Looks can be deceiving. If I hadn't somehow randomly clicked on this restaurant and randomly…read morefinding out what kind of food they served, I would never have tried it even though I drive past this unassuming place when I'm in Syracuse. The guys and ladies working there are super helpful (and honestly, patient without making me feel bad since it's my first time). Totally recommend the soup they have on Saturdays. I think they try to nudge people to get the large, since a small is $13 and a large that is twice the size is $15. Glad I was nudged though! Great whether by itself or eaten with rice. What I would say be careful of is the fish. It's super, super salty and I had to bring it back to cook it with other things to mild things out. But the beef and pork were nicely spiced and seasoned. Would get those again!

There's a large parking lot in the back. Yi ou order at the counter. It seems the vast majority of…read moretheir business is take out. I chose to dine in. While it's no frills it was very clean and pleasant, and there was a good amount of seating. Had the garlic shrimp mofongo, the first time I had it since I was in Puerto Rico. It didn't seem to be fried, but it was very tasty and absorbed the sauce from the shrimp. It seemed healthier. The service was extremely friendly. Will have to go back and try some of their other dishes.

On the Westside of Syracuse is a small, if not for the bright orange color, unassuming building…read morecontaining a little hidden gem of Syracuse. This place has some of the absolute best empanadas I've ever had. Beef or chicken, both are delicious. They're large and honestly could be a meal by themselves. Fresh made, tender juicy meat inside, perfectly crisp, flaky, tender dough outside. Like a good amount of other city Spanish eateries, they serve mostly combo plates, where you get a choice of rice, beans and a meat. The chicken stew and fried pork are delicious. The rice and beans are a tad bland, but nothing some Cholulas doesn't fix. Their sweet fried plantains are delicious too. Cheap prices. You can get a medium or large combo plate and the way they load you up on food, a medium will probably last you two meals. Two medium combos, 4 empanadas and an order of plantains cost me just $30 today and the wife and I will get at least 2 meals each out of it. I lived around the corner from the building Jandy is in for the first 21 years of my life. It's in a rough neighborhood for sure, which I feel probably may turn off people not from the city to stopping in, but anytime I've been in, the people who work there and patrons have been nothing but friendly, so I recommend everyone give them a try if in the neighborhood.

The empanadas were fire....... but the pineapple upside down cake is where it's at..Service was…read morefast and friendly . Will return!

Delicious food ,friendly employees, and you get a lot of food for a little money.the food there is…read moreso savory and flavor filled

If you haven't been here yet you need to. The tacos are incredible. Hole in the wall place. The…read morelady was super sweet and helpful. I'll be back.

Last Delicias has always been one of my favorite local Caribbean resturants…read more The food is always cooked with love, prices are more than reasonable and the quantity of food is always great. Lately I have been taking advantage of their $7 meal deals which are super convenient when you are a foodie who's sticking to a budget. Customer service is always friendly and respectful. There are a few tables for those who choose to dine in.

The best empanadas I ever had , I plan to stop tomorrow yum…read more They make many of the food of Puerto Rico

My friend and I went to Laci's last night and decided to sit on the patio. It was a beautiful…read morenight. Our server was Marianne. She brought us Cucumber water which was absolutely delicious. She told us about specials and about ordering tapas. I ordered a glass of Sauvignon Blanc. It was a fantastic pour and the light fruitiness of the wine was perfect for the big flavors of the food we were about to explore. Bacon Wrapped Jalepenos. Sometimes I can't handle spice but I'm so glad we ordered these. They were balanced perfectly with all the ingredients and the poblano sour cream dip so that you could taste the flavors and a little heat but it cooled quickly. These "poppers" were crispy and way better than battered and fried! Grilled Asparagus Aranchini. If you don't like Asparagus, try them anyway. It is not an overpowering flavor in this dish. I usually eat aranchini with a tomato sauce but the Lemon Beurre Blanc it was served with was absolute perfection. Shrimp & Grits. Perfectly cooked shrimp topped the most delicious cheesy Grits. Bacon and Scallions put this dish right over the top. Portobello & Truffle Flatbread. Portobello mushrooms, goat cheese, Truffle oil, and arugula. Flavor Bomb! We had our eye on dessert too but apparently we ordered too much food. We were both so stuffed! Marianne checked in with us several times and kept refilling our waters before they were needed. She was one of the best servers I've had in a long time. It had been many years since I've been to Laci's. I can assure you I will go back much sooner this time.

