Lovely service and the empanadas were so good! Habiscus lemonade is my fav!! I enjoyed so much the…read moretaste of the food and refreshing drink

cute argentinian bakery in west philly!…read more i swung by with my friend around 2p on a weekday for a drink and a snack. we shared the mafalda and the alfajores (with dulce de leche), and i had the iced chai. i was a little disappointed by the chai, it was quite flavorless, it kinda felt like i was drinking dirty water. the pastries were solid, i really enjoyed the mafalda but ive always been more of a savory snack person. we didn't get any empanadas this time, but i would be interested in coming back to try them. the space is rather large with a restaurant portion as well, though we opted to sit at the bar. they also have cooking classes which look like a lot of fun! the employee up front was kind and happily answered our questions. she politely asked us to leave when they closed at 3p. overall, a decent spot if you're in the neighborhood!

Just found out about Mixto and tried it the day before they closed. So sad to lose a place like…read morethis, the food was so good and there aren't a ton of Latin/Caribbean restaurants in town. Sat outside and had a passionfruit lemonade, pernil rostizado, it was beautiful.

I came in for lunch on a solo date and asked if I could be seated outside. Although there were open…read moretables available, the staff seemed a little reluctant and initially offered me a seat at the bar. I preferred to sit outside, so I was eventually able to grab a table and a menu. It took a little while for someone to bring water and utensils. By the time they came over, I was already ready to order. I ordered the bistec encebollado and was impressed by the portion size! they give you a generous amount of steak. Unfortunately, the steak had quite a bit of fat around it, which isn't my favorite. When the food arrived, the rice was packed into a small cup, which made me think everything would be served hot. Unfortunately, none of the food was warm. Everything was room temperature and lacked flavor. Because it took a while for my meal to arrive, I got the impression that it may have been sitting out before being served. I ate it as it was because I didn't want to wait any longer. Taste-wise, the steak needed more seasoning, although the beans were good. Overall, the meal was average. After finishing, I asked for both a to-go box and the check. About 10 minutes later, the check arrived, but no box. One employee, William, really stood out. Whenever he stopped by, he was attentive, friendly, and on top of things. I appreciated his service and how proactive he was in checking on guests. Overall, the service had some delays, the food temperature was disappointing, and the flavors were underwhelming, not sure if I'll try this place again.

Bolo is so good, like it's really too good. I loved the ambiance, the chef is dope, and the food is…read moreabsolutely delicious! Such a nice take on Puerto Rican cuisine and I'm left wanting to try even more dishes! I'm still thinking about the smoked mussels, my absolute favorite of the night and I would've never have ordered it. So don't be like silly me, let your taste buds dance in joy!

Came here for dinner on a Thursday evening. I didn't realize until after booking that there would…read morebe live music. The idea of it sounds nice but in reality, the music was too loud which made it difficult to chat and communicate with the server. The problem is the small space with a whole band. The music wasn't disruptive but just loud. I think it's nice to listen to if I wasn't trying to chat. There's happy hour menu 5-7PM with items from three large categories: ceviche, skewers, and fried starch. They don't post their HH menu online. We ended up ordering: caderas skewer, bacalaitos, short rib carne guisada, seafood asopao, vaca frita The server was nice about pointing out how our order of one regular appetizer with an entrée is already more expensive than going with their prix fixe with comes with an extra dessert. She allowed us to only have one prix fixe for the table, and she applied our most expensive entrée to it. Appreciate that! Skewer - I thought we ordered steak but it came out to chicken. Slightly frustrated about the language barrier. I legit tried to google and translate to find out what's what, and the quick search turned out wrong. bacalaitos - This was solid. The crab dip wasn't too creamy and filling. The chip was a bit oily but it was sturdy in holding up the dip. Kinda cool how the fish is in the chip. Short rib - It was tender. The red wine sauce was earthy. I think they gave too much sauce and it's a little too thin for what it is. A piece of food dropped from my fork and it created a big splash on my white shirt....I know it's my fault but I do think they can provide less sauce especially when there isn't bread or starch to soak it up. The variety of potatoes was pleasant. There were purple and yellow ones which all had slightly different tastes. Since we got the prix fixe we ordered the flan dessert. The server gave us complimentary buñuelos because we were celebrating a birthday. They only had three desserts on the menu, and my group struggled to decide which one to pick. Two of them didn't like coconut, so it was easy to eliminate one of them. I'm glad the complimentary dessert wasn't that one. The flan was the denser side with obvious air bubbles inside which indicates too high temperature and overcooking. The pickled papaya wasn't additive in terms of tartness or sweetness. The buñuelos came out warm. It was kind of bland without the sauce, but the sauce itself wasn't unique either. Overall my friends like the food. I think it's solid but could use some fine tuning. I was more bothered by the environment. I'm open to trying this place again but I might prefer to try new restaurants when I visit Philly next time. Also I think they're a bit pricier amongst nearby options. They have a 3% credit card surcharge which is added to the food subtotal, and tax is applied on top of the surcharge as well.

