Porteña Empanadas

Absolutely amazing! If you're craving empanadas or have never had them - COME HERE IMMEDIATELY. The…read morelemon beef empanadas could win an international competition. 10/10!

We were able to try out a variety of empanadas through the "too good to go" program and they were…read morewonderful. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable answering the questions we had about the types we received. The pastry was flaky and the fillings were very flavorful. Overall a good experience.

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Chicken ricotta

Arempas

4.5(398 reviews)

9.1 mi•Downtown

Been coming here for years. It's a traditional stop for us after a concert, Jazz or Mammoth game…read more They are open super late, especially on the weekend. I came originally having had arepas and empanadas elsewhere in the Venezuelan style, and have since been introduced to other items such as cachapas. Everything is good, and portions are plentiful. Friendly, welcoming service, and great vibe, especially when there is a soccer match on television. This time I got an assortment of mini arepas. There is garlic sauce at the table which goes well.

Ambiance: Such a great hole in the wall. They have jam packed little tidbits of Venezuelan culture…read moreand history into this modest restaurant with staff that love what they do and what they serve. You can feel the pride brimming from this place which is just so charming. Food can take a smidge on the longer side so pick up some of their cane sugar lemonade to sip while you wait.a Food: Yucca fries and crispy pork - Great sharing app that lives up to its description. Both the yucca and pork were delightfully crispy and served with delicious sauces including an amazing garlic toum-like paste. 5/5 Pabellon plate - Everything on this plate was great. The black beans were flavorful and still had some bite (i.e. made from dried beans and not canned). The shredded beef was tender and savory, the juices soak into the rice which makes it so delicious. Highly recommended. 5/5 Patacon with steak - Never had this before but it's basically a sweet corn bread stuffed with copious mozarella cheese and legit cubed steak that was perfectly cooked. 4.5/5 (mostly because i'm not a huge fan of sweet and savory) Overall this place lives up to the hype, I legitimately have no complaints and would come back in a heartbeat. Seriously, give it a try if you haven't yet.

6.6 mi•City of South Salt Lake

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Empanadas801

4.7(21 reviews)

I wanted to try somewhere new, and since I love empanadas, I decided to give this Peruvian shop a…read moretry. It did not disappoint! The empanadas were fresh, hot, and delicious. I tried the beef empanada and really enjoyed the flavorful filling. The pastry was light, flaky, and perfectly crisp. They also had a great selection of bottled drinks, so I tried a traditional purple corn drink. It was sweet, lightly spiced, and unlike anything I'd had before. It was a fun addition to the meal. The shop was very clean with cute décor, although seating is somewhat limited. The staff were friendly, gave great recommendations, and genuinely wanted us to have a great experience. I'll definitely be back to try more of the menu.

Wow what a fun little hole-in-the-wall restaurant in Millcreek area (located diagonally from the…read moreGranite? Library, and next to a beauty supply store). The parking lot is very tight! There are a few spaces out front, which you end up having to back out into the main road, so be careful! There are some spots in the back lot, but trying to get out is a tight squeeze. I ended up parking across the street in the neighborhood and making my way to the crosswalk and over. The space inside is tight too. There isn't much sitting space; just a long bench with maybe 5 seats if you're trying to dine in. But it is a cute space, and the empanadas are worth the visit. I tried the chicken Gallina and chicken empanadas (savory) and got the applie pie and peach empanadas for dessert. I loved both of my savory empanadas!!!!! Omg I want to come in and try all the flavors. Both dessert empanadas were great, but the apple pie was my fave with the extra crunch on top. Oh my... I was in heaven! I will also say that the hours are a little wonky and it's hard to make it on time, if you're commuting, but worth it! The hours they keep are due to sometimes being at different markets. But overall I loved my experience and will be back for more!

She was super sweet and nice :)

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El Rincon Salvadoreño

4.0(91 reviews)

0.3 mi

After having gone to El Salvador this past July and missing it wholeheartedly I came to the only…read moreSalvadoran place you need to go to here in SLC. Their service gets two thumbs up, their portions are big, and of course their food is delicious. Muy amables... Porciónes grandes. Comida ni se diga está muy deliciosa. Ratings de Comida: Pupusas: Queso con loroco (4.25) Revueltas (chupa dedos aka finger lickin' good 4.75) Tamal: De cuche-pork (delectable 4) Postre: Empanadas de leche (5 simplemente una maravillas) Atol de elote (4.25 takes me back to Beverly in LA) Las pupusas cuando la mezclas con curtido causa que te mires besando a tu prójimo jaja. Careful you will be kissing thy neighbor when you mix the pupusas and cabbage slaw with red sauce. Ya van varias veces acá. Gracias por todo ya que siempre son lo mejor y la nostalgia que traen de la patria lo hace sentir a uno como que esté en un comidero de Planes de Rendero! Literally with the ambiance it's like you're back in El Salvador except we get a side of snow out here.

I've only been here for take out and only got pupusas each time. Since I've lived here, I have not…read morehad another place for pupusas that hit like these. They definitely satisfy my cravings. I have had most of their flavors minus the one with zucchini and the one with shrimp - not my choices when it comes to eating these. Not once has this place missed! Hot and ready to be devoured with their salsa and slaw. Pork and cheese is my favorite, but honestly I haven't had any that I did not enjoy. Service is consistent, polite. I know some don't speak English at all or well enough to converse, but they always have went to get someone that does speak both English and Spanish so that's no problem here. Lobby seemed clean. There is a counter in the lobby with breads/pastries as well.

