Where do you start with such magnificance?…read more We were going elsewhere, but it was closed for vacation. We looked across the way and Lizzie said, let's go there. Neither of us had had Puerto Rican food, so we went for it. We started with the Trio appetizers. We had the beef Empanadilla, which was amazing, especially with the spicey mayo-esque sauce that comes with it. The chicken Alcapurrias, which were a surprise. I am not sure what I expected, but it was a new flavor to me. This wonderful, almost vinagery sort of undertone to it. I loved it. The Sorullitos, are a really tasty corn fritter, loved those as well. Lizzie had the Chicharrones De Pollo Mofongo with the Tostones. The Chicharrones were magnificent. Wonderful crunch on the outside, lovely and soft on the inside. She thought the Tostone were a little too salty, I really liked them. Both meals were on a bed of mashed green Plantains, which were marvelous. Rich, and thick and flavorful. I had the Carne De Cerdo Frita Mofongo, same sort of frying as Lizzie's chicken, same quality. Wonderful crunch to it. I had the potato salad. Lizzie preferred it. I thought it was wonderful as well. I am so glad that by chance we stumbled on this amazing little restaurant. We will go back soon!

If you want to "Bomba" after tasting the good traditional spices of Puerto Rico cuisine then…read moreventure into Bienvenidos in Windsor Heights tucked in a strip mall down the street from Hy Vee. The Pleasant and knowledgeable owner described some of the fan favorites which intrigued me in ordering an appetizer-- a deep fried ball stuffed with mash potatoes and ground beef with a garlic sauce on the side -- surprisingly not oily but deliciously flavored -- this is one I would order again. My entree was another dish I have never had -- Mofongo -- mashed plantains served in a dome shape -- richly spiced with garlic, olive oil, oregano and a plethora of other spices which brought this dish to above and beyond other Caribbean entrees that I have tried. The spices all complimented each other to make your sit down meal full of surprising goodness that put you in a Zen mood that made the peaceful environment feel down--home. Now go and " bomba."

We visited for the first time and the food was amazing! Hubby had ceviche, we shared an order of…read moreempanadas. I ordered 2 appetizers instead of an entree. I had yuca patties filled with cheese, and ensalada. Also potato patties filled with cheese, on a peanut sauce. Service was great too. And prices were very reasonable.

I enjoyed getting to try a new to me place. My husband and I shared an order of the empanadas to…read morestart with. The cheese ones with a sprinkle of sugar, as recommended, was definitely my favorite! I enjoyed the beef one and did not care as much for the chicken one. I asked the waiter what I should get as I was torn. Of course I don't recall what it was, but I enjoyed it. I'm not usually a plantains person, but I really enjoyed them with this dish. It was very filling and flavorful. My husband ordered a spicy dish and enjoyed it as well. Our waiter did a great job with our large group. He was friendly and provided a ton of recommendations we were all happy with. The bathrooms were clean, as was the rest of the restaurant. I will go back, especially for the cheese empanadas.

It is, for sure, just one dude holding down this whole joint all by himself: cook, waiter,…read morebartender, all. Very basic dining room for sure, but it's really all about the food. The food is good and authentic. Took a friend who knows Colombian food well and this guy is doing it just like they do down there. I've never had arepas so good. We had the reinas pepiadas: really really tasty. I could see how some people are a little alienated by him, but also remember that he's there alone. You can go a little off the rails at places that have more people on staff to manage those kinds of patrons. When you walk in, you know that you can't push beyond what's offered and make special requests. This place is one of the more interesting places to eat around here; let's appreciate his/its strengths and not dwell on what this place isn't.

a restaurant run by one guy who is the chef/server/cashier etc. The food is Very Good and the…read moreportion sizes are solid. When I walked in he said the soup they had today was lentil soup. Very flavorful with a good variety of vegetables in there. Guava juice was in a large cup, and this wasn't one of those situations where the cup is 80% ice. Chicken arepas are great. Keep in mind that all this is made by One Guy and food may take a bit to come out depending on how many people are in your group.

We had a wonderful experience working with Sunflower Chef Catering for a recent educational event…read morewe hosted. They provided a light breakfast, lunch, and afternoon refreshments for our group, and everything was fresh, delicious, and clearly made with care. Julie and her team were incredibly professional, communicative, and easy to work with throughout the planning process. They were also very accommodating when it came to dietary restrictions, which we really appreciated for our group (e.g., gluten and soy allergies). The food was a hit with our participants, and the setup and service helped the day run smoothly. We're grateful for their attention to detail and look forward to working with Sunflower Chef Catering again this May!

