My fiancé and I were feeling down after another boil water advisory so decided to leave Richmond…read moreCity for some food. Mariscos El Barco has been on my RestaurWANT to Try list for some time now. I'm a huge fan of ceviche and have heard incredible things about theirs. We weren't too hungry so decided to share a guacamole and the ceviche de pescado. Do know that they have very generous portions here with great prices. We were seated immediately, there is plenty of indoor seating. The walls are yellow and they have cute seats that look boat themed. It's located in a space that looks like a home. There is plenty of parking in their parking lot out front. Our waitress was kind and attentive. Our food came out pretty quickly. The guacamole is incredible. It's absolutely delicious and elevated by some lime. I highly recommend ordering this. They bring you out chips to start with so you can use those for any additional dipping. I think I can be picky with ceviche. It was still really good and I would be interested to return to try more seafood dishes off their menu.

I have to agree with my fellow two stars on this one. I agree with what Maegan B. said. The food is…read moreway overrated, the seafood dishes have ZERO flavor to them. As a Mexican-American it pains the deepest part of my soul to criticize this restaurant. You deep fried an entire fish; cool. You generously gave me a TON of shrimp, probably over 20 but where is the flavor? Brush those shrimp with some butter and a dash of seasonings after you plate it. Maybe squeeze some lemon over them? No? Cool. Although the portion was more than generous I felt the fries were my favorite part. It is quite an interesting place with a strong ethnic vibe. They don't serve ice water but rather just bottled water. 95% of the time Spanish is being spoken. If you look ethnic (which I do) they prefer to speak Spanish to me. I wish I was fluent. They don't care to speak English to my half-breed looking ass. Yeah yeah, i know, I'm sorry I don't speak Spanish, I know enough to order and then I run out of words. This place caters to the regulars in the area and that's cool. For me it was overcooked and way overpriced for the quality of ingredients. Sorry guys I have to keep it real on this one.

Food was fresh and delicious. I had a plantain-crusted rockfish and it was super. Prices are…read morereasonable. Dishes took longer than expected to come out, but they were worth the wait. The menu is so large we will definitely go back for something else delicious!

I was really excited to try Kuba Kuba. Being from Miami, I'm always on the lookout for great Cuban…read morefood outside the city, though I'll admit my years there may have set my expectations higher than most places can meet. The restaurant itself is really cool. There's a ton of character to it, lots of decor and signage, and pots hanging in the open kitchen. I didn't try the coffee this time, but I was glad to see the traditional Cuban coffees on the menu. The food was good, just not what I'd personally call traditional Cuban. I started with the beef empanadas, which came covered in a mango salsa and a crema. Not traditional, but they still had good flavor. For my entree I went with the picadillo. The beef itself was tasty, though it came topped with that same mango salsa that I don't think it needed. The rice was on the plain side for me. The dish also came with a plantain of some kind that was hard to place, somewhere between a maduro and a tostone. We also tried the yuca frita, and the texture was a little different than what I'm used to. There's clearly a following here and the flavors are good in their own right. It just leans more its own style than classic Cuban, so I'd go in expecting a fresh take rather than the traditional version.

Want a life changing tip? Try the pandebono. Order it hot. Eat one at the table then at the…read morecounter. Take a bagful home to your family. Bask in the worshipful thanks they bestow upon you. You're welcome.

Service was great. The staff were very nice and friendly. They were very approachable. My server…read moreSalome was very personable and took good care of our group. The ambiance was very casual, relaxed with Latino songs playing in the background. Jugo en leche guanabana was sweet, tangy, and refreshing. I liked it! Bandeja paisa serving size was huge. It had grilled steak, pork belly, sausage, rice, beans, small corn cake, egg, avocado, and sweet plantain. It was good. Pan de bono was also very nice! Lovely sweet bread.

Absolutely amazing arepas! Everything tasted fresh and homemade. The arepa was perfectly crispy on…read morethe outside while staying soft, warm, and fluffy on the inside. I ordered the chicken and avocado arepa, and the chicken was seasoned perfectly with great flavor in every bite. The homemade sauces were a standout too--the green sauce and hot sauce were both incredible and took the arepa to the next level. You can really tell they put care into their food. Definitely coming back whenever I'm craving an arepa. Highly recommend!

The food is consistently delicious. Especially the weekend Sancocho, which somehow tastes even…read morebetter in fall and winter. I've tried the Tequeños, arepas, empanadas, cachapas, and the plantain sandwich, and every single one has been worth it. It's tucked next to a gas station, which adds to the charm. Parking's a bit unpredictable, so I usually park across the street and walk over. Easy enough. The hostess is lovely. Welcoming, helpful, and always spot on with her suggestions. Whether you're dining in or grabbing food to go, Chamo's is one of those places that makes you feel good about coming back. Time for another visit.

