I thought this place had shut down but when I sent my husband to buy tamales, he came here. He said…read morethe place was up and running with customers. He only came here because he thought that if the tamal cost $6 then they had to be good. They were not. When I asked him where he got them and he said here, I looked it up on Yelp, who was saying they were permanently shut down. Little to no flavor. Traditional Guatemalan tamales have a slice of red bell pepper, and an olive in it, giving it more flavor but this one just had the meat and let me add that the amount of bones that were in the tamale was just absolutely unacceptable. Everyone knows that you don't put bones in tamales. The amount of times I bit into a bone or had to spit them out, made the eating process so unpleasant. I had told my husband to not come here anymore since it's so overpriced but I guess he forgot. It was just another reminder why I don't come here anymore

When we walked in we weren't exactly sure of the process, but it was clear we were supposed to…read moreorder at the counter first. The restaurant is big, spacious and super clean. We ordered the churrasco chapin (grilled steak with rice, black beans, sausage and house salad) and dobladas (tortillas with beef, cabbage and onion and homemade tomato sauce). The dobladas were yummy and hefty but not too heavy. The churrasco wasn't bad, lots of food. Food comes out relatively fast and is a little more on the pricey side.

I definitely went overboard here but I was coming back from a Mt Rainier hike, so could you blame…read moreme? We came here at 5pm on Wed and there was no wait. Wait started probably around 6pm although there were still empty tables then. They provide garnishes for your water and also provide 4 salsas/accompaniments for your meal. I got the 16 oz ribeye served on hot stones. They cooked it slightly less than what you want, so for my medium rare, they cook it rare. It also comes with chimichurri and molacete(?) which has a more refreshing flavor. They season with rosemary and even light a branch on fire for more aroma. I tried a bite of my friend's filet mignon which was good, but my preferred cut is the ribeye or NY strip. We also shared the papa loca (worth it - so good) and the cauliflower (not as good, but I'm comparing it to a version made by Cuerno, a Mexican steakhouse in NY). I had a glass of the pinot noir and the garzon, and both were good, slightly tannic and 'juicy'.

I've gone here twice now and could not remember the name as the first time I tried it so I'm glad I…read morecame again! The first time I got the Wagyu tacos which were sooo good and I love the variety and flavor of the sauces. I loved how simple the taco Wagyu is as the meat is high quality For my second visit I got the Vacio Wagyu which came in a sizzling hot stone plate and it stayed hot for me to cook all of my Wagyu. It didn't really need the accompanied sauce but it was nice to have. I felt the large rock salt was a little bit nub and would make it too saucey but I found the rosemary a perfect combination with the Wagyu especially as one was cooking underneath. Excellent service as well - our server was attentive and timely. I've only gone here for lunch and we did not have to make a reservation as it was not too busy!

Super late review as I thought I had left a review but this was my boyfriend's and I's first time…read moretrying Honduran food, but I looked through lots of the food and menu pictures people and wanted to try them out! We were greeted warmly by an employee and were seated with menus. We wanted try out everywhere so we got the combo for two, pupusa, banana soda, and a passionfruit juice. The inside is such a fun and chill vibe with the perfect music that wasn't too loud. We were given some chips and dip to enjoy while we waited for our food. Once our food arrived, we were really impressed with the presentation, taste and how quick they were to bring it out. The pupusa was fantastic too! It paired well with their drinks. We had some leftovers and decided to take it home. We definitely recommend this place as we want to revisit it since it's been a while since our last visit!

It was the best Honduran food i've EVERR had. Thank you so much to the staff they were very nice!…read moreThe hospitality was like I was back home:)! the place was decorated nice! The billard table made the experience a 10/10!

Tasty Venezuelan food place alert!!!! I came here for my cousins bday dinner gathering and the…read moreflavors were amazing. I got a Paloma and it was incredibly tasty. For my meal I ordered a beef arepa which had all the flavors I was looking for although a bit hard to eat and leaked through packaging a bit. Service was fast and friendly and made sure to check on us on if we needed anything! A lot of seating inside makes it a great lunch and dinner spot!

We got the cachapas traditional, pastelitos (beef and pizza) and arepa. The arepas were prob our…read morefavorite. The restaurant is clean and staff is friendly. Food came out in minutes! The price is kinda high for the food in our opinions. But other than price no complaints.

Second time at Cocina Casera and it was just as incredible as the first! Everything is so fresh,…read moreflavorful, and beautifully balanced. Our group tried a little of everything - the yuca fries, tostones, empanadas, and Criolla soup, chicken and beef arepas, and the Tres Leches for dessert. We also loved the Mock Sangria! Chef Eda and Chef Angel were both so kind, and they were incredibly accommodating with my food allergies. They were busy, so the food took a little longer, but the atmosphere, hospitality, and quality made it absolutely worth the wait. Venezuelan/South American flavors done SO well. Highly recommend - this is definitely a Seattle must-try and also very convenient if going to or coming from the airport!

