My fiancé and I checked out Las Lupitas for lunch and we were a bit turned off...the food was…read morealright, but the place was crammed, and our waitress was kinda rude. I typically don't find issue with eating in smaller places but this hole in the wall was packed. You will also need to know some Spanish to get by. At the end our waitress was super short with us and just wanted us to get out. The empanadas had more of a sweet dough, and the chicken in the quesadilla was minced. I did enjoy the huerata but it was a little too spicy for me.

Las Lupitas is the total embodiment of a "hole in the wall" restaurant serving mind blowing food at…read morea great price. Came in today with my youngest son after some time at Park Circle. I had a taco asada and a tamale, he had two of the same and French fries. The tacos were just so amazing! And the tamale was the best I have ever had, except maybe this one in San Francisco. Chunks of fresh meat inside, not the ground up stuff in most tamales. Just really good, fresh food, served with a smile in a family restaurant. You have got to try this place. J.Ja

My fav Colombian food!…read more Love the burger and churrasco. And the empanadas are amazing.

I'll be thinking about this wonderful experience for a long time…read more We were in town for the holiday and came to Ciudad Bonita for lunch. The space is bright and fun. They have a really nice setup. We enjoyed some of their delicious beverages. I had the guanábana (soursop) juice and I tried my date's mint lemonade and both were delicious. I couldn't pass up on the sancocho. I went with the smaller portion and it was DELICIOUS. Absolute perfection. I also had their lunch special which was pork, rice, and salad. It was excellent. My companion had the lunch steak and it was wonderful as well. The food and drinks are appropriately priced. The staff are friendly and make you feel right at home. We even got a cup of their Colombian coffee to go. This restaurant is a total gem. Check it out!

Happy Empanada has been here for a while. How am I the first to review?!…read more Anyway, I LOVE that empanadas are so easily accessible here. I had the chicken empanada and the beef empanada. Both were great, just as they were the other few times I've been here. The chimichurri sauce is good too. Though the empanadas are already flavorful by themselves. They have desserts too, which I'm so tempted to try... But next time. Sales person is friendly, service is quick, empanadas are always warm with the perfect level of flaky crispness in each bite.

From the owner: Welcome to Happy Empanada, your go-to destination for all your empanada cravings! Our empanadas are…read moremade with the freshest ingredients, bringing a taste of Argentina to you. We specialize in traditional Argentinian empanadas and offer a variety of flavors to choose from. Whether it’s a dinner party, a special occasion, or a snack, our empanadas will surely be pleased! So come and take a bite out of our delicious empanadas and experience the flavors of Argentina.

Delicious! Absolutely devoured the chicken bahn mi wrap and Thai salad. Overwhelming drink options…read moreand cool vibe. Disappointed the soft serve machine was down but we'll be back!

Absolutely love love love this restaurant. Great food, great atmosphere, fun location…read more Parking can get tough during busy times but that's pretty typical for any great place. We have gone during their Paella Sunday & Oyster Roast events and spent beautiful late afternoons outside with friends. They offer a great variety of wine to pair with the food. We got to experience a few different wine tastings. These might have moved offside with their second location but were fun and educational. Thursday Burrito special is a great way to explore their different offering. And almost always there is enough for.the next day.

I've always loved them since back in the day when they were Cuban Gypsy Pantry. I was bummed when I…read moregot a delivery recently that I didn't see croquetas on the menu anymore so please bring them back. My go to items here are the lomo saltado and ropa vieja. Also, not sure if it was from CGP days, but I miss the Cuban bread... Please make Cuban bread again!

My friends and I ordered off the specials and did a family style meal. The food was good, the rice…read morewas a bit different from the rice we normally get from spanish restaurants but I guess that is the fusion part. The portions were good and filling. My only complaint would be that the sweet tea was more of a northern sweet tea where they probably poured sugar in after the tea is already cooled. I would definitely skip then sweet tea if you are expecting a southern sweet tea. The staff was friendly and sweet. They gave us pitchers of our drinks for refills so we didn't have to wait for them. Our waitress was also able to split the check evenly between us without a fuss. Overall it was an enjoyable experience and I would recommend for the food.

Pollo Loko - North Charleston, SC…read more The wife and I stopped into Pollo Loko for a quick lunch, not expecting much... and wow, what a surprise this place turned out to be. First off, the customer service was outstanding. The staff were incredibly friendly, welcoming, and genuinely made us feel appreciated from the moment we walked in. You don't always get that kind of attention these days, so it really stood out. The restaurant itself was spotless, well-kept, and had a great vibe. You can tell they take pride in the place. Now let's talk about the food -- because this is where they really shine. We started with the empanadas, which were absolutely delicious -- fresh, flavorful, and the perfect way to kick things off. For our main, we ordered the Peruvian chicken, served with fries and rice, and it did not disappoint. The chicken was cooked perfectly, packed with flavor, and paired incredibly well with their signature sauces -- seriously, those sauces take everything to another level. Even the salad was fresh and tasty, which says a lot because that's usually an afterthought at most places. On top of that, they've got a great selection of sodas and other drinks, making it a perfect stop for a casual lunch. Bottom line: An unexpected gem with amazing food, top-tier service, and a clean, welcoming atmosphere. **Highly recommend -- 5 stars, 3 thumbs up from us.

