Ordered so many things off the menu- the tostones, the sweet plantains (maduros?), another…read moreappetizer thst was DELICIOUS- a stuffed banana, and the shrimp dinner. I love trying different cuisines and local restaurants. It's byob, so if you bring wine, bring a glass or cup if you don't enjoy styrofoam! So many things on the menu I wish I could have tried, but I they are closed m-w and I leave Thursday! Service was wonderful, menu items explained and recommended. Ambiance, just a strip mall place, but does it matter with food that good?

Finally made it to El Flamboyan. I've had this place bookmarked for so long now. The cabin fever…read morejust made me do the drive this time. Located in unassuming part of Wylie/St.Paul the restaurant is smack down in the middle of the strip along other places I wanted to try. I ordered their Carne Frita con Arroz. Flavorful chunks of pork which came with fried banana, rice, and beans.. Even though I've never had an actual Puerto Rican food, I expected a whole lot of flavor just by reading about cuisine. I really enjoyed the carne frita and thought it is almost similar to lechon kawali (Filipino dish) but this much leaner part of the pig. Service was very friendly, they'll answer any question you might have especially if you are unfamiliar with the names of some of the dishes. This is a family ran business, you'll feel that upon walking in. Very homey and welcoming. You'll be transported to PR while dining here.

Nice simple, counter service place. Much like an island shop & hot food combo on the shop side of…read morethe business. DAHL PURI roti wrap was my goal and they delivered a huge one! Boneless chicken curry w/potatoes was the size of 85% of container. I stuffed myself and added some homemade pepper sauce. The curry I would call Mild so the pepper sauce (mild-med) added a lil kick. So big that only a professional caribbean "roti" eater should attempt holding it to bite. I imagine most use a fork and knife. We also had the curried goat plate with rice&peas and cabbage. The Goat was very tender and good flavour. Well done chef! A house sorrel drink that was not over sugared! Some are too sweet so that was good. Overall I'd go back next time I'm in the area. Real Caribbean style food!

Was looking for Caribbean food and this place came up. I tried the Guyanese ginger beer, house made…read moresorrel, oxtail plate, curry chicken plate and house made sea moss gel. Your order at the front and can seat yourself. To our surprise the food was very cold. The rice and peas were hot but cabbage and oxtail were cold. Not sure if they didn't realize their warmer was turned off or what. The food Was still very delicious but could've been so much better if hot. We also asked for Bone out curry and they gave us bone in. I'd like them to be more attentive to what's being served.

I am a certified Sommelier, and have been in the restaurant industry for over 20 years. Dining…read morehere with my family tonight was incredible. The owner and their family make everyone feel like family from the moment you walk through the door. If you enjoy delicious food, and even better service, this is the spot for you!

What a hidden gem! This is a tiny restaurant you blink and miss, but the food was delicious. Our…read moreserver was excellent and attentive to our group of 6. I will definitely be back to try the paella!

Love this place. Food is really flavorful and service is great. The manager comes to every table to…read moreask about the experience. Pretty big restaurant with a lot of different seat setting. Kid friendly

This restaurant is located steps from the Renaissance hotel. You exit, turn left, and you are…read morethere. We had a reservation, which is recommended because the restaurant was very busy on a Saturday night in May. We opted to sit on the patio because the weather was gorgeous. I am not sure if the patio is climate controlled in the summer or not. But on that night we were there, the weather was mild so it was very pleasant. They have happy hour on Saturdays so I started with an IPA on tap and the wife had a Prosecco, also for happy hour prices. This is a tapas restaurant so I will try to remember all that we had. Manchego cheese board: excellent. The crisps and jam were perfect with the cheese. Potato torilla: excellent. The flavors melded very well and it was very tasty. It's filling so keep that in mind. Ceviche de jalapeno: excellent. Not too spicy, the shrimp and seafood was fresh with no fishy smell. The plantains were cooked perfectly, not greasy. Brisket on crostini: excellent. Forget the name but they are a