In the mood for something different so we dropped in here. First impression was that it was very…read moreclean (as an aside, even the restroom was spotless). We were escorted to a booth near the bar area, took our seats and ordered soda and tea. Surprisingly, they came in smallish plastic cups with lids. Orders were placed and while waiting we admired some of the painted walls. The plaintains were nicely cooked and filled with beef. Being smothered in mozzarella cheese was nice also. We weren't disappointed with the taste either. The menu is pretty extensive so it will take a few minutes to figure out what you want. Overall, an excellent experience and we'll be back.

This little spot offers a wide variety of Columian favorites. We had the corn and flour empanadas…read moreand both were delicious. My favorite: the beef flour empanada. We also ordered the campestre salad. So fresh! The perfect balance of corn, avocado, lime. Wow! The sweet, yellow plantain was good. The table next to us had soup and it looked fabulous! We will definitely try that next time!

So, I believe that part of my complaint here will be for something I'm sure they were trying to…read moremake special for our group of 7. They put us upstairs in a room. This was great in that we could converse with no issues, but it was too warm in the room. They had fans, but we had to turn the fans away from blowing on our food, hence we didn't get cooled down from them. The food wasn't that great either. I ordered the Chicharron and though the tostones underneath were DELICIOUS, the fried pork belly on top (and there was a lot), seemed undercooked to me. It was chewy, not crispy as I've experienced it before. I was unable to eat most of it. The cocktails were delicious and the service was as good as can be expected considering he was having to go up and down the stairs each time. Maybe they're better for dinner? And definitely DOWNstairs!

Group get together and given a nicely set up room for us in which conversation could be heard at an…read more"inside voice." Temperature a bit on the warm side up there. Service was generally attentive, but having to go find a server when you need him could be better. My meal choice sounded great on the menu but seemed lacking in flavor and quantity for a brunch meal choice. Ok meal experience that may be different down in the dining area.

Cocina Latina has been one of my go to's since I moved to St. Louis. I am obsessed with their ají…read morede gallina. They have a wide and diverse menu, offering many classic Latin American dishes.

I have to admit, I haven't been back to Cocina Latina since it moved from Delmar Blvd. I remember…read moreit being quite delicious, but I was a bit disappointed when I took my mom there a few weeks ago. I remember the Lomo Saltado being one of their popular dish and it being tender and juicy. This time, it was rough and chewy to the point that it hurt our jaws. I found it odd because the steak that came with the Tallarin Verde was tender and perfectly cooked. We also ordered the Jalea, which came out cold and dry. They decorated the place with Cinco de Mayo and Mother's day feats, which were really cool and pretty! I'd like to give this place another try because there are so many good reviews about this place. Since the Lomo Saltado was disappointing, I plan to try their ceviche and the Aji deGallina next, as those seem to be popular dishes as well. Street parking Service was good Clean restrooms Two bar areas

Apparently I missed the memo that Mayo Ketchup was no more and Salsa Rosada was the place to be! I…read moredecided to check this place out early Saturday afternoon. I walked in and decided bar seating looked best so I could watch tv. I was immediately given water, menus, and some time to decide. I was craving something sweet, so I got some passion fruit juice and decided on the steak bowl with arroz con gandules as my entree. The dish comes with steak, black beans, pico, white rice, jack cheese, and maduros. I think most dishes can be customized, but rest assured they're nothing short of flavor! Since I was one of few people, my dish came out rather quickly. The steak was tender and flavorful; the rice was seasoned perfectly and the maduros were fried to perfection. Everything was even better than I imagined. The server/bartender did a great job at keeping my water refilled and making sure I didn't needed anything. I was quite pleased with the food and service overall and I look forward to my return visit.

Finally! I made it to this place. And I was not disappointed. I went with a friend and she also…read morereally enjoyed it. We ordered grilled chicken bowl, chicken and a beef empanadas, Cuban sandwich, maduros (sweet plaintains), avocado salad and Nutella empanadas! Obviously I took some home. All the food was really good. The Nutella empanadas were stand outs. The other empanadas were good but a little greasy I think because I ordered the corn. Maybe the flour ones are not so greasy??? They have a fair amount of indoor seating without the tables being too close. Also there is an outdoor patio which is where we sat. Might be better to be under the awning so no rascally bird puts a deposit on your food. (It barely missed the the Nutella empanadas) I can't wait to go back to try more menu items.

Fritanga is one of those underrated restaurants in STL. They serve Nicaraguan cuisine and located…read morein the South City / Soulard area. We had: Churrasco Nica ($19.25): Tender, juicy skirt steak, seasoned just right. Skirt steak can be tricky since it's lean, but they nailed it -- cooked perfectly and well-seasoned so it stayed flavorful and not dry. The chimichurri sauce (parsley, citrus, garlic, olive oil) paired beautifully with the meat. Camarones de la Casa ($19.00): Generous amounts of plump, juicy shrimp in a creamy, but not too heavy, jalapeño gravy with mild heat. Each dish comes with two sides. We tried gallo pinto, maduros, tajadas verdes, and yuca frita. All solid, but favorites were the crispy yuca and sweet plantains.

