This business is in a really cool shared restaurant space. There are several restaurant vendors…read morethat occupy the space that you can buy from. I had the Cajun cream pasta with lamb chops. I haven't had something this good in a very long time. The food was gorgeous. It tasted amazing. The venue was small and cute. They did have indoor seating, but I took my food to go. The woman who attended to me was very nice and was able to shed light on the set up of the miniature food hall. I definitely will be returning.

Issa's Empanadas is so much more than just empanadas--this place is an absolute gem! Every single…read moreitem I ordered was beyond delicious, and the portion sizes were HEFTY. You truly get what you pay for and more. I had the sweet chili lamb chops, Cajun cream pasta with chicken, oxtail empanada, and jerk chicken empanada, and I was blown away by the flavor in every bite. The lamb chops were cooked to absolute perfection--crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and the sweet chili sauce gave them such a unique and delicious twist. The Cajun cream pasta was rich, creamy, and packed with immense flavor. And the empanadas? Just impeccable. Perfectly crisp, packed with filling, and paired with sauces that elevated them even more. Everything I tried was a hit, and I can't recommend this spot enough. If you're looking for incredible food with bold flavors and generous portions, Issa's is the place to go! You will not be disappointed.

Food is good and the service is good. The caveat is the food is costly and you don't get much food…read morewith your dishes but not bad.

My only suggestion is that they need to update their menu, the price they charged me was not…read morereflected off the menu. Although the food tasted good the portions were too small. I specifically ordered everything separately and explained to the lady that I am ordering for 8 people however some orders were placed together. language barrier perhaps. kind of disappointed with what i paid for against what i received.

La Yaroa Restaurant has an interesting mix of Dominican and Puerto Rican food. We ordered the Yaroa…read morede pollo and it was very tasty and well made. We also ordered the pernil with arroz mamposteado. The rice was so good. The pernil was well seasoned- a little on the dry side. They also have a variety of juices and a full bar. Overall a solid place to get an authentic Puerto Rican and/or Dominican food. The portions and flavors were good, and there's plenty on the menu to choose from. Definitely worth a shot.

This was my first time having Dominican. I will say the food was really good. Unfortunately, while…read moreour waitress was nice and helpful, the way they bring the food out is really weird. We were a party of 10 and we all got our food at different times. I was already almost done eating before my cousins even got her plate. Also, they kept running out of stuff, like who runs out of french fries. Also they can only sit a check into 2 checks. It's 2026, there's no reason why your system can't properly split checks. All in all, I would only come back with a small party. The food was good but they need to do better with their system. Note: we were so hungry waiting for our food, I didn't even get to take a picture when it finally came out.

Check this place out! The food was amazing here. I can say enough good things about this…read morerestaurant. We sat upstairs and got great service. Food here is so good. Parking was a breeze. I can't wait to go back to VA Beach again to eat here again!

This restaurant tucked in a little strip mall on the way to Virginia Beach has great food. We…read morestopped here after a 6-hour drive, and the food definitely didn't disappoint. We ordered the arepa pabellón and the pabellón New York strip, both perfectly cooked and full of flavor. The arepa comes in a foil similar to a gyro so it doesn't fall apart and you can enjoy the mix of flavors in it. The pabellón platter is huge and you will not be disappointed. The service and atmosphere are great and they have outdoor dining also. Definitely a must-try if you're in the area. And if you're in the mood for some libations, they have a full bar too. Great find, and definitely worth a stop.

Bear with me here; maybe this goes out into the abyss but I'm still gonna say it…read more Years & years ago I was wandering around the area & came upon Island Krave. It was brand new & the woman tending the store was friendly, energetic & passionate about the food she was serving. I ordered jerk chicken but she insisted on letting me have a taste of everything on the menu. Everything was delicious & I now had a new obsession- the sweet coco bread. For years after that whenever I was around I would pop in. I've since moved to GA and been living here for almost ten years. Any transplant will tell you sometimes only family & food keep you tethered to your home state. So happens this wknd I was in town for my sisters wedding & got my hair done a couple blocks away from Island Krave. As she finished up I placed an order on Uber eats, really excited for this meal- something familiar & missed. To see how the quality & care has declined truly hurts my heart. The portion of meat they served me was actually disrespectful to people who work hard for their money & choose to support a small business. These pictures are after they added some. If you're going to chop it to smitherens you need to measure it out to ensure the portions make sense. Anyone that cooks can tell you this is a thigh at best. & this is a $17 plate. I don't want to talk down on the place too much it's just sad how much of a let down the entire meal was after I felt like they threw my stuff together thinking it was being delivered and they wouldn't have to look me in the face. The Mac was good & the flavor of the chicken was as well. Cabbage mushy & salty. Rice is not yellow. & apparently $5 gets you one slice of coco bread now (I got two bc of my troubles, ha!) Idk I hope they can figure it out but personally I would never spend another dollar in this place.

There's almost no quality Jamaican places. No " peas" with the rice... the curry chicken was…read morelacking flavor. The jerk chicken was more like bbq sauce. The cabbage was sour???? No salt or anything.. I was so excited to have soft fluffy coco bread. I kid you not; it was like a hot dog bun. So disappointed. We're running out of good options here.

