I've been eating at El Arepazo since its early days on Pearl Alley when there was no where to sit…read more As a Colombian-American, I am proud of our heritage and cuisine, but there aren't always great places to eat besides at home. So it was some surprise to try bandeja paisa (traditional huge platter of various Colombian foods) and find it the best anywhere, including in Colombia. 25 years later and that still holds true. I have yet to find arepitas as exquisite of those of Carolina and Carlos, and they remain my standard (I think they are Venezolano, but does it matter? They are delicious and they are the best I've had). The cilantro salsa is unique and really adds to a lot of the foods they offer. My spouse is all about the maracuyá juice, and their options are worth sampling since its not usual for most Americans. For me it is comfort food not only as a Colombian-American, but as a (former) long-time resident of Columbus who at times craves reminders of the past. I've been to Pearl through its incarnations, then Gahanna, and now this Brewery District location. This one is my favorite of the three, with nice space and a great Latin atmosphere. We were there recently on a Saturday and had top-notch service, and even a visit from Carlos to reminisce about old times. El Arepazo is a Columbus institution. If you are curious about Latino food, and Colombian/Venezuelan cuisine in particular, it is THE place to start. Columbus is lucky to have a restaurant like this that beats out anything in Queens, Elizabeth NJ, Miami/Ft. Lauderdale, and would give places from Bogotá to Caracas a run for its money. It's legit, its delicious, it is attractively priced, the location is great, the staff is warm and friendly. 10/10. Stop reading and go eat there!

Came by Monday with friends! Not sure if they take reservations but they weren't busy so we walked…read moreright in and got a table. To start, we got beers and margs. Not bad but nothing special. We also shared the shrimp ceviche. Good flavor but strange texture with the toasted nuts. The food seems like it's fusion as my friend and I both got chilaquiles but the chips were already broken apart and mixed with the meat. Still tasty but not what we expected. My other friend got the patacon, which basically looked like a salad. Far from the usual plantain fritters with toppings. Only one of my table mates ordered something that sounded like what was expected, the Ecuadorian churrasco: sirloin, eggs, fries, rice, and salad. For dessert, we got the flan and tres leches cake. There was a hair on the cake and they quickly gave us a new slice. Good but the flan could've been better. The cake was good though. Nothing was too sweet which was perfect. Overall the food was good but not as authentic as we had hoped. The service was also a bit slow. It was a slower evening but it took a while to get our drinks. Our server was really nice though. We ordered his recommendations. I'm not too familiar with parking around here but there were parallel spots in front. I parked in the garage at the back. Around $6 for two hours.

Great quirky local diner restaurant with a Caribbean/South American flair. Big portions at a great…read moreprice. This place is usual busy for a reason. The cool mismatched interior gives it an unique feel. Great friendly staff. Delicious breakfast and lunch.

Pros: Great location with easy street parking…read morelove the decor - the retro clocks are my favorite! Broad menu - breakfast all day, lunch and dinner Specials are creative Enjoyed my 2 eggs, meat, and pancakes dish - a value at $11 Service was excellent and food came out fast Cons: Cuban French toast was a bit oily and not enough powdered sugar sausage only comes in a patty - wish there were links too Pro tip: Breakfast for lunch is the best! Over easy eggs were cooked perfectly.

Another Cuban food truck. Good luck finding it. Great things inside if you do. We've checked their…read moreweb site and streetfoodfinder and can't locate them. The plantains are drop dead delicious. The Cubans are textbook and everyone in our group went crazy on the tamales. I know better. I held out for the Ropa Vieja. They tell me it's one of the national dishes of Cuba. Pulled stewed beef with various Cuban spices. It's served with Moro rice, which is basically white rice and black beans. They add a salad mix and it's a marvel. This is some of the better food truck fare we've had here in Ohio. We just can't get ahold of a schedule and it's been months now. Hoping and praying they still exist! 10/24

This is truck offers up delicious Cuban food and a whole bunch of different freshly squeezed…read morelemonades, and it's probably one of my favorite trucks in the city. For me the Cuban sandwich is the star here with perfectly cooked braised pork and good quality ham. They actually use Cuban bread here for the sandwich which you don't see much of in Columbus. It's about as traditional as you can get. I've also tried the Ropa Vieja, which is another famous Cuban dish, and it was super tasty as well. It's beautifully seasoned shredded beef on top of Moro rice with a salad mix. You can't go wrong with this one. They also offer empanadas, tostones, and tamales among other things that are all made perfectly. If you see this truck around, or find it on StreetFoodFinder, you should definitely make it a point to stop in and give it a try.

