Tried this Food Truck when they were at the Firefly Grove park in Tosa. Wonderful food, great…read moreservice - definitely would recommend. We shared the tacos and chicken nachos. So Tasty!

Had this food truck at Lion's Tail in Wauwatosa three times, the tacos are some of the best food I…read morehave ever had in my life. One time they didn't have the tacos, so I got an empanada which was also amazing. The food comes out quickly and they are always so nice!

I had such a wonderful experience at this Dominican restaurant! The food was absolutely…read moredelicious--full of rich, authentic flavor that really stood out in every bite. You can tell everything is made with care and attention to detail. What made the visit even more special was the atmosphere. Yari, the owner, was incredibly kind, welcoming, and genuinely made us feel at home from the moment we walked in. The entire staff was just as warm and attentive, creating such a comforting and inviting environment. It honestly felt like being invited over to a family member's house for a home-cooked meal--cozy, friendly, and full of good energy. That kind of experience is hard to find, and it made the meal even more memorable. If you're looking for amazing Dominican food paired with heartfelt hospitality, this is definitely the place to go. I'll absolutely be coming back and highly recommend it to anyone wanting a true taste of great food and even better service!

1000/10 I love the red beans here!…read moreSecond time coming here since moving to Chicago and the taste is as close as I'll get to food back home in Miami. So whoever made the habichuelas last night made sure to put their whole heart in it because the sofrito and pumpkin were on point before stewing those beans to perfection. My 15 month old baby tried the beef stew, roast chicken, red beans, rice and pigeon peas, yuca and plantain. This morning he happily ate some more for breakfast and let me tell you this little boy always takes a few bites then wants milk... not this time. The food speaks for itself, the place doesn't need to be hip or aesthetic. They're not trying to blow smoke up anyone's ass branding rotisserie chicken as luxe French comfort food or trying to copy Peruvian Pollo a la Brasa. Just a great product in a styrofoam box packed to the brim at a fair price.

I did a carry out order and was greeted right away. Very laid back atmosphere. Not very crowded…read more Nice place to to sit and have a drink. Parking around the place is street only.

I had a yummy cubano which turned out so large that I ate half of it at the restaurant and ate the…read morerest of it over the next two days. My husband had mofongo con carne and tamarind both of which were new to him. Positive response.

Uhhh ohhh... Dominican food and I am here for it…read more I ordered the mangú, which is basically mashed plantains seasoned really well, and it definitely made up for my choice of rice. The bistec encebollado was cooked to perfection with grilled onions and that nice vinegar-based flavor that gives it the right kick. We also ordered arroz con gandules (rice with pigeon peas) and carne guisada, and everything was very well seasoned. You can tell the food is made with care and real Dominican flavor. Now I'll be honest. Is this a fancy spot? Absolutely not. In fact, it reminds me of some of the little mom-and-pop places I've been to in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. There are only about three tables for four people and a couple of small tables. It's not the prettiest restaurant, but honestly that shouldn't matter because the food is the real winner here. The prices are very reasonable and completely worth it for the flavor you're getting. If you're looking for authentic Dominican food and don't mind a simple setting, you'll be very happy. I'm here for it, and I'll definitely be back. You won't be disappointed.

Steak sandwich, and chicken sandwich were delicious so was the rice YUMMMMM! I will be back !!read more

We came over to check out the 3rd Street Market Hall and decided to check this restaurant out. They…read morehad some nice lunch plates and the staff was so nice letting us try some of their horchata as we were considering what to order. Half Chicken, Beans and Puerto Rican Rice - The half chicken was a decent size. It had a good flavor and was juicy for a little but mostly dry inside. The dark meat part tasted a bit better though. The rice was very flavorful and it paired well with the black beans. Overall, the plate was decent and it was a good portion. A nice place to stop by and get lunch if you're in the market hall.

I ordered the roasted chicken with fries and rice! The chicken was juicy and tender with yummy…read moreflavor. The fries were very seasoned and crunchy. The rice was super good (there is bacon fyi). Absolutely delicious, I would definitely get it again. Very quick service too!

Visited Sabor Tropical Restaurant recently for dinner on a Sunday evening…read more We were immediately greeted and seated. The restaurant itself was impeccably clean and welcoming. I started out my experience with their Pisco Sour. I prefer the Peruvian style Pisco Sour (with egg whites and bitters), they serve it in the Chilean fashion (sans egg whites and bitters). It was aok if that's the style you prefer! For our starter, we got the tostones rellenos, which were the star of the evening for me. So flavorful with just the right amount of heat. Perfection! For my main dish, I got their salmon tropical, which is grilled salmon over whipped potatoes with cilantro, mango, onion, and avocado on top. It's also served with asparagus, which was pitch perfect. All in all--it was a fresh and tasty dish! For dessert, my dining companion and I opted to share their nutella flan. I found it to be overly, cloyingly sweet and wouldn't likely order dessert here again. The service was attentive and the prices were reasonable. Get to it!