Hubby and I were excited to spend an evening outdoors recently with the beautiful weather, so we…read moreopted for a trip to Farmhouse Brewery. Taste of Brazil was the food truck here that night, so I scoped their menu online before ordering. We both ordered the chicken plate - mine without the plantains and his with. They were supposed to be open for ordering at 5:00 pm, but didn't start taking orders until nearly 5:30. Then, the waiting... and waiting... and waiting... 45 minutes later (and we were 3rd in line to order), we finally got our food (they definitely need to prep ahead of time for the anticipated lines). It was NOT worth the wait and we were really disappointed. For $10 each, we got a ton of plain basmati rice, some black beans, the most tasteless, dry chicken, a little shredded lettuce and a couple of grape tomatoes. I definitely wouldn't seek out the brick and mortar location and, if they're on schedule at a brewery, would be eating at home first or finding another way to spend my time.

This is a fantastic restaurant serving to go Brazilian and Comfort food. Patrice also has a food…read moretruck that can come to your events and elsewhere. They have delivery available. The food is so delicious, the burritos are huge and filled with you choice of meats, cheese, veggies, spicy or mild. My favorite is the empanadas. You can choose what fillings you like. Be careful, they are addictive!!!

They were excellent with my daughter's severe food allergies. We will definitely come back again!read more

Oh my! Five stars all the way around and back…read more Thank you for amazing service and always looking out for your customers. That's why your return rate just keeps coming. Bring everyone here. Just yum.

We chose to have dinner with some close family friends at De Rican Chef on Holland Road on a…read moreTuesday evening. Service was great! They quickly moved us to a larger table when our party of 5 turned into 8 because of surprise guests! It was a long overdue reunion. A few of us were craving the Pastelon, since we are fans of sweet plantains, but sadly, they didn't have it available that evening. However, our kind server said we could order mofongo with the sweet plantains, so we decided to give it a try. We chose the steak strips and fried pork versions. Everything was delicious! We always enjoy the variety of the menu. Plus, the expanded dining room spaces make the restaurant very welcoming. Our party of 8 was treated well, and we all enjoyed our meals!

We discovered De Rican Chef over 10 years ago and it's one of my daughter and I's favorite…read morerestaurants in VB. Since we were in the area and wanted to grab a small bite to eat, we decided to stop in. The staff greeted us as soon as we walked in and the restaurant smelled amazing, so we couldn't wait to grab a drink and order our favorites. We decided to sit at the bar, so we were given menus to look over and the bartender was very nice. I ordered the Spicy Passionfruit Margarita and my daughter ordered the Rican Rum Punch. Both were good but I enjoyed the Margarita much better! Since we weren't very hungry, we chose our favorites which were the Arroz con Gandules and the Relleno de Papa, which is a mashed potato ball filled with savory, ground beef. The food was flavorful and absolutely delicious! They also have a pink sauce, which is a ketchup/mayo mix, but it always pairs so well with the food. Everything was so good, we put in another order of both to take home lol. De Rican Chef never disappoints! After all these years, their food still tastes just as good as it did the first time we went! If you're looking for great, Puerto Rican food, definitely stop in!!!

Was visiting last week from Pennsylvania. The host and Cook/owner came out greet us. The food was…read morestraight out of my Mom's kitchen "excellent flavor and not over cooked. The seating is limited but well decorated and nice atmosphere. I told the hostess it was my birthday hoping to get a Flan on the house but I guess times are hard. Overall the food was delicious the owner represented Aguada, P.R. Highly recommended.

Walked in, food smelled good but the place is highly disorganized. The take out orders were all…read moreover the bar. No one came to seat us even though they looked at us. Not good service and you have to offer good service in this economy. Going to Rican Chief instead. Good bye El Borincono!

Authentic EL Salvadoran food…read more.. Was in the neighborhood and wanted to try something different.. Lucita's had a lot of positive reviews, so I had to try it out... I was not disappointed. Ordered the chicken and jalapeño pupusa and a horchata drink. The pupusas were great especially with the hot sauce that gave them that extra kick of flavor.. it came with a side of pickles cabbage that was just okay. The Horchata tasted great as well.. A traditional Central America drink made with rice, milk, cinnamon, and other goodies. Definitely recommended to check out. Note: the prices on the menu photos are out of date.. prices are a little bit higher now.

We had Lucita's Pupusa's from their food truck at the Farmers market. They had a nice amount of…read morepeople lined up at their truck, so I had to check them out.. The owner was friendly, he answered all my questions. I ordered the al pastor fries, chips and salsa and cream stuffed churros. The fries were good, but a little bland. Just a little seasoning or sazon would definitely elevate them. But they did look good!! It's a $3 upcharge to add chips, salsa, and a drink to your meal. I enjoyed the churro. It was hot, crispy, and fresh. I'd get the churros again. It would be even better if they had a dipping sauce to go with them. They're dry, so caramel, chocolate, or vanilla would make them pop!! My friend got the beef tacos. She was a little disappointed because they were soggy and the beef didn't taste seasoned. She also couldn't get just one taco or mix and match. 3 tacos was the only option. The wait time was about 5-7 minutes which was a reasonable amount of time considering the line. I've had their pupusa's before also, which are good and come with a slaw on the side and sauces. The foods ok and they have good customer service. Check them out!! (Their food truck is at the Dam Neck Farmers Market on the weekends)