Pollo Loko - North Charleston, SC…read more The wife and I stopped into Pollo Loko for a quick lunch, not expecting much... and wow, what a surprise this place turned out to be. First off, the customer service was outstanding. The staff were incredibly friendly, welcoming, and genuinely made us feel appreciated from the moment we walked in. You don't always get that kind of attention these days, so it really stood out. The restaurant itself was spotless, well-kept, and had a great vibe. You can tell they take pride in the place. Now let's talk about the food -- because this is where they really shine. We started with the empanadas, which were absolutely delicious -- fresh, flavorful, and the perfect way to kick things off. For our main, we ordered the Peruvian chicken, served with fries and rice, and it did not disappoint. The chicken was cooked perfectly, packed with flavor, and paired incredibly well with their signature sauces -- seriously, those sauces take everything to another level. Even the salad was fresh and tasty, which says a lot because that's usually an afterthought at most places. On top of that, they've got a great selection of sodas and other drinks, making it a perfect stop for a casual lunch. Bottom line: An unexpected gem with amazing food, top-tier service, and a clean, welcoming atmosphere. **Highly recommend -- 5 stars, 3 thumbs up from us.

I visited here when I was in the area and on the way to the airport. I was hoping they would have…read moreLomo Saltado, but alas they didn't so I just settled on a Carne asada quesadilla and a Jamaica drink. This is a fast casual style restaurant and not a real fancy place. My picky colleague who's never had peruvian ordered the ribs. Quesadiladas - you get 2 in an order and these are different than Mexican ones since they have grilled bell peppers and onions. A bit pricy too...the rice and beans that come with this are just average. They only had 2 salsas for the table, a green ranch like one and a red spicy one similar to a spicy Mexican red sauce. I'm still looking for a peruvian restaurant that has the spicy green sauce that most all peruvian restaurants have in California.

I've always loved them since back in the day when they were Cuban Gypsy Pantry. I was bummed when I…read moregot a delivery recently that I didn't see croquetas on the menu anymore so please bring them back. My go to items here are the lomo saltado and ropa vieja. Also, not sure if it was from CGP days, but I miss the Cuban bread... Please make Cuban bread again!

My friends and I ordered off the specials and did a family style meal. The food was good, the rice…read morewas a bit different from the rice we normally get from spanish restaurants but I guess that is the fusion part. The portions were good and filling. My only complaint would be that the sweet tea was more of a northern sweet tea where they probably poured sugar in after the tea is already cooled. I would definitely skip then sweet tea if you are expecting a southern sweet tea. The staff was friendly and sweet. They gave us pitchers of our drinks for refills so we didn't have to wait for them. Our waitress was also able to split the check evenly between us without a fuss. Overall it was an enjoyable experience and I would recommend for the food.

Good food and good portions! Healthy and quick! Do yourself a favor and get the plantainsread more

An "okay" place overall, but I will probably not come back due to how underwhelming my experience…read morewas. I ordered the pollo saltado, which was over-salted and overpriced. The place was also dead quiet despite there being other people around. It could've benefited from some music to create a vibe. Additionally, do NOT order from the self service kiosk. It charges you quite a bit extra for a "service/convenience fee". Food: 3/5 Price: 3/5 Experience: 3/5

What an incredible fun way to spend the night! It is a…read moremultiple course tasting menu that is filling, delicious and unique. You do need a reservation for the specified dinner time, and upon arrival, you get seated in the bar along with everyone on the time slot. The chef explains each course and is engaging, fun and personable. The drinks are fabulous and the food is phenomenal We came for a friend's birthday and she was made feel special and had a great experience.

This isn't like any other fixed-menu, fine dining place I've ever been to in multiple ways. Most…read morefine dining establishments had small portions that can leave you feeling hungry by the end of the meal. Here, we had to ask for a box by the end. Everything was so good, and the portions large enough to feed two in some cases, we had to take what was left home. Also - fine dining or not - I've never been serenaded by a chef before. The chef has such passion for his country and culture and all of it comes out during your experience. He describes every plate in detail - not only what you're eating, but the historical significance behind it. The menu is changed roughly every three months, so what I had will most likely not be the same as you have by the time you read this. However, the mainstays such as ceviche will be available, and you will not be disappointed. I asked for some hot sauce he had lined up for us as an option and while hot, I appreciated the taste behind it. Most spicy sauces can just be HEAT ALL CAPS with little substance but this was different. Located in a cute, cozy nook upstairs at Port of Call, this ambiance and intimate setting makes it an ideal place not just for a date but for a nice night out, meeting strangers and immersing yourself in another culture being presented to you with a passion which makes you even more appreciative of each passing plate.