The restaurant is so clean and chill. The food, the music, the authentic drinks and snacks... just…read morea total vibe. And the flavors... delicious! Just delicious!!! Come one come all!!!

This location is between the Drexel and Penn campuses on Samson Street. It is small and does a lot…read moreof take out. There is a good amount of seating. I was here for a Drexel alumni event. There was plenty of space for our group of 10-12. It is light and bright inside. Ordering is done at the counter. We had empanadas, taqueos and yucca fries to share. The vegetarian empanada was delicious with beans and plantains. The steak and chicken were also tasty. It was my first time trying taqueos which are similar to mozzarella sticks. They were very good! I had a steak arepa that was delicious. It had lots of steak and a good sauce. The bowls also looked very good. A cooler had Jarritos, Coke products and San Pellegrino water. The food was delicious and came fairly quick. It was amazing that only 1 person was manning the store!

Aqimero is a beautiful restaurant located at the Four Seasons. They have a great bottomless brunch…read moremenu (which includes unlimited brunch cocktails) so our party of 6 was eager to come and check it out. Our server Lewis was great. However, I felt as a party of 6, we were getting shortchanged. For example, there was a table of 2 next to us that was also partaking in the bottomless brunch menu. They were served one bowl of yogurt to share as a starter. Our table of 6 was served TWO bowls to share. Not 3, but 2. I felt similarly regarding the seafood portions we received. It's almost as if we would have been better off dining as 3 tables of 2 to get the full value of what we were paying. Aside from that, the seafood is high quality and fresh. My brunch burger was good, and I enjoyed the cocktails as well. However, I think the only way I can recommend this brunch is if you have a party of 2 or less.

I had amazing time here on Women's Day weekend. I was a part of a large party and we opted for the…read moreendless bubbles and brunch. The food and the service did not disappoint. My favorite course was the croissant with the whipped cream and carmelized banana. Our server was excellent at refilling our beverages without asking and I appreciated that they took the silverware between courses. I will definitely check this place out. If you were looking for an upscale brunch in Philly and I would return.

Went for dinner here on my recent trip to Philly. Super casual vibe, pretty crowded when we went,…read morebut the service was still fast and really friendly, which made a big difference. Staff felt genuinely welcoming. Food was super flavorful across the board. We got the loaded nachos with jackfruit and the chili stuffed dish - both were honestly delicious. Nothing felt like it was missing just because it was vegan; everything was well-seasoned and satisfying. Overall, loved everything we ordered. Also random note, but I was obsessed with their plates... lowkey wanted to take them home lol.

We walked in on a Saturday night and got seated almost immediately, even though it was pretty busy…read more Honestly, we were just looking for a dinner place and were shocked that it was vegan! We ordered the Peruvian yuca and sweet plantains to split. I'm not a huge fan of aji amarillo and felt there was too much of it (I would've preferred it on the side), so the yuca wasn't my favorite dish, but it was still a solid appetizer. The sweet plantains were delicious, a classic, and exactly what I expected. The aioli was also nice, balancing out the sweetness. For my entree, I ordered the oyster mushroom tacos with the citrus salad. The oyster mushrooms were perfectly fried, but I felt like they were the slightest bit bland and I didn't love that there weren't any sauces to go with them. The citrus salad is interesting in that the "citrus" is a lemon-based dressing(?), but it's actually mostly tomatoes.

