Finally a good Colombian restaurant close to home. We went…read moreon a Sunday around 1:30pm. It wasn't crowded and we quickly chose our table. The waitress came right away with the menu boards, which I thought were really cool because they have pictures of all the dishes. We chose "Picada" $27.99, "Bistec a Caballo" $19.50 and "Pechuga de pollo empanizada" $17.50 plus an extra portion of "Tostones" until our food arrived. It took a while for the food to be ready for a restaurant that wasn't crowded but when it arrived it was delicious. All of the meats at Picada were juicy and not dry like in other restaurants we tried. Everything was very tasty and well seasoned. The place has a super cute decor and the place is very clean.

Very good restaurant! Came here because of the great Yelp reviews. The restaurant was sooo cold. I…read morewent with my son. No paper towels in the bathroom even after letting them know twice. Service was a bit slow. The food was delicious! I wish I could've gotten queso blanco on my arepa instead of mozzarella but the huevos pericos and calentado were delicious. The star of the meal was my Colombian hot chocolate. Simple delicious. Will certainly be back soon!

During a rare visit to Fort Lauderdale, I wanted to find a good Cuban sandwich near Sawgrass Mills…read more Don Carlin certainly filled the bill. It's a nice family-owned restaurant with a friendly and helpful staff. The menu looked exhaustive, but I was only interested in the Cubano. The sandwich was great, no doubt about it. My wife had the Fish Sandwich and she said it was also good. For sides we ordered Sweet Fried Plantains and Fried Yuca with Mojo, both recommended by our waitress. They were delicious and I am stuffed! Based on my afternoon, I'd say skip Sawgrass and spend more time at Don Carlin.

Don't be swayed by stip mall shopping center location, the restaurant is cute inside! I ordered…read moreropa vieja (shredded beef in tomatoe sauce) with arroz (rice), fréjoles negros (black beans), and plátanos maduros (fried ripe plantains). My lunch companion had masas de puerco (fried pork chunks), arroz (rice), fréjoles negros (black beans, and plátanos maduros (fried ripe plantains). Both dishes were great! The service was excellent as well. The food was served a few minutes after ordering. The staff checked in on us a few times. I recommend you try this restaurant if in the area.

The food here is heavenly! I stopped by with some friends while on vacation and this was our…read morefavorite restaurant. They offer a variety of food and the staff was very kind. Do not miss your opportunity to try some awesome Columbian cuisine!

Used to come here as a family multiple times a week for years. The beef empanadas were…read morebest-in-town. Then they suddenly became practically beef-less, they might as well be called potato empanadas now, yet they still call them beef empanadas and charge like they are, too. A real shame, because the staff is splendid. Call me when the beef returns, otherwise, get your empanadas elsewhere.

Came here for taco Tuesday, which also happened to be Cinco de Mayo and we had a really good time!…read moreIt was a party of 4, and the wait time for a table was 1 1/2 hours, which was to be expected. We stayed at the bar while we waited for our table, and it just so happened the 4 seats became available, so we ended up sitting at the bar and ordered our drinks and food right there. First off, Victoria is awesome!! Such a fun and friendly bartender, she honestly made the night so much more fun. She was on point with the drinks, and even made us a special, Mexican candy shots, they were delicious! We ordered a variety of food items, and each was as good as the next! We had the carb nacho, and they were delicious. They use real crab! I had the rice with rotisserie chicken, it was flavorful and so tender! Definitely would be getting that again if we go back. The restaurant is very big, and ample seating. Great atmosphere and friendly staff! If you like Mexican, this is a fantastic restaurant, and the portion sizes are very generous!

Location: 10/10 Customer Service: 10/10…read more What I Ordered: 10/10, Mole chicken enchilada, rice an beans Price Range: 9/10 Veteran Friendly Rating: 10/10 Veteran Discount: Yes, 10/10 First Responder Friendly: Yes 10/10 Service Dog Friendly: Yes, 10/10 Easy Parking: 9/10 Would I Return: Yes, 10/10 Best Item: Chicken Mole Enchilada plate Overall: 9.8/10 Location is very accessible, with both outdoor and indoor seating, along with a large dining area for overflow or private events. Spacious and clean, they had a service dog sign at the door and was immediately greeted by two host and our server Alexandra. Server was welcoming, polite and very service dog friendly to include bringing a water bowl for my dog. Dinner and drinks were on our table in less than 20 minutes despite the family crowds. Alexandra confirmed the business is military and first responder friendly and offer a discount. Plate of the day was the Chicken Mole enchilada. No fillers but rather huge chunks of juicy and flavorful chicken under fresh Mole sauce, refried beans and rice. Chips and Salsa were so good they gave us some for the road. Portions are huge. I challenge Vets and First Responders to visit and try to clear your plate. Place is a must!

