My boyfriend is an American quadriplegic who uses a power wheelchair, and I'm Colombian. We're…read morevisiting from Florida, and we were so excited to find a Colombian restaurant here. The restaurant itself is really cute, clean, and has plenty of parking. Unfortunately, our experience started off on the wrong foot because the automatic handicap door button was broken. My boyfriend stood outside for several minutes trying to get it to work so he and his service dog could get inside. It was close to 100° outside, so that was really frustrating. I was still getting things out of the car and had no idea he was stuck outside because I never imagined something that important would be out of service. Eventually, an employee came over and opened the door for us. Our server was very friendly and attentive, so no complaints there. We ordered the morcilla with arepitas and an arepa with shredded beef, chicharrón, and chorizo. The morcilla was a disappointment. It was dry and mostly tasted like rice. My boyfriend has had morcilla at other Colombian restaurants before, and they usually have a much richer filling with meat and seasoning. This one just fell flat. My arepa was okay, but it really needed something. No cheese, no butter, no sauce, not even hogao. The shredded beef was dry, the chicharrón was chewy, and the chorizo was decent. Overall, it just lacked flavor. As we say in Colombia... it needed more sabor and a little more love. The passion fruit juice was really good, though. Overall, I'd give the food a 3/10.

Food is fresh and well prepared. Price is very reasonable and the staff are genuinely friendly. I…read morehighly recommend this restaurant representative of the beautiful country of Colombia South America.

I have recently discovered Colombian food thanks to Sachas Cafe, and I must say, this place is…read moretops. The portions are huge, the food is fresh, the service is friendly, and everything was delicious. It's the standard food you would find in a Colombian establishment, but very high quality. Also, their sauce is wonderful. I'll definitely be coming back. Many many times!

I know this is likely a chafing dish kind of restaurant. I should have assumed that before I came…read morein. This meal was DRY! The corn cake was dry. The chicken was dry. I had to really smother it in one of their sauces. The ambience is nice. The music is nice and at a comfortable volume. Service is responsive. I'd eat here again, but only to try something different and give them a chance to redeem themselves. Don't not try this place. Just don't order anything with shredded chicken or their corn cakes (arrepa) If I had a suggestion it would be to have a "tasting day" to get some outside people, non Dominicans, to give them feedback.

Delicious Colombian baked goods. Their pan de bono is amazing! You can get an assortment of breads…read moreand desserts for a reasonable price. They also have seating and regular dining food. Service is always pleasant and helpful.

Love this place! Excellent food at reasonable prices…read more Check them out, you will be glad that you did We got two savory items, one sweet pastry, and two coffees and price was around $20

Oh my goodness! This place is amazing! The staff were super friendly and knowledgable about what…read moreoptions were gluten free. It's a tiny little place - two tables and a small 3 chair bar. The coffee was delectable and the gluten free empanadas were to die for. Please, go check them out!

Literally a hidden gem of a find in downtown Greenville…read more.. We only found this place by visiting the Greenville Drive team store on a Saturday afternoon. Decided to check it out for dinner on a Friday night and was shocked it was so empty. It's only a matter of time before this place fills up! I'm assuming baseball season will have this spot packed. This is the second location (original is on woodruff rd). If you look up the other location- they have fabulous reviews and rightfully so. They have daily specials, lunch specials and happy hour! A DJ on Saturday afternoons as well as brunch. We sat at the bar and Vanessa took great care of us. She gave us great recommendations. I love that they make their own drink mixes! It makes all the difference in quality. We tried a mango mojito and Pisco passion. Both were yummy! Pisco passion is strong fyi. The mood for something filling/delicious was fulfilled and then some! We both got mofongos which come with your choice of plantains: sweet, green or trifongo. We only tried the trifongo with roasted pork (which was amazing) but our favorite was the shrimp al ajillo (garlic shrimp). For the record- last time I had mofongo this good & flavorful I was in Puerto Rico. Safe to say we LOVED everything about both dishes. Still thinking about the garlic sauce with the shrimp! Chefs kiss! And the crispy pork belly pieces on top of the plantains that just melt in your mouth! The Ribeye steak board was recommended by a local (also dining at the the bar). He RAVED about the steak and the sides it comes with. Apparently only this location has a magical creamed corn dish as one of the sides for the all steak boards. Will be back to see how magical it really is! Ambiance is hip & fun with a splash of casual elegance. Great for a family dinner, date night, girls night- whatever. The only downside to planning your visit here is the parking. No private lot & street parking is scarce. I believe there's a garage across the street? The food, drinks & service will make the parking situation worth it. Planning on coming back to try their brunch. Cannot wait!

Tasty, inviting, good service: this place had it all! I got a Chicken Rice Bowl, and I definitely…read morerecommend. We did get chips and cheese to start off with, but I wasn't too crazy about that- I recommend getting just the salsa instead. I will be back to try more of their entrees!

El Carriel tiene muy buen servicio y las meseras son muy amables. La comida deliciosa y siempre…read morefresca. Siempre tengo buenas experiencias con ellos. Ayer pensé que habia dejado mi billetera en El Carriel de Simpsonville y la dueña muy cordial como todos se tomó su tiempo en mirar conmigo la camara en asegurarme que yo me la habia llevado para byscarla en otro lado. Su amabilidad como todas las meseras dice mucho. El Carriel siempre el mejor. Muchas gracias y Dios los siga bendiciendo.

