Apparently I missed the memo that Mayo Ketchup was no more and Salsa Rosada was the place to be! I…read moredecided to check this place out early Saturday afternoon. I walked in and decided bar seating looked best so I could watch tv. I was immediately given water, menus, and some time to decide. I was craving something sweet, so I got some passion fruit juice and decided on the steak bowl with arroz con gandules as my entree. The dish comes with steak, black beans, pico, white rice, jack cheese, and maduros. I think most dishes can be customized, but rest assured they're nothing short of flavor! Since I was one of few people, my dish came out rather quickly. The steak was tender and flavorful; the rice was seasoned perfectly and the maduros were fried to perfection. Everything was even better than I imagined. The server/bartender did a great job at keeping my water refilled and making sure I didn't needed anything. I was quite pleased with the food and service overall and I look forward to my return visit.

Finally! I made it to this place. And I was not disappointed. I went with a friend and she also…read morereally enjoyed it. We ordered grilled chicken bowl, chicken and a beef empanadas, Cuban sandwich, maduros (sweet plaintains), avocado salad and Nutella empanadas! Obviously I took some home. All the food was really good. The Nutella empanadas were stand outs. The other empanadas were good but a little greasy I think because I ordered the corn. Maybe the flour ones are not so greasy??? They have a fair amount of indoor seating without the tables being too close. Also there is an outdoor patio which is where we sat. Might be better to be under the awning so no rascally bird puts a deposit on your food. (It barely missed the the Nutella empanadas) I can't wait to go back to try more menu items.

This is a cute little place in the heart of Maplewood and you can tell it's ran with love! Whether…read moreit's for a dinner date or drinks at the bar you will be pleased! Latin America meets St. Louis! We mostly went in for apps but the full menu sounds as delicious! The waiter was very quick and served with a smile. The bartender made very good high quality drinks. Even the owner was around to assure our night was going as planned. Very gracious people who are appreciative of your patronage. Defiantly different type of menu and if you like meat this is your place! Chorizo was our favorite apps followed by the pork plantain. And I mean you can't beat a freshly made red sangria. So for your next night out to mix it up add Asador Del Sur to your list!

So, I believe that part of my complaint here will be for something I'm sure they were trying to…read moremake special for our group of 7. They put us upstairs in a room. This was great in that we could converse with no issues, but it was too warm in the room. They had fans, but we had to turn the fans away from blowing on our food, hence we didn't get cooled down from them. The food wasn't that great either. I ordered the Chicharron and though the tostones underneath were DELICIOUS, the fried pork belly on top (and there was a lot), seemed undercooked to me. It was chewy, not crispy as I've experienced it before. I was unable to eat most of it. The cocktails were delicious and the service was as good as can be expected considering he was having to go up and down the stairs each time. Maybe they're better for dinner? And definitely DOWNstairs!

The restaurant is amazing and the people are very nice. My favorite food is the Queso Frito and the…read moreCarne Asada.

Fritanga is one of those underrated restaurants in STL. They serve Nicaraguan cuisine and located…read morein the South City / Soulard area. We had: Churrasco Nica ($19.25): Tender, juicy skirt steak, seasoned just right. Skirt steak can be tricky since it's lean, but they nailed it -- cooked perfectly and well-seasoned so it stayed flavorful and not dry. The chimichurri sauce (parsley, citrus, garlic, olive oil) paired beautifully with the meat. Camarones de la Casa ($19.00): Generous amounts of plump, juicy shrimp in a creamy, but not too heavy, jalapeño gravy with mild heat. Each dish comes with two sides. We tried gallo pinto, maduros, tajadas verdes, and yuca frita. All solid, but favorites were the crispy yuca and sweet plantains.

Cocina Latina has been one of my go to's since I moved to St. Louis. I am obsessed with their ají…read morede gallina. They have a wide and diverse menu, offering many classic Latin American dishes.

