Loved the latino seasons!!!! This place is a gem in between…read morepizzas and hamburgers. Reminded us of Home Recommended A+

What a hidden gem! My coworker found this place and we decided to try this place. I hadn't had much…read moreLatin American food and I was so pleased to have gone. The restaurant is tucked in a residential neighborhood so we almost missed it so keep your eyes peeled. Parking wasn't an issue since there's a parking lot next to it. Service was great, our waitress had been working there for a very long time. I suspect it was a family owned business so it was great to hear her recommendations and she did not disappoint. All of her recommendations were on point. I got the garlic shrimp in coconut sauce and that was amazing. But the star of the meal was the sweet plantains! Omg those were delicious! It was an appetizer for us but I swear I could have ate just that for my main meal. Portions are very generous too so you'll leave feeling very full. So if you come across this place, don't hesitate and try it out!

Hard to tell from the outside but the food is amazing. I…read morewas waiting in line at the bmv so I went Nextdoor and ordered a chicken Philly. Easily the best sandwich I've had in a long time. Full of flavor. I'd love to visit again and see a line out the door because they deserve it.

I love their buffet style order from the views. The yellow rice has flavor. The beans are nice as…read morewell. There meats i love their steak, pork, meatballs, porkchops, their empandas are nicely filled and they have many different ones to choose from. The ground beef and pizza are the ones I tend to favor the most. Also, try some of their yummy soups.. filling, and the broth is very tasty as well. This is a spot I do go out my way to return, too. You get a decent size portion for the $

Stepping up to El Rinconcito Criollo felt like stepping back into my old neighborhood in Queens,…read moreNY. The air was filled with the mouthwatering aroma of seasoning and the unmistakable scent of sizzling pork dancing from the truck. It hit all the right notes before I even placed my order. The empanadas? Next level. Golden, crisp, and packed with flavor like someone's abuela was working magic in the back. Every bite was nostalgic--comforting, bold, and full of love. El Rinconcito Criollo isn't just serving food--it's serving memories.

From the owner: Our menu has a variety of Caribbean food Authentic…read moreDominican and Puerto Rican food.

This used to be a Venezuelan restaurant I think, a previous location of El Arepazo maybe? Tucked…read moreaway in the alley, handy during the Pearl Market, this is a small place with a small patio. And amazing food. There were half a dozen things I wanted to try, but I went with a simple paella and a single rib. Plus some churros to take home for Kid K. The paella was excellent. Good mix of plenty of rice, meat, veggies. A nice blend of flavors and textures. The rib was big and meaty, and flavorful without sauce, although I did use the sauces from the paella to dip in. Very, very enjoyable meal. Service was good. Order at the counter and they bring it out. Prices are a little high, but what isn't nowadays, and remember that you're downtown. Parking can be crazy of course. The bathroom is way back down along hallway, but it's there. I will definitely be back to try some of the other things on the menu.

Enter in the back alley to this cute little place in Columbus with amazing authentic food! Paella,…read moreempanadas, choripan, you name it! The staff are all super friendly and our to go orders came out quick! There's also a salsa club in the front of the building that I heard great things about!

Great quirky local diner restaurant with a Caribbean/South American flair. Big portions at a great…read moreprice. This place is usual busy for a reason. The cool mismatched interior gives it an unique feel. Great friendly staff. Delicious breakfast and lunch.

Pros: Great location with easy street parking…read morelove the decor - the retro clocks are my favorite! Broad menu - breakfast all day, lunch and dinner Specials are creative Enjoyed my 2 eggs, meat, and pancakes dish - a value at $11 Service was excellent and food came out fast Cons: Cuban French toast was a bit oily and not enough powdered sugar sausage only comes in a patty - wish there were links too Pro tip: Breakfast for lunch is the best! Over easy eggs were cooked perfectly.

I've been eating at El Arepazo since its early days on Pearl Alley when there was no where to sit…read more As a Colombian-American, I am proud of our heritage and cuisine, but there aren't always great places to eat besides at home. So it was some surprise to try bandeja paisa (traditional huge platter of various Colombian foods) and find it the best anywhere, including in Colombia. 25 years later and that still holds true. I have yet to find arepitas as exquisite of those of Carolina and Carlos, and they remain my standard (I think they are Venezolano, but does it matter? They are delicious and they are the best I've had). The cilantro salsa is unique and really adds to a lot of the foods they offer. My spouse is all about the maracuyá juice, and their options are worth sampling since its not usual for most Americans. For me it is comfort food not only as a Colombian-American, but as a (former) long-time resident of Columbus who at times craves reminders of the past. I've been to Pearl through its incarnations, then Gahanna, and now this Brewery District location. This one is my favorite of the three, with nice space and a great Latin atmosphere. We were there recently on a Saturday and had top-notch service, and even a visit from Carlos to reminisce about old times. El Arepazo is a Columbus institution. If you are curious about Latino food, and Colombian/Venezuelan cuisine in particular, it is THE place to start. Columbus is lucky to have a restaurant like this that beats out anything in Queens, Elizabeth NJ, Miami/Ft. Lauderdale, and would give places from Bogotá to Caracas a run for its money. It's legit, its delicious, it is attractively priced, the location is great, the staff is warm and friendly. 10/10. Stop reading and go eat there!

