This is a hidden gem. Looking at the name of this place on Yelp, I don't think I would have came to check this place out since I was thinking it was a health center. We walked in and saw a line to the right to wait for food. On the left, they have the Latin grocery store. You can find bakery items, Latin/Caribbean/Puerto Rican items and various produce. Good place to find items you may need to cook up some good food. We came for the empanadas so we went to the right. There is a cake display and a cashier can take your order. There is a longer line on the far right to order the other food items. They have seafood, beef or chicken plates. The empanadas were so good!!! Where have I been? Why haven't I known about this place? I want to share it on Yelp so you can try these too. These empanadas are flavorful and so good. I ate the rest when it was cold and it was still good. Can't wait to try a Cuban sandwich. I will be back. read more

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The food here is good to me, the buttered shrimp and rice, the fried chicken, the plantains, the avocado tomato salad and the buttered corn are what I had today. Most of the dishes are pork and I'm allergic But for the price and the amount of food they give you, it is worth it for a meal that can feed 2 people. I'm rating this place a 3.5 due to the customer service here is not as friendly as I believe they should be. The atmosphere is like a hole in the wall spot that's not so clean to sit down and eat. But, if you want to they do have outdoor sitting in the downtown area of Killeen. read more

Killeen Nutritional Center - Avocado and Tomato salad - International Grocery Near Me - Killeen, Texas

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Let me start off by saying I've came to this place for over 10 years and as a Killeen native, this place is a staple. But it has SEVERELY gone down hill and I will never come here again! Today I order 2 Cubans and 2 beef empanadas. It took 30 minutes to get my food but I've gone here awhile and excuse the long wait times. Finally, I get my food and rush back to work since the wait took so long. Sit down to eat my food, get done with a quarter of the sandwich when I see a COCKROACH smushed against the 2nd half of my sandwich. I called the restaurant 4 times asking for a manager and got hung up on every time. I clocked out and drove back to the restaurant with the sandwich. I asked for a manager and the dark haired lady behind the counter barely let me tell her the issue before she took the bag with the sandwich and went into the kitchen. She came back out with cooks following her. I don't speak fluent Spanish but I do understand it. The cooks were calling me a liar, saying it was impossible and that I should eat at home. The "manager" told another lady at the counter with red hair to refund ONLY one sandwich. I was not going to accept that when I couldn't eat any of the food I purchased after that discovery. I asked for the head manager/"her boss" and after a while, I got the right person who heard me and refunded both of my orders. Regardless, I will never come back here. I know a lot of people who come here including soldiers and I'll be sure to spread the word. My whole experience was disgusting and unacceptable including the service. read more

Killeen Nutritional Center - Cockroach on sandwich - International Grocery Near Me - Killeen, Texas

The selection of groceries is second to none and the restaurant attached omg what can I say it reminds me of my abuelos cooking. Takes me home every time. I don't get to go often but when I do I am always more than pleased. I can't thank you enough for your amazing cooking and understanding of my horrible Spanish. Please please never close read more

I don't even think the food is cooked by Puerto Ricans. The pernil had no flavor, the alcapurrias were dry and tasteless, the ensalada de bacalao was plain. The only thing this place is good for is to buy products in the grocery section. Don't waste your money at the cafeteria area. Just horrible food overall. read more

The customer service was extremely bad. The cashier was very rude towards me. I spoke to her and she act as if I was invisible. She turned her head away from me while she held a conversation with the Spanish speaking customer behind me. I'm definitely letting it be known to my military friends, colleagues and others associates. This is not the only place in town. read more

I bought some pasteles labeled "Masa Carne" and it had PORK inside. The other pasteles said "Masa cerdo". I am allergic to pork! Another thing, I went yesterday and the cashier, older lady with a red shirt, had the most awful attitude. She definitely doesn't wanna work there, which is awful because usually us puertorricans are pretty good with customer service. Make pasteles the right way and label them the right way, not just that, actually make pasteles that don't contain pork. Just because pork is cheap does Not mean EVERYTHING has to contain pork. The ambiance is good, and they have a lot of the puertorrican ingredients I need for cooking and are hard to find somewhere else. Wasted almost $30 in some pasteles I can't even eat! This is awful! read more

Killeen Nutritional Center - Says "Masa Carne" but it's full of PORK inside. - International Grocery Near Me - Killeen, Texas

It's delicious and I can find my Puerto Rican food!! I love it it really feels like home when I can have my childhood snacks and food.

