Ordered carry out. Was greeted by a friendly staff member who helped place my order. The Arepa…read morewas spectacular. Very fresh and tasty. The cheese and meat were quite generous in my portion. I will return for sure.

The Cactus Restaurant started as a food truck in Marysville in 2020 and opened a restaurant in 2024…read morein a Powell strip mall off the beaten path. The restaurant is bright, welcoming and very clean We were seated in a side room with the bar, a large projection TV screen with the volume on MAXIMUM and two smaller TVs advertising menu items. Those TVs featured some seriously delicious looking items! Service was ok. Drink refills were not offered and I needed one. We both ordered lunch specials advertised for $10.99 but billed at $11.99. Hubs ordered the lunch chicken bowl with rice, black beans, grilled chicken and corn. The corn was served refrigerator cold. The rest of the meal was hot. Overall the food lacked seasoning. I started with a cheese empanada. Expertly made and fried with goody cheese inside. The empanada was served with a dmall side of green sauce that I thought was cilantro based. I ordered the lunch Pabellon Bowl with pork, white rice, black beans and a sweet plaintain Everything on my plate was served hot but also without seasoning making it bland. I used the empanada sauce to add some flavor to the pork and rice. In summary, I wanted to love this restaurant the advrtised images on 2 TVs are gorgeous but the food was bland. The projection TV volume made conversation difficult and service could have been more attentive. This was our first expusure to Venezuelan food and probably our last. I still stand by the fantastic empanada. I would return for that alone.

Fantastic Latin food truck…read more Great food, made to order and quick service Will definitely be back

Talk about getting in and out on a Saturday night post OSU game. I have been trying to get to this…read morefood truck for a while but I had time today!!! I swerved over to 993 King Ave in Grandview and parked near the gas station. Parking is easy, you just find a spot along the gas pumps or in front of the moving vans parallel to the food truck. I walked up, got a warm welcome and ordered the 614 Arepa with fries. I have seen all the buzz and pictures about it so I had to try it. They gave me a buzzer to pick up my order. I waited about 10 mins and my food was hot and ready. I was washing clothes so I had to run back home to eat. When I took that first bite, so much flavor. I had to put it down and ponder why it took me so long to try it. So good. Chill vibes and lots of beefy goodness. 5 stars.

If Im at the Dublin Market I have to get Pablo Havanas. I was so sad when their restaurant in…read morePowell closed but so excited this opened and it also now serves coffees! Ive never been disappointed with the cuban. Its always perfectly made and absolutely delicious.

This was my first time at North Market, but I will definitely be back again. The choices were…read moreoverwhelming, and everything looked and smelled great. For this meal I settled on Pablo's Havana Cafe for Cuban food. I like to try a little bit of everything, so I was excited to see the Bocadito Sampler that included Picadillo, Ropa Vieja, Pork, and Chicken. They were all delicious, though if I had to choose just one I think the chicken was my favorite. I also tried the yucca frita, though they warned me when I ordered it that they didn't have their normal yucca so it was more like french fries. The market was very crowded, but we managed to find an empty table at the far end. It was loud, which is to be expected around any good bar during Friday Happy Hour. Appreciated that the garages provided free parking.

Knowing the power that online reviews can have and taking some experiences with a grain of salt…read morehere and there because sometimes you hit that one off day where maybe a place that's normally epic just doesn't quite have their stuff together, I find that I end up giving 5 stars in a range that goes from "really good" to "Michelin needs to stop in here (or already has)." This is definitely on the latter end of the spectrum. I popped in here tonight for a late dinner (830ish on a Saturday) to find the place relatively busy but with plenty of open seats. The decor was a nice mix of dark and light with the bright green accents plus a big screen TV cycling tropical getaways (I assume from places in Latin America). I was seated and tended to quickly by a hostess and server, respectively. I got my order in for a coconut mojito and a chicharron arepa right away. My mojito came shortly thereafter with my arepa not long after that. The mojito, as you can see, was garnished with a generous amount of shredded coconut on top and was heavier and creamier than a normal mojito, lighter on the mint flavor and pushing closer to a piña colada than a mojito. All in all though, still quite a refreshing drink after a hot and humid day. The arepa though was really the star of the show. The flavors and textures and everything about it were just mind-blowing. The handmade cheese, the incredibly seasoned and cooked pork, and the crispy arepa were all just *BOOM*. The avocado had a little bit of surface darkness on the one end that could have been polished up a little bit but not the end of the world. One I finished with these, I waited patiently for a while for my server to come back but alas I had to pop up to the bar to get my caipirinha. This version was slightly sweeter than some versions I've had and I don't mind sweet, but just be aware for those who may be considering it. Eventually, my server came back and apologized for being gone so long as she was conversing with her boss. Like I said... grain of salt. Aside from a minor inconvenience of having to walk 10 feet to the bar myself, this place absolutely blew me away and I will absolutely come back if I ever find myself in town again. Bonus points for having gluten and allergen callouts on their normal menu as well!

I was introduced to Clinton Latin Fusion a year or two ago thanks to Yelp, and their food is always…read moretasty. This visit had a rough start, but thankfully it turned around. I had made a reservation through OpenTable and arrived for the dinner. I ended up standing at the front for about seven minutes without being greeted or acknowledged. I honestly almost walked out and was kind of unbelievable as some other servers made eye contact but that was it and no one at the host/hostess stand. Thankfully, Isabella noticed me, asked if I had been helped, and promptly seated me after I explained what happened. From that point on, the experience completely turned around as I waited for a server to come work the table Isabella said she could pick it up. She really was the nicest person even though I had zero interactions with any other staff or managers, etc. I ordered the Cheese Tequeños, six for $12.50, and the Venezuelan Pastelitos, three for $12.50. The pastelitos came with three different fillings, ground beef, shredded chicken, and cheese. The shredded chicken was definitely my favorite. Isabella recommended the red beans instead of the black beans that I was looking at, so I took her guidance and added a side of red beans for $5. Great recommendation! They had so much flavor and were really good. Despite the frustrating start, Isabella saved the experience with her friendly and attentive service. The food continues to be good, and I'll definitely be back just hope the improve the welcome and front of house experience .

