Authentic flavors with great service! I can't wait to eat my way through the whole menu. Pro tip:…read moreorder the tamales ahead of time -- they go quickly.

Awesome place. Grabbed a quick lunch in between doctors appointments and can't wait to go back and…read moretry something else on the menu. From hand made tortillas to the best, freshest pico I think I've ever had, this is an authentic little gem that you much try - and such warm, welcoming people who run it.

We are constantly frustrated when eating at restaurants over the last couple of years…read more Today, we thought we would try something outside of our norm. Wow, we made a great decision trying Mama Juana Latin Fusion. We had an outstanding experience. From the moment we walked in and were greeted by the host, we knew this was going to be something different. The host asked, and was genuinely excited when we told him it was our first time in. When the waiter arrived, he was excited to tell us about the menu, as well as the food itself. He enthusiastically explained that while they had Mexican dishes, authentic Latin food was their real specialty. He made great recommendations and took great care of us throughout the meal. We chose to try the empanadas (1 cheese, 1 chicken, and 1 steak) and some cheese dip with chorizo. Both were exceptional. Full of flavor. My wife and I agreed to split 2 entrees, and that was another good decision. I had the Cachapa with shredded chicken, and she had the Venezuelan Arepas. Neither of us had ever had these dishes, but both were amazing. We were stuffed, but no way we couldn't take a desert home for later. The flan and the Tres Leches were both AWESOME! If you are on the fence, just try this place. You will be glad you did! They take a tremendous of pride in the quality of the food. The restaurant was very clean and had a great ambiance.

When I tell you this place is amazing, look no further for your Latin fusion needs. We ordered a…read morebit of everything and none of it was below an 8/10. Mojitos were excellent and flowing like James Bond's speciality drinks. The waiter was exceptional and when he found out it was my birthday, gave me a free flan. 10/10 experience, dont let the location fool you, it really is lovely.

After my last visit to this restaurant, I've reached the conclusion that Mabi Tropical has stopped…read moretrying and given up. When I initially visited (in their first couple of months after opening) I was super in love with this place. Unfortunately every experience after that has been super inconsistent. I've ordered their seafood sancocho three times and every single time I've gotten a different dish. The last time I ordered it - it was more so vegetables with 2 teaspoons of broth, some rice and old fried yucca. If you look at the photo - I believe you can tell the yucca looks like it'd been in the fridge for days and they just threw it in there for good measure. The waiter didn't smile and generally looked miserable to have to deal with me. I asked for hot sauce that never came. Just overall, really disappointed in my last experience here and unfortunately won't be retuning due to how inconsistent my last few visits have been. You might get something that tastes decent, you might not.

Queen feast try! It was great. Not very busy but the location makes parking a challenge or costly…read more The service was great helpful with making recommendations. As the restaurant got busy we saw her less and there was some odd issue with the bill. I loved the decor. I'd go back and try a few other things. The food was good. None of us had a bad bite! I enjoyed the cocktails I must remember to snap pics of the food.

My wife and I have been here twice, and were very impressed both times. Great menu, great flavors,…read moreand great service. So far we have stuck with chicken centric dishes like the Pollo Loco bowl, but I'm going to try the stuffed potato (Papa Rellano De Lomo Saltado) on our next visit. I can't recall the name of the appetizer, but it was the best fried cauliflower we've ever had.

Cute peruvian restaurant in thai area. Staff was very friendly, wait was not long, and not overly…read morecrowded! Menu was very diverse and had many different options that were not just seafood. I got a shrimp soup dish, not exactly sure what the name was! The food was delicious! Seasoned very well and cooked perfectly. Typical price is around $20/plate, which I think is pretty high for this area. The downside of the yummy food is the portions. The plates are pretty small for how much you pay. Doesn't seem worth that high of a price. Other than that, the restaurant was cute and quick on waiting times!

We were running errands today and realized it being Monday - a lot of places aren't open. But Los…read moreNopalitos is open 7 days a week! Hooray! It is a small family run business. The service was quick and everything was piping hot and freshly made. The tortilla chips were freshly fried and crunchy. Tasty! Fresh chunky salsa was authentic. I ordered chicken empanadas with a side of black beans and rice. Husband ordered variety trio of papusas. We like Mexican food - hisband's grandparents owned a Mexican restaurant in Los Angeles years ago. This restaurant was a step above the usual fare bcs it offered empanadas and papusas - which are Latin American. We ate empanadas often while living in Panama as teenagers. We were so happy to find them on the menu. Tasty. Papusas were tasty as well - I tried the one filled with pork. Highly recommend - we will definitely return. Just go!

Wish I could leave no stars. We were hoping to get some great tacos and stopped into this little…read moreplace. It looked authentic and we were excited. The restaurant was empty and we waited about 8 mins for someone to greet us. A group of people came in after us and they sat down, she immediately came out and took their order. Someone else brought chips and salsa and drinks. We sat there another 10 mins while she took someone's order who came in after the group. She brought out his food and still hadn't even looked at us. About 10 minutes after that, a family came in and she immediately gave them menus and took their order. Almost 30 minutes has gone by so we just got up and left. Don't bother going there.