I've been wanting to check out Macho Pichu for a while and if you've been saying the same thing,…read moreyou need to go. We decided to get a whole chicken with three sides to share. It's only $25 and comes with more than enough food for two. We upgraded to specialty sides for a little more, but it's still a great deal for dinner. The spices on the rotisserie chicken are really what make it over the top, but don't forget about the sauces on the side. Try the green one, try the red one, then mix them together for some Christmas tree action. For sides, we had the green beans, black beans, and the our favorite arrozaroni. It was a lo mein fried rice and I could eat an entire plate of it. Definitely don't skip this one.

Hidden gym. I read reviews that mentioned the food was not real Peruvian, however it did taste very…read moregood. The chicken was cooked well, and it had great flavor! I was so shocked. I got a quarter of white meat chicken, but wish I had a half. The lo mien rice was a unique mixture and that tasted good. I also ordered the black beans, but they where bland. The green sauce wasn't favorite as well. Overall a great choice. The serving sizes seemed small. We stopped in after a festival at firefly. I would like to visit again in the evening.

Delicious. Got the dinner for 2 and it was excellent. Steak and chicken were delicious and the…read morefried yucca was a great surprise. Excellent service.

Delicious South American cuisine, with dishes from Venezuela, Colombia, and Peru and plenty of…read moreoptions on the menu. The Service was outstanding, Ny was very pleasant and helpful for our party of 9. The atmosphere was relaxed and comfortable. They have a full bar with plenty of bar seating in addition to the table seating throughout the restaurant. I ordered and thoroughly enjoyed an Arepa, an Empanada and a side odder of Scrambled rice with black beans. The name "La Vinotinto" is inspired by the Venezuelan national soccer team, whose official uniform is famously known as "La Vinotinto" (The Burgundy). There is plenty of parking in a shared shopping center lot.

The BEST Seafood soup (or Cioppino, if you will) HANDS DOWN…read more Sopa de gallina (on the menu) Random stop after leaving the airport. YELP did its thing ‼

It's very authentic El Salvadorian food. I've been to El Salvador, and the food is very similar to…read moreit. I'll be back.

Been patronizing since it opened around 8 years ago. Still our "go to" place and great as always!read more

Went for lunch. Not impressed overall. Order taken quickly. Chips and salsa served promptly, was…read moregood. Food came out promptly. Tortilla fried well, tasty. Beef not much seasoning or flavor. Beans watery, almost a soup. Needed a spoon to eat them. Never got checked on again. Took forever to get check. Much better options in the area

I have driven by this place so many times but never had a chance to go. Well I checked it out for…read morelunch today and it was really good! I ended up getting the Cuban sandwich and it was delicious! The service was really good and fast especially for the lunch rush they had. Can't wait to come back and try another dish!

Was really looking forward to Spanish food in Savannah. They have plenty of options but I was…read morelooking for authentic arroz con gondules (rice and peas) with pernil (roasted pork) and maduros (sweet plantains). I got the bowl with everything, off yellow rice and black beans ( NO RICE AND GONDULES, not made here) roasted pork, salad and avocado and corn ( which I didn't want but was added, even though it was told...‍). Good thing I don't have an allergy to corn. Very nice girl at the counter but i guess was distracted. Although it's a nice size bowl which I couldn't finish in one sitting, I was disappointed with the pork. Yes it should be tender like pulled pork but not mushy. Not only that it could have used more flavor, in our culture we love to use numerous spices. Our food is definitely not bland. All I can think is that maybe at one time in the beginning the food was on point and over time it's lacking. The dining area is a nice size for eating indoors and they share the space with a Bolivian establishment which serves meat Pattie's and fresh juice drinks. The food is mediocre and not an option for me. I will continue my hunt for some Spanish food that will please my palette.

Great location, love the ambiance, friendly service and amazing food!…read more Love the Tuesday night music Bingo and great Margaritas Great place to see sunsets too! At Shelter Cove Town Center, right there on the park by the water.

Back again to Tio's on our annual trip to Hilton Head! Lunch today was amazing as usual and Tio's…read morehas become one of our favorite restaurants on the island. I had the vegan lunch, consisting of rice, black beans, fried yucca, plantains, mounds of grilled seasoned vegetables, tortillas and three different salsas! My husband had chicken empanadas and slaw and my son had an enormous chicken burrito, which he says was better than his usual seafood burrito! We are so spoiled with this amazing restaurant! You will not regret trying out Tio's!