I have to admit, I haven't been back to Cocina Latina since it moved from Delmar Blvd. I remember…read moreit being quite delicious, but I was a bit disappointed when I took my mom there a few weeks ago. I remember the Lomo Saltado being one of their popular dish and it being tender and juicy. This time, it was rough and chewy to the point that it hurt our jaws. I found it odd because the steak that came with the Tallarin Verde was tender and perfectly cooked. We also ordered the Jalea, which came out cold and dry. They decorated the place with Cinco de Mayo and Mother's day feats, which were really cool and pretty! I'd like to give this place another try because there are so many good reviews about this place. Since the Lomo Saltado was disappointing, I plan to try their ceviche and the Aji deGallina next, as those seem to be popular dishes as well. Street parking Service was good Clean restrooms Two bar areas

Today I drove down South Kingshighway to try a restaurant recommended by one of the talented ladies…read moreat Sonder Lush Nail Salon. (Yes, I talk about food with everyone.) Her recommendation was Merendero Las Catrachitas. She told me her favorite menu item was Honduran Fried Chicken. I just had to go and find out for myself what made Honduran Fried Chicken so special.  I arrived at exactly 12:00 pm and the lady behind the counter smiled at me, held up one finger...the one that means "just minute" and continued taking an order by phone. The smell of the food had my stomach putting on makeup and eyelashes...we were about to throw down! I chatted with a gentleman that was picking up food for his entire crew (it had to be about 20-30 to go containers). I asked him what his favorite item was and he said he and his coworkers love the Carne Asada. Enough said! A lovely young lady walked to the counter, gave me a menu, let me know I could sit wherever I liked, and patiently took my order. (Patiently because I asked a lot of questions .) I ordered... Pupusas de Queso: soft corn tortilla filled with cheese. It came with a side of what "I" am describing as slaw with salsa (?)...it was good!  Polo Cena: Fried Chicken, Beans, Eggs, Honduran Sour Cream, Cheese, and Green Fried Banana Chips. I am not going to try to describe the amazing flavor of the fried chicken, I was simply blown away. I am not sure if I can eat fried chicken any other way now. #onthe12s Carne Asada: I ordered it to go, but tasted it in the car. It reheated well in the oven and had my kitchen smelling amazing. It was delicious!  Extra notes: EVERY customer that walked into this restaurant smiled and said hello to me. The customer service was OUTSTANDING! #stlmetrofoodie

I was craving pupusas, tamales and plátanos - all three were fantastic!!! I was so delighted to…read moresee we had such a restaurant in St. Louis!

If you like empanadas, this is a place to go to. It's located in Bevin Mill and it's owned an…read moreoperate by a couple from Venezuela. They put their heart and soul into this business and they come up with a great product or I should say products I love their empanadas in every type they make. So stop by I have an empanada. I have some dessert have a whale and drink unfortunately they don't serve alcohol, but they do serve some very good then with beverages.

The food was very tasty. There are not many vegetable side dish options. I do hope to return. It…read moreis family owned. Parking is scarce, but there is street parking and a small lot. Our waitress is working on learning English. She was nice. I was surprised that we could not get a glass of water for no charge, however. The bottle water was $1.50. The other prices were fair.

The chicken here is EXCELLENT. The tajadas are also delicious. This is a great place to go to if…read moreyou want to try different Latin American cuisines instead of the better known ones. Highly recommend.

I want to start this review by saying I do not expect anything in return and that I truly enjoyed…read morethe first half of my meal. The flavors, sauces, and cooking seemed great. I also do not want to provide undue negativity to a non-corporate local spot. This review is purely to provide caution to other diners and a message for the owners to clean up the establishment. I got a Togo order with empanadas and the pollo cena and the plate was stuffed full. So full the lid couldn't close. That's a good thing. I ate one empanada and only a third of food and the rest I went to save and that's when I saw the cockroach. Bugs are simply unacceptable. I cannot in good faith return to this establishment. I wish them well but you need to clean your spot to protect yourself and your customers. Good luck.

Their food is always so fresh and delicious. The service is always quick and the ambiance is just…read morewarm and friendly.

In the mood for something different so we dropped in here. First impression was that it was very…read moreclean (as an aside, even the restroom was spotless). We were escorted to a booth near the bar area, took our seats and ordered soda and tea. Surprisingly, they came in smallish plastic cups with lids. Orders were placed and while waiting we admired some of the painted walls. The plaintains were nicely cooked and filled with beef. Being smothered in mozzarella cheese was nice also. We weren't disappointed with the taste either. The menu is pretty extensive so it will take a few minutes to figure out what you want. Overall, an excellent experience and we'll be back.

