This is definitely a new favorite spot for me!! They have so many different empanadas each one had…read moreinitials engrained in the empanadas which is seriously so cool!! The owner is incredibly kind and she helped us pick some different options to try. We tried the new cheeseburger empanada 10/10 the sauce it comes with is so good. Personal favorite was the buffalo chicken empanada. They also have vegetarian options so we tried the cheese and onion. Dipping it into the chimichurri sauce is a must! For something sweeter we tried the apple walnut empanada and wowwww absolutely incredible. You have to have it warm and it's like you're eating a warm apple pie. Chicken milanesa was also huge and delicious. The aoili sauce makes it that much more delicious. There's maybe 1-2 seats inside and some outdoor seating.

I was craving flan and was excited to see that they had it here. Although slightly average to small…read morefor $8, I really enjoyed it. It almost had a slight pumpkin-y taste, which was not bad at all, just different than others I've had. They have it pre-prepared in their fridge so you can grab it before you go to the register. It is smaller, so don't plan to sit inside as there are few spots inside and outside. The team members were nice. I definitely plan to return to try their empanadas since they looked great.

It is dangerous living so close to Pabellon, as their food is so good. My kids LOVE the "chips and…read morecheese". Their naked burritos are amazing and I love the Pabellon burrito which has the plantain in it. The service is always fast and I've never had items missing or wrong in my order. Highly recommend!

4.5 stars overall. Pabellon is a casual restaurant that serves Venezuelan and Mexican foods for…read morelunch, dinner, and catering for dining in, takeout, and delivery. The menu lists appetizers (e.g., tequenos, tostones, yucca, and tortilla chips with dips), Venezuelan arepas (gluten-free cornmeal cakes filled with meats, cheese, or vegetables), Venezuelan empanadas (gluten-free cornmeal filled with meats, cheese, black beans, or plantains), Venezuelan mains (gluten-free criollo, cachapa, and patacones), Mexican tacos, Mexican burritos, Mexican enchiladas, non-alcoholic beverages, desserts (e.g., flan and churros), and more. Venezuelan cuisine is a blend of indigenous, Spanish, and African influences, and most of it is naturally gluten-free. In addition, several vegetarian options are available, and some menu items can be customized to be vegan. Since 2021, my husband and I have eaten here off and on, and all of our meals have been excellent. The employees promptly and courteously serve us. Here are my ratings for the menu items that we ate: Tortilla chips with queso and guacamole - 4.5 stars - The tortilla chips had a good flavor. The queso tasted extremely cheesy. The guacamole was very freshly made. Beef empanada - 4.5 stars - The fried-dough exterior was perfectly crispy, and the beef filling was savory. I particularly enjoyed the green sauce on the side. Seafood empanada - 3.5 stars - This fried cornmeal pastry was filled with tilapia, shrimp, and vegetables. It was a large size, and the flavors were alright. Pabellon empanada - 4.5 stars - This fried cornmeal pastry contained black beans, white cheese, shredded beef, and sweet plantains. My husband ate it and said that he really liked it. Llanera chicken arepa - 5 stars - This arepa is my husband's favorite go-to. It was a very large size, and it was stuffed with much chicken, lettuce, tomato (although my husband does not like tomato), cheese, and guacamole. My husband commented that the combination of flavors was delicious. On the side was guasacaca, a tangy Venezuelan sauce that is made from avocados, green peppers, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, and mayonnaise. Chicken quesadilla - 4 stars - A flour tortilla was filled with shredded chicken, cheese, onions, and peppers. The ingredients were very fresh, but the quesadilla tasted slightly plain even with the sides of guacamole and sour cream, so I dipped it in queso. Veggie quesadilla - 5 stars - A flour tortilla was stuffed with yellow cheese, green peppers, and onions. On the side were pico de gallo, lettuce, guacamole, and sour cream. I really liked the gooey cheese and the flavors of the vegetables. Soft tacos - 4.5 stars - My husband ate these tacos. One was filled with chicken, and the other was filled with pork. He seemed to enjoy them. Plantains - 5 stars - These fried plantains tasted very sweet, and they were topped with some cheese. The serving size was generous. Tres leches cake - 5 stars - A large slice of cake was soaked in three milks and topped with whipped cream and cinnamon. I really enjoyed the taste of the sweet cake and the spicy cinnamon.