This would have been 4 stars, I try not to throw out 5 star reviews, often, but Ashley at the bar,…read morehelped make it a 5 star dinner. The food was great, potatoes Bravas were good but needed a different sauce. Bacon wrapped jalapenos still amazing. The Bistro Steak was cooked perfectly at medium rare. Salsa added to the flavor. Some heat in the salsa for flavor extra yummy. Steak was excellent. Service at the bar by, Ashley attentive and friendly. Laci's is in an old building that has seating at tables or bar seating. It is a great facility. Lots of history. Upstairs offers a place for private events. Parking in back or on the street. Worth a try, especially if you like sharing various dishes to try. Ps this review is with the current owners. Not under Laura and Cindy's ownership .

Absolutely love all of the foods I have tried from here! The bbq pulled pork mac n cheese is…read moresplendid! The empanadas are stuffed to the max with all different kinds of flavors and choices. The wings are awesome! Both the baked and fried chicken are moist and flavorful! And now I'm reading that breakfast empanadas are going to be a thing! Sign me up! The owners are always hustling around preparing the orders while still being welcoming and courteous. The place is clean and well kept. A real gem of a takeout locale with a huge variety of offerings.

First trip to this establishment and I'm a fan! I love empanadas and these are absolutely amazing!…read moreRice and beans are spot on and the cake was delicious as well. Staff is friendly, Definitely going back.

I was in Ithica for a day and found this place. Almost an hour drive. It better be good, I thought…read more It was a nice drive up. I found it and parking easily. I went in and ordered the fried chicken chunks, Chicaron de pollo. Nice dish. Allot of food. I don't know if they use chicken brest for the chunks. It would have been better, but it was still good. The rice and beans were also good. Except for my drive, I would come here again, next time I'm in town. I recommend.

Jibarito sandwich was absolutely on point with a solid wepa sauce. The tostones were PERFECT!…read moreRafael and his staff take their time to make a A+ meal so your patience will be rewarded and appreciated! I love how the place gave me La Perla vibes , you just know that the food is going to be amazing! Highly recommend

The food is OUT of THIS WORLD! Pleasantly surprised at how…read moreflavorful everything is! I ordered the smashed potato & minced meat ball! It was enough for two. The potato salad was seasoned just right. The rice & beans with chicken made me feel like I was in the Islands. ALL soo great! I Highly Enjoyed!!

There was a piece of plastic in the food. I brought it back and instead of asking me if I wanted to…read morechoose something else, they took my plate and gave me the same thing. Never going back there again.

El Barajo has long been on my list of restaurants to try in the Utica area. We finally ordered…read morelunch from there via UberEats and were very pleased with our meal. We ordered the pollo guisado, camaronfongo, and a vegetable empanada. All three were delicious, but I especially enjoyed the pollo guisado. The chicken--all dark meat, which I prefer--was melt-off-the-bone tender and very well-seasoned. We opted for yellow rice and black beans as sides, which were excellent accompaniments. My kids also loved this dish. I really loved the flavors of the camaronfongo (basically mofongo with shrimp), but only wish that there was more broth to pair with the mofongo. The mofongo was a bit dry, and I needed some more sauce or broth to moisten it and cut through the density. The fried vegetable empanada was crispy and delicious. The portions were generous; our order was enough for two adults and two toddlers, with leftovers enough for an adult's full meal.

The food was cooked fresh and they provided great service. They make Empanadillas with your choice…read moreof filling so it's always fresh. A little bit of a wait but definitely worth it.

Have ordered from there many times. Good comfort food for sure. Just not in the best part of town…read more The good news is they might still have a delivery service. Give them a try, you won't be disappointed.

So delicious highly recommended definitely will be returning roasted pork and yellow rice hit…read moredifferent go get it