We stopped in here one night as we hadn't made dinner, and were out running errands most of the…read moreafternoon, it was a last minute call to come on here. The restaurant was empty when we arrived. Since it was our first time, we needed a moment to look over the menu, as we stood in line, we were asked 3 times if we knew what we wanted. Of course, I didn't, but then started to feel rushed and had to just pick something. (The staff here seemed annoyed to be working.) We both ordered and then sat, waited about 10 min before the food was ready. The food came out, and everything looked ok. The steak and shrimp option I had was good, steak was seasoned well, and looked how I liked it. The boneless chicken Jason has was so bland, and dried out he didn't even finish it. The chicken was very thin, which I felt was the reason it was dry, unfortunately he hated everything lol. I thought it was ok, however, I can only give 3 stars because I didn't feel welcomed, staff were not friendly. Restaurant was clean from what I saw, the drinks stations were out of service for the night, so I assume fountain drinks were not being served, only bottle and can options.

I stopped by to pick up some food to go since I wasn't feeling well and didn't have the energy to…read morecook. I ordered the steak lomo saltado, which comes with two sides--I chose white rice and French fries. Unfortunately, when I got home, I realized the fries were missing and had been replaced with corn without any notice or explanation. On top of that, for the price of the meal, I expected a more generous portion of steak. The serving was so small that it was barely enough for my child, let alone enough to share. Overall, between the missing item and the skimpy portion, it just wasn't worth it. I won't be returning.

Amazing food and friendly staff. The interior is decorated nicely but the location is kind of…read morerandom but it didn't matter. The food here is incredible!! Our waiter was very friendly and accommodating and the Cachapa was 10/10 (I ordered the carne asada) I'll be back when I'm in town again!

This is a really cozy and homey type of restaurant. I feel like the staff truly cares. I sat at the…read morebar while waiting for my friend who had to deal with difficult traffic. The staff was r we ally welcoming. We sat down and our server was happy to explain details of a couple dishes to my friend. I already knew what I wanted before walking in the door. We ordered Venezuelan empanadas on our server's recommendation. We had one cheese, one chicken, and two beef. I had one beef and it was real good My friend really enjoyed her beef and risotto. I also enjoyed my ceviche although I would have liked it to be colder. Anyway, the fish was fresh and I scooped up all the lime juice with a spoon. This is a nice place to eat. I saw they have some good Tuesday specials, such as $3 beers with $4 tacos and $6 margaritas. They have live music on Fridays. I would be happy to come back here.

The ambience is great...They're always playing music. Everybody goes there to relax and there are…read morelots of customers that are regularly there! The waitresses are super amazing very kind very beautiful and they're very down to earth, I definitely recommend it!

Me giving this place a 2-star review is honestly me being nice. The service was horrible…read more We walked in and the restaurant was nearly empty. We were told to sit anywhere, which was fine, but then we ordered 2 waters and a passion fruit margarita and waited almost 30 minutes just to get them. On top of that, the drink order was wrong. She served us what tasted like salty mango juice -- and I say "juice" because there was absolutely no alcohol in it. Then we ordered a simple meal: a few chicken tacos, pork tacos, and an order of chicharrón. Somehow that still took 30-45 minutes, and the order was missing items when it finally arrived. That's crazy for an order of 4 chicken tacos and 4 pork tacos. The tacos honestly weren't even that good either. The only thing that was actually good was the chicharrón. People always say "good food takes time," and sure, that's understandable when a restaurant is busy. But this place wasn't even halfway full. There were plenty of open tables inside and outside, so the wait made no sense -- especially considering the food wasn't worth it.

In the center of the busy Shoppes at Walmart exists this Colombian restaurant called El Buen Gusto…read morewhich translates into English as "Good Taste" and that persuaded me to give them a try. The restaurant was teeming with an abundance of patrons. Strangely, the Colombian cafe serves Cuban coffee, while there are a vast selection of Colombian medium roasts to offer. Will never turn down a simplistic Cuban coffee, so I ordered my second espresso of the morning. As my espresso was brewing, I noticed over my shoulder an entire loaf of artisan bread being gently transported to an awaiting customer table, which created a smile on my face. The employee advised that the loaves hover around the $11.00 price range. Ordered a Pan de Bono to complement my espresso. Although the size was decent, the bread was unusually dry and tasteless. Based on the breakfast and lunch specials, its obvious why its so busy. The bathroom was clean with a modern pedestal sink and cute simple decor.

