Caprichos is a well known restaurant, I say that even though this was my first time going in. I go…read moreby here every morning in my way to work around 7:00 am and it is always packed, today was no exception but knowing I wanted to experience this place for myself I left a bit earlier for work. Parking can be challenging especially seeing this restaurant runs on Lonsdale Ave a busy street in itself. The line was out the door and that's where I stood waiting patiently. The love moves at a decent pace. Here finally my turn and I honestly had no clue what to expect or what they even really sold but I was hoping they had anything that contained ham and cheese and they did, Brad with ham and cheese for $3.50 I was surprised that was all. They do gave finger foods, drinks coffee and fruit drinks, breads, pastries of many sorts. I was tempted to get a pastry but I stayed focused. The bread was actually good and tasted fresh they only concern which was a big one for me was that there was hardly any ham and cheese in it and I mean like barely none. I could have actually went with just bread as that's what I felt I received. Would I return maybe especially if I am in mood for something g sweet as the variety was plenty to choose from. There is a sit down area on both sides of the restaurant with one big screen tv. This place seems more of a grab and go type establishment. They open at 5:00am and close at I believe 9:00 pm

This is such a hidden GEM whole in the wall! The best part is that this place is authentic…read moreColombian food. My friends always rave about it here and I'm so happy I discovered it. I don't speak much Spanish so used to get intimidated going into order but the food is just so good, it was worth every trip. Great news is that they just got an online ordering platform! You can order right online for pick up and bypass the long line out the door. The place is always busy but worth the wait, I would definitely suggest ordering online if you are in a rush. They don't have much parking but I always somehow find street parking. It's a very casual place with cafeteria style seating. I get the chicken with potato empanadas, beef empanadas, with their homemade hot sauce. They also have a ton of pastries. All homemade DELICIOUS!

**November 2025: Early Afternoon Visit**…read more My friend and I are on a roadtrip, and I saw all the positive reviews and thought this would be a great place to grab a snack for later. The shop is located in an ethnic part of town, right at the corner, and parking is pretty tight. I think there's three parking spots and admit that we did have a little trouble trying to get our spot. Eventually we secured a spot and I ran in to see the offerings. The shop is very intimate and the tray had a good assortment of savory empanadas and sweet pastries. There's no seating area and is definitely a grab and go type of joint. After looking at all the options I bought 4 empanadas (for a total of $11.86 paid cash. When I got home later that day I was really impressed by the flavors of each. They weren't in the slightest bit greasy and the filling to dough ratio as excellent. Spinach & Cheese: $3.00 (?) - great vegetarian options. It was creamy and Rancheta: $3 - Pork Sausage and Corn (LOVED THIS!) - This was recommended by the hostess and it did not disappoint. The sweetness of the corn complimented the salty/savoriness of the sausage Beef/Carne $2.70: Juicy and flavorful Pernil Pork $2.80: This one was my least favorite, even though it was still very good. I guess pork is a little drier than beef, but still good Overall - a fantastic find and all the trophies displayed are well deserved. If I come back to providence I will certainly make a trip here for the pockets of joy!

The spinach and cheese empanadas are to die for, perfect seasonings, not too cheesy or salty…read more The cashier does not speak English much but very nice.

The food is absolutely delicious. That's the only reason I kept coming back. I first discovered…read morethis bakery while visiting a mechanic nearby. The smell coming from the restaurant was amazing, so I decided to give it a try. My first experience was excellent--a gentleman helped me, explained the menu, and the food was incredible. Unfortunately, every visit after that has been disappointing. The service has been consistently unwelcoming. I often feel like I'm an inconvenience rather than a paying customer. Since I'm not familiar with all of the combination plates, I ask questions, but instead of being helped, I'm charged separately for everything and receive very small portions. I hate to say it, but as someone who isn't Hispanic, I've often felt like I wasn't welcome there. Whether that's intentional or not, that's how the experience has made me feel. No customer should leave feeling like they don't belong. I drive from Providence because the food is genuinely that good, but great food can only make up for poor customer service for so long. Sadly, I won't be returning. I truly hope they work on making every customer feel welcome because the food deserves the same quality of service.

I love sorpresa most of the time! They serve Colombian style…read morefood. They always have a good selection of food and it is always usually fresh, I think there was only one time where it wasn't, it really depends on the time of day. They have the buffet style food display where you can pick your own plate. They do not speak english, but they are not stupid and are able to interpret with hand movements or google translate. They have $5 plates and $8 plates. They also have delicious empanadas for $2 and a small section of assorted colombian pastries. Definitely recommend coming here for a quick eat-in or to go plate!

Great selection of fresh breads and delicious treats. Brought a few boxes of goodies to. Cookout…read moreand everyone asked where I bought the treats. Brownies, apple treats and cakes slices were a big hit. A busy bakery, but with lots of staff to help fill the orders. Also a small section with some Goya and other grocery items and refrigerated beverages and items. Nice little seating area as well. Very good, great prices.

I stopped in on a Saturday afternoon and stood in front of the dessert counter for a minute before…read morebeing helped. I got a mini cheesecake, red velvet cupcake, and a pastel de nata to go. I was really unimpressed with all three but I thought the red velvet cupcake was the worst as it was dry and pretty flavorless. The cheesecake had a gelatin on it I did not enjoy and the pastel de nata was underdone for my taste having more of a pudding consistency. I probably would not get any of the desserts again but would return to try their bread, grocery, and prepared savory foods. I really enjoyed the atmosphere in the store/bakery, it's a shame the desserts were just mediocre.