Great communication, delicious food. Nice touches like a vase of flowers! All around great…read moreexperience for our sons's wedding rehearsal dinner.

We recently had Taste do our reception appetizer style. They were great to coordinate and discuss…read moreall our options with. The staff that was present to run the bar and deliver the food were outstanding. You never even knew they were there..in a good way. They passed the food and kept our guests' glasses full. The food was outstanding and everyone was very happy with the selection, taste, and freshness. I definitely recommend them for any event you need catering done at. We will be using them again!

Taste! To Go catered my wedding in July 2013 and did an AMAZING job. Their food is top notch and…read morepricing is very reasonable for the high quality food and service delivered. Their specialty is stations (which we did) but they do all types of catering and sit-down dinners. Their staff is full service, very easy to work with...even helping us figure out the seating needs and rentals. They made my wedding day so easy and did I say the food was amazing? Highly recommend the mussels station! Thanks Taste to Go!

Highly recommend! Had the classic box at the Jasper Winery Summer Concert. The box included a…read morewide variety of meat, cheese, veggies, fruit with bread, crackers and chocolate. Amazing they could fit so many choices in a a small box. The fruit was fresh, the meat was salty and savory, vegetables crisp. The ladies manning the booth were friendly and informative of all their offering. A perfect evening meal while enjoying live music by The Stolen Winnebagos.

We ordered from Graze Craze for our staff outing. Everything was absolutely perfect! Fresh,…read morecolorful, and beautifully arranged! They were wonderful to work with and even gave it some personal touches. Highly recommend!!

Trellis Catering is a Local Jewel that can take care of your Special Dining Event or Celebration…read more Based out of the Port of Des Moines and Trellis Cafe located in the Greater Des Moines Botanical Center. The Catering Staff is there for you throughout your entire planning process marking a Seamless and Delicious Culinary Affair. Whatever your catered event entails these professionals can make it happen for you. An Elegant plated dinner or an Impressive Buffet, anything you can imagine can be represented by Trellis Catering.

We have been using In the Bag for Corporate Catering for a few years and we have never had an…read moreissue! Food is excellent, fresh, delivery is always on time, and the staff is consistent, so friendly and willing to work with us on whatever is needing to be done. They are always top on my list when I am needing to cater in food for large groups!

Excellent fresh food and great selection. I always thought nothing could ever be better than their…read morebrownies but today I had the chicken salad and it was amazing. Best I've had anywhere. Finely chopped chicken with poppyseed and more - really great!

I have now seen the Tangerine Food Company in action multiple times!…read more At First Friday events at Mainframe Studios and they also helped recently with our event at Mainframe studios! They provided food, and ran the bar, and also cleaned up the room by taking down tables and making sure everything was back in order.. The staff was super helpful and treated our guests with smiles abound! I really appreciated the hard work and them going the extra mile by creating specific drinks for the event and providing awesome local craft beer and local wine at the events! They also do unique food for the events themes! Very cool people and very cool catering company! I will work with them again for sure!

We had catering done for a birthday party in our home. All of the food that we had was very good,…read moreand we got a lot of compliments from our guests. The people that dropped off and set up our food and picked up all the equipment after the party, were very friendly and knowledgeable. We had tapas/finger food. The Korean meatballs were the best!

Catering DSM did a fabulous job catering our wedding at the Temple for Performing Arts! Sarah is…read moreextremely professional, easy to communicate with, and has been such an amazing vendor to work with while planning a wedding during a pandemic. She really made this whole experience so much easier and was extremely flexible with our constantly changing plans. What made us appreciate Catering DSM so much more was how considerate they were of us having to transition from a 200+ people wedding to less than 30, waiving any previously established food and drink minimums. We are well aware that there are plenty of venues out there who have not been so flexible, so we are truly grateful for this. The food was amazing, and we loved how customizable everything was. What we really appreciated was how Sarah really listened to what we liked and made adjustments to the menu to fit our personal taste, from adding truffle oil to the mac and cheese croquettes to adding lobster tail to our entrée with less than a week's notice. We also had a Hot Toddy Bar which was super fun and unique as well! The entire process was so easy, and we felt extremely taken care-of along the way. Thank you Catering DSM for a delicious evening!

LOVE Catering DSM! Whether it's for work or personal, they never let me down, I don't even consider…read moreanother catering company anymore. Their food is like no other and they are so willing to accommodate for you. Alex and his team do a fab job and are top notch professionals. If you're looking for great food at fair prices and flawless service, choose Catering DSM!!!!!