My husband, and I love seeking out authentic spots, and Pa'l Carajo Arepa Lounge has been on our…read moremust try list for a while. We finally stopped in for lunch, and it exceeded every expectation. It is such an acquaint, while giving place with warm, attentive service from the moment you walk through the door. Since we want to experience a variety of flavors, we ordered both the rape sampler, and the Venezuelan sampler, and they did not disappoint. If it's your first time or you simply can't decide what to pick, getting the samplers is absolutely the way to go. Every single bite was packed the flavor, but the accompanying sauces deserve a special shout out. The garlic cilantro sauce in the habanero sauce were so incredible that we bought a bottle of each to take home with us. To drink, we tried the chicha, which was rich, refreshing, and delicious. By the end of the meal, we were completely stuffed and satisfied, so much that we didn't even have room for dessert. That just gives us the perfect excuse to return. We will definitely be back to explore the rest of their menu. Highly recommend!

Check this place out! The food was amazing here. I can say enough good things about this…read morerestaurant. We sat upstairs and got great service. Food here is so good. Parking was a breeze. I can't wait to go back to VA Beach again to eat here again!

We chose to have dinner with some close family friends at De Rican Chef on Holland Road on a…read moreTuesday evening. Service was great! They quickly moved us to a larger table when our party of 5 turned into 8 because of surprise guests! It was a long overdue reunion. A few of us were craving the Pastelon, since we are fans of sweet plantains, but sadly, they didn't have it available that evening. However, our kind server said we could order mofongo with the sweet plantains, so we decided to give it a try. We chose the steak strips and fried pork versions. Everything was delicious! We always enjoy the variety of the menu. Plus, the expanded dining room spaces make the restaurant very welcoming. Our party of 8 was treated well, and we all enjoyed our meals!

We discovered De Rican Chef over 10 years ago and it's one of my daughter and I's favorite…read morerestaurants in VB. Since we were in the area and wanted to grab a small bite to eat, we decided to stop in. The staff greeted us as soon as we walked in and the restaurant smelled amazing, so we couldn't wait to grab a drink and order our favorites. We decided to sit at the bar, so we were given menus to look over and the bartender was very nice. I ordered the Spicy Passionfruit Margarita and my daughter ordered the Rican Rum Punch. Both were good but I enjoyed the Margarita much better! Since we weren't very hungry, we chose our favorites which were the Arroz con Gandules and the Relleno de Papa, which is a mashed potato ball filled with savory, ground beef. The food was flavorful and absolutely delicious! They also have a pink sauce, which is a ketchup/mayo mix, but it always pairs so well with the food. Everything was so good, we put in another order of both to take home lol. De Rican Chef never disappoints! After all these years, their food still tastes just as good as it did the first time we went! If you're looking for great, Puerto Rican food, definitely stop in!!!

Last weekend, I went to a Norfolk Tides game with my dad. If you're a local or visiting Norfolk, VA…read moreand you're a baseball fan you should definitely catch a Tides game at Harbor Park. While we were there, my dad and I were looking for something to eat and came across Flippin Hangry. The employees were friendly, and the service was quick we didn't have to wait long for our food at all. With the sound of the bat cracking against the ball and the crowd cheering in the background, Flippin Hangry had a great atmosphere. I ordered the chicken adobo empanadas, and they were absolutely delicious. Next time I go to the park, I'm looking forward to trying some of the other items on their menu. If you love Filipino food or if you're curious to try it for the first time and you are at the ball park or near one pop up shop you should give it a try.

Excellent food truck to have some tasty food. Had the loaded fries and they were absolutely…read moredelicious! Great service and was extremely fast.

While in the area I Yelped bakeries near me. I don't come to this area very often so when I saw…read moreRoela's I set my GPS and went. It's a pretty small bakery but definitely overflowing with breads and desserts. They have so many items to choose from: hopia with mongo, ube breads, le flan, Ensemada, halo halo, pepperoni bread, Spanish bread, almond cookies, orange Greek cookies, pan de coco, and more. The owner has been here for almost 8 years. I didn't get a chance to try any of her coffees but that is next on the list!! I can't wait to go back!

Handmade bakery with a large variety of sweet and savory options. Clean interior. Delicious cookies…read moreand sandwiches.

I had been wanting to try this place for months after seeing it all over social media and hearing…read moreall the amazing reviews. So on a Thursday evening l picked up 2 combo specials from Capicu. It was Buy one get one free. Each combo was 22 dollars. I ordered off of the website for pick up. l ordered the Pernil (roasted pork) with white rice, beans and sweet plantains and my second combo was the pollo asado with rice with pigeon peas and tostones . On my way to pick up i got a call stating that they were out of the chicken (totally understandable since it was close to closing time ) So I opted for the beef empanadas. I appreciate the customer service of them calling me before I got there and giving me different options. Upon arrival I was uncomfortable with the smell. Not sure if it was old oil and grease but it was pleasant. I received my food (which was so plentiful when I checked in the car.) However , the smell of the food , was as if the oil that it was prepared with was old. Not pleasant at all. Smelled up my entire car. Finally home to taste the peril was just okay 4/10 it tasted old and like it in fact had been prepared or reheated with dirty oil. The sides and empanadas were not bad. 7/10

Such good food and service! Small spot but they do offer a few seating options. Take out of course…read moreis an option. So happy for their success. From a food truck to a store front is amazing! Definitely recommend. Portion of food is great!