I am writing this review because I am extremely frustrated by the lack of communication I have…read moreexperienced with Carlos, the owner. On Saturday, August 8th, I took a friend to breakfast at First Watch, across the street from Arepazo. I parked in a legal parking space in front of Arepazo at approximately 10:30 AM and left around 12:30 PM. Later that day, I discovered that the front passenger door of my Jeep Grand Cherokee had been badly dented. At first, it looked as though someone had purposely kicked it. I retraced everywhere I had been that day in an attempt to determine exactly what happened. After reviewing my home security camera footage, I was able to narrow down when the damage occurred. The footage clearly showed that when I backed out of my garage to go to breakfast that morning, my passenger door was undamaged. When I returned home after breakfast, the damage was clearly visible. A few days later, after Arepazo reopened following Sunday, I called the restaurant and spoke directly with Carlos. I explained what had happened and told him that I had noticed security cameras on the restaurant that appeared to be pointed toward the area where my Jeep had been parked. Carlos confirmed that the cameras were working, although he told me the resolution probably would not be good enough to identify someone's face. I explained that I wasn't concerned about identifying a face--I simply wanted to know what happened to my vehicle. Carlos assured me that he would help me figure out what happened and promised to get back to me. It has now been two weeks. My insurance estimator has since inspected the Jeep and determined that the damage is consistent with someone's body having been slammed into the passenger door. The estimated repair cost is approximately $3,300. Despite Carlos telling me he would help, I have not heard from him. I have called several times and left messages with multiple staff members, including his manager, Brent. On Tuesday, August 18th, at approximately 6:30 PM, I finally went to Arepazo in person. I spoke with several employees, including Brent. Brent went into the back to call Carlos. After approximately 15 minutes, he returned and told me that he had just spoken with Carlos and assured me that Carlos would contact me. He still has not. Is this a review of the food at Arepazo Tapas Bar and Grille? No. Is it a review of the restaurant's service? Not exactly. But I do believe it says something about how the owner treats people. I wasn't asking Carlos to pay for the damage. I wasn't accusing Arepazo or any of its employees of causing it. I was simply asking him to follow through on his promise to check security footage that might show what happened to my vehicle while it was parked directly in front of his restaurant. I even told Carlos and Brent that I would gladly come back and eat at Arepazo if they would simply help me with the security footage. Apparently, after two weeks, several phone calls, multiple messages, an in-person visit, and two separate assurances that Carlos would contact me, getting back to me isn't a priority. That's disappointing. Sometimes how a business owner treats someone when there is absolutely nothing in it for him says more about the business than the food ever could. I guess Arepazo has enough business that Carlos doesn't need mine--or that of the friends and family I might otherwise have recommended to his restaurant.

I brought my family to Ena's and this is probably the review I wanted to write the most because the…read moreexperience felt bigger than just going out to eat. There's something really cool about a family-owned restaurant where the food is connected to the family's culture and history. We tried a little bit of everything -- jerk chicken, curry chicken, rice and beans, mac and cheese, cabbage and plantains -- and there wasn't anything on the table that felt thrown together. Everything was flavorful and thoughtfully prepared. The customer service was also a huge part of the experience. Everyone was welcoming and patient, and it felt like they genuinely cared about us having a good time. If you're in Columbus and want Caribbean food that feels authentic, personal, and made with pride, Ena's is worth experiencing.

One thing I really appreciated about Ena's is that there are so many different things on the menu…read morethat you can actually explore. I went with the BBQ jerk chicken, rice and beans, collard greens and fried plantains, and every part of the plate had its own flavor. The BBQ jerk was probably my favorite because it gives you something a little different while still having that Caribbean flavor. I also loved hearing about some of the different dishes and specials they offer. You can tell there's a lot of history and family influence behind the menu. The staff were friendly and made the experience feel personal instead of transactional. I love supporting restaurants like this because you can actually feel the care that goes into the food.

Freshened up inside with an invigorated crew ready to give you great service and great food/drinks…read more If you haven't been in a while, you'll be pleasantly surprised!

Went for breakfast and was just ok. Got the Cajun scrambler and coffee. A lot of potatoes, not…read moremuch else. After the tip total was $24.59! Service was friendly and efficient.

I just had your beef empanada. Can I say yeeeeeeeeeeeez. The beef was cooked perfect. The shell…read morecooked perfect. Was so so good. I have to be careful with those things. Geeeeeeeesh. I had him order three now I wish I had 5 lol .. also got the yellow rice. I would say it was okay. I could kinda get the puerto rican taste. Wish it was a bit more bolder. Also ordered a side of beans. They were good. Light brown full of sauce. The steak was a little chewy. But had a nice flavor. The potato salad wasn't for me. I kinda like either mustard or sweet. That one was a little dull to taste for me. But those empanada are winning for me!

I love this place. All the food I've tried taste soo good. As a Dominican myself, this place makes…read moreme miss my moms cooking. Being away from my mom this place always satisfies my cravings. I've taken multiple people here and they all love it. The service is great y hablan español también. The empanadilla de pollo is fulll of meat which some places can be cheap on the meat! The mofongo is flavorful & FAR from fry. & the pernil is full of flavor. It is a food truck so you can either order to go or go into their tent set up next to the truck. The tent has about 3/4 tables for guest to enjoy their food. Truly love this place