We have been going to Barcelona for a number of years and service and the ambience are always…read moreexcellent. The food has been up and down over the years but the last few times I've been here the quality has been consistent and good. Yesterday we shared the Carne paella, which was excellent. For the Tapas, we got the garlic shrimp, the empanadas, and the short rib. All of them were good, but my favorite was the short rib. Wonderful creamy base and melt in your mouth beef.

My friend and I celebrated my birthday at Barcelona last weekend. I was fiending for scallops so I…read morepicked them for my main entree. I love me some beets so I chose that for my salad. Both dishes were amazing. The scallops were cooked to perfection and covered with a lucious cream sauce. The service was excellent and they threw in a free chocolate lava cake + vanilla ice cream for my birthday complete with lighted candle! I'm only giving 4 stars because it lacked ADA accommodation. Very tall step to get into the restaurant and no handicap stalls in the bathroom. I have mobility issues and this is very important when I'm choosing where to dine.

Not sure why this place wasn't PACKED even if it was on a Monday! We had a great experience with…read moreenergetic and engaging staff and delicious food. It's a win when each member of our family raves about the food (even my picky 11 year old). The guacamole was amazing. Each dish that we had was prepared amazingly well and came out hot. They even allowed an accommodation for my order due to dietary needs. The robot bringing drinks from the bar was so cool! My family and I are already planning our next visit - Taco Tuesday maybe! The restaurant is also decorated nicely - large hanging from the ceiling, nice touch.

Interesting quirky bright interior with a nice outdoor patio. Good margaritas with a variety of…read moreflavors. The food was presented well and was tasty. Good for your typical Columbus Mexican spot. We've gone twice and enjoyed each time.

Freshened up inside with an invigorated crew ready to give you great service and great food/drinks…read more If you haven't been in a while, you'll be pleasantly surprised!

Ordered the Cuban roasted chicken and it was beyond dry and obviously not fresh. It was not edible…read morealso tased like it has been deep fried. The wait was long and everything else was greasy not a great experience.

We visited FYR again for my birthday. The experience began with a handwritten birthday card, which…read morereminded us that we were up for a top notch experience. Being a Monday evening, the dining room was quieter than last time but the vibe was still cool and upscale. Every item that came to the table from the drinks, the "first bite," the starters and entrees were impeccably prepared. Our server, Alex, was highly attentive without being too much so... Another 5-star experience!

The bread we ordered as an appetizer was amazing! If you're wondering if you should get it, please…read moredo! The ambiance was lovely and perfect for date night. They had a reservation and they set our table up nicely in a booth with a welcome card, a great view of the restaurant and kitchen. The chef also sent us a nice small dish on the house when we arrived . Now, I ordered a filet steak and it was seasoned nicely, however, I asked for it to be medium and it was far from that. There wasn't really any pink in the middle of my steak, it looked more like well-done. Other than that everything else was great.

My husband's aunt told us about this hidden gem and she did not do us dirty! We actually went to…read morethe location nearish Easton - but it's not listed in yelp. We did verify it's the same place. Also, when you get here, it will look and feel that we whites have led you astray, but fear not! You are in the correct spot. (Next to a waxing place and in an upscale feeling outdoor shopping plaza - Easton 2.0?) They don't offer much more than sandwiches (despite the name) and sadly no homemade chips or plantains at this location- BUT - the sandwiches alone are WORTH IT. I'm 42 and have had the same list of top five sandwiches for the past twenty years until today. The chicharrón sandwich was *empingao* and is now solidly in my top five!!!!

Love a place that knows what they're good at. A few items you do well and no fluff with all the…read moreoptions and toppings and yaddah for unnecessarily custom sandwiches. It's a sandwich for god's sake. I ordered the chicharron sandwich which was delightful. Crispy edges on the bread, the juice from the pork and the pickled onion was a perfect marriage. The chunkiness of the pork was a bit dry and I desperately wanted more onions but it was all so good. The hot sauce was mild and added an elevated layer of heat but again, still very mild hot sauce. Lines felt long when you walked in while lunch is bustling but they are quick and efficient. I may have waited 4-5min and had my sandwich ready to go.