Great service, gluten free options, Latino music playing in the background. Making it lively and…read moreinviting. Spirits available at the bar as well. Perfect for small or large groups. Overall had a great time. Coming back for sure.

Wanted something comforting and filling on this cold day.... Got the pabellon to go and it was…read morepacked nicely and was still piping hot when I got home. Friendly and fast service, they even graciously subbed out the sweet plantains for savory when I asked. Everything was flavorful, fresh and came with choice of sauces. I will def be back to try some of the speciality dishes that looked amazing ...and I'm posting their lunch specials for anyone that is on the lookout for a great lunch out. This is going to sound silly but they have a really good burger on the menu too! Go check them out!

Before you order, ask how many orders they have ahead of you. They seem to do each from scratch, so…read moreit takes 10 minutes per order, so if there are five ahead of you, you won't eat for an hour.

This food truck will make all of you feel happy and full; the pork is seasoned and cooked to…read moreperfection. :-)

My second time here, the food was excellent, the service was prompt and the ambiance was good…read more Will be returning.

Wowwwwwwwww. Already planning to come back tomorrow. I really appreciate a great meal for a…read morereasonable price that leaves my belly overly satisfied. I really like that they put the beans on the side in its own container so you can still have all the juice from them. Also really liked the beef empanada. Really great meal.

(4.5 stars) Not long after the PR Pantry opened over the…read moresummer, its social media was awash in tantalizing photos of candied fruit and cheesecakes. More recently, the shop added a food truck to the mix. After driving past it on a nearly daily basis, I finally got around to checking it out. First, a caveat: this is not a Latin market. If you come here expecting one, you will be disappointed. Think of it instead as a typical corner convenience store...that happens to have an above-average homemade food selection. Inside, you'll encounter candied fruit, cheesecake, tres leches, pasteles, and more. The truck then offers plates, apps, and sides. From arroz con gandules to pernil to mofongo, classic Puerto Rican dishes are well-accounted for. While there are a few tables outside the store, The PR Pantry is probably best suited for takeout. I ordered a pernil sandwich with a side of arroz con gandules and an additional side of tostones before popping inside to grab a slice of vanilla tres leches. Nothing took terribly long to prepare, and the guys on the truck were personable. At $13 for the sandwich and $3.50 for an extra side, the prices were reasonable too, especially for the quantity and quality. The food was, on average, really, really good. Served on pressed Cuban-style bread, the pernil sandwich was a bit greasy, but it was also incredibly satisfying. Tender pork met melty cheese and magic ensued. The rice was only OK, but the tostones were crisp and paired well with the accompanying pink sauce (mayoketchup). Later on, my wife and I split the tres leches, and it was incredible: rich and creamy with hints of cinnamon. If you want filling, tasty homemade food that won't break the bank, add The PR Pantry to your list. I regret that it took me this long to try it.

I would not recommend this place because it is completely abandoned/closed but everywhere you look;…read moreFB, Google etc says it's open, but it is not.

A friend recommended and did not disappoint! Hidden gem with big flavor. I grabbed the empanada…read morecombo with the spicy chicken empanada. It was crispy, flavorful, and had just the right kick. The rice and beans were comforting and well/seasoned and the plantains were sweet and caramelized to perfection. I'm also Cuban for what it's worth and had my fair share of rice, beans, and plantains! The tres leche coffee was a little sweet for me but still fantastic. I typically drink black coffee and just felt like trying something different. The inside is super cozy! Makes you feel like you're in someone's home (in the best way). Definitely worth a stop if you're in the area. Nothing has survived long in this building...hoping this one stays!

I don't know why it took me so long to come here. But I am so glad that I finally made it out to…read moreEmpanada Grill. This meal warmed my soul and eased my evening. On the edge of the Greensboro and Summerfield border, near the PTI airport, lies a small restaurant with big flavor and big heart. This location has been many things in the past, but I am hopeful that Empanada Grill will last forever. The menu is very simple , but nobody needs to make complicated empanadas. I would rather a place do a few things well than have a wide variety of things and be mediocre. Empanada Grill is as far from mediocre as you can get. I opted for their empanadas undressed in the traditional chicken style. It came with a side of rice and beans. You got to choose between red or black beans, and white, yellow, or traditional rice. I went with the black beans and traditional rice. This was enough food for two meals. I received my food to go, as I had a practice to get to, but there is a variety of seating areas within to accommodate groups of all sizes. The black beans deserve a picture of their own because they are basically a full meal themselves. I ate half before I remembered to take a picture because they were so good. I would definitely bring the family back to this restaurant, as we all love empanadas. I would love to try the traditional beef next time. The worst part about this trip? My car smelled like empanada the next day and I had no more empanada to eat. But that's a problem that can easily be solved with a trip back to my new favorite empanada place.