Had another great lunch here. The Arepa Ropa Vieja was so delicious and tender with sweet plantains…read moreon the finish. I got the flavorful red beans side and loved those too. The Pina Colada's were a bit too thick and had too much coconut in them but had decent flavor. The chicken lunch bowl was HUGE and plenty for leftovers. The South Side is open on Mondays again and we let the waitress know the info is outdated on their website site & Yelp.

I have lunch with a friend once a month and we like to try different restaurants. We went to the…read moreColombian Spot the other day and both of us said it was good that we tried it, but have no need to go back. I had the pork platter with rice, beans, and pickled cabbage. It was ok, but the pork was a bit dry. I also ordered maduros (plaintains). They were a huge disappointment. I love sweet fried plaintains, but they have to be hot. These were served cold. For me the best thing about the place was the coconut lemonade; that was certainly a pleasant surprise. The server was pleasant. The loud music and noise gave me a headache.

Absolutely delicious!! Saw them being posted about on a Facebook coronavirus small business…read morerestaurant page and had my husband order when we realized they had a drop right near our house. We've tried the BBQ brisket, beef, elote, spinach, pierogi, banana, and apple pie. The pierogi one was just okay, but the others -we can't even pick a favorite. They are so easy to heat up and the dough is soooo flakey and delicious. Their menu changes weekly and we're excited to try more! Plus the drops throughout the city are super convenient.

We ordered for the first time pick up at the Wexford spot today and it did not disappoint! We got…read morethe full plate option which is 12 empanadas (flavors you choose so we got one of each meat and one of each veggie, doubling up on the elote ones and zhoug chicken ones) and 4 dipping sauces. Every one of them so fantastic! Will definitely be ordering again!

I returned to this restaurant yesterday and it was just what I needed. Their food is like a…read morecomforting blanket that wraps you up and keeps you warm inside. The Pabellon bowl for me has to be the best thing on the menu, but I wouldn't hesitate to order the empanadas, or arepas. It is so refreshing to have them and right in my neighborhood. We are so lucky that they are here. Go there immediately. Not sure why I gave them a bad review earlier, maybe it was just an off day.

Cilantro & Ajo is a Venezuelan street food restaurant. They have multiple locations, but my friends…read moreand I visited the Lawrenceville location. Parking is a little tricky because it is street parking only, but we got lucky with a spot right out front. Ordering is super easy and efficient. They have menus up front where you order, and then you sit down and they bring your food to you. I've never tried Venezuelan food so this really was a great experience. I wanted to try it all. Here's what I ordered: [Brown Lemonade]: Tasty and different than your average lemonade [Plaintains]: Sweet with queso fresco [Arepas]: Mine had chicken & gouda and was absolutely delicious. Soft and flavorful. [Empanadas]: These were really tasty. I really loved the beef with the peppers & onions. My friends really loved their papallon bowls, and overall, the experience was really great! This was such a unique experience with unique food. I will be back!

4.5 stars. Papelon is a local restaurant and food truck that sells Venezuelan arepas as well as…read moreempanadas, tequenos, bowls, desserts, and drinks. Papelon had a food truck at Pittsburgh's Veg Fest, and I purchased one Veggie Arepa for $13. The employees spoke nicely with me. One employee mixed up the flavors of arepas that I and another customer had ordered, but he then corrected the mistake. My Veggie Arepa consisted of a flatbread stuffed with black beans, sweet plantains, avocado, and cold vegan cheese. I did not know if I would like the cold vegan cheese, but I actually enjoyed the flavors of all of the ingredients.

We got takeout from Papelon yesterday evening. The inside is pretty small with a couple of small…read moretables so it's more of a takeout place than a dine in place. The food itself was pretty good and flavorful and I really enjoyed the tequenos! My arepa was great reheated the next day. I would come back!

Nice caesar Flavorful chicken cutlet, crisp. The salad on…read moretop so nice with it Spacious private room in the back for special occasions Great service, plate and utensils changed with each course

We came between lunch and dinner, make sure to check their hours because they do close for a bit. I…read moregot the salad and a side. The salad was actually really good, but the portions are small, tapa style! They have outdoor seating which we took advantage of.

