The old phrase "don't judge a book by its cover " fits Saldivia's…read more From the outside, it looks like a little mom n pop place. But from the inside.... I picked up a customer of mine and he said let's go to a small South American place just down the street. From the outside, didn't look like much. From the inside, much bigger and certainly a South American flair. World Cup is going on so all the TVs had that on. Tons of wines sitting out , mostly Malbecs, my fav. Just a great vibe. But on to the main course. We both had the steak picanha. Med Rare. On my. Good Lord. This was awesome. I generally don't eat steaks out as they are overpriced and not cooked to my liking. The chef did an awesome job. Med Rare - spot on. Perfecto. I've been to Argentina many times in business and eaten many great steaks, this can be included in that. I know, I know...people swear by Pappa's Steak or Taste of Texas, but this small, unassuming place tops them all. And a fantastic SA wine list. Please give them a try. Will not be disappointed.

Came here for lunch and got their Monday lunch menu special. While waiting for my soup, I was…read moreserved half of a warm baguette. Yummy! The lunch menu came with a choice of either soup or salad, which I got the lentil soup. The soup was thick and hearty. It was very good. My steak was cooked perfectly and well-seasoned. The sides were well-seasoned too. The size of the steak, to me, was sufficient and considered big for a lunch menu. I had a triple chocolate tres leches after my steak. It was the perfect ending. I received warm and excellent service throughout my lunch. The restaurant is big and suitable for all party sizes. There is plenty of free parking in front of the restaurant, so that is a plus point.

Amazing food. My wife is from Colombia and she 100% approves. The Colombian sausage is spot on…read more Plus they have Lulo juice! You can get it with water(which I prefer) or with milk which the wife likes better( tastes like a milkshake).

DEEELICIOUS. We were one of the two groups dining in, but it took at least 30 min for our food to…read morecome out. Even the tostones took at least 20 min, and that was the app... despite the slow service, the food really hit the spot. The tostones were phenomenal and were served with a tangy, sweet sauce. The bistec a caballo was filling and satisfying. The meat was tender and flavor. The yuccas were crispy. I enjoyed every part of the dish!

I was working in the area and remembered the delicious coconut drink I had gotten a while back. I…read morewent in to get a pupusa. The line was quite long as it was lunchtime. I also ordered a passion fruit drink. The pupusa is served with curtido and tomato salsa. It was quite tasty. The passion fruit drink was too sweet. All the tables were dirty. They don't have plastic knives, only forks. It doesn't make sense. I needed a knife for the pupusa. It was too messy to eat with my hand. Also, they have food that needs to be cut. The small grocery store has lots of Salvadoran and Honduran products including a bakery, fruits and vegetables, cheese, medicines and more.

Ruth tiene una actitud horrible. Sus compañeras tenían q repetirle mi orden como tres veces para q…read morelo hiciera, Una compañera hasta le mencionó q nos atendiera bien porque desde el principio era bien grosera. Le pedí un arroz con leche y me pone todo leche y nada de arroz, muy horrible!

This is a great restaurant, it's an open restaurant concept, The food is always good the empanadas…read moreare the best.I always get them and I get the Milanesa, you have to try the bakery as well.Their pastries are so good with a lot of options. The services is fair.I have to say that they do get busy sometimes.So you will have to wait. Be patient it's worth the wait.

I have been coming to Mi Pueblito since the 90s when it was basically the only Colombian restaurant…read morein Houston. It's wonderful that this establishment is still around and thriving. The food is still so good. And just take a look at some of the pastries He estado veniendo a Mi Pueblito desde los años 90, cuando era básicamente el único restaurante Colombiano en Houston. Es maravilloso que este establecimiento todavía existe y esta prosperando. La comida sigue siendo tan buena. Y solo eche un vistazo a algunos de los pasteles