This place is goooooood. Their ropa vieja is, insane. I think about it all the time! Every time I…read morego I get their Havana coffee. Get it, it's fantastic and they give you a lady finger to dip in with the coffee! So good

Havana Carolina was average, not bad. I'd probably say 3.5 stars. We had to do a day trip to…read moreCharlotte and my husband found this Cuban restaurant. The best items were the guanabana en leche smoothie and the Julianas de pollo. I got the Cuban sandwich, but it definitely wasn't the authentic Cuban bread that's crispy in the outside and soft inside. My husband got the ropa vieja. We were a little underwhelmed, but the Julianas de pollo was delicious. I think we would find something different next time we are in the area.

So, we had theatre tickets and I asked Yelp for nearby restaurants. I saw the ratings and reviews…read moreof Mambo and put it on our agenda to eat a casual lunch before our 2:30 show. John greeted us and seated us at a table of our choice. We had lots of time so we ordered drinks, (just seltzers and water since we had a 3-hour play in front of us), and two of us ordered cuban espresso. drinks and espressos came out and we sent John back with his suggestions for two appetizers for the table; The Key West Tostones and the Tropical Sampler. Gotta add that I have been a coffee guy for decades and a coffee nerd since 2017 and this espresso, (sweetened), was the best coffee I have ever had. Smooth, flavorful, not overly strong but balanced to perfection. Came out hot and the press was perfect, no grounds or grit. Wow! Our appetizers were bangin all the way. We all, (5 of us), tucked in and there was not one thing we all didn't love. We ordered Hemmingway Chicken, (split for 2), Ropa Vieja, Cuban Sandwich and Vaca Frita de Lechon. All entrees and sides including the Moros were perfect. Finished with Traditional Flan and Coconut Flan and 4 espressos, (our tea drinking friend didn't understand our zeal). Flan's were literally some of the best I've ever had. Let me finish by saying I am a culinary-trained chef who's opened restaurants and have over 50 years of experience in the kitchen. This was such a surprise to find in Salisbury. Not throwing rocks at Salisbury. It just was a last-minute "Hey, what's in the neighborhood when I go to this theater." It turned out to be such a surprise. John was excellent at every level. Drinks were constantly full, and he was constantly asking us if we had any questions. He was fully able to unpack the menu and explain the cooking process. He explained that when he started, he was a food runner and worked his way up to the back of the bar, so he understood how the drinks were made. Candidly, completely impressed. They are only open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday currently, so I would make reservations and make this a must-get-there-quickly.

What a great find on our first visit to Salisbury!…read more We went on a Saturday night, sat at the bar, and were served by the owner, who was super friendly and a great bartender! I ordered a virgin mojito, my husband had a Spanish beer, and both were yummy! The mojito was the prettiest one I've ever seen. For dinner, we had a Cuban Special sandwich and chicken Milanese. The portions are enormous, and even though we were very hungry we still couldn't finish it all. But we left room for an original flan and a cortadito (little espresso with milk and sugar). The flan was as good as my SIL's, which is amazing. The coffee was yum! Highly recommend for the vibe, food, and service.

I dined alone a little after 4 PM and was seated right away before the dinner rush, although there…read morewere already about 12 to 15 people inside. By the time I left around 6, there were people standing and waiting to be seated. The patio was open with one couple enjoying the nice weather and relative quiet of outdoors. Embur recently relocated to Smyres Place in Greensboro and the new space feels much smaller than I expected. The design reminded me of what I imagine a modern restaurant in Peru might look like. Industrial with solid wood floors, warm finishes, and a large wine display. There are around 25 to 26 tables, mostly two tops and four tops. The largest table seats six, but they will push tables together for larger groups. While I was there, a group of more than 20 came in celebrating something and they were seated quickly without disrupting the rest of the room. The small patio has outdoor seating with about 8 tables and a they have bar area with about nine comfortable seats. The menu took me a minute to understand but I ended up liking the setup. You choose your entrée, which comes with set ingredients, and then choose your protein. Each protein has a different price, so you can control the cost of your meal somewhat. Most menu items can also be made gluten free according to the menu, and vegetarian options seem easy to do. For my appetizer, I ordered the flatbread. Perfection. Rosemary, olive oil, sea salt. Crispy outside, soft inside, and so flavorful I almost ate the whole thing before my meal was served. The server came with water right away and remain attentive but not intrusive the whole time. For my entree, I ordered the Arroz Chaufa with salmon. Arroz Chaufa literally means fried rice. At first the dish seemed a bit salty to me, but once I added the green sauce that comes with it (served on the side), everything balanced out. The green sauce has very mild heat, so if you are not a fan of spicy food, that is the one I would recommend. There is a list of sauces so I assume you can customize your entree. According to my server, the other sauces bring more heat. The salmon was excellent, well seasoned but not too much, and moist. The portion was ample. I was very hungry but I had leftovers to bring home. Service was exactly what I want when dining alone. Attentive without being intrusive. I watched Netflix while I ate and enjoyed my meal without feeling rushed or bothered. The noise level is average for a busy small restaurant. Comfortable enough to relax, but if you want to talk to someone in your group a couple of seats away, you will need your outside voice. This place feels upscale without being fussy, so expected to pay more than average, but I thought it was good value for the quality and portions. I loved this restaurant and will absolutely go back. Must order: Rosemary flatbread appetizer. Tip: Ask about sauce heat before ordering. If you do not like spicy food, start with the green sauce.

