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Maize And Wheat Restaurant

4.5 (126 reviews)
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Menu with lots of arepas listed in detail
Janice P.

Give me a place with good empanadas and I am in!! I eat at Maize and Wheat fairly often, in fact when I went to check in today I realized I had an unfinished review. I love how this small family / community run place has grown over the time I have been coming. They started with counter service but as traffic grew, they added a great wait staff and deepened the menu too. Empanadas are what always come calling. Something about meat and starch (maybe cheese too) fried that just gets me whether it's samosas at Indian places, meat pies at Jamaican restaurants or Cajun crawfish pies. I am here for them all! Here you have a lot of options. The list of corn empanadas is shorter but you do not want to sleep on them. They are amazing. I like the flour but the crunch and texture of corn is just so good. What flour empanadas lack there , they more than make up for in options and variety. The combinations are top notch. And the filling is always (in my experience anyway) a perfect combination. I recommend two, maybe three empanadas. I love the arepas too and there are a lot of choices as well. You only need one for sure! I came with a small group a couple of months ago and found us ordering a wide range of things so we could try and all of us were really happy with a full range of things. Another piece I enjoy, while you definitely know the Latin communities support it, you are also likely to see families, student groups, etc. more than a few times I have heard people saying they loved Colombia and had missed the food. Remember a table full of nuns being especially happy to have found it. Always have had great service and great food reasonably priced, it's what keeps me coming back so much!

Coconut Lemonade
Jordan L.

their beverages never disappoint. the coconut lemonade is the perfect way to top off a hot day. so ridiculously fresh. the nice girl at the register always helps me quickly and kindly. can't wait to come back for another one.

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Dani C.

I love Maize and Wheat. They are so friendly and welcoming. I enjoy Colombian food and their flavor brings me memories of my childhood. The place is clean, with beautiful and stylish design inside. The churrasco is always my go to when I go to this restaurant. However, the arepas and empanadas are fantastic. The restaurant has accessible parking spot. Highly recommend it!

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Lesley P.

Ordered empanadas to go this Thursday night. Tried the corn cheese empanada and the flour cheese empanada. I would say the corn cheese empanada is my preference. It's got that comfort corn and cheese combination and the salsa dipping sauce went well with the empanada. I did not realize this place had dine in area and a bar. I know where I will come back when I am craving a cheese empanada. The ordering was simple and i just went up to the counter to place my order. Decorations and colors made the place warm and inviting.

Greg S.

A nice Colombian food restaurant nestled in the heart of Brentwood on Brentwood blvd.my friend Red and I dined here on this past weekend for brunch. I ordered the Amero and tried the corn expendable with beef, it was tasty. The Amerro was also good. Red had a couple of empenadas and a coconut infused lemonade. If you are in Brentwood and want ti try something different but very tasty I recommend you try Maize and Wheat.

Quyen H.

We went to Maize and Wheat restaurant for the first time. After reading so many good reviews, I thought I would be wowed at the food here. But, No - I had such a terrible eating experience. My husband ordered the Churrasco medium rare - the beef was served well done on a room temperature sizzler plate. When we asked our server about that, he simply blamed on the sizzler plate overcooked the meat and walked away. Such a cute response. I ordered the Corrientazo con pollo - the chicken was served cold as well. At this point, I didn't bother to ask the server again, because he didn't seem care about customer's feedback. That's totally fine to me. I"ll take my business elsewhere.

Corn chicken empanada
Vanessa D.

The parking lot is hella annoying, but that's just brentwood for ya. The empanadas are so delicious. wait times can be a little long, but that's just because things are made to order. I like to order pickup here for lunch. One of my favorite spots for authentic latin american food in STL.

Guayaba (guava) empanada
Leslie S.

This morning I visited Maize and Wheat and was very happy that I did. I got the Chicharrona Arepa, and it was totally excellent. I thought it was a good size and had plenty of filling. The fried pork belly was crispy in some spots and soft and chewy in others, just like it's supposed to be. There was lots of mozzarella and every once in a while you got a bite of sweet plantains. It was really delicious. The coconut limeade was so good - a bit creamy and sweet and the perfect balance between lime and coconut. Also got the guayaba empanada, which I thought was a little small, actually. But it was a delicious combination of sweet guava and salty mozzarella within the fried dough. Definitely will be back to try some of the desserts, as they all sounded amazing. Clean and bright inside, plenty of seating, service was quick.

The menu and where you pay
Chrissy E.