Leave it to media outlets like Channel 13 in the Hampton Roads area to highlight local eateries…read more Weeks ago, their Friday Flavor segment featured this little spot which serves Argentinian food. Empanadas, sandwiches and other finger foods. Keeping it simple for customers. Last weekend, Sophia and I drove from the Peninsula to see if the hype was legit. Walking inside, we were greeted by one of the sisters who was featured on the segment. They had a few tables where you can sit or you can order takeout. It was very clean with decor on the walls and music from the 70s to the 90s was playing throughout. Very calm during our visit. Let me use my three favorite Yelp words to describe the food: pretty damn good. For apps, we order beef empanadas. Pretty nice size and cooked perfectly. The beef and veggies were well seasoned. Their chimichurri sauce that you can add definitely brought extra flavor. Nothing overpowering at all. For our meal (and takeout), we both chose their chicken milanesa sandwich, which is a popular Argentinian dish. They were pretty big and hearty. From the thinly sliced chicken to the amount of veggies, everything worked pretty well. This trip was truly worth it. Catching local diamonds in the rough like Tango Bites is one hobby I love. You know we'll be back here :)

Made it out to Tango Bites near VB Blvd and Newtown Rd. Exceptional customer service, immaculate…read moreeating area and fantastic food. Empanadas were fresh and delightful. Milanese Sandwiches were delicious. Go indulge and taste some wonderful Argentinian food. I can't wait to go back and try other things....especially those desserts!

Hubby and I were excited to spend an evening outdoors recently with the beautiful weather, so we…read moreopted for a trip to Farmhouse Brewery. Taste of Brazil was the food truck here that night, so I scoped their menu online before ordering. We both ordered the chicken plate - mine without the plantains and his with. They were supposed to be open for ordering at 5:00 pm, but didn't start taking orders until nearly 5:30. Then, the waiting... and waiting... and waiting... 45 minutes later (and we were 3rd in line to order), we finally got our food (they definitely need to prep ahead of time for the anticipated lines). It was NOT worth the wait and we were really disappointed. For $10 each, we got a ton of plain basmati rice, some black beans, the most tasteless, dry chicken, a little shredded lettuce and a couple of grape tomatoes. I definitely wouldn't seek out the brick and mortar location and, if they're on schedule at a brewery, would be eating at home first or finding another way to spend my time.

This is a fantastic restaurant serving to go Brazilian and Comfort food. Patrice also has a food…read moretruck that can come to your events and elsewhere. They have delivery available. The food is so delicious, the burritos are huge and filled with you choice of meats, cheese, veggies, spicy or mild. My favorite is the empanadas. You can choose what fillings you like. Be careful, they are addictive!!!

Honestly if you want me to be honest... I literally went to Venezuela eating the meal I had. Let's…read moretalk about the portion. This plate it would have cost $60 at a seafood restaurant. Dude, I paid $23 and I had more than 4 shrimps compared to other restaurants when they serve you their "seafood platter". You know exactly what I'm talking. Anyway, I have not gone out to eat in a while so my fiance found Maracaibo Bistro and it most definitely did not disappoint! He had Bandeja Paisa. His plate. Overflowing with sausage, ground beef, chicharron, chorizo, arepa, +$1 for grilled steak served on top of rice and beans with sweet plantains. Food? Forget about it, scarfed that down like it was for breakfast! So if you like authentic food, GO! Overall experience and satisfaction were both fulfilled! P.S. I bought their Paella to go. We have food for a couple of days!

Great food, great portions, and great atmosphere!…read more Enjoyed dinner and the FIFA World Cup here. The food was great, we especially loved their hot sauce. The atmosphere was lively and fun. The service was also good! The prices were a bit high, between a non-alcoholic drink (horchata) and add-ons, our bill was higher than we thought it would be. Overall a great spot!

Some of the best authentic Mexican food we have had in 10 years of living in this area. The refried…read morebeans were so flavorful and yummy (caution they do have onions in them). We got the birria tacos (I love that they didn't smother them with cheese so you could actually taste the meat), tortillas tasted homemade (I think they are) and we got the carnitas tacos and 2 tortas (bread homemade). All very fresh and very good. Only downfall: food could use a little salt, but sooo good overall. We will be back!! Oh and hot sauce was fire!!!!

Food is delicious. Had the birria and consume, chicken tacos and 5 different breads. Very good…read moreflavor and great price. Friendly staff too.

Service was prompt and friendly. The hostess sat us immediately and the menu was extensive. We…read moreordered the appetizer platter and it was a great introduction to several delicious Puerto Rican fare! The ambiance was relaxed and inviting, nicely appointed! The food was very flavorful!!

We live down the street from the original location. It's very hit or miss…read more This new location, was great! I ordered the Picadillo and it was so delicious and full of flavor. The rice and beans were very good. Service was good as well. It's a bit pricey, but the portions are massive.