Jibarito sandwich was absolutely on point with a solid wepa sauce. The tostones were PERFECT!…read moreRafael and his staff take their time to make a A+ meal so your patience will be rewarded and appreciated! I love how the place gave me La Perla vibes , you just know that the food is going to be amazing! Highly recommend

I was in Ithica for a day and found this place. Almost an hour drive. It better be good, I thought…read more It was a nice drive up. I found it and parking easily. I went in and ordered the fried chicken chunks, Chicaron de pollo. Nice dish. Allot of food. I don't know if they use chicken brest for the chunks. It would have been better, but it was still good. The rice and beans were also good. Except for my drive, I would come here again, next time I'm in town. I recommend.

Mama Said Hand Pies | Ithaca, NY…read more One of my favorite local food spots in Upstate New York near Cornell University! Mama Said Hand Pies is a cozy local spot in Ithaca serving handmade savory and sweet pies made with locally sourced ingredients and baked fresh daily. Sausage Gravy, Egg & Cheddar Pie (Recommend ) Filled with chicken sausage gravy, scrambled eggs, and white cheddar wrapped in an incredibly flaky, buttery pastry crust. The crust had a rich buttery flavor without feeling greasy, and the savory filling made every bite so comforting. Mushroom Pie (Recommend ) Packed with sautéed mushrooms and served with a green sauce on the side. Honestly, I didn't even need the sauce because the pie was already flavorful on its own. Pepper Jack Beef Pie Filled with ground beef, pepper jack cheese, and curry-like spices. This one wasn't my personal favorite, but my husband really enjoyed it!

Tried these at the farmer's market! Very yummy!…read more We tried the blueberry one with lemon icing and the spanakopita. The blueberry one was piping hot. Honestly these were both really good. the crust wasn't soggy and I liked trying both a sweet and a savory hand pie. I have also tried the mushroom oaxaca one which is my favorite! Overall, I would recommend!

The food is amazing. The service is inviting and friendly. Plenty of seating and very clean!! This…read moreis my 3rd time there and never disappointed!! 1000 times recommend it!!

Doing a long turn job in the area. We usually try to go to a different place every week. Our…read morelittle treat for working hard. We walk in at 11 it's kinda dead. The owner took our order. Super nice like I was one of his family members. Long lost cousin. Andre I ordered the apricot chicken thigh with rice lunch deal. This was very good. Not a whole lot of food but enough My apprentice ordered the empanadas. They were very small. So sad. As we were walking out the owner came up to us and asked if we have been there before. Asked our names told us a nice story ,shook our hands and we walked out. Nice guy I really want to see the good guy succeed. Please eat here! The food was good. Service was great and was pretty quick. Unlike other places. As for the price. It was average. I don't mind paying for good services and good food.

What an incredible experience…read more This restaurant gives meaning to the saying, "never judge a book from its cover." The reason I say that is, it's unassuming from the outside. Connected to an auto repair shop to the left and liquor store on the right. Arriving, we saw only a handful of tables that weren't cleared off from past customers. We waited by the front door not realizing you order from the window which is hidden in the corner. We were greeted by a friendly young lady and after we placed in our orders, we sat ourselves and waited for our food to arrive. The first thing to arrive was the guacamole with chips. We found the guacamole to be less chunky as we'd like, but nevertheless it was pleasant. The chips were overly salted in our opinion but did not take away from the dish. Then came the al pastor tacos. These were absolutely delicious. The pork was wonderfully marinated, and the toppings added to the entire taco rather than overpower the pork. We also opted in for the shrimp tacos, which were also quite delicious. Ordering a couple of empanadas, one steak and one al pastor, these were phenomenal. Taking a bite of each, you can identify everything inside these perfectly fried parcels. Very very good. I can confidentially say, this is the best Mexican food I've ever eaten and easily beats any of our Mexican restaurants here in Rochester. But a fair warning to future patrons. Don't expect to walk in and expect a full-service restaurant. Waiting times can be a little longer than expected as well. But the upside is receiving delicious, made-to-order food made with love and care. We'd make the trip to Sodus just to revisit this restaurant.

Amazing food with surprisingly fast service and authentic Mexican cuisine. Seriously blew me out of…read morethe water and I can't wait to go back. Also, the prices are so good I'm not sure how they stay in business, but I am certainly not complaining. Definitely worth the drive and can't recommend it enough.

Updating my review since Que Chévere has a new standalone restaurant on Culver Rd, but they're…read morestill serving the same amazing food! This is my favorite place for empanadas. The crust is perfectly crispy and the fillings are SO flavorful. The beef and cheese is my favorite, but I highly recommend trying everything on their menu. The Parcha (passionfruit) juice is great and I also love the tostones.