Went on a Saturday, busy but not packed…read more Food and service was quick, and very solid. Good size portions. Overall pretty good. Plus they had a robot to deliver food to table.

I came here on a Saturday night and there was no wait. After being seated they came out with chips…read moreand salsa, you had to ask for white sauce separate which was good. The chips were very crispy and fresh. For the main I got a burrito San Jose ($17) and it came with chicken and chorizo inside a burrito with rice , beans, and cheese dip. It came out a robot which gave me a hilarious laugh. The burrito was a good portion and tasted pretty solid (quite salty but good). Staff were friendly and the overall experience was good. Food(50%):6.7 Staff/service(25%): 7.5 Value(25%): 6.5 Overall: 6.9/10

We took a client there for her birthday and we all enjoyed the service and food. The menu was spot…read moreon and we tried various items. I especially was impressed by the beignets and an order was place to go. The shrimp tacos were spicy and tasty. Thank you for the experience and just wish you were in the Lakeside area. We'll all be back soon! JoAnne & Chris Affordable Graphics

This is my second time at this restaurant. Each time the food seems to get better…read more It's my understanding that one of the owners was wearing sandals. I am completely fine with that because I could partially see into the kitchen and that allowed the owner to "put his foot in that Red Snapper"! I WILL BE BACK

5/5 They have an awesome happy hour. $5 Mojitos and $5 off…read moreselect appetizers. We had the cubano nachos and churrasco habana. Everything was delicious. Our server was also very attentive and funny. FYI. They have a smoking area inside. We have an 11 month old and had no idea but sat in the non smoking area and it wasn't a problem.

best restaurant in shockhoe bottom! I've been to Havana 59…read moremany times (mojitos are my fav) and have always had a great experience- tonight was no different! Only this time, my server, Simi, was so exceptional that she inspired me to finally write a review. I was impressed with her ability to balance tables while giving each guest her individual attention. I always order the delicious Cuban nachos (rlly good vegetarian option if you specify no meat!) and of course a couple mojitos. And sit by the open window if it's a nice day!

Tried Carenas Jamaican Grille for the first time and overall had a pretty good experience!…read more For appetizers, I got the Jamaican Jerk Chicken Wings and it was honestly really good. The chicken had a lot of flavor and was really juicy. Also, it came with a mango chutney which was interesting on its own, but it went really well with the wings. The wings were amazing and definitely wort trying! I recommend getting it. For my main, I got the combo platter with oxtail and jerk chicken, which came with rice and beans and cabbage. The oxtail was really juicy and tasty, and the sauce on it was probably my favorite part. The jerk chicken was okay, but personally I didn't get as much jerk flavor from it compared to the Jamaican Jerk Chicken Wings. The rice and beans were pretty simple but it tasted good with the oxtail and jerk chicken Our server was super sweet and attentive!! She accommodated us by making sure we got some oxtail. She went out of her way to check if there was anymore oxtail left. Thankfully there happened to be one more platter of oxtail and she made sure we got it. The inside was a really chill environment and I loved how colorful it was. Overall, it was a good meal and I'd definitely come back and try more things from the menu!

I am extremely disappointed by the treatment I have received from Carena's…read more I understand the importance of customer service and treating customers with respect. I work hard for my money, and because this restaurant is conveniently located, I have been a loyal customer who has supported this establishment regularly. Several months ago, I experienced unprofessional behavior from staff at the drive-thru window. As a customer, I felt it was appropriate to leave an honest review regarding my experience. Since then, when I recently called to place an order, I was informed that I would not be allowed to do so and was refused service altogether. When I respectfully asked the manager for an explanation, my questions went unanswered, and the phone was repeatedly hung up on. I then attempted to speak with the owner, only to be told that no one knew when the owner would be available or how I could reach them. The level of disrespect and lack of professionalism I have experienced is unacceptable. At no point have I been disrespectful; I simply spoke up about my experience and exercised my right to leave an honest review. It appears that this may be the reason I am being denied service. What makes this situation even more disappointing is that businesses should value and respect the customers who consistently support them. I genuinely enjoy the food and have patronized this establishment frequently, which makes being denied service without a valid explanation even more concerning. I believe customers deserve to be treated fairly and with respect. Based on my experience, I can no longer recommend supporting this business. I intend to pursue the matter further and explore the appropriate channels to address these concerns. Customers should spend their hard-earned money where they are appreciated, respected, and valued. I would love to speak to the owner I heard she's in and out so who knows