The small empanadas were fun to eat. All in all, a good time. Go here.

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    La Negra Candela

    4.2(11 reviews)
    9.8 mi

    After seeing several Instagram posts raving about this restaurant and being new to South Carolina,…read morewe decided to give it a try. Unfortunately, it was a major letdown from the start. The exterior looked rundown, and inside, many tables were still covered in dirty dishes, with flies circling around. Despite the initial red flags, we decided to stay and give the food a chance. When we received the menu, none of the dishes had prices listed. I asked the server for a menu with pricing, but she just laughed and said none of their menus had prices, and if I wanted to know, I'd have to ask her directly. This was off-putting, but we ordered a mix of Colombian and Mexican dishes: lengua criolla, milanesa de pollo, a burrito, and a chicken quesadilla. When the food arrived, things went from bad to worse. The burrito was smothered in a thick sauce they claimed was cheese, but it clearly wasn't. The quesadilla had an odd, almost liquid cheese with no flavor. The lengua was passable, but the accompanying salad was soggy and tasted off. Wanting to avoid further complaints, I simply asked for the burrito to be remade without the sauce. The server refused, saying that's just how they made it and couldn't accommodate the request. As someone who is 100% Colombian and has lived in Mexico and California, I can confidently say the "Mexican" food here was not authentic and tasted terrible. When I asked to remove the uneaten burrito from the bill, the server seemed visibly irritated but agreed. While my wife and I finished most of our food, our kids couldn't eat theirs. To top it off, the server never brought the bill to the table, so I had to go to the counter, where she simply gave me a total without a proper receipt. I ended up paying $97 for a meal that wasn't worth half that. It's disappointing to leave this kind of review, but there are far better Colombian restaurant options in Greenville, Mauldin, and nearby areas. I strongly recommend staying away from this place--especially the so-called "Mexican" menu.

    This is a Colombian/Mexican restaurant that is pretty good. For Greenville, SC it is good. It is…read morenot the best Columbian food I've ever had, but it is good. We both had the Bandeja Paisa with no rice and double beans. The beans were the best part. The steak was a little chewy for my taste, but the salsa they have for it was really good. It wasn't super hot, but had a good kick and taste that complimented the steak very well. The chicharrón was also crispy and went well with the beans. The sausage was really good and went well with the plátano maduro. Overall, a good place for those that enjoy Columbian food in Greenville, SC.

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    Tropical Grille - Mauldin - South of the Border Bowl  Ig @yelpelitegvl

    Tropical Grille - Mauldin

    3.5(93 reviews)
    0.4 mi
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    My husband and I went to Tropical Grille for take out. We did have a coupon for BOGO…read more I ordered the Southwest Grill with chicken, and everything else that comes with it. My guy ordered the Cuban Bowl with chicken and black beans with yellow rice. We were not disappointed. Gave us a lot to eat. We were greeted by a very friendly and helpful server. We do like this place.

    1/5 I was extremely…read moredisappointed with my experience at this location. The customer service was the biggest issue. Going through the drive-thru, I was asked to practically yell my order from my car because the employee couldn't hear me. Instead of addressing the issue professionally, the interaction felt rude and unnecessarily frustrating. Had the customer service been better, I probably would have given more grace regarding the food. Unfortunately, the food itself was also underwhelming and didn't seem as fresh or well-prepared as I expected. The most frustrating part is that I drove a considerable distance to visit this location. If I hadn't already made the trip, I likely would have left without ordering. Between the poor customer service and disappointing food quality, I left feeling like I wasted both my time and money. I've had better experiences at other Tropical Grille locations, particularly the Haywood Road location. Based on this visit, I can't recommend this location and hope management takes steps to improve both customer service and food quality.

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    The 'grilled' chicken which is obviously marinated now and insanely salty. Why change what was such a good thing?

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    Sofrito Latin Restaurant & Bar

    Sofrito Latin Restaurant & Bar

    4.6(31 reviews)
    6.8 mi

    Literally a hidden gem of a find in downtown Greenville…read more.. We only found this place by visiting the Greenville Drive team store on a Saturday afternoon. Decided to check it out for dinner on a Friday night and was shocked it was so empty. It's only a matter of time before this place fills up! I'm assuming baseball season will have this spot packed. This is the second location (original is on woodruff rd). If you look up the other location- they have fabulous reviews and rightfully so. They have daily specials, lunch specials and happy hour! A DJ on Saturday afternoons as well as brunch. We sat at the bar and Vanessa took great care of us. She gave us great recommendations. I love that they make their own drink mixes! It makes all the difference in quality. We tried a mango mojito and Pisco passion. Both were yummy! Pisco passion is strong fyi. The mood for something filling/delicious was fulfilled and then some! We both got mofongos which come with your choice of plantains: sweet, green or trifongo. We only tried the trifongo with roasted pork (which was amazing) but our favorite was the shrimp al ajillo (garlic shrimp). For the record- last time I had mofongo this good & flavorful I was in Puerto Rico. Safe to say we LOVED everything about both dishes. Still thinking about the garlic sauce with the shrimp! Chefs kiss! And the crispy pork belly pieces on top of the plantains that just melt in your mouth! The Ribeye steak board was recommended by a local (also dining at the the bar). He RAVED about the steak and the sides it comes with. Apparently only this location has a magical creamed corn dish as one of the sides for the all steak boards. Will be back to see how magical it really is! Ambiance is hip & fun with a splash of casual elegance. Great for a family dinner, date night, girls night- whatever. The only downside to planning your visit here is the parking. No private lot & street parking is scarce. I believe there's a garage across the street? The food, drinks & service will make the parking situation worth it. Planning on coming back to try their brunch. Cannot wait!

    Tasty, inviting, good service: this place had it all! I got a Chicken Rice Bowl, and I definitely…read morerecommend. We did get chips and cheese to start off with, but I wasn't too crazy about that- I recommend getting just the salsa instead. I will be back to try more of their entrees!

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