I should have stopped in this place long ago. And while I debated reviewing it cause they are…read moreplenty busy and I kind of want to keep it to myself I worry that someone out there like me needs this places as badly as I did. When I moved to STL well over a decade ago I bemoaned the lack of good Latin American food. I have since found a lot of good places that I love but I didn't realize til I was eating my lunch how big a gap was still there. I ordered tacos al pastor -- a favorite since I was in Sonora years ago and ate them multiple days in a row cause this street vendor was amazing. I order them a decent frequency but I now realize I haven't been truly satisfied til today. Seriously, I am wondering how quickly I will be back because these were incredible. Al pastor is a unique flavor profile and it goes in-depth, these folks GET IT! I took a bite and absolutely closed my eyes as I chewed because this was the al pastor I so often miss. I ordered two tacos al pastor and one asada. They came the Mexican way, simple onion and cilantro which I asked to clarify as recently I ordered street tacos and found them served with lettuce and cheese and was not happy. These were perfect. The steak was good but man I needed those al pastor tacos! Two would have been plenty and at $3 each what an inexpensive lunch! Other reviews mention lots of the other things that touch on the restaurant: - they have sections by country for Salvadoran, Honduran & Mexican foods - customers are mostly Central American, a combination of families and work crews - it is Spanish speaking by and large for staff and customers. - it's bare bones, simple tables and chairs, coolers with drinks and very few bottles behind the bar/register - chips were good (thick not too salty) with red and green sauces, the green was a bit hot for me but I mixed a bit into the red. I am so going back and hope to stay in the minority with English as my first language. They speak the language of slow cooked flavor!

Love the pupusas and pollo con tajadas! Always great service. We try to go a couple times a month.read more

Brasilia is one of our favorite restaurants, and we make it a point to visit once or twice a year…read moreto celebrate birthdays and special occasions. The food is always delicious, and the red snapper is our absolute favorite. It never disappoints! What truly makes this restaurant special is the owner. He takes the time to sit with every table, making guests feel welcome and appreciated. He also shares a house drink that is absolutely delightful and adds a unique personal touch to the experience. If you're looking for amazing food and exceptional hospitality, Brasilia is a must-visit

A big disappointment when we first arrived. We had made a reservation for four at 7, but they…read moredidn't have any tables for us. So we were seated in their barroom in the corner, surrounded by all sorts of things that the restaurant had piled on other tables that were not put away in storage as yet., such as piles of paper napkins in their plastic wrappers that came from the restaurant store, and an unused griddle, and ledgers on another table. We were assured by the owner's wife that we would not be forgotten with the churrasco service. We weren't. That was good but we still felt uncomfortable as if we were imposing, to be seated where we were, as a complete afterthought despite making a reservation on their website a few days ago. The buffet: The sides were not replenished and a lot of them were quite dried out. Many empty platters. The churrasco service: Beef sausage was good, not overcooked. Spicy beef sausage was very good. Skirt steak was cold, charred and very dry. Beef bacon was dry. Picanha was cold, tough and dry. Lamb was tender and correctly seasoned. Pineapple was not even grilled. It was covered with a thin layer of cinnamon as if to simulate grilled char on it. It was very disappointing. Filet mignon was warm, somewhat tender, but extremely salty. It was already in small pieces and these scraps were seemed to have been hurriedly removed off the skewers and repositioned prior to serving us. The dessert table had many empty platters. Probably the best things that were left on there was the watermelon and a lonely mandarin orange that I rescued. The owner came by to ask us if we would join him in a glass of alcohol with passionfruit juice, but we declined, not because it wasn't good. From our memory when we were there before, that passionfruit drink that we had in the past on our last patronage at this restaurant, about a year ago, was spectacular. Be aware that Check comes with an added 20% gratuity tax on it. Will we ever return? You bet we won't, and we don't recommend it. It has gone beyond downhill.