A wonderful option near to park Ave, neighborhood of the arts and Winton neighborhood especially if…read moreyou're looking for something different for takeout, generous portions deliciously flavored

I ordered takeout so I cannot speak to the ambiance but the food was spectacular…read more I loved the tostones and the sancocho. All very filling and flavorful. The portions were amazing,l and adorable. Excellent authentic Puerto Rican food!

Delicious, very authentic food and the ambiance is beautiful. 10/10 recommend giving them a tryread more

Look for the brightly colored sign featuring the Puerto Rican flag or else you might miss Mamia's…read moreIsland, an authentic family-operated Puerto Rican restaurant opened by owners Neymaris Sierra and Andrew Stewart along Route 104 in Ontario. Mamia's Island is a serve-you-at-the-counter type restaurant, with a small dine-in area with about 5 tables, but you absolutely don't want to skip trying this place out. My wife and I were on our way to Rochester on a day off, and had plans to grab lunch at a different restaurant there. My wife happened to spot Mamia's as we passed by on Rt 104 and we decided to turn around and give them a try instead, and we were very glad we did. This place was way more our speed. We love ethnic foods, and we pulled in right as they were opening and the small parking lot was already full - good sign. We went in and placed our order - we got a "medium" 2-meat plate with yellow rice, albondingas & pernil, along with 2 empanadas (1 beef, 1 chicken) and an order of mixed (yuca & plantain) tostones. Everything was delicious. The only complaint we had was we did end up getting a lot of connective tissue in our pernil, but other than that, everything was amazing. We did wish the tostones were served with some kind of dipping sauce, but fresh, they honestly didn't need anything. They were seasoned and salted perfectly, the empanadas were amazing, and it was enough food to feed us twice. The total was around $30. We'll be making the half hour drive to get food regularly.

We stopped at Mamia's restaurant during our lunch break. It was my first time having authentic…read morePuerto Rican food and it was incredible. Their meat selection has a lot of different options of chicken, pork, stew style meats, etc. I had their pork and meatballs and they both were so good. The meatballs are soft and sweet which go well with the yellow rice. We also sampled their empanadas and the guava cheese on is to die for! The service was also incredible, I enjoyed talking to the lady taking my order and she shared a lot of history behind the pictures in the restaurant and in general. If you're in the area, it's an absolute go to!

The neighborhood and the restaurant itself are run down, but OH. MY. LAWD the food is sooooo good…read more When I called to order take out, my hope was to have five things in my order. But, the menu I was looking at online wasn't accurate, so I was only able to order two dishes. Even so, I am not mad about it. First, when we went in to get our order, the lady helping us was the same lady who took our phone order. She somehow remembered us and apologized for the wrong menu being on Google. Pro tip: their most up-to-date menu is on Facebook. I then spent a full 7 minutes salivating during the car ride home because the food smelled so amazing. I ordered the medium combination with cod, yellow rice, and beans. The cod had a slight fishyness to it which married well with the rice and beans. The fish was cooked a little on the drier side which works well with the entire meal, most especially the very saucy beans. I would absolutely get this again. The medium pepper steak combination was delish and I could really taste the adobo flavor. The texture was perfectly well-done. The medium size combination dishes are YUGE and will probably provide us with two meals. I've had authentic Cuban/Puerto Rican food in NYC, LA, and Chicago and am beyond thrilled that Syracuse also has a place for me to get my fix.

Delicious food ,friendly employees, and you get a lot of food for a little money.the food there is…read moreso savory and flavor filled

Friendly customer service and elite pork and onion empanadas cooked to perfection. Delish!read more

I hadn't been to the Rochester Farmer's Market in years. Moving back, I was so very excited to…read morevisit again and eat some empanadas which I remembered being outstanding. Fresh out of the fryer. Stuffed with meat. Turns out, that is a thing of the past. These empanadas have gone from the best thing at the market to the worst. Dry, empty, overpriced. Disgusting. I didn't even finish mine. Incredibly disappointing. Don't waste your money here.

WOW... the food is authentic, hot, and full of flavor! The portion sizes are terrific! The food is…read moreserved in sturdy containers. The truck is spotless & clean both inside and out! The two men staffing the truck were engaging, funny, and very informative. This was my first time to this truck. The great location outside of the downtown post office makes it easy to stop for lunch or to pick up something for dinner... a MUST for the busy person and family. Be sure to visit the truck for great eats!! BRAVO to them! and...its windy, cold and rainy day... such good & yummy food for my tummy!

Expensive as fuck…read more Definitley not expensive enough for tostones that taste like eating a frisbee, rock hard and BLAAAAND. Empanadas were ok, but my stomach hurts really badly while I'm writing this (just had this about an hour ago) so thanks, guys! Someone called this place "authentic" in the reviews. Hah.