I was out running errands in the area and needed something light to hold me over until my friend's birthday lunch this afternoon. I decided to take a quick peek at the menu to see if they had any empanadas to hold me over and they did. I was quite surprised after walking in as it was bigger than I imagined. There's ample booths and tables and they even have a bar! I walked up to the cashier and ordered my chicken empanada, which came out to $4.74. Not bad! She gave me a number with a stand to wait until my order was ready. Since I was getting this to go, I decided to sit in a booth and wait until it was ready. I got a chance to look around and admire all the bright colors and all the things that represented Colombia. The other patrons at the tables were all enjoying their food and conversations and overall, the vibe seemed really positive. It's the little things like this that I enjoy about smaller restaurants. After a short while, my order was brought to me and off I went. The first bite was good! It was still hot but you could really taste the freshness of the corn as well as the other ingredients. It came with some sort of sauce (I'm guessing it's a hot sauce of some sort). I dipped my empanada in there to try it and it wasn't bad but def. has a kick. I was really hoping for a bit more flavor with the chicken but nonetheless, I still enjoyed it. This place has everything from breakfast to dinner, a bar with happy hours throughout the week, and an abundance of juices, salads, and dessert. I definitely want to come back and check out the rest of what this place has to offer.

Lulo juice is excellent
Tristyn H.

First time guests, we will return. You will order at the counter before you are seated. Our host was kind and walked us through the menu options. Food is delicious. We tried two soups. The Cesar salad for fiber. Guayaba Flour empanada. And the Lulo tropical juice. The Ajiaco Soup is going to be my new go to for chicken soup on a cold day. Delivered with a side of Avocado, white rice and a coffee creamer. Served at a hot hot hot temperature which I enjoyed very much. The plantain soup was tasty and hearty had a stew like quality. The guayaba empanadas was the perfect dessert like treat. Sweet, the flavor Reminded a bit of a crab Rangoon. The star of our meal was the Lulo tropical juice. I had never tried this exotic fruit and I'm so glad I did. Tasted very fresh and not artificial. The dinning room is clean and welcoming. I like the colorful window shutter wall booths. Seems like a family run operation in a great way. We will return.

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The food here is excellent! Service was great. Highly recommend if you love Columbian food.

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Food was very good, prepared as ordered. Plenty of food, excellent service with good recommendations

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Great authentic soups! Friendly wait staff, pleasant atmosphere. Love to eat here whenever I am in the area.

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Fantastic menu, great service and everything far exceeded expectations. We will certainly be frequently returning.

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Great food, good value, pleasant service. I wish we lived closer...we'd be there all the time.

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Salsa Rosada

Salsa Rosada

4.7(53 reviews)
6.6 miMidtown

Apparently I missed the memo that Mayo Ketchup was no more and Salsa Rosada was the place to be! I…read moredecided to check this place out early Saturday afternoon. I walked in and decided bar seating looked best so I could watch tv. I was immediately given water, menus, and some time to decide. I was craving something sweet, so I got some passion fruit juice and decided on the steak bowl with arroz con gandules as my entree. The dish comes with steak, black beans, pico, white rice, jack cheese, and maduros. I think most dishes can be customized, but rest assured they're nothing short of flavor! Since I was one of few people, my dish came out rather quickly. The steak was tender and flavorful; the rice was seasoned perfectly and the maduros were fried to perfection. Everything was even better than I imagined. The server/bartender did a great job at keeping my water refilled and making sure I didn't needed anything. I was quite pleased with the food and service overall and I look forward to my return visit.

Finally! I made it to this place. And I was not disappointed. I went with a friend and she also…read morereally enjoyed it. We ordered grilled chicken bowl, chicken and a beef empanadas, Cuban sandwich, maduros (sweet plaintains), avocado salad and Nutella empanadas! Obviously I took some home. All the food was really good. The Nutella empanadas were stand outs. The other empanadas were good but a little greasy I think because I ordered the corn. Maybe the flour ones are not so greasy??? They have a fair amount of indoor seating without the tables being too close. Also there is an outdoor patio which is where we sat. Might be better to be under the awning so no rascally bird puts a deposit on your food. (It barely missed the the Nutella empanadas) I can't wait to go back to try more menu items.