The restaurant is amazing and the people are very nice. My favorite food is the Queso Frito and the…read moreCarne Asada.

I should have stopped in this place long ago. And while I debated reviewing it cause they are…read moreplenty busy and I kind of want to keep it to myself I worry that someone out there like me needs this places as badly as I did. When I moved to STL well over a decade ago I bemoaned the lack of good Latin American food. I have since found a lot of good places that I love but I didn't realize til I was eating my lunch how big a gap was still there. I ordered tacos al pastor -- a favorite since I was in Sonora years ago and ate them multiple days in a row cause this street vendor was amazing. I order them a decent frequency but I now realize I haven't been truly satisfied til today. Seriously, I am wondering how quickly I will be back because these were incredible. Al pastor is a unique flavor profile and it goes in-depth, these folks GET IT! I took a bite and absolutely closed my eyes as I chewed because this was the al pastor I so often miss. I ordered two tacos al pastor and one asada. They came the Mexican way, simple onion and cilantro which I asked to clarify as recently I ordered street tacos and found them served with lettuce and cheese and was not happy. These were perfect. The steak was good but man I needed those al pastor tacos! Two would have been plenty and at $3 each what an inexpensive lunch! Other reviews mention lots of the other things that touch on the restaurant: - they have sections by country for Salvadoran, Honduran & Mexican foods - customers are mostly Central American, a combination of families and work crews - it is Spanish speaking by and large for staff and customers. - it's bare bones, simple tables and chairs, coolers with drinks and very few bottles behind the bar/register - chips were good (thick not too salty) with red and green sauces, the green was a bit hot for me but I mixed a bit into the red. I am so going back and hope to stay in the minority with English as my first language. They speak the language of slow cooked flavor!

My husband and I just moved here from LA, and we've been searching for some authentic Salvi-Mex…read morefood that reminds us of home. So far, this has been the best we've found in the area! The tacos and pupusas were SO good, and the servers were very kind and attentive. We got the asada and pastor tacos, pupusas revueltas, torta especial and horchatas! First off, it's so hard to find a place that makes their tortillas in-house, so that was already a huge plus! The curtido and salsa for the pupusas were also really good. Everything tasted fresh and authentic. I also saw some reviews complaining that some of the servers only speak Spanish, but honestly, that's part of why I'm writing this review. This place is AUTHENTIC -- authentic food and an authentic experience. As Salvadoran and Mexican people ourselves, this is exactly the kind of place we've been looking for. If a language barrier makes you uncomfortable, there are plenty of more Americanized/gentrified Latin food places around. But if you want the actual good, authentic food, this is the place! We'll definitely be coming back!

I was craving pupusas, tamales and plátanos - all three were fantastic!!! I was so delighted to…read moresee we had such a restaurant in St. Louis!

This is a little slice of home. My family is Honduran and this spot is even parent approved! We…read morelove their fried fish, tacos, enchiladas, empanadas, etc. everything we have tried has been delicious! The service is always wonderful. Portions are huge and it's incredibly affordable.

I want to start this review by saying I do not expect anything in return and that I truly enjoyed…read morethe first half of my meal. The flavors, sauces, and cooking seemed great. I also do not want to provide undue negativity to a non-corporate local spot. This review is purely to provide caution to other diners and a message for the owners to clean up the establishment. I got a Togo order with empanadas and the pollo cena and the plate was stuffed full. So full the lid couldn't close. That's a good thing. I ate one empanada and only a third of food and the rest I went to save and that's when I saw the cockroach. Bugs are simply unacceptable. I cannot in good faith return to this establishment. I wish them well but you need to clean your spot to protect yourself and your customers. Good luck.

The chicken here is EXCELLENT. The tajadas are also delicious. This is a great place to go to if…read moreyou want to try different Latin American cuisines instead of the better known ones. Highly recommend.

Great salsa, cheese dip, guacamole, food, drinks, great vibe, great waiters, great everythingread more

Many restaurants, hamburger joints in Steelville apparently close their kitchen at 8pm. This led us…read moreto Coco's and I was happily delighted to find quality Mexican food, as well as an enjoyable and attentive waiter. Even my picky grandgirls found something on the menu they liked! We adults, however, cleaned our plate. (We ate chili verde, pollo con chorizo, and tacos a pastor) Given their location, they might be out of your favorite Mexibrew but, please, relax. There are plenty of others from which to choose.

Good service and great food! Always quick and delicious with a traditional Mexican restaurant feel.read more

My wife and I have been to almost every Mexican restaurant in Jefferson, Franklin, and Washington…read morecounty. My wife has taught many of these places how to make a good Margarita. We ordered a cadilac and got a drink that barley resembled a lime drink. They were out of Grand Galla and Grand Marnier. But substituted with Cointreau. My wife liked her meal mine was so so. We did not finish our "Margarita". Our waitress was very sweet and sorry that her boss did not have the ingredients for a great drink. Unfortunately this is strike #2 and will probably be the last strike!