What a lovely place. The waiter, Daniel, was very attentive and very communicative and…read moreknowledgeable about the menu. The caiparhiñas were spot on. The prices were excellent. I had a steak dish with tomatoes, onions, and peppers which came with fries, salad and 2 over easy eggs. My husband had a chicken and steak stir fry with rice and salad. Not a complaint about either dish. The only negative was the bar was backed up and we got dinner before our drinks. But the drink was worth the wait.

- Food was 10/10, amazing and seasoned to perfection! -…read moreService was friendly and fast, my entrée came out about 5 mins. after my app was brought out. - Ambiance is vibrant, indoor and outdoor seating offered with a big screen on the back patio.

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.

Overall the we had a good experience here! We wanted a quick bite and this place definitely fit the…read morebill. I got a bacon empanada and a chorizo empanada. The breading was so flaky which was nice, but I wish it had more filling. Once you bite into the empanada a lot of it was pretty much an air pocket. I definitely could've eaten another but they were changing shifts after we ordered and the stall as unattended until we left. The chimichuri sauce was good. The chips were soggy and didn't really have any crunch to it.

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.

We've been looking forward to checking this place out for a while. It was very laid-back, eccentric…read moreand they were doing early 2000s bingo night which was a lot of fun. We made a reservation, but ordered at the counter. We ordered a handful of dishes to share. The girl was very helpful and giving us a separate gluten-free menu that allowed us to order for my husband. This place is a Latin/Asian infusion so we were very excited to see how the flavors played out since it is two of our favorite types of food. The best thing I had was the special, stir fried udon noodles with the steak. The noodles were perfectly cooked, the chili spice on it was amazing and it wasn't overly sauced. The steak that accompanied it was also delicious. The tomato cucumber salad was fresh, but could've used a little more salt in my opinion. The bao bun and tacos were also nice and great portions. I would say for me I didn't love the pad Thai in comparison to the many that I've had before, because it was a bit different in flavor profiles than what I'm used to. I wanted a little bit more of the fish sauce and tamarin flavor. You have to get their milkshakes, I'm sure all of them are great. But the one we have was absolutely decadent and delicious! We had more than enough food, and ended up taking a lot of it home. They were multiple people helping us, and they were all very nice and friendly. I'm coming back for the udon noodle dish!

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.

We visited Cócteles El Primo after reading reviews from when this location appears to have been El…read moreCallao Fusion, but our experience was nothing like what was described online. The food was disappointing, especially the lomo saltado. It tasted more like plain carne asada than traditional lomo saltado, and it was extremely greasy. There was so much oil left on the plate that it pooled at the bottom, and even the rice was oily. The quality, flavor, and presentation were far below our expectations. The service was just as disappointing. Our server took our order and then essentially disappeared. No one checked on us, we were unable to get drink refills, and after waiting for a long time, we had to get up ourselves just to ask for the check. The restaurant also looked very different from the photos and reviews we had seen online, making it seem like the older reviews no longer reflect the current business. Overall, between the poor food quality and lack of service, this was a frustrating experience. We will not be returning and cannot recommend this restaurant.

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.

We stumbled upon this place after attending a local church. We didn't realize how big it was since…read moreit was attached to a Mexican bakery in supermarket. The first time we sat outside in their newly renovated outdoor patio, which was so nice and beautiful. Our server greeted us with some sweetened espresso and cinnamon, which was a nice treat. The empanadas here are insane and you must get this. This was probably the best empanada I've had at a restaurant. The second time we returned, we dined inside. The service was a bit slower this time and it took longer for us to get our food. We ordered some of their specialty coffees, which came in these cute mugs and glasses. This time we tried their Arepas de plantano that came with cheese and a mole sauce. This was also very good, especially with the sauce. We ordered the giant huevos rancheros platter to share and it truly did take up almost the entire table lol. They put all the toppings in separate dishes so you could build your own essentially. This was a lot of food and we had plenty leftover. This could've fed 4-5 people! The only disappointing thing about this was that we didn't get any steak as shown on the menu and just chicken. When we mentioned it the server who was very nice but didn't speak much English said she told us but I was completely unaware. Everything still tasted good but we did wish there was some steak along with the chicken. The French toast dish was decadent and sweet, but the bread itself was moist and crispy on the edges. There was a small discrepancy at the end with our bill because the price of the platter didn't match what was on the receipt. They were unable to adjust it but gave us a gift card for the balance. Overall we still had a good time and would definitely come back. It was much more of a unique brunch experience that I've had in Charleston so far.

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.

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.