Great store if you are looking for queso para freír and other Dominican staples. Giving 4 stars because they are getting out of hand with the price increases. read more

My family and I like to visit the restaurant in the back! It's a very hole in the wall like a restaurant, but it's so good!! The food is very nice and is very close to homemade! We love it! read more

I normally go to killeen like twice every other month. Yesterday, I went looking for paper . I bought 4 empanadillas 2 Carne and 2 pizza. I also bought a plate of white and beans. First of all, the beans were like, no, these are not puertorican beans. Even my husband said, it doesn't taste like beans. When I took the first bite of the empanadilla I said, definitely this no puertorican. The meat didn't have not even salt or sazon. I told my husband, they might have somebody in the kitchen that don't know anything about puertorican food. I used to go to the store to buy the things I can't find here, but now I get everything in one place and cheaper. The customer service still nice, but they need to hire a new cook. By the way, cooking is my trade. read more

Great little place in downtown killeen , if you looking to find Caribbean and latin food this is the place to find it . But that's not why I'm making this review because little to my surprise this place is also a restaurant with the best Cuban sandwiches i ever had . They also have empadillas and a variety of other latin food dishes . And i was surprised by how much you could eat at such a low price. Definitely recommend. read more

Authentic and so welcoming. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly. We definitely recommend this amazing little secret spot.

Has a mini market that carries a bunch of caribbean items like spices, fruits and more. Whatever you're looking for Caribbean related, I guarantee you'll find it here. read more

I've been coming here for years and the place is unmatched for the selection offered in store and at the restaurant. Saw a few complaining reviews about prices going up, but that seems to be everywhere. See a lot of complaining in PR, rather than ways to make things better. Used to it, so it does not bother me. Best beware of who you vote for, but I will digress. Also saw reviews about some employees with lousy attitudes. Truthfully, I can easily overlook this since the food is so good. Also, I don't let others' emotions bother me. I hope my good vibes will rub off on them. LOL! In my honest opinion, the restaurant has the best PRican food in the area. I would highly recommend this place to friends and family and I hope they continue operating for many years to come. This place is a little slice of the island in the heart of Killeen. read more

This is my go to shop for my herbs and spices. I wish it was a little bigger in size but I love it all the same. I had never tried the food on the restaurant side but it smelled so good that I had to sample something. They didn't disappoint me. How I was raised, I'm used to the potato salad being loaded with a lot of stuff. They had three choices of potato salad and I just pointed to one. It was simple yet savory and creamy yet it had nice chunks of potato. It was amazing. Everything that I chose was so flavourful. I will definitely be returning. read more

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For the food alone, I would have given the hot meals a 4-star. But for the female worker behind the counter serving the food gets zero stars. It was 4 p.m, and my husband is standing there ordering and all she did was complain that she wanted to go home, that she would be leaving soon. Almost rushing my husband. Not once, but several times. I went in there myself on another occasion and she still standing there talking about how she needs a man, so she doesn't have to work. Unprofessional, and it truly makes people feel like going elsewhere which we did. To management: Get rid of the dark skin heavy-set female, (described for identification purposes only) she's ruining your business. And for those dealing with nasty attitudes from this place, report it to management. read more

Buffet style cuban food and aguas frescas. Looks ghetto but the food is bomb! Best hole in the wall in Killeen. read more

Killeen Nutritional Center - International Grocery Near Me - Killeen, Texas

Went this morning stood in line first to purchase some food. The young lady told me to go stand in front of the food and someone would be out to help me. No one showed up I waited I left hungry. Really they don't even deserve a star I never got to order I never got the food I never got the service. read more

Best Sandwiches and hot food I know of in Killeen. And it has great flavor do you have to WAIT yes but the food is always worth the wait. And I don't like to for food. But In Killeen I say THIs IS THE BEST PLACE IN TOWN TO EAT read more