We stopped in on a whim. This place is amazing. The staff is super helpful and the food is off…read morethe charts. My son devoured the French toast and he is a very picky eater. We will be back

A taste of Columbia in Downtown Statesville, who knew?!? Well, I did kinda...I have passed this…read moreColumbian "bakery" for many years without a second thought and I sure could kick myself for not trying it sooner! The Columbian Bakery+Restaurant has operated in this same storefront for around 20 years but I have never stopped in. I am not particularly familiar with Columbian-style foods and I did not feel there was anything that I would like from their "bakery". Boy, I do not think I have ever been more wrong about anything in my life...memories of past boyfriends start to creep in slowly-haha! I am currently obsessed with Statesville's Columbian Bakery+Restaurant! Yes, I said it! Not slightly obsessed, completely obsessed! I have patronized this business twice this week already and I plan to go there again before the weekend is over! The food is amazingly and authentically appetizing! To date, I have experienced the yummy goodness that is their Beef Empanadas, Tostones, Maduros, and my current foodie crush, Pan de Bonos. Each and every food item is fresh made to order except of course, for the bakery items BUT the bakery items are fresh made daily. The Beef Empanadas are a little meat-filled hand pie and they are so delicious! The pie consists of a thin cornmeal-type crust wrapped around the meat filling then deep fried. The meat filling is finely chopped or minced beef with small bits of potato (another reviewer said, beans, idk which it is but they're delicious) mixed in. It sounds heavy but it is actually quite light because the consistency of the filling is so fine and the outer crust is so thin. These yummies are so good, you cannot eat just one! The Tostones are smashed and fried green plantains. These are a salty side which taste like potatoes and they pair very well with the empanadas. The Maduros are fried ripe plantain chunks. I have had these before at other Latin restaurants and I do love them! The maduros from Columbian Bakery+Restaurant did not disappoint! They are just as good as any I've had and maybe just a little better because they are so fresh when you get them! These are a sweet side with just a hint of tartness. They pair well with any of the spicy foods served at this restaurant but I always eat them as a dessert! My favorite, the Pan de Bonos, are a bakery item but I was lucky enough to stop by when pan after pan of these little delectable puff balls were coming out hot and fresh from the oven. Yesssss! Who doesn't love a light and fluffy cheese bread ball?!? Cheese and Bread! Sign me up every time! But not to worry these addictive little things reheat really well in the microwave. I know because I ordered a dozen on my last visit! I cannot wait to go back to this Columbian paradise right in the heart of Statesville and try out more of their food offerings! The Columbian Bakery+Restaurant is active on social media, both Facebook and Instagram, so check them out! Be forewarned, they post videos of their yummy goodness often! They, also, have an online menu app.colombianbakerync.com for your browsing pleasure. You're welcome! I think I see a trip to Downtown Statesville in your near future! @columbianbakerystatesville @downtownsvl #supportsmallbusiness #supportlocalbusiness #shopsmall #shoplocal #eat-local

Let me start off by saying someone paid it forward for our meal at Las Salsas. To whom ever you are…read moreThank You! Our server was amazing! I honestly don't know how he didn't mess up our over with all of the changes that was made! We sat near the salsa bar which gave us quick and easy access to try all of the different flavors. I enjoyed the avocado salsa the best! The dinning area was very open which may get loud on busy nights but we weren't before the dinner rush. My tacos were definitely hearty and taste amazing. My daughter loved the chicken taco. We also ordered a side of rice which she demolished before I could take a pic. The berry margarita was so very flavorful, a must try!

Slimey steak overcooked. Hard rice with no cheese. Slimey lettuce. Worst acc I've ever had. Burnt…read morechips served with it. Will not be back

Two buddies and I pull up to this restaurant, excited for Latin American food because I was wanting…read moreto eat yummy food and didn't want anything too crazy .. sad to find out they do not serve Latin American food anymore. It is some cafe with fried chicken and that sort of food. We ended up not eating at the cafe because we got gas instead. It is at a gas station! Which honestly was exciting for me there is also an Arbys there and to be completely honest I don't love Arbys. I went to arbys last weekend before we went bow fishing in Florida and the fries and sauce there is good but the gyro was weak.

This was my third time coming here, it's a lovingly place. It's great to come to SC and find some…read morereal good Latin American food. I really appreciate how clean, and how amazing it smells inside. Sam she is amazing? Very friendly, professional, and outgoing. She definitely makes me and my go workers come back for more food and good talks. She treats you like a person and family. I definitely will keep recommending this place to everyone. Thank you Sam, because of you we will always come back here. You are very professional and respectful she awesome. The food and customer service here is A1. I definitely appreciate it. Thank you Sam.