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.

We have lived near this place for a long time but we recently decided to try it out…read more After two separate visits all I can say is this place is outstanding. The empanadas are some of the best meals I have eaten in recent times. And the best part? For a very reasonable price, you will get a large amount of filling inside of a thin and light dough.

While I was on a recent visit back home in Pittsburgh from Austin, I had several meetups and…read moregatherings with friends. At one such get together, a friend brought some delectable empanadas from this place. He did a variety and I had to have a taste from all of them lol. Fresh ingredients & scratch-made. Beef=oh, yeah. That seasoned meat kicks with flavor. Pea + Potato=fantastic. Love the ginger. Ham + Cheese=perfectly blended flavor. I'm in love. That is all

Came for lunch and sat on the roof. Very pretty with lots of plants and bright colors…read more We started with the chorizo app. Super yummy, and the bring all their chimmichuries to try. My favorite was the roasted onion. We each had a sandwich. The bread looks hugged but the crust is soft enough to bite into, and the bread itself very light. I had the tilapia, which was well seasoned and browned nicely. The braised beef was delicious as well. Definitely give this a try if you are in the area.

This is a challenging review. I haven't been to Gaucho in a while. The last time we visited was in…read morethe downtown location and it was really very good--reminiscent of the Strip location, but a little fancier and with more room to sit. If I hadn't been here before, I would probably rate my Gaucho experience four stars, but this spot (I hate when people say this, and I hate when I sound like those people!) just isn't what it used to be. Dammit. I went there. I had my favorite sandwich--the braised beef. It used to have a really nice, pronounced rosemary flavor. Not so much anymore. And it used to come on a really beautiful slab (not an overstatement) of Gaucho's delicious focaccia. Now it's on an ordinary roll that doesn't stand up to that slow cooked, beef. The beef was still good and tender and flavorful, and the portion is still generous, but the sandwich overall isn't the knockout it once was. It wasn't a bad sandwich. It was a good sandwich. But it wasn't the sandwich I went for. My husband's carne sandwich was on the same ho-hum roll. (Bring back the focaccia as sandwich vehicle, guys!) The beef was flavorful with that nice Gaucho char, but it was a little chewy and hard to eat. Like my sandwich, the bread was the crime here. It was a decent sandwich, but a shadow of its former self. The potatoes...the travesty of the table were the greasy, small, overly charred flimsy potatoes. Maybe you'll remember the roasted papas from the old Gaucho days: chunky, crispy on the outside, toasty and roasty, served up in a wooden bowl. These were definitely not that. (Also, does anyone remember that old-time Strip District Gaucho bowl of corn? The best best best.) The service was very fast and very friendly. The gentleman who brought our food brought us a complimentary dish of all four chimmis--which was so nice, and they are exactly the same as they've always been and absolutely delicious. (Pimenton will always win first place for me. Slather it on a piece of cardboard and I might eat it.) Overall, our meal was fine, but I'm sad to know that Gaucho at its best is in our rear view.

Fulfilled a longing for Venezuelan food that I didn't realize that I had…read more I highly recommend Arepittas for lunch. I had the beef Pabellan, yuca frita, and and a side of fried plantains. All were very perfect. Staff was very friendly. Plenty of foot traffic in and out, but open tables were available at 12:30.

Fresh and mostly flavorful. We got a vegan bowl ($16) and arepa ($12). The sautéed peppers were…read moreexcellent, and were THE flavor for the bowl. The plantains need a little work to be the sweet treat I have come to expect from other places. The black beans tasted no different than anywhere else where they are just a side alongside a more flavorful mean star -- and could use some seasoning when they are the "meat" of a vegan dish. Same goes for the arepa. The black beans were the bulk of it, lined by a few thin-sliced plantains and a teeny tiny side of avocado cream (~1 tablesp) on top of a fresh arepa with rather bland "cheese". For $12, it definitely left me wanting, but hit the spot in a healthy, portion-appropriate meal sort of way. Bottom line: Fresh with a lot of potential with a little more attention to portions and flavoring.

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.

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.

This is our go-to spot when we're craving TexMex. Mad Mex is a Pittsburgh staple, and they're a…read moregood eat year-round. Whether you're craving the Gobblerito during the Fall and Winter months or a large strawberry margarita, an outdoor seat, and a consistently good burrito during the Spring and Summer, this is the place for you. The music can sometimes be too loud, and the masks freaked my kids out when they were younger, but this place is always in rotation. Our kids love the dino chicken nuggets (plus the sundae at the end), and my wife and I frequently get the fajitas or burritos. My favorite is the wing-o-rito with Buffalo Insane sauce. The staff is always friendly, including the front-of-house and the waiters and waitresses. There can sometimes be a long wait during the dinner rush, but it's always worth it.

Every year for the past 9 years I go to Mad Mex to partake in their thanksgiving tradition,…read moreGobblerito! The burrito is stuffed with turkey, mashed potatoes, corn and topped with a generous portion of gravy along with a serving of cranberry sauce. The food is great, the atmosphere is welcoming and the lunchtime wait staff is excited to serve up some delicious food.

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.

Very sweet local spot with fun snacks and drinks! The vibe is very relaxed, and they had some fun…read moredrink options and great coffee. The arepa with chicken was delicious, the mixture was flavored really well and good portion too! They were unfortunately out of the cheese but subbed it with a saltier one that paired well too. Come and support them if you're in the area!

Super cute cafe. A family owned/small business . Very personable owner…read more Absolutely delicious delicately spiced Mexican hot chocolate Very very yummy arepas sifrina-generous portions of protein and avocado and cheese! 5/5 Highly recommend. Super nice environment. Delicious food and hot chocolate.

Excellent, authentic Mexican faire. The service is great and the prices, especially for lunch, are…read morepriced affordably. I would highly advise visiting this place. Oh, they have the best tortilla chips and those come free. Excelente y auténtica comida mexicana. El servicio es magnífico y los precios son muy razonables, especialmente a la hora del almuerzo. Recomiendo encarecidamente visitar este lugar. Ah, y tienen los mejores totopos; además, son gratis.

Let me start by saying that the food here is really good, and the menu includes lots of interesting…read morestuff that you won't find at other Mexican places. Also, our waitress was a total sweetheart. So why a 3? The operation became totally overwhelmed, and this all happened with the place half full. We met some friends for dinner at 6:00 on a Wednesday, and I'll admit the place was packed by the time we left, but it wasn't when we were seated and had ordered. We were given water and chips right away by the hostess, but out waitress didn't arrive for maybe another 15 minutes - apparently, nobody told her she had a table. She apologized, took our drink and entree orders, and put them in right away. We saw her a lot after that, but only to apologize again and again for the slow kitchen and bar. Our meals finally arrived about 25 minutes after this, but our drinks didn't get there until after the food was half eaten. She obviously felt bad, and even brought us a free desert to share, but that's not a fix. Management has clearly lost the script, and someone needs to step in and get things a little more organized. Again, the food was great, so we'll probably give them another shot after a few months.