We've been shopping at Killeen Nutritional Center for the past 4 years. We travel 40 minutes for the selection of Spanish products. Our bill is always $150+. My trips have all been pleasant until today. I purchased 4 bags of Goya Rice 10lbs that had a price tag of $8.49. When I got to the register, it rang up $12.99. Mentioned it to the cashier and her response was "things have gone up in price." Asked to speak to a manager and after 20 minutes of making me wait some guy came out (didn't introduce himself or asked how he can help) and said you can get another brand. I told him he's suppose to honor the price tag and his response was "i'm not here to lose money". Bottom line he didn't adjust the price. This is totally unacceptable. I dislike when people just try to get over. I'm not even sure he was the manager. I also noticed several items that were on the shelf outdated. Specifically some of the refrigerated items too....queso tropical. Also, it's not like they have great prices. Everything is priced up. read more

Great place to get Porto Rican food, groceries, produce, and baby food. Items such as plantains, fish, duck, oxtail, and spices can be found here. The incredients are geared toward carribean cooking. read more

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Has almost every thing needed to cook Latin food, especially Puerto Rican food. While at it, once done with food shopping, you can eat at their quick stop restaurant. read more

Killeen Nutritional Center - Killeen Nutritional Center, but it's actually a supermarket catered to Puerto Rican and Latin-Caribbean food - International Grocery Near Me - Killeen, Texas

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The cashier was absolutely rude. No customer service and gives better treatment to certain people. I understand some people have bad days but this cashier would even make eye contact and was overall unpleasant . Which is a shame because the food is delicious. read more

The food is great. The cuban sandwich is so good. They have a lot of options for you to choose from & at great prices.

The food here is Amazing! It could get very crowded during lunch time but most definitely will be worth the wait. My first time eating a Cuban sandwich and I was not disappointed. read more

Now I know that times are tough these days but my god terrible just terrible. The service was trash. The food trash. I don't know what happened but one-two years ago this place was amazing but now the workers have a attitude on the phone and in person. Explain to me how you repeat my order back to me and still have it wrong!!!!!!! Nope never again I'll take my money elsewhere and get better food too.! read more

Some of the best food ever in the Cuban sandwich shop. The seafood salads are wonderful. Everything has always been delicious. We also like the store which also sells homemade flans. The Queso is my favorite but they are all good. They sell homemade red and greed sauce which we like to use as a seasoning with beans because it is very salty. Great marinade for chicken also. I try to go at least once or twice a week. read more

This grocery store/cafe is amazing! They have a great variety of groceries and the food they sell is awesome!! We had the cubano sandwich amongst other food players! I definitely recommend this place! They have Peruvian condiments and many more!! read more

This little gem has some of the best Cuban sandwiches I've ever had. Price point is great really cheap for amazing food. I've tried pretty much everything they have there and can honestly say I have not had anything bad. Food is made with love and the staff is nice and really enjoy what they do. read more

Love the food but the customer service is such trash !!!!!!!! Lady in food checkout always seems to be in a terrible mood and it sure does rub off. If the customer service was better I'd definitely give 5 stars. read more

A friend at work mentioned this place and said they have amazing empanadas. They were right. My wife and I went for lunch. She got the empanadas and I got a Cuban sandwich. I recommend both items. Oh yeah, lots of soft drinks to chose from too. Enjoy! read more

While visiting Texas I found this place by looking for Puerto Rican food. Loved finding the bread and all the things from my Island. Fair enough I bought a lot of things to take with me back home. Some of the associates are very friendly and polite. read more

I stopped by after running a few errands and was extremely pleased with my service and the atmosphere. This place has a great selection of food and is well priced. My food was superb! I ordered the cubano sandwich and was surprised to see how big my sandwich was in relation to the price I paid. I definitely found a new favorite spot and even referred it to my best friends. Thank you! read more

The food is great but the cashier can be rude at times I understand that it gets busy and that can be frustrating but I don't need an attitude read more

Great place to get Puerto Rican food, and pretty much anything else you need or miss from the island. Food is authentic, tasty, and for a great price. Been here for breakfast and lunch and I'd recommend it to anyone. The store is filled with items you normally can't find in regular stores and are sure to satisfy your cravings. read more