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Huevos divorciados

Arempas

4.1(78 reviews)

5.3 mi

We're so sad we didn't come here sooner, we have been missing OUT!!…read more I got the shredded chicken empanada, and my boyfriend got the ham and cheese and potato and cheese empanadas, all sooooo good. The chicken is definitely my favorite but I can't wait to try every single one. One empanada was more than enough for me. They are the perfect size and bang for your buck. My boyfriend is gluten intolerant and most things here are gluten free. Huge plus. I'll be back tomorrow for lunch! lol

Good food. The garlic sauce is really good on food. I had the arempa pork sandwich like style. The…read morepita had a ton of meat in it. The fried pork was super crispy and more on the hard side. The yuca was not as soft as I had anticipated. I would most likely not get this appetizer again.

The ambiance of the restaurant was vibrant and fun.

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Pina Colada & Polar Beer

Andinita Restaurant

4.1(54 reviews)

3.1 mi

Best Venezuelan/Colombian eating establishment! The food is authentic and the service is too! We…read moremade this place a must on each visit to the SLC area. You can't go wrong with any of the options. Get them all!! Smother it in the green sauce!

The food was a bit greasy and caused me a headache. It seemed freshly fried and may not have…read moredrained well. The place itself was very nice, and the service was top notch.

Maltin Polar: a malted beverage similar to a non alcoholic beer.

Small Mondongo soup with a side of rice

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Bandeja paisa - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bandeja_paisa - at the time $17.99

Panaderia Alicia's

4.1(41 reviews)

3.5 mi

When you smell fresh pan being made as you walk through the front door, you know you're in the…read moreright place. Then you hear the Mexican accents and you're above the moon to find a good panaderia. 100% recommend 100% recomiendo Para los que son nuevos a la cuidad o están de visita y buscan pan dulce.

Local bakery that sells Latin style goods influenced mostly by Spain. The tres leches cake here is…read moreexceptional and I am a big fan of their cornbread and chocolate dipped pound cake. My co-workers love when I bring in their cream cheese and jalepenos filled rolls. I have never been a fan of the donuts due to the more plain Spanish inspiration vs, French, but they have really good custard filled donuts with a hard chocolate coating.

Tres Leches, Flan, and Chocolate flan.

Empanada Fresa (strawberry) and a pastry with cream cheese filling but a more cookie-like dough.

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With queso, ham, and jalapeño. Tasty both cold and warmed up.

Llaneros

4.7(10 reviews)

7.3 mi

I finally got in to try this place after delivering orders to other people from here and enjoying…read morehow good the food smells! It was very authentic Venezuelan food, my first time trying anything Venezuelan! Really good food and good portions for the price too. The combo I got comes with rice, a protein (mine was chicken), cole slaw and a cachapa filled with home made cheese. I had 2-1/2 meals out if it! Also tried the flan, it was really good too! I'll definitely go back and try the empanadas next time. Oh service was excellent too, very friendly and helpful.

If you're craving authentic Venezuelan food in Utah, Llaneros Restaurant is the place. In my…read moreopinion, it's hands-down the best Venezuelan food in Salt Lake City the kind of spot that makes you feel at home the moment you walk in. The flavors are real, the portions are generous, and everything tastes like it was made with care and tradition. The staff is friendly and welcoming. It's the kind of place where you feel comfortable asking questions if you're new to Venezuelan food, and if you are Venezuelan, you'll feel that warm familiarity. The atmosphere is casual, relaxed, and perfect for lunch, dinner, or a comfort-food craving. Kudos for Juan Carlos and Yenny.

7.8 mi•Ballpark, Peoples Freeway

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Cafe Guanaco & La Oaxaquena

4.4(168 reviews)

Cafe Guanico solved my papusa & Salvadorian horchata craving…read more My go-to papusas are the loroco/cheese and zucchini/cheese. Both of the papusas I got were fresh, had a good amount cheese, and the veggies were delicious. They do include the salad and tomato sauce on the side. The horchata isn't just a regular rice and water drink. There's a bunch of seeds and toasted rice blended together so you get a real nutty and almost smoke flavour. This is my 2nd favorite kind of Horchata. I've never had chapulines and a family member wanted to try them so I got a side of those as well. They didn't taste like much, mostly salty, sour, crunchy and a toasted flavor. I only ate a few because I started having flashbacks to insect videos on YouTube which have permanently ruined my eyesight. I'll definitely come back when I'm in town.

This Oxaqueno restaurant is really good. We tried their popusas, and they were good. I tried the…read moregrasshopper popusas, and it was weird. I did not find any flavor, but I just wanted to give it a try. The empanadas de leches are good; the horchata oaxaqueña and atole de elote are good. The place looks clean from the inside, and the customer service is great.

5 Papusas and a small order of the caldo de pollo. $29 before tip. STUFFED!

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Puro Peru

3.7(216 reviews)

6.5 mi

I've been here a few times and the food is always great. The steak, chicken, vive he is all great…read more The food is always plentiful and and mostly need a to-go box when you leave. Definitely worth the price. The servers are really nice and helpful but do expect to wait a bit of time occasionally either for seating or for food.

The server was so nice, even when he realized none of us spoke Spanish, lol. The food was so…read moredelicious but a tad salty for me. The price was on the higher side but it's because the steak was perfect and absolutely worth every cent. They also have Inca Cola which I haven't seen anywhere since moving to Utah! I definitely recommend this restaurant if you're looking for good Peruvian food.

Leche de tigre

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Keith C.

8 years ago

Food wasn't bad, but I have a 30 minute lunch, it took 27 minutes for them to get me my order. Wouldn't use again.

Heide W.

4 years ago

ummmm yummmm this place is great! Great service too

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