When you want good food Colombian food to go and for breakfast spot this is a super cute location…read morethe food didn't take much longer . But the service was not amazing the servers look annoying when you are doing the line and just wanted to get you out as fast as possible. A serious look and not friendly at all .

So this was actually my second time at Naori, and I brought my brother and my childhood best friend…read moreTatiana because I wanted her to experience it too. I had a great time the first time, and yep it's still that girl. Let's talk about the vibe real quick. The ambiance is everything. Modern, and just really well put together. From the furniture textures to the contrast in colors it all feels super intentional but still chill. Like, they knew what they were doing when they designed this place. 10/10 on the setting alone. Let's get down to the items shall we? What We Had Drinks ____________________ + Naori Signature Drink ($15) : 8.4/10 This one's made with Pisco Berries and Triple Sec. It's a layered, fruity cocktail that's a little more complex. Personally, I prefer the Pisco Sour it's cleaner and more balanced for my taste. But if you like citrusy and berry-forward drinks, you might love this one. Again, these are my reviews based on my taste buds. You might feel differently and that's ok honey. + Espresso Martini ($16) : 9/10 Strong, chocolatey, and gets the job done. + Lychee Martini ($16) : 8.6/10 Clean and balanced. Not too sweet, just smooth and refreshing + Pisco Sour ($16) : 10/10 My fave. Fruity, with this nice cold foam on top. Pretty sure there were peach or passionfruit notes in there. So good. * Shots - We also did a round (Don Julio, I think), and it kept the vibe going. Appetizers/Entrees __________________ +Nikkei Tiradito ($19) : 10/10 Thin tuna slices with a shouyu sauce that had a little citrusy kick. I could've had another plate just for myself. +Grilled Octopus ($20) : 8.4/10 This was good! Cooked well, had a nice char. Not my favorite thing on the table, but still strong comes with Peruvian corn and potato. +Arroz Chaufa Special ($24) : 10/10 Babyyy this dish was everything. Wok-fried rice, perfectly seasoned. That filet was so tender, and the shrimp just brought it all together. Easy standing ovation for me. * Dessert - I honestly can't remember what we ordered for dessert, but it was decent. Nothing crazy. I'd give it a 7/10. Overall Experience: 10/10 Customer Service: 10/10 Would I Be Back? Without a doubt. I even told my mom about this place and I think she went a couple months ago! This establishment has been Tamied™.

We came on a Wednesday night for dinner and the place was empty. Big menu with a variety of options…read moreat a fairly reasonable price. The food was pretty tasty a little salty but good. I would definitely recommend the poyoroki or the Lomo Saltado! Friendly waiter and staff, they told us about some fun events they have on weekends. Nice drink menu too with lots of options

This was my first time eating at any La Granja. I walked in and smelled the chicken, and that was a…read moregood thing. It smelled awesome. I ordered the half chicken meal (white meat) with yellow rice (instead of white rice) and beans. It came with plantains and a fountain drink. I was impressed the meals were served on ceramic plates. I definitely did not expect that but appreciated it. I loved my chicken. It was really flavorful. I snagged a bite of the chicken from the chicken fajitas and that was really good too. I am not a fan of plantains, but I always want to taste one. I thought they were ok, like others I have eaten. I ended up eating them all, so I guess I did like them haha The yellow rice was pretty good and the beans could have had more flavor. They also offer a bar with lots of onion choices. I was unsure if I would like these but I actually loved them. The sauces on the onions were really tasty. I also really liked all three sauces on the table, especially the cilantro one. I like La Granja and will be back.

We met up here with some friends for lunch. The building doesn't look like much from the outside,…read morebut inside it was spotless, large, and well lighted. We ordered at the counter, and they called the number on the receipt when it was ready to be picked up. The orders were correctly done. There's a side bar with various onions and toppings. On the tables were containers with three different sauces/dressings. My husband and I ordered a half chicken, all white meat, with yellow rice, black beans, and plantains to share. It's one of their lunch special combos. The all white gives you two chicken breasts with wings. The chicken was perfectly cooked. It had a nice roasted skin, and the meat was cooked all the way through but was still moist. The mound of yellow rice was tender and flavorful. The black beans were good. And the plantains were sweet. Everyone enjoyed their lunch. We were glad they did so as it was my suggestion to come to this particular La Granja.