IYKYK..in case you don't...I was so disappointed with the service received on this visit!! It was…read more3 in our party, arrived about 1:20pm for lunch, we we seated immediately and server took our drink orders and brought them, asked if we needed a few moments to decide, we replied yes. Then he literally never came back to take our order, we actually had to ask another server to take our order...smh We asked for drink refills and he was just chatting it up with co-workers, then brought drinks without ice..what is going on, we wondered... No one checked on us our entire visit. I really enjoyed previous visits to Embur. The food was good as usual. This visit was not the norm, but I will not go back anytime in the near future....yes I will definitely miss the good food. The service was awful today and it was not busy!!

I celebrated my 38th birthday and I am so pleased to say it was a GREAT choice! My in-laws are…read morevegan, so I'm always trying to find restaurants that are enjoyable for them and my omnivorous family. I emailed a few days ahead of time to ask about their options and Juan was kind enough to answer all of my questions. Pangaea is a fusion restaurant that offers a 3-course (soup or salad, entree, and dessert) menu or you can order à la carte. My husband, my FIL and I opted for the 3-course. My daughters ordered chicken wings and fries. My MIL selected an appetizer and an entree. So let's talk food. Starters: -husband got the watermelon tataki salad. This was really tasty but def an explosion of flavor in your mouth. So brace yourself if you're not an eclectic food eater. -I got the peach panzanella salad. Lots of bread but that's what panzanella is lol. I wish there was more peaches but the flavors were really balanced. MIL got the dodo. Think of sweet and spicy. This is a Nigerian dish with sweet plantains, accompanied by pickled red onions and a mild hot sauce. Not too spicy. Plantains perfectly cooked. If I had a gigantic bowl of this, I would've been in heaven lol. Entrees: -The chef whipped up a new creation just for my in-laws. It was PERFECT. Tempura flash fried broccoli with stuffed peppers. They really really enjoyed the dish. Super Compliments to the chef. Even tho it was my birthday, I am so thrilled that they took the time and care to personalize a dish just for them. -husband ordered the Chinese Five Spice Ailine Chicken. Roasted chicken leg quarters with shaved brussels, Chinese sausage, a lime fish sauce and a citrus demi-glacé. Husband stayed getting the true fusion stuff lol. This dish was SO diff btw the five spice and the limey fish sauce, but it again worked so well! I liked this dish too. - I got the mofongo. The shrimp were big and plenty - perfectly cooked. That was the best part. The actual mofongo tho... could've used some more seasonings. That said, it's okay because I had so much flavor in all of my other dishes. Dessert: -husband got the Apple Pie Mille-Feuille. FIL got the vegan version of that. Both really enjoyed it. - I got the ube cheesecake. Btw the dodo and this, favorite dish. I LOVE ube and that mango sauce complimented it perfectly. Staff were super friendly. It's an intimate kinda restaurant and not really a kid kinda place (no chicken tenders lol), but I liked it that way. Comfortable seating with an outdoor covered option. Parking isn't really easy cuz it's downtown Greensboro so we had to walk from a nearly parking deck. Full bar available if that's your thing too. Pangaea, I'll be back!! (&& so will my in-laws!!)

We were really looking forward to trying Pangaea, and while there were a few highlights, overall…read morethe food was a bit disappointing tonight. The orange black sesame wings were definitely one of the better items we tried, and we also enjoyed the truffle fries. I specifically asked for the truffle sauce on the side, though, and was surprised when the sauce brought out was simply ketchup. I ordered the skirt steak, and unfortunately it was very bland and seemed to be lacking seasoning. The chimichurri also missed the mark for me. Instead of the bright garlic, red pepper and acidic flavors I expect from a good chimichurri, it tasted mostly like only parsley and olive oil, which didn't add much flavor to an already under-seasoned steak. My husband really enjoyed the coconut rice with his skirt steak, but I wasn't a fan of that rice nor the rice and red bean mixture that came with my meal. The restaurant has a nice atmosphere and some interesting menu options, and the wings were definitely the standout for us. Unfortunately, the rest of my meal didn't quite live up to what I was hoping for. With a little more attention to seasoning and flavor, I think the dishes could be much better. (Especially at their prices) Last note: It's definitely hard on the wait staff if there are items customers request only to find out they are no longer being served because "they are changing the menu". Please update the menu!

Great food. I got a Chicken Pupusa, Baleadas, and Pollo con Trajada. All 3 were tasty. The Pollo…read morecon Trajada was just a little dry/overcooked for me, but the seasoning was on point.

Food was okay. Looked really good but to me it wasn't amazing. Service was good and the ambiance…read morewas good. I feel the prices were extremely high. I guess every restaurant is hurting because of the economy or taking advantage of it. The good thing is that they don't ask for a tip when you pay( perhaps it's secretly included in the price). I had an al pastor taco and chicken tamale which I left most of it. The place was packed though. I'm a hard critic. If it ain't great I won't be happy.