I have learned that the places that look a little suspicious from the outside often end up being…read morethe biggest surprises when it comes to food. This place is definitely not located in a fancy area, and I have to admit, I had second thoughts the moment I pulled into the crowded and chaotic parking lot. Located in the heart of Latino Town in Spring Branch, the atmosphere immediately reminded me of back home (Venezuela). The vibe is different, authentic, and familiar in the best way. I trusted the process because this spot had been on my list for a while, and I'm so glad I gave it a chance. Once you make it through the parking adventure and walk inside, you are pleasantly surprised by a small, quaint, clean, and charming restaurant. The aroma coming from the kitchen was enough to convince me I had made the right choice. We were seated right away during a busy lunch hour. The staff works together as a team, and the service was efficient and attentive. But, of course, the star of the show was the food. I had a steak cooked to perfection with sweet plantains, and it was absolutely delicious. They offer an extensive menu featuring flavors from Argentina to Venezuela, with plenty of options to choose from. Everything came out fresh, flavorful, and in a timely manner. If you are in the Spring Branch area and craving grilled, savory, authentic food, this is definitely a place to check out. I will absolutely be coming back. A true hidden gem!

And we're off! Today we kicked off our "A to Z International Dining Adventure"! We're planning to…read moreeat our way around the world, choosing a different country for each letter of the alphabet at restaurants around town. Houston has an amazing international dining scene and we won't have any problem finding food to match all 26 countries. Today we started with "A is for Argentina" at Pampa Grill & Market in Houston on Hammerly. We were thrilled to start our journey with newlyweds our son and daughter‑in‑law. We all shared freshly baked bread with chimichura sauce and marinated vegetables salsa criolla, delicious empanadas of all sorts, the Argentina Grill parrillada platter, and flan and Nutella crepes for dessert. Pampa Grill & Market is a beloved family-owned neighborhood gem run by Argentine owners. Definitely a fabulous experience all around. Pampa serves wine, but they also allow BYOB, so we brought a delicious 2022 Decero Remelinos Malbec and John and Katherine brought a lovely white blend, also from Argentina. Weare going to have so much fun taking this food journey together! "B" takes us to Brazil in the next couple weeks. Stay tuned!

OMG! This was a wonderful find. The food was so amazingly delicious. Service was friendly and…read moreattentive. No complaints on anything. My husband and I ordered lamb lollipops, tortellini stuffed with Wagyu beef, and seared pork chops with fig chutney and buttery mashed potatoes. The pork chop was absolutely our favorite even though everything was really good. We will be back again!!!

Great place to eat in City Centre. Came for an after trip…read morecelebration after Argentina won there game at World Cup and wanted some Argentinian/ Uruguay food. Know for great service and authentic comer we had to return. Service was phenomenal and glad we came early because even on a Tuesday night this place was packed. Several private wine rooms are available and can eat at their limited seating bar or outside if not too caliente Looking forward to a return visit..

Latin Bites exceeded all my expectations. This is a restaurant I'll definitely be returning to for…read moreauthentic Peruvian dishes. I'm already looking forward to coming back and trying more from their menu. The customer service was excellent, friendly, attentive staff and the food came out in a timely manner. I've tried the Aji de Gallina, Lomo Saltado, Arroz Chaufa, fried yuca sticks, Causa Limeña, and La Regia, and every dish was flavorful and well-prepared. Their drinks are just as impressive, especially the refreshing passion fruit, mango juice, and limeade. Highly recommend.

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

I had some absolutely fabulous vegan food at Griot Gardens! The fried jackfruit (Griot My Gardens)…read morewas beautifully fried and flavorful and the pickled onions and peppers the serve with it (along with the spicy slaw) bring an acidic tang that cuts through the rich fried food like a knife. The black beans that came as a side were rich and earthy and paired nicely with the plains I dipped therein. YUM! My dining companion had the standard (fried pork) griot and said it was excellent as well. And the food came out at what I think is a very reasonable pace given the freshness of preparation. Also, the staff person looking after us was very sweet and had a lovely personality! All-in-all - this place is very much a must-try!

The fritay platter as seen on TikTok was really good especially the fried pork despite the long…read morewait time which shows that they make almost everything from scratch. I noticed that it was very quiet inside and the opening time of 11:00 am is misleading since the kiosk wouldn't let me order until 11:30 am. Despite that, I enjoyed the food since Haitian food is hard to come by. On the other hand, this restaurant's long wait times to get food after ordering may put people who is time-strapped off.