I've passed by this dozens of times, and because it's so unassuming from the outside, I never…read morereally noticed it. It's larger than it looks from the outside with a fun interior space. Looks like you could put some tables together to accommodate a larger group. The food was very authentic Venezuelan. I was only up for a snack, so I tried the vegan empanadas (black beans and plantains) and an order of yuca fries. Empanadas were great, they were so big. I could only finish one. The yucca fries could have been cut thicker, but that's just how I like them. Both items came with interesting dipping sauces. Next time I go in. I'll try one of their signature dishes which sound amazing!!

I've been to this place several times. I enjoy it as a solid comfort food spot. I think the staff…read moreis efficient and they've never gotten my order wrong. I also think that the decor is gorgeous and the music is always amazing! The reality is that they don't go above and beyond and honestly no one's mad. Sometimes they forget a sauce that I know I got from a previous order or they give me guac that's too brown for my liking to eat. BUT I enjoy the food so much that none of those things are factors! Things are always fried to perfection, flavors are always hitting and I always love waking through those doors!

churros, pupusas, plantain chips and guac, tostadas... casual latin american food in rittenhouse…read moreand reading terminal market. I got a combo for lunch, I need to go back to try the dessert

This has always been my go-to for comfort food. I love their pupusas filled with pork as well as…read moretheir giant churro desserts. Sometimes I just visit just for dessert! The restaurant is small and beautifully decorated. You can go alone or with friends and family. It's such a nice atmosphere. Food is prepared quickly but lovingly. There's quality in every bite. The owner is super nice. They also have a shop in Reading Terminal as well as at the Mann. Don't miss out. Give it a try!

Far From Home is one of the new breed of Philly lunch trucks that promote themselves in…read moreup-to-the-minute fashion via twitter and Facebook. Although subject to change, this lunch truck can be found near LOVE Park on most weekdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The truck is hard to miss from any vantage point within two or three blocks. The bright purple and neon paint job is an allusion to what it serves: Caribbean-themed lunch fare featuring a variety of burgers. They also serve customized hot dogs, mac n' cheese, empanadas, curly fries, and cupcakes baked fresh daily. I had the Mighty Farmer, a veggie burger with carrots, tomatoes, sprouts and their homemade "mighty sauce." It was excellent and had fresh ingredients. The patties were definitely not boca burgers and the fresh carrots and sprouts made a substantial difference. I also sampled the Mac n' Cheese, which was savory and salty with plenty of pepper. For all cupcake-heads out here, Friday's flavor was mint chocolate. Little things make a big difference when it comes to lunch, and the fresh ingredients and fresh takes featured by Far From Home make it a lunch truck that is definitely worth checking out.

For my first outing I had the Euro (bacon, blue cheese, sauteed onions, lettuce, tomato, & might…read moresauce) but with a veggie patty instead of the traditional beef. It was fantastic all around with thick slices of bacon, great sauce, plenty of blue crumbles, and the veggie patty itself was fantastic. The curly fries are also a winner as they're nice and crispy and the seasoning pretty much perfectly emulates the Arby's fries we all know and love. Finally was the vegetable curry empanada. The filling was tasty and while the crust was on the dry side that's pretty much what you'd expect from an empanada. I wouldn't mind some sort of sauce for this. All in all it's a great truck with fantastic food options and a fun atmosphere. I can see myself going back more and more as the weather gets warmer just to try out some of the other crazy menu items.

Lovely spot close to UPenn, great placement to walk up and down Spruce! Loved the California…read moreBurrito there was so much flavor in it! Service was speedy but lacking in connection, I love supporting Latino businesses and this is one that gets it right for sure! Lots of seating! Many nearby shops to explore! Complimentary tortillas!

So delicious, my favorite place to eat in or take to go after class! My favorite is the California…read moreburrito! Service both for take out and dining in is great and I am always seated quickly.