My amazing husband Colin and I got a VERY rare, like basically-never-happens lunch date, and…read moreMexican Sugar absolutely delivered!! I had the shrimp salad and pozole, and Colin had the chicken brasa tacos. All of it was delectable. We asked for a spicier salsa, and our amazing waiter Daniel brought us this orange salsa that was probably habanero and SO GOOD. I had the Machete, which was insanely refreshing and came with frozen watermelon cubes instead of ice Colin looooved his Out of Office. Atmosphere 10/10. Food 10/10. Service 11/10. We will absolutely be back--and asking for Daniel!

I'd probably give them a 4.5 for the vibes and service. We had a reservation and got seated a…read morelittle earlier than expected which was nice. Our server was soooo nice and very chatty which I actually enjoyed tonight. It was nice to talk to him and enjoy their atmosphere. The food is pretty good too just nothing I haven't had before honestly. Still really cute place that I would recommend to people! They have a limited menu so be aware of that, but what they have they do it well. Chicken Fajitas: Doesn't come out smoking hot which I would've wanted but it had great flavor. It was boujee fajitas for sure lol. A bit spicy but I enjoyed that. 8/10 Tacos: a little dry but again had great flavor. 8/10 Queso; tasty but didn't come out super hot, it was kind of clumpy. 6/10 Horchata: omg so good must get 10/10

Nice attentive service, not busy for a Sunday night. Loved the yucca cheese balls! And the guava…read moremargarita was excellent!

Appetizer and main dishes are yummy and tasty. Excellent…read moreservice Desserts are too sweet for me.

The food was the best I've had yet! I'm so happy Texas is getting better with the small business…read morerestaurants and this place is for the books. Great food fresh and authentic! Wonderful service attentive waiters and fast cook to order. Price was worth every bite

A Home-Cooked Feel with a Few Rough Edges…read more My first visit to Dona Maria started on a positive note with a warm, friendly greeting that made me feel welcome right away. I ordered the Calisticas with chicken and the Pernil (braised pork). The crispy plantains were one of the highlights of the meal, providing a nice texture and crunch. The pork was tender and juicy, although I unexpectedly encountered a large bone joint in one portion. The chicken cups were less successful. They were noticeably oily and lacked the juicy, flavorful bite I was expecting. The standout flavor of the meal was actually the chimichurri sauce. It added brightness and depth, and I found myself pouring it over nearly everything on the plate. Overall, the experience felt very much like eating at a friend's home--comforting, unpretentious, and made with care. That home-style atmosphere extended to the food preparation as well, which appeared informal (I did see prep without gloves) and may not appeal to guests who expect a more polished restaurant experience. While there were some enjoyable elements, particularly the hospitality, plantains, pork, and chimichurri, the execution of several dishes was inconsistent. A decent meal with a welcoming spirit, but not one that fully lived up to its potential.

Always love this place. Mimi is the best. Her and her kids especially Raul have built a beautiful…read moreestablishment that's been serving its patrons for a long time. Empanadas are the best. Full of fillings and fresh crunchy goodness. This is our family staple when in the area. Thank you Mimi for all the love and kindness throughout the years.

We've loved every empanada we've tried here. Our favorites are the brisket, cheesesteak, Texas…read moreTwinkies, choriqueso, and chilipanzinga. I also enjoyed the Criolla, though my husband wasn't a fan. The dessert empanadas are just as impressive especially the guava and cheese, which was absolutely delicious. Service is quick and efficient, and while the space is small, it has a casual, welcoming feel.

We went for my best friend's birthday. I can't tell you how great of an experience we had!!!First…read morethe service is top notch, they cater to you and very friendly staff. It's got a luxurious feel without feeling pretentious. The meats were delicious! I loved how they cook it both, rare and medium. I just love my stuff super rare so I loved that. The top sirloin was my favorite of all the meats. Loved loved the roasted cinnamon pineapple. Paired it with the custard/flan and it was perfection! Last think was the potato salad was one of the best I've ever had, so good. The salad bar was nice and made a salad that I wash I had taken a pic of as all the produce was so fresh. Loved their huge tomatoes. I just can't say enough about this place. It's a hidden gem! Can't wait to go back!!!

Unfortunately, I wasn't very impressed with our experience at Vila Brazil. We made a reservation…read morefor a party of 14, but our group still couldn't sit together. The restaurant is very small and has only one toilet in the women's restroom and one in the men's, which is especially inconvenient when serving large parties. The fried bananas were flavorless, drinks do not come with refills, and they don't have cups with lids for children to help prevent accidental spills. The chicken lasagna from the salad bar was good, and the fresh limeade was definitely a highlight. At $40 per person, it is about $10-$15 cheaper than some competitors, but the lower price was reflected in the overall experience. I would rather spend a little more elsewhere for better accommodations and a more enjoyable group dining experience.

Stopped in for dinner. Had ceviche pescado and Lomo Saltado…read more They give you concha (fried corn kernels with salt) as snack to begin. The ceviche was quite delicious. Fresh fish and they'll prepare it how you want in terms of heat. Lomo was very tasty. Could of had maybe more tomatoes, but the beef was well seasoned. Its not filet mignon, but a good cut for the price point. They had live music on this Friday night which concerned me that it'd be too loud but was actually quite nice and they played a variety of Peruvian songs. The store portion is well stocked with Peruvian staples and treats. Peruvian food is delicious when done correctly. There's a lot of "fusion" places that charge high prices and are trendy. This place has delicious traditional Peruvian food at a great price. Must stop in if you're in the area. It won't disappoint.