Really enjoyed our first visit to El Pollon which is just a few min from our house and a hidden gem…read moreon Main Street in Carnegie! Clean, open interior and very quick and friendly service! Both of us enjoyed our entrees. My husband had two pieces of bone in chicken and they were quite small, so he would have gotten a whole chicken next time. I had the bistec a la pobre and it was a tonnnn of food for the price! Delicious plantains and Peruvian fried rice. Looking forward to going back and trying more dishes.

Stopped by here the other day when there were zero other options because of the construction…read morehappening on Main Street. It was hard to get around and other things were closed on a Monday. The food here is very reasonably priced. The service was good. There was only us and one other table at the time we were there. I split a meal with my companion, and it was plenty for us together. Not a bad place to stop.

This is a great little taco joint I walked by way too many times before I tried…read more I got a set of 3 street tacos, and they were awesome. Fast service, great food at a good price. It doesn't get any better than that!

No frills but excellent food After a long day of travel!…read more Too hungry to remember to take photos of the food but the food did not stay uneaten for long! I had an order of chips and guacamole! Guacamole tasted fresh and had a great texture with just the right amount T of red onion. My companion and ai ordered one order and the. Quickly got a second order! Only one server who also staffed the counter, but he kept it all moving! I also had three vegetarian tacos. Three soft corn tacos that seemed house made. They were stuffed with freshly grilled zucchini, sweet potato and broccoli. Perfect balance of flavors!

We got our Thanksgiving catering from Albero Verde this year. I had been there to celebrate a…read moresuccessful fundraiser for Living Stones and saw the advertising about the Thanksgiving options. I'll post a photo of the menu, but here are some of my thoughts: Turkey - so delicious Mashed potatoes - perfection Stuffing - I loved it but the kids didn't. Honestly they probably would have preferred Stove Top though. Green beans - very tasty but not great as a leftover Cranberry chutney - ok, I love the canned stuff but this was truly a hit. Rolls and butter - literally such delicious butter! Apple pies - they were more like empanadas. I was expecting mini round pies. The crust was amazing but the apples were a bit tart. The pickup was easy and seamless. Everything was packed well. Thank you! We can't wait to come in to eat soon.

Blink, and you just might miss Albero Verde. It's nestled in a strip mall plaza in the heart of…read moreSouth Hills. The restaurant itself is small, but their food is beyond mighty! Our waitress Ellie was attentive, patient, and helpful for our party of 9. She was even willing to give some of the guests tea bags from her own stash! Our group of 9 tried almost everything on the menu. They have a small menu with a few appetizers and main courses along with some desserts. Because we were a larger group, at least one of us got something on the menu. We also shared, so I tried many of the dishes! They gave us an amuse bouche, which was aracini with caramelized onions and peppers. DELICIOUS. I wanted more. We also got foccacia with an oil dipping sauce. The focaccia was denser than usual, but I loved it! Here's what we tried: [Sausage Greens & Beans]: A traditional Italian dish that was absolutely delicious. There was so much flavor between the panchetta, beans, escarole, and sausage. This dish was out of my comfort zone but so delightful. [Crispy Brussel Sprouts]: Man! These were good. They were perfectly charred and paired with a spicy sauce that took this dish to the next level. [Wedding Soup]: A little non-traditional since their noodles were much larger, but I loved the denser meatballs. [Caesar Salad]: My husband loved this dish! The croutons made the dish extra, and it was well dressed and slightly lemony. [Warm Mushroom Salad]: I hate mushrooms but I loved this. The rosemary smoked mushrooms were the star of this dish. [Shrimp Risotto]: This was so creamy and flavorful! [Chicken Marsala]: This dish was out of this world! The rosemary smoked mushrooms gave this dish a perfectly smokey flavored. The chicken was stuffed and accompanied with lyonnaise potatoes that were so crispy and delicious. [Roasted Veggie Rolled Lasagna]: Wow was this dish flavorful. The variety of vegetables were perfect, and the roaster red pepper ricotta in the middle was just what this dish needed. [Apples, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie]: This was the perfect fall dessert. Apple turnovers, peaches, and pumpkin pie mousse. The perfection portion and not overly sweet! This restaurant made it to my top 5, and it was so delicious. All of the flavors were so complex! You need to try this restaurant or you'll really be missing out! I cannot wait to try more items on their menus as their specials and menu changes. Such a hidden gem!