Que más podría contar or avisar de la comida y el ambiente de esta panadería/restaurante…read more Divino? Me encanta? Perfecto? I have always enjoyed visiting Greenville and it's fantastic Colombian restaurants. El Carriel has over and over exceeded my expectations for well over 5 years now. The food is as authentic as it gets. The portions are HUGE. The servers are tan amable. The panadería has yet to disappoint me with their selection. Must try are buñuelos, as well as pan de bono. The arroz con pollo is great. The almuerzo Colombiano is authentic and full of sabor autentico. The weekend pollo asado is like walking into a kokorico in the 1980's Bogota. The selection of jugos is next level. The coolers and products are always on point in their diversity and relevance. Absolutely worth a visit and some light grocery shopping, even if it's for a little mekateo and some authentic ingredients shopping..

We, wife and I have been twice, but the food is like a totally new thing. Not mexican, but a mix…read moreof things give it a unique experience. Like having lunch in Colombia. I'll go back. Plaintains, a different kind of homemade hot sauce, beans, avacado, breakfast steak and a fried egg, sausage all on one plate! And a bakery! You won't leave hungry. There are pictures on the menu if Spanish isn't your thing, but don't worry. I've spent a lot more and been way less satisfied, (Greenvile has it's share of that) so yeah. 5 stars.

Stumbled across this restaurant by chance and WOW! The food was incredible and service was great…read more We ordered the pandebonos, chicken empanadas, steak empanadas and bandeja paisa. Absolutely incredible!! Highly recommend!

After seeing several Instagram posts raving about this restaurant and being new to South Carolina,…read morewe decided to give it a try. Unfortunately, it was a major letdown from the start. The exterior looked rundown, and inside, many tables were still covered in dirty dishes, with flies circling around. Despite the initial red flags, we decided to stay and give the food a chance. When we received the menu, none of the dishes had prices listed. I asked the server for a menu with pricing, but she just laughed and said none of their menus had prices, and if I wanted to know, I'd have to ask her directly. This was off-putting, but we ordered a mix of Colombian and Mexican dishes: lengua criolla, milanesa de pollo, a burrito, and a chicken quesadilla. When the food arrived, things went from bad to worse. The burrito was smothered in a thick sauce they claimed was cheese, but it clearly wasn't. The quesadilla had an odd, almost liquid cheese with no flavor. The lengua was passable, but the accompanying salad was soggy and tasted off. Wanting to avoid further complaints, I simply asked for the burrito to be remade without the sauce. The server refused, saying that's just how they made it and couldn't accommodate the request. As someone who is 100% Colombian and has lived in Mexico and California, I can confidently say the "Mexican" food here was not authentic and tasted terrible. When I asked to remove the uneaten burrito from the bill, the server seemed visibly irritated but agreed. While my wife and I finished most of our food, our kids couldn't eat theirs. To top it off, the server never brought the bill to the table, so I had to go to the counter, where she simply gave me a total without a proper receipt. I ended up paying $97 for a meal that wasn't worth half that. It's disappointing to leave this kind of review, but there are far better Colombian restaurant options in Greenville, Mauldin, and nearby areas. I strongly recommend staying away from this place--especially the so-called "Mexican" menu.

This is a Colombian/Mexican restaurant that is pretty good. For Greenville, SC it is good. It is…read morenot the best Columbian food I've ever had, but it is good. We both had the Bandeja Paisa with no rice and double beans. The beans were the best part. The steak was a little chewy for my taste, but the salsa they have for it was really good. It wasn't super hot, but had a good kick and taste that complimented the steak very well. The chicharrón was also crispy and went well with the beans. The sausage was really good and went well with the plátano maduro. Overall, a good place for those that enjoy Columbian food in Greenville, SC.

Decent local Colombian restaurant. They have lunch specials only on weekdays, so weekends you're…read moreordering from the dinner menu. Some of the meats are a bit tough, but still tasty. The yellow rice had frozen peas and carrots in it, but also still flavorful. Pay attention to your check. Although not prominently posted, they add a non-cash fee to the bill, and also automatically add a 20% tip (even for small parties). I don't necessarily have a problem with this, except it's not clear that this is their practice unless you pay attention to the charges on your bill.

Probably the worst meal I'v ever had. No seasoning, not even enough salt! The "empanadas" were both…read morehard as rock and 100% tasteless, the fried rice was heated up from frozen. Steak was so tough the whole table shakes if you try and cut it. The plantains tasted like they were fried last week. The only reason this isn't a 1 stars bcoz the service was decent. Btw: tip is already added to the bill which is fine as long as you notice.

I have been to their new location at Suber Rd three times so far. It is much closer to my home…read morethan the original location near The Parkway. Everything I have ordered was great. I also appreciate that the new location has a pick up window. My go to order is the Tacorritos mixed tacos with One steak taco and one chicken. I love the plantains and rice in the taco. It is topped with lettuce, tomato, garlic sauce and creamy avocado sauce. It is really tasty combination. The birria (shredded beef) tacos are also great. The order comes with three tacos. All of their empanadas are great. I love the beef and potato and the guava with cheese. Their customer service has been consistently friendly and kind. They do not mind answering questions about the dishes. I am so glad they moved to Greer.

The empanadas were straight fire. I love whatever corn-like substance they're made of. We got a…read moreparty platter and ate them for days. I loved the garlic sauce with them! Chicharrones in a baggie? Can't go wrong! Lady at the counter was super polite, too. Hot take: skip the guava empanadas--the cheese wasn't what I expected (tasted like skim milk mozz tbh) and didn't hit the spot I was tryna hit.