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.

Me and 2 others went in tonight we've never been disappointed there ever but Mandy truly made our…read morenight. She is such a light in a world full of servers who lack care. Will be asking for her every time. What a wonderful woman.

Amazing as always! Great food and service. Worth the wait and drive! Thanks for also being so kind…read morearound our food allergies we truly appreciate it.

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!

Buen Servicio siempre La comida tiene todo el sabor a casa, y fresco. Food wont disappoint large…read moreservings

This was probably the best food I've had in a while, and that says something considering we usually…read moretry a new place every week or two. The staff was super friendly and helpful since we're not used to eating Venezuelan food. We got there just before a huge rush, which shows me it must be pretty popular already. The food was amazing to say the least. I already can't wait to return and try something new! The interior is beautiful and you can tell they put a lot of money and effort into creating a welcoming space.

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.

Great food! Absolutely delicious..not any run of the mill for sure! Pacante sauce was pretty…read morespicy but loved it all the same. The place is small but what it lacks in size it makes up for in deliciousness. Great service too and very friendly. Raphael came and chatted when checking on us. We will most definitely go back for authentic Latin American food!

Super cute, cozy spot with delicious South American inspired dishes. Everything seemed thoughtfully…read moreprepared and well balanced, service was warm and inviting- we will definitely be back! Try the pisco sour, the canoa, the arepa, the empanadas, and the desserts. All the sauces! Not a dish we weren't impressed with and we thought it was affordably priced.

First time visitor to Tacoma and holy heck this place was great... the vibe for Friday happy hour…read morewas off the charts... it made sense that there was no availability for tables so we opted for bar! Luckily we got there around 5 and were able to get 4 bar seats. Our server Colin was awesome! He happened to be from San Diego like the rest of us which made for great conversation and attentive service! The Happy hour was not just a good deal but the food was outstanding.... We ordered the oysters, chefs burger (OMG), empanadas (delicious) and the star of the show was the prawn and turf (that sauce and sourdough combo was amazing) Literally counting the days till I'm back, golfing at chambers bay and stopping by asado on the way back.

We came in for a late lunch/early dinner and had no issues finding parking or making a reservation…read morethe day of. We got the Lomo ($68) and the Parilla Mixta ($50) with the mashed potatoes and the polenta. The last time we came here, they brought out a delicious complimentary bread but it seems like they don't do that anymore. My boyfriend liked his lomo (filet mignon) and it had a nice sear and the chimichurri and demi glace was delicious. My parilla mixta was yummy but the skirt steak was on the blander side and the sausage was nothing special but I really like the shrimp and the polenta was delicious. Overall everything was fresh and the food came out quick and our waitress was really nice. The restaurant wasn't too crowded when we were there but it looked like it was filling up and it is a cute spot for a date night or dinner with friends! It's definitely on the pricier side but we would come back to try their pastas or other dishes!

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.

I unfortunately feel obligated to write a bad review. If you don't want to read to the end, the…read moreshort vers = I came here to celebrate my 40th bday, and we paid premium prices for a frankly awful meal that left my bf with food poisoning. The more detailed vers: I found this place on Yelp, but had never visited before. I was SO excited by the glowing recommendations, so my bf and I decided to choose it to make my 40th bday dinner special. - First clue something was off was the place was dead. We were the SOLE patrons there on a Sunday night! - My mandarin basil mocktail was quite literally a glass of grapefruit juice with a single basil leaf on top. - We ordered crispy brussel sprouts as an appetizer; not only were they not crispy but they were near raw? Tough, undercooked brussel sprouts lol what - My main was paella, it was...fine...not terrible but they were super stingy with the seafood, there were only 2 meager chunks of chicken, 3 tiny scallops and like 3 shrimp in the entire dish. Keep in mind these plates were fine dining prices; the ingredients here likely cost dollars, at best - Bf's steak was overcooked It was bad enough where I politely said something to the waitress which I NEVER do and she apologized and said their lead chef called in sick so all they had was a chef in training. Anyway that was all fine, we laughed it off at the time aa bad luck. But yesterday my bf's stomach was upset the whole day, and that my friends was the final straw to push me to write this review. To the restaurant owners: it's one thing to have a mediocre dinner, who cares; but we paid high prices to be served crummy food, have a special night be disappointing and then to get sick afterward? That's not alright. I will say, the service was great and the staff very polite so it pains me to write this but it felt necessary.

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.

Went to this restaurant via a recommendation from someone. My first experience with Venezuelan food…read moreand it was a 5-star experience. I deliberately stayed away from the fried food because who doesn't love fried food. I felt that was too easy. I wanted to embrace the entire culture experience. The ambience is low and warm lighting, great seats, and clean restrooms. People don't talk about clean restrooms enough. I need to know. Service was nice and kind.

I came on a rainy afternoon. There was only one customer and a waiter at the bar. It felt a bit…read moredark inside, but maybe it was going for this ambiance. I ordered Arepas Pabellon Criollo - arepa with shredded beef, cheese, black bean, plantain (1 piece) and rice. The shredded beef is flavor, and the whole thing is very filling. I also ordered a side of fried plantains, which was alright.