Great experience at Mi Bella Honduras! My boyfriend and I have been to several Honduran restaurants…read moreand Mi Bella Honduras is a worthy contender. It is located in a shopping center, so lots of parking available. When you enter, the restaurant is nicely decorated and the staff is exceptionally friendly and helpful. He ordered the carne asada and I ordered a fried chicken dish with plantains (I've had at other Honduran restaurants but can't remember the name). Mi Bella Honduras made my dish very well - the portion was large and I liked that the chicken was on top of the plantains to capture all the flavor. The sauce was delicious too, almost like a Cane's sauce but Honduran. Great food and good experience!

Absolutely delicious!! We were so impressed with our meals here and the friendly kind service. We…read morewill definitely be back!

Loroco and cheese pupusas for vegetarians. Comment bellow…read more ............ I'll be back...............

Solid 3.5 restaurant…read more The pupusas, plantains and tamales were great - everything else was not. We ordered to go so I'm not sure about the inside service. Food was quick and is good-ish if in a pinch. The 3 corn appetizers were over cook and had 0 flavor. Same for the Yuka dish and pork that we had. So dry, like it had been left in a heater for hours .

Super delicious and wide variety of sweet and savory empanadas with a lot of protein options…read more They also have great choripan sandwiches and Argentinian desserts. Service was good and quick. Only critique was the choripan needed some kind of kick like hot sauce or spicy chimichurri.

I was here several weeks ago with a friend who introduced me to the business. If you follow me you…read moremay have read my post. Specifically about the pineapple cream cheese dessert empanada! I came today to get a dozen, 13 actually, to share with friends on the 4th! I arrived while the counter person was offloading supplies. He said they opened at 11am. I placed an order for 1 dozen pineapple, cream cheese empanadas. I got there at 10:20am. Diego said he would work on it and they would be ready when they opened @11am. Unfortunately, Diego did not have my order ready when they opened. I clearly told him when he was bringing in product for the day that I need a dozen pineapple cream cheese empanadas when they opened. He said OK and continue bringing in product. At 11 AM when they opened, I went in and to my surprise Diego had not placed my order and it definitely wasn't ready. I was a bit annoyed and a tad bit confused. I said to him why didn't you place the order like I asked you to when you were bringing in supplies it went on to say that look if you need payment prior to getting the order that would not have been a problem, but you let me believe you were going to start making empanadas so they'd be ready when you opened. Diego counted with "no that's not what I said, I told you that you could place your order when we opened". To say I was more than annoyed would be a colossal understatement! I was so impressed with this product that I ordered a dozen to share three each with people that I consider special. Unfortunately, for Diego and the business owner, his unprofessionalism and outright deception cost him a potentially long-term customer. Like all of you I earned my money and I want to spend it supporting businesses that appreciate those people who support them. I was so disrespected that I choose not to get over it, but rather spend my money at a restaurant that has good product and values. It's customers more than this establishment! Does this restaurant make it quality product absolutely! Does this restaurant value customer is coming early in placing orders with them directly and honoring what they say? Absolutely not, at least not in my case! This restaurant goes from 5 to 2 stars because of this awful interaction. I am so disappointed, but that is life and with so many awesome businesses out there vying for customers this behavior could send them into a death spiral. GN3

Delicious food. A little more on the pricey side but I think this food is worth the money. I loved…read morethe fried plantains. The space was good for small or larger groups and the service was friendly and fast.

I love, love, love this Peruvian restaurant in the heart of the Galleria in Houston…read more We walked in without a reservation because it was a late Monday afternoon and we figured it was safe to assume there wouldn't be a large crowd. Fortunately for us, that was the case as it didn't start getting busy until we were leaving. The entire experience was fabulous--including the music and the courteous & timely service! We were a party of four-and-a-half because my daughter was famished, wanting to satisfy her cravings and eating for two! We started with tapas of causa limeña, ceviche, and a baked empanada trio: spinach, cheese & beef. We sipped our drinks and quickly moved on to the main course: Ají de gallina, lomo saltado, arroz chaufa con mariscos and chicken strips from their Kids menu. To top off the amazing experience, we enjoyed tres leches and churros with a couple of cappuccinos; both decaf & regular. In spite of the casual name, Latin Bites Kitchen is a restaurant and bar--also serving sandwiches, soups & salads, family trays, and Wine Wednesdays with 50% off all bottles of wine (check availability). If you're looking for authentic Peruvian cuisine in H-town (Do they still call it that?)--this is it! Check out their online menu: www.latinbitescafe.com