My wife and I ate at Cocina Casera, and it was amazing. I had the beef Empenada, and Beef Arape…read more The yucca fries were also a huge hit. I had the non alcoholic sangria, and it was super refreshing. I'm a sauce guy, and I liked the avocado and picante sauces so much, I took home bottles. Kudos to the chef, and I will be back for sure!

First off, their seasoning is amazing. We thought that the seasoning was great on all the meats and…read moresides. Our server, Elijah, was amazing as well. We had a hiccup with my order of the picanha, and Elijah was fantastic to resolve it. I didn't get a picture of the flat iron steak, but it was fantastic and we'd come back for it and those rosemary fries! Elijah also recommended wines to pair and we enjoyed those. I had the Malbec with my steak and my husband had the cowboys & angels Cabernet Sauvignon with his mixed plate and polenta. The peaches & cream ice cream was tasty, and the plantain foster was as well. I'd say the hard bits in the foster weren't my favorite but my husband liked them, so that's up to personal preference. Overall, we enjoyed our evening and would recommend!

Went to this place as recommended by our friend. This restaurant is supposedly Argentinian steak…read morehouse similar to Asadero, I thought. I thought wrong apparently. Parking: street parking free around the block Service: great, nice people. Fast service too. Food: We ordered rib eye and a bunch of appetizers: empenadas, Ceviche, and sides: roasted carrot, corn and their special is brocollini. The ribeye was nothing even close to any asadero Argentinian steak. Their special seasonal vegetables which was brocollini, it was only 6 sticks. Oh wow. Well it was very disappointing.

Delicious food for affordable prices!! I loved their beef Arepas and it was easy to orderread more

A hidden gem; small shop location in a strip. The food comes out quick after ordering on kiosk or…read morewith server. Very flavorful and filling.

The food was amazing. Too bad i did not get to take a picture of the steak with chimichurri. It was…read moretender and cooked to perfection. My husband ordered the salmon pasta which was the special for that night. The chef/owner was amazing. She was very attentive and kept checking on us. For dessert, there were several options but she suggested the creme brulee. I can understand why as soon as I took a bite. I love the ambiance too. Very cozy. Would definitely eat here again.

We went to Pimienta Bistro for my birthday dinner, and it was a wonderful experience…read more We started with the Rustic Bread served with olive oil and balsamic reduction. The bread was perfectly baked, delicately salted, and the balsamic was so good you'd be tempted to drink it. My husband ordered a Dark and Stormy, but the first one tasted like it was made with vodka instead of rum. Our server was kind and professional about it, and the replacement cocktail was much better. I had the Basil Martini, which was fantastic, herbaceous, refreshing, and easy to sip. For dinner, I ordered the Duck Confit, my favorite dish on the menu. It was beautifully presented, tender, and full of flavor. My husband had the Pan-Seared Scallops with polenta cakes and lobster-truffle beurre blanc, and he said they were delicious. The atmosphere added to the experience. I liked the artwork, and the music hit all the right notes. We were greeted and seated right away, and the service stayed attentive throughout the evening. Prices are on the higher side, but the quality and presentation make it worth it. This is my favorite restaurant in Federal Way and always feels special every time we visit.

I was curious about this restaurant for months before eventually coming in and regret not coming in…read moresooner! The restaurant ambiance is unmatched and it's obvious they put lots of consideration and care into their design and food. We were so impressed with the empanadas (cheesy chicken and beef) and special sauces. The chicken salad arepas was packed with protein. We can't wait to come back to try their other dishes! Live music is from 7:30-9:30 pm Fri-Sat, followed by karaoke.

Paparepas, a Venezuelan restaurant, have several locations in the Seattle one; we went to the…read moreRenton one. Their flavors are excellent. Though we both liked our entrees, we both thought the protein quality of the mains is just ok. The winning dish is the mini arepas, hands down. I would order those mini arepa for my entree easily. This location is roomy. Service is warm; our server was helpful answering questions. The Food: Arepitas Fritas, $17 - 5+ Stars Four mini arepa in the appetizer section, these start with the same cornmeal (masa de maíz) base as the normal arepa, then topped with cheese, slow cooked beef, quail egg, and pink sauce. These bites are sooooo good! They sell the full-size arepas also, which will likely be a future meal. :) Platanos Fritos, $8 - 5 Stars Gotta love Latin foods with their plantains. Simple and delicious. Theirs are perfectly prepared. Camarones de Ajillo, $19 - 3.5 Stars These shrimps are cooked in garlic, herbs, and cream. The herb butter sauce is excellent, but the shrimps' quality is just ok. We liked it enough but will not order again. Asado Negro Tips, $23 - 3.5 Stars 8 oz of NY strip are cooked cubed in asado sauce, served with yuca fries and quasaca, a mini tomato and avocado salad. Again, the asado sauce is excellent, but the steak pieces are on the tough side. The yuca fries didn't stand out. This is also a 'liked it enough but won't order again' dish.