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Salsa Rosada
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Asador Del Sur - Upstairs Larger Family Dining Area

Asador Del Sur

4.6(185 reviews)
1.8 mi
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This is a cute little place in the heart of Maplewood and you can tell it's ran with love! Whether…read moreit's for a dinner date or drinks at the bar you will be pleased! Latin America meets St. Louis! We mostly went in for apps but the full menu sounds as delicious! The waiter was very quick and served with a smile. The bartender made very good high quality drinks. Even the owner was around to assure our night was going as planned. Very gracious people who are appreciative of your patronage. Defiantly different type of menu and if you like meat this is your place! Chorizo was our favorite apps followed by the pork plantain. And I mean you can't beat a freshly made red sangria. So for your next night out to mix it up add Asador Del Sur to your list!

So, I believe that part of my complaint here will be for something I'm sure they were trying to…read moremake special for our group of 7. They put us upstairs in a room. This was great in that we could converse with no issues, but it was too warm in the room. They had fans, but we had to turn the fans away from blowing on our food, hence we didn't get cooled down from them. The food wasn't that great either. I ordered the Chicharron and though the tostones underneath were DELICIOUS, the fried pork belly on top (and there was a lot), seemed undercooked to me. It was chewy, not crispy as I've experienced it before. I was unable to eat most of it. The cocktails were delicious and the service was as good as can be expected considering he was having to go up and down the stairs each time. Maybe they're better for dinner? And definitely DOWNstairs!

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Asador Del Sur - Tostones Rellenos

Tostones Rellenos

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Homemade Flan ( Egg Custard)

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Cocina Latina - Picarones and flan

Cocina Latina

4.4(153 reviews)
5.0 miCentral West End
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I have to admit, I haven't been back to Cocina Latina since it moved from Delmar Blvd. I remember…read moreit being quite delicious, but I was a bit disappointed when I took my mom there a few weeks ago. I remember the Lomo Saltado being one of their popular dish and it being tender and juicy. This time, it was rough and chewy to the point that it hurt our jaws. I found it odd because the steak that came with the Tallarin Verde was tender and perfectly cooked. We also ordered the Jalea, which came out cold and dry. They decorated the place with Cinco de Mayo and Mother's day feats, which were really cool and pretty! I'd like to give this place another try because there are so many good reviews about this place. Since the Lomo Saltado was disappointing, I plan to try their ceviche and the Aji deGallina next, as those seem to be popular dishes as well. Street parking Service was good Clean restrooms Two bar areas

The restaurant is deceptively small from the outside; there are a couple of tables outside. We…read morereceived a warm welcome upon arrival. The interior is beautifully decorated, I felt transported to another land. Delicious, authentic food with excellent service. The veggie fajitas were outstanding, loaded with a variety of vegetables and served sizzling hot. We were quite full from appetizers and entrees, but had to try a dessert. I was intrigued by Blue Corn Pudding. It arrived piping hot, very blue almost purple with the consistency of soup, rather than pudding. Heavily laced with cinnamon, tasted somewhat like spiced apples and was super sweet. Tasty, took most of it home to enjoy over ice cream or angel food cake. Will definitely return to try more delicacies.

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Cocina Latina - Ceviche and Pisco Sour

Ceviche and Pisco Sour

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TANGO Argentina Food

TANGO Argentina Food

4.7(110 reviews)
14.2 miSt Charles
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I stopped here for lunch on Thursday while I was waiting for my oil change across the street. The…read moreservice was top-notch--this is a family venture and it shows! My waitress was warm, friendly, helpful, and very good at her job. The restaurant was clean, casual, and very big--a great option for large groups. My food was fabulous. I tried the spicy steak and three cheese empanadas--the steak was my favorite, but I highly recommend both. I also tried their plain house salad, which came with a very generous amount of tomato and onion as toppings. I highly recommend their tango house dressing, which was sweet, tangy and perfect for this salad.

Okay, this place is fabulous. I tried the two most popular empanadas, mild steak and spicy chicken…read more Both were literally mouthwatering delicious. The spicy chicken isn't overwhelmingly spicy & the steak one had the most amazing savory sauce in it. My friend tried the butternut squash one and said it was really good as well. The server was the owners daughter, she was so nice and informative! I asked about the wine selection, but ultimately got this strawberry gin cocktail and it was dangerously good. I asked her about the spices and she told me they import everything - the oregano, paprika, peppers, and even the empanada dough! The restaurant is very clean and has nice cultural decor. A table next to us had a chicken dish of some sort that looked so good - needless to say I'll be back to try that. It's located in a strip mall and the sign isn't overly noticeable so you could blink and miss it. I can't say enough great things. GO TRY THESE EMPANADAS!!!!

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TANGO Argentina Food - Dining room from the bar

Dining room from the bar

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Maize And Wheat Restaurant - colombian - Updated May 2026

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