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    4.6 (19 reviews)
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    Shredded chicken Patacon
    Andrew M.

    I've been wanting to come here for a while and it always slips my mind. My wife and kid were out with friends tonight so I decided to give it a try. I was greeted by the young man at front and he immediately asked me if it was my first time and I said yes. He walked me through their menu and made a couple suggestions. I chose the shredded chicken patacon which he was fired up about. The food came out fast and looked wonderful. I am no stranger to Colombian food but this was different than anything I have ever had. It was so well balanced and delicious. I immediately texted my wife and told her we need to return asap. Really love finding new places like this. Will be back, maybe tomorrow.

    Ari K.

    It was our first time trying Colombian food and came away pleased! The flavors are authentic and bold. The burger had a kick to it and the bun was homemade. The make your own bowl and empanadas were also stellar. The chef came out and chatted with us, which was cool. Definite spot to check out for some new flavors

    Columbian hot dog and yucca fries
    Sadie W.

    We've been to Half Rooted twice now, and I have had excellent experiences both times. The employees are all super nice and accommodating to their patrons. It is a unique food experience in the Greenville area. I'm a hot dog girly so I had to try their Columbian hot dog the first time I went and I must say it was super fun and vibrant. It will be fun to see how they grow as they become a more popular joint over time.

    Yuca with green sauce
    Sue D.

    I was so excited to try Half Rooted since they opened a new spot post food trucking. The meal did NOT disappoint. We tried a bunch of things to sample the menu: chicken rice bowl, pick your own arepa, empanadas and yuca! Chicken bowl was flavorful and filling. The chicken and beef empanadas came out steaming hot, had a nice crunch to the shell and soft yummy filling dipped in green cilantro sauce. I created an arepa with chorizo, plantains, pineapple slaw and sauce. Everything tasted great - I did have a little challenge cutting the arepa with the plastic utensils. No worries - that's when you use you hands and pick it up! The pineapple flavor soaked into the arepa - I had to eat it all! The Restaurant is new and clean. Service with a smile. The chef came over to check on us. A GREAT experience. Will be back!

    Yucca
    Stacy C.

    This place is amazing. Every bite was more delicious than the last. Excited to have a spot like this nearby. Kudos to everyone involved. Well done.

    The best Colombian food I've ever had!

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    Delicious, fresh Latin fusion. Everything here is good, and the owners and staff are all super friendly.

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    So yummy! Wish we'd tried this earlier since we live close. Great for takeout. Will be back!

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    Ate there for the first time today, excellent food. Very interesting tastes yet very delicious. I highly recommend you try it.

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    Sofrito Latin Restaurant & Bar

    Sofrito Latin Restaurant & Bar

    4.6(31 reviews)
    3.0 mi

    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!

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    My first time trying Mofondo...delicious

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    La Negra Candela

    La Negra Candela

    4.2(11 reviews)
    5.1 mi

    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.

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    La Negra Candela - Bandeja paisa with no rice, double beans

    Bandeja paisa with no rice, double beans

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    Dining room area.

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    Half Rooted - colombian - Updated May 2026

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