2nd time here and again disappointed with the service…read more I ordered my food online and when I got there, they didn't even pull the order. Food is excellent just wished the owner would work on the service. The ladies need to attend to the customers and stop talking behind the counter.

The service was great, the atmosphere is so friendly and welcoming. It feels like a slice of homeread more

The ambiance, the service, and the quality were top-notch. If you want to feel like you're at a…read moreloved one's home who made you a meal made with love, this is the place. We stopped for lunch, it wasn't busy or crowded, and there's plenty of seating. Our waiter let us know that on Fridays and Saturdays, they have a lively evening with a band if we were interested in that. He also mentioned the margaritas were good. Casa Vieja is a Colombian cuisine restaurant. I'm not too familiar with the dishes, so I opted for the mini Bandera Paisa, which is a traditional dish consisting of pork skin, sausage, sweet plantain, fried egg, thin steak, corn cake, red beans, white rice, and avocado. Not sure how this was the mini dish, but everything was so good. The food was well seasoned and not overly greasy or heavy. My request for spice was delivered with 2 salsas and grilled serranos. My beverage of choice was a mango juice, very refreshing, and the natural sweetness was complementary to my savory dish. I wish I had room for dessert, but this just gives me more of an incentive to return. Happy with the entire experience, if you haven't been, stop by!

We chose this place close to the airport for something Tex - Mex. The queso with a little heat was…read morea hit! The enchiladas were filling and we had leftovers as well. They had plenty of tvs to watch soccer, too, so we were set for a good time!

The restaurant has indoor and outdoor seating. The staff was very friendly and attentive…read more The food was on the pricey side, but they serve you a hearty portion, so it balances out. They offered complimentary chips and salsa along with beans. They were not seasoned black beans, so I had to add salsa to make them worth eating. The pozole was flavorful, and the broth was seasoned to perfection. It had plenty of hominy but was lacking in shredded beef. Shrimp tacos were awesome, and the side of veggies was a great side for a seafood entree. I get tired of just seeing fries. The bar area is a little divey. Average prices, well-made drinks. They have a daily happy hour.

My chicken enchiladas were very tasty. The black bean dip is awesome! The queso is very good too…read more Not too loud so you can hear each other speak, which is nice. Our server was very attentive ensuring if we needed anything and frequently filled out drinks. A very enjoyable experience.

I am in Dallas for work this week and I met up with a friend here tonight for dinner. I scoped out…read morethe menu on Yelp ahead of time and I knew I wanted some variety of steak dish. My friend suggested splitting a dish or two so we split the pupusas - there is an El Salvadoran restaurant I used to live by that does great pupusas so I was curious to compare. These were very good, and for $14, they could certainly be a meal. My friend got the tropical salad with shrimp and I got the Carne Asada. The chimichurri sauce was delicious and so was the steak. I'm not a huge fan of beans so I didn't eat those. Even though I did like the pupusas, I would say the steak was the star of the meal for me. For dessert, I ordered the Quatro Leches cake because I'm a huge fan of Tres Leches. This was good, but too sweet, my friend pointed out that there was some sort of frosting or something on top - maybe the fourth leche? - which made it sweeter. There were also pecans on top, which was interesting. I'm not sure I would order this dessert again here. I also got some sort of tropical drink, which was really good and my friend got the house Mojito, which at $12 is nicely priced I feel like. Overall, this place was pretty good and I would come back here, my friend did mention it's a chain, but I think it only has a few locations, including Dallas. Be aware that the entrance is on the opposite side of the road, and they also have a pretty nice patio, which is where we sat for dinner - a treat for me to dine outside in 65° weather in February, since I live in Michigan!

I heard that La Vina was a great spot for Pupusas from a friend and had to stop in and give it a…read moretry. We were warmly greeted by the kind lady at the counter and there was even an English menu for Spanish challenged folks like me. We had the Pork and Bean and Cheese Pupusas as well as a Chicken Tamale and Fried Yucca. All of it was served hot and incredibly tasty. The Pupusas come with some pickled cabbage which is a great addition and the fried Yucca came with a cabbage salad which was also quite enjoyable. We also got chips with a black bean salsa/dip that was excellent. We were there on a 93 degree day and the restaurant was cool inside with some fans running to keep the air moving. Parking is limited for the center but the neighborhood across the road has street parking in a pinch. I really enjoyed the experience and will absolutely be back to try some more items.

Stopped by here while I was using the laundromat next door and it was DELICIOUS!! We got the bean…read moreand cheese, chicharoon and cheese, and chicken and cheese pupusas and they were all amazing. They came with mild or spicy salsa (we got both) and curtiso (salvadoran coleslaw), which were both great and complemented the pupusas well. Everything was made fresh when I ordered, and the prices were very fair. We also got a pineapple and a strawberry cookie which weren't too sweet but were massive for a great price. It wasn't very busy and the customer service was good, too. The menu had Spanish and English available, I would absolutely be a regular here if I lived in the area.