This was restaurant of the week and a good choice. Street parking is as good as it gets but after…read moredriving around the block a couple times a spot opened up. The place has outdoor seating in front and the inside has a nice bar with big front windows and tables/chairs. The bar menu for a tropical restaurant had a small tropical drink menu I thought but the strawberry mojito sounded good. The strawberry mojito was good but for all I know it was a kiddie cocktail because it didn't taste like an adult beverage because it didn't taste like an alcohol beverage. The blond woman with the hypnotic/beautiful accent working the whole room by herself did a great job. The menu has so much good stuff on it that it's hard to pick a dish so I opted for the Latin inspired signature sampler which is empanada choice of meat, steak quesadilla, tostone ralleno pork, three mango bbq wings and tostones. The food took a bit to hit the table but it looked good when it did. Everything was delicious/flavorful and seasoned nicely. I enjoyed everything on the plate so it's hard to pick one over the other except the wing's because wings are everywhere. The pork was moist and seasoned nicely as well as the tender steak quesadilla, it's all very good. Overall I really like my lunch and I'm so glad that I stopped for something different and they did a great job.

Finally made it in here in a warmer month. Restaurant is cute, but we sat outside on the spacious…read morepatio. Service was ok, but food was a bit of a failure. I ordered the La Bandera and it was overly salty. Now, I don't know if this is the norm for this dish, or if the chef that night was heavy handed. The first bite seemed ok, but the more I ate, the saltier it became, it seemed. Hubs had the short rib sandwich and was not impressed. We also had the queso dip, which I liked very much, and a pitcher of margaritas, which we both enjoyed. I would try this place again, because you never know if someone is having an off night and deserves a second chance. I'd also like to come here during the day (the Dia part) to try that menu as well. 88/2025

Stopped here for brunch on a whim and were generally impressed with the great atmosphere and staff…read more We arrived right around 10a and were promptly seated. The dining room was colorful collection of pictures, garlands and banners which added to the cheery atmosphere. I had the fiesta burrito with chorizo. As stated, it comes smothered with their house made sauces, one green, maybe cilantro or avocado, the either a red sauce. Not listed in the description was also corn, carrot and peas. Don't be surprised when you cut into it and you see that. On the side was a coleslaw that brought some nice heat and brightness to the plate as well. Maybe the biggest surprise of the entire meal was the house coffee they served up. Today I believe it was their sauvecito. While I was surprised that they would serve such a strongly flavored house coffee, it packed a nice cocoa flavor that rounded out the meal nicely.

Really hit. Garlic took it over the top. Quick efficient service in the take out location 10…read moreminutes before closing. Did not disappoint.

I've ordered from here a handful of times and consistency can be an issue but not unforgivable…read more Good sized portions! Chicken soup- yummy but the last time I had it it was soo salty. Alcapurria- hit or miss but when it hits it hits! Papa relleno- never disappoints always so yummy great meat to potato ratio. Jibaritos- I've had the lechon and the bistec and both are delicious Lechon entree- it comes with arroz con gandules and salad you can swap out salad for potato salad for up charge. I've had both options and neither one disappointed. Last time I asked for no salad cause I wanted extra rice(good portion to begin with) cause it's just so good.

Food wasn't bad. Service could've been better. They lost their liquor license so no alcoholic…read moredrinks. We had two menus. One had the original prices. The other menu had white stickers with jacked up prices.

I picked up a to go order. Food arrived hot and packed well. Not too friendly service for just…read morepicking up. People inside seemed happy. I'd go back and find in just to try it. The ambiance inside is pretty cool. Street parking is kind of limited. I can see this place being popular in summer.

$50 for fake Puerto Rican food the community deserves better"…read moreI need to write this review because people in Elgin deserve to know the truth, especially those who may not be familiar with authentic Puerto Rican cuisine. Let me start with the Papas Rellenas potato balls that are supposed to be made with real mashed potatoes, seasoned properly, and filled with well-seasoned meat. What I got was clearly made with INSTANT mashed potatoes. You can taste the difference immediately. It was bland, gummy, and honestly embarrassing to call Puerto Rican food. Then the Alcapurrias which should be packed with flavorful, well-seasoned meat filling. Instead, mine were stuffed almost entirely with green banana (guineo) and barely any meat at all. The only thing that had any flavor WAS the little bit of meat in there, which tells you the issue the base itself had zero seasoning. Eating an alcapurria that tastes like a plain pound of banana is not it. I spent $50 on this meal. FIFTY DOLLARS. As a Puerto Rican, this is a disgrace. This is one of only two Puerto Rican restaurants in Elgin, which means people are counting on places like this to represent our food and culture and this is what they're getting? Authentic Puerto Rican food is rich, flavorful, and made with love and the RIGHT ingredients. This was none of that. Do better. The community deserves authentic food, not a watered-down imitation at premium prices. Not recommended.

I recently tried a Puerto Rican spot out in Elgin and had really high hopes going in…read more I ordered a jibarito with a side of rice, plus an alcapurria and a pastel to try a little bit of everything. Starting with the jibarito, it was honestly a bit of a letdown. The meat was a little chewy and the overall sandwich felt dry, which took away from what should've been a really flavorful dish. The rice also missed the mark for me. It lacked flavor and had a bit of an odd aftertaste, which made it hard to enjoy. For the pricing, I was a little surprised $15 for a small jibarito and $5 for a small side of rice didn't quite match the quality or portion size. That said, not everything was a miss. The alcapurria was definitely the highlight fresh, well-made, and full of flavor. I'd absolutely order that again. The pastel was just okay in my opinion there were a lot of potatoes and not as much meat as I would've liked, so the balance felt a bit off. Overall, it was a mixed experience. There are some strong items on the menu, but between the inconsistency and the pricing, I'm not sure I'd rush back.