Marines is one of my top 3 Colombian restaurants in Houston. I have been here time and time again…read moreover the years. Their food is always consistent, service is always so friendly, and their decor and ambiance is like stepping into their home and feel their culture. They have sports playing a tv above inside the restaurant. They have a selection of Colombian pastries sold at the counter where you order your food. Clean spacious indoor with a cute small patio maybe 2 outdoor tables in front of the restaurant. I have sat inside and outside and loved both of my experiences. I always recommend this place. My go to order : Bandeja Paisa (most ordered dish) Jugo de mango en leche (mango smoothie)

We picked up three empanadas for us and three for our son and daughter in law. My wife enjoyed a…read morebeef empanada and I snarfed one too. I also inhaled a hot Tia Maria empanada. I've had quite few empanadas in my day and these are some of the best ....large size and flavor to match. The beef empanada had ground beef and onions. The hot Tia Maria had carne guisada/stew meat and jalapeño peppers and tomato and onion. We got everything to go because we were in a hurry, the gentleman waiting on us noticed it was taking a while and gave us a free cheese roll...this was fantastic. We'll come back and eat in and explore the rest of their menu.

Such wonderful food. I ordered the ropa vieja, sweet plaintains, and black beans, and everything…read morewas really good. Also, appreciated that great service and casual and comfortable ambience. I will be coming back. Made my day.

Really great cubano sandwich, roasted pork, and maduros (plantains). Service was excellent and the…read moreatmosphere is always casual and welcoming, but still nice.

This one was so hard to rate because I had both standout bites and a few real letdowns on the same…read moreplate. I started with the beef empanada, and honestly...this was a win. Perfectly crisp on the outside with tender, flavorful beef inside. Paired with their salsa? Absolutely worth it. Now, the main event: the Bandeja Paisita, one of my all-time favorite Colombian dishes. Presentation-wise, they nailed it. And major points for serving the egg over easy (not overcooked like so many places do). That rich, runny yolk mixed into the rice? Pure comfort! But here's where things got a little mixed... The steak was actually a pleasant surprise, thicker than expected and full of flavor. The plantains were tasty, but sliced a bit too thin for my liking. As someone who loves plantains, I definitely wanted more! The pork sausage just wasn't for me, but to be fair, that's a part of the dish I rarely love at any Colombian restaurant. The biggest disappointment, though, was the pork belly. It came out overcooked and tough. I tried, but it was just too hard to chew, and I ended up leaving it behind, which is never what you want with a dish like this. Overall, I enjoyed parts of the experience, but it didn't fully hit the mark for me. I'll keep exploring other Colombian spots to find that perfect Bandeja Paisa.

Stumbled upon this place and it was like finding water in the desert!! After lots of traveling, I…read morewas happy to find delicious affordable dishes that tasted home-cooked. I had the sopa de costilla de res which came with rice and an arepa. My boyfriend ordered a pan de bono which he said tasted like ones he's eaten in Colombia. Definitely stop in if you're in the area! ¡Me topé con este lugar y fue como encontrar agua en el desierto! Después de viajar mucho, me alegre a encontrar platos deliciosos y barratos que sabían caseros. Tuve la sopa de costilla de res que venía con arroz y arepa. Mi novio pidió un pan de bono que, según el sabía a los que había comido en Colombia. ¡Definitivamente pasa si estás en el area!

Large portions. Fair price. If you like this kind of food, you will be happy. Hope it stays in…read morebusiness

Given the semi-corporate chains options in most mall food courts, I was pleasantly surprised to…read morefind Arepas by Perla, a Venezuelan eatery with legit arepas, tequeños, and even maracuya. Their only other location is a stand alone location in Katy, one of the largest Venezuelan communities in the area. (#1) There are 5 arepas to choose from and they range from $10-12 each. The pabellon with pulled beef, beans, platanos, and cheese is a nice blend of flavors, but I still think the la pelua (pulled beef with gouda) and reina pepiada (shredded chicken with avocado) still reign supreme. I don' tthink anyone can go wrong with la rumbera, which is roasted pork with gouda cheese. They're also leaning really hard into the pollos a la brasa (rotisserie chicken), which is best ordered as a family meal. A whole chicken with 3-5 sides is $14-20. I'd consider this a pretty good deal, especially in 2024. The only caveat is that it's quite average in the pollos a la brasa space and the accompanying dipping sauces are a tad bland. One of the highlights of my times here is getting their maracuya (passion fruit) juice. It makes for a perfect pairing for anything Arepas by Perla offers. The service is kind and quick. Bonus points for anyone who can order en español. Takeout is usually the way to go for folks, but I would also suggest having it fresh on the spot while people watching at Katy Mills Mall. __________ (#1) aka "Katyzuela."