I visited here when I was in the area and on the way to the airport. I was hoping they would have…read moreLomo Saltado, but alas they didn't so I just settled on a Carne asada quesadilla and a Jamaica drink. This is a fast casual style restaurant and not a real fancy place. My picky colleague who's never had peruvian ordered the ribs. Quesadiladas - you get 2 in an order and these are different than Mexican ones since they have grilled bell peppers and onions. A bit pricy too...the rice and beans that come with this are just average. They only had 2 salsas for the table, a green ranch like one and a red spicy one similar to a spicy Mexican red sauce. I'm still looking for a peruvian restaurant that has the spicy green sauce that most all peruvian restaurants have in California.

It's wild how every section of the menu I wanted to try something from it! Kooben Cafe has been on…read moremy radar for a while simply from the pictures of coffee drinks and colorful dishes plus lots of beans which I like. I was torn between my usual tamales or empanadas but ended up going with the empanadas full of pork wrapped in flaky pastry goodness. I saw they had agua frescas so had to get in on their jamaica // hibiscus flavor. My friend got the tamales and the pork was super juicy. Staff is smiling, friendly, and happy to see you there. It's a good spot to catch up with friends and family without feeling rushed. Great hospitality and we loved the complimentary coffee shot that had a sweetness to it. We will be back to slowly go through that menu! Parking is also a'plenty at the piggly wiggly shopping center.

Our food was almost certainly sitting under a heat lamp for 45 minutes. Three or four tables of…read morelarger groups (ours was only three) sat down and served their food WAY before ours. We had to flag down one of our servers to ask where our food was. About five minutes later, we received our food and the other tables were done eating. Unfortunately, this affected the taste of our food. It was warm just enough to eat. Since our food was left sitting out, the sauces were dry and the taste of other ingredients were absent. I'll spare more details, but none of us said a word when we finished. I understand it was a very crowded and small interior space (which is attractive), but this doesn't explain the most essential part of our experience. I enjoyed the free coffee they gave us. If only the same experience persisted. I'm hoping I can muster the courage to eat here a couple more times to see if this is the standard or if it's a one time fluke.

I met Victoria as she was setting up for a big powerlifting meet at The Palmetto Pump House on…read moreRivers in N. Charleston. She was full of smiles and I asked her to make me the first empanada of the day and surprise me. How delicious. Deep fried to a brown, flaky crusted outside and the filling was beyond delicious! I took it inside right away and then I sat down and scarfed. Oh man!! Absolutely delicious. Who'd have thought something so aromatic and tasty delicious could come out of a food truck. I'll try to see if she's got a website. This is the best food truck I've ever gotten my eat on and I will definitely be following her truck. Ha!!

I've been wanting to check out Macho Pichu for a while and if you've been saying the same thing,…read moreyou need to go. We decided to get a whole chicken with three sides to share. It's only $25 and comes with more than enough food for two. We upgraded to specialty sides for a little more, but it's still a great deal for dinner. The spices on the rotisserie chicken are really what make it over the top, but don't forget about the sauces on the side. Try the green one, try the red one, then mix them together for some Christmas tree action. For sides, we had the green beans, black beans, and the our favorite arrozaroni. It was a lo mein fried rice and I could eat an entire plate of it. Definitely don't skip this one.

Hidden gym. I read reviews that mentioned the food was not real Peruvian, however it did taste very…read moregood. The chicken was cooked well, and it had great flavor! I was so shocked. I got a quarter of white meat chicken, but wish I had a half. The lo mien rice was a unique mixture and that tasted good. I also ordered the black beans, but they where bland. The green sauce wasn't favorite as well. Overall a great choice. The serving sizes seemed small. We stopped in after a festival at firefly. I would like to visit again in the evening.

The best way to describe this place is Chili's meets the Caribbean in the absolute BEST WAY…read morePOSSIBLE. I've been here several times now and I will be back several more times. It's a fun ambiance with tropical theme throughout, making me wish I was on a boat or on a beach somewhere. The service is great - shout out Antione - helpful, knowledgeable, and extremely friendly. Everything I've had there has been seasoned and cooked to perfection EVERY TIME. The pork chop, the chicken, the wings, the rice, potatoes? Per-fec-tion! The signature cocktails are tasty, plus they have a margarita flight. Say less. See you there!

I'm very sad that this place is closing down this October. I love the island vibe. I love the food…read morethe most. I love their chicken pineapple bowl. They just starting serving a steak pineapple bowl too, made with filet mignon! How am I to live without Bahama Breeze in my life?! & the fact that their turning it into a Tex Mex place is even more depressing. We have so many of those types of places already. It will be a Chuy's. I was hoping for a Cheddars at least!