Loved the latino seasons!!!! This place is a gem in between…read morepizzas and hamburgers. Reminded us of Home Recommended A+

What a hidden gem! My coworker found this place and we decided to try this place. I hadn't had much…read moreLatin American food and I was so pleased to have gone. The restaurant is tucked in a residential neighborhood so we almost missed it so keep your eyes peeled. Parking wasn't an issue since there's a parking lot next to it. Service was great, our waitress had been working there for a very long time. I suspect it was a family owned business so it was great to hear her recommendations and she did not disappoint. All of her recommendations were on point. I got the garlic shrimp in coconut sauce and that was amazing. But the star of the meal was the sweet plantains! Omg those were delicious! It was an appetizer for us but I swear I could have ate just that for my main meal. Portions are very generous too so you'll leave feeling very full. So if you come across this place, don't hesitate and try it out!

Stumbled on this when they were on Weber but didn't have time to stop. They have moved to…read moreWesterville Road, on the corner of Lakeview (just north of Weber.) It's a little orange and yellow truck, with great smells coming out of it, serving Dominican food. I called ahead; this is good food made to order. A lot like Puerto Rican food, which I've had, but maybe some seasoning differences? I got empanadas, chose beef, and they were huge. 3 to an order, filled with seasoned ground beef, and crisped up perfectly outside. I also got fried plantains with pork: loads of crispy coins of plantains, tasty on their own but there's also a green sauce on the side that adds a nice touch. The pork was big chunks, tender, crisped up on the outside, and very enjoyable. I dipped them in the sauce occasionally but mainly enjoyed them on their own. Served with a nice fresh salad with lettuce, tomatoes, and maybe jalapenos (something with a bit of heat.) Yum. Also ordered "steak sauce," which is marinated flank steak, seems like stewed, with a few veggies. Plus perfect rice, and beans in their liquid, which went nicely on the rice. The steak was a bit tough, being flank, but easy to tear apart and eat. Reminded me flavor-wise of sauerbraten maybe? I didn't eat this all at once, of course. It was three meals' worth, and I had some of each, and saved the rest for supper. Very good. Service was great. They were patient with me ordering on the phone, not really knowing what things were. She texted me some photos to help, and I'll add those and the menu board. It does vary day to day, so check ahead. Definitely coming back for the pork again, and empanadas, and several good-looking menu items.

This food is amazing! It has become my new obsession. So far I have tried the fried pork, the fried…read moreturkey, and fish. Do yourself a favor and get try this very satisfying authentic Haitian food! I've tried about 3 other Haitian places. But Nothing compares to "Your Kitchen" this place is a winner winner!!!!!!! Big plates. Bold flavors. Excellent prices. You won't be disappointed Bon Appetit for certain! Great service also. Call and see what she has before placing order. Whatever it is... For me I haven't been disappointed!

After finally finding myself down in the Grove City/Lincoln Village area, I can justify the short…read moredrives to all the food I've bookmarked down here. I've been craving Peruvian cause aji verde is life. Anyway, this is a little unassuming restaurant in a strip mall. Wasn't too hard to find and plenty of parking. I got the half chicken with 2 sides cause i was HUNGRY. Def could have just gotten a quarter chicken and been fine. For sides I got the sweet plantains and green rice. The sides are what won the show for me. Those plantains were amazing. Crispy, gooey, and not too sweet, just a great dish all on its own. The rice was also flavorful without being too strong. The chicken was good but a little dry. It was great with the aji verde though and I wish I had asked for more sauce haha live and learn! For the amount of food, price, and taste, I thought this was an excellent meal. I'd definitely come back, even if just for some plantains!

I wanted the Pollo a la Plancha with papas a la huancaina but they were out of it; wanted to…read morereplace it with tostones, and it was not available. I asked why still on the menu and was told "Our regular customers know we don't have this available" I guess this restaurant is only for regular customers???? Ceviche was actually REALLY good; fish was fresh and really seasoned well. Last time I came here the ceviche tasted like the rind of lemons. Service actually has improved; if you've come to this restaurant before you know that every plate is made fresh and that the dishes come out one at a time and not all at once. While my dishes came out separate as usual, the timing between dishes to table has drastically improved! When looking up this restaurant on line the cost for meals is listed as $ out of $$$$, however IMO it should be $$ or $$$. These two dishes and one drink (Chicha Morada) cost me $39.59 (3% charge for using credit card) Restrooms are...well they need improvement to say the least. Broken toilet in men's restroom and women's restroom needs cleaning. Overall it was an "ok" experience...I've been here before and because I HAVE SEEN improvement in food quality and service I'll give it 4 stars...otherwise it would be 2 stars if it was my first experience.

Just had this for the first time tonight, but wow! Better than most Cuban food I've had in Miami…read more We had the Cuban (soooo flavorful) and the Ropa Vieja (mouth watering). Both were gone in a matter of minutes. The owner works the truck and clearly takes, and deservedly so, takes great pride in what he does. So friendly and masterful at cooking some great Cuban staples.

quite possibly the worst food truck experience i've ever had. we stood in line for 45 minutes, and…read morethere were only about four or five people in front of us. They took forever to take orders, and even though we only ordered snow cones and two drinks it took about 20 minutes for our order to come out. the drinks and snow cones were fine, but definently not worth the wait.