Incredible. Their empanadas are amazing and it's our go to spot for catering or any large family…read moreevents. Love this place!

The best empanadas! An easy cheap lunch or dinner, with quick service and a chill vibe!read more

Stopped in for their pastries. Was pleasantly surprised by their selection, there are a lot of…read moreneighborhood panderias/restaurants. Was excited to know they open early for morning people like me who need their coffee and pastry. Counter help was super nice and took the time to explain, why some things aren't labeled. They had a nice set up for the World Cup with lots where everyone can have a view no matter your seat. It's located near Main Street and is easy to get to from transit. I'm excited to make this place part of my regular routine.

My family and I came here on a Wednesday minutes before they closed so I was very appreciative of…read morethe staff allowing us to dine in and being very attentive throughout our time there. This place is massive, with lots of tables to dine in, and a bakery section. We ordered the following: Mondongo (pequeño), bandeja paisa, lengua sudada, and res apanada. The food came out in about 20 minutes. The serving sizes were a little bigger than normal (I am not complaining), every plate looked delicious, and all the plates were hot and fresh. The mondongo was tasty and had a good amount of tripe and the right thickness of the broth. I chuckled when I saw the side of banana, but honestly, it made for a good desert. The bandeja paisa brings a litte bit of everything and it all was cooked well. The lengua sudada was very tender and flavorful and the yucca was soft, with the sauce it was in giving it a really good flavor. The res apanada was a bit tough and the breading did not stick on too well, but overall the flavor was good and the breading was crispy which I enjoyed. The best part of it all was the prices. It is very affordable and you will leave full.   The bakery is inexpensive and the items I have tried and good. They do have a large parking lot and it's free. While in the area, you could visit the Slater Mill (they have tours you could sign up for) or visit the public library. One thing to note is that the GPS might bring you to their old location a couple blocks up the street, so do a little bit of research for the address beforehand.

I didn't take pictures for this location even though I thought I had but it has a nice variety of…read morefood, deserts and drink menu. I ordered to go soup. The soups were delicious but I felt there was more broth than actual meat in them. It is a take out but I believe they have a restaurant. The service was pretty quick there was a few customers ahead of me. The young ladies at the counter were pleasant

Location was easy enough to find on a busy street. Services was great! Friendly and attentive…read morestaff. Food was flavorful! Authentic.. and I didn't feel I key after eating everything! Place was big and lots of elbow room.

Visited this Bakery many times, however this time, the chicken empanadas had a bitter, dry taste…read morenot very good , the assorted bakery items unfortunately were very stale.not sure if this day(Saturday early) was a miss. No fun paying for items that were not really edible

I have been going back here a little at a time. The service is usually good, the place is always…read moreclean. They really should put a sign in front of their muffins which reads....previously frozen. I got a muffin with ice in the middle. If not frozen, it was left on the truck over night.

This was the first of its kind, tied to the Pawtucket Arts Festival…read more For a $10 passport, you get to try one empanada from 10 different restaurants/vendors. Most of them were corn based, fried with either chicken, beef, pork or seafood fillings. A few were dough based (baked). It was a great event, where I got confirmation that the places I usually go for are still the best for empanadas. My favorites were Delicias de mi Tierra, La Sorpresa and El Paisa. Hope the event comes back next year. Should be fun...

This is the 3rd year my family and I have attended empanada fest in Pawtucket. This event is part…read moreof a larger Pawtucket Arts Festival happening throughout the month of September, be sure to check out their website, there's a lot of cool stuff happening! Todays location and vibe was that of a block party, set up right in the middle of the street in front of the Pawtucket Visitors Center. They sell 350 tickets that are $10 if purchased online ahead of time or $15 day of at the check in tables, which is a super reasonable price to sample some of the city's best empanadas. This year there were 8 participating restaurants and each one did a nice job of representing their brand. There was also free face painting and caricature drawing tents available for attendees and an awesome band playing live music. The volunteers we interacted with were nice and this year they handed out these green frisbees, which most people used as plates to collect and carry their food. It's a great time and really neat idea and totally worth checking out. This years event had some logistical problems which caused long lines and significant crowding in one area of the block party, hopefully they learn from this experience and try a different set up for next year.

Food/Drinks: I've been coming here since I was little, and the food has always been very delicious…read more I really love their bandeja Paisa because it's shareable, and the food is so good. I do have to say, though, that I have noticed from when I was younger to now that they have definitely made their portions smaller, and they don't add the chicharrón like they did in the past. :( Still good, but because of this, I tend to go to another Colombian restaurant. Location: This location is spacious, and it's clean. Perfect to go with family or to just grab a bite. You can go casual, but some people dress up depending on how you want to go, but it's pretty casual in my opinion. They offer street parking. Service: I truly love the service. The servers that I've had here are very friendly and super loving, and they have the very beautiful Colombian accent, and it's just a vibe.

Ordering on the phone isn't the easiest task if you don't speak Spanish. However, their food is…read moredelicious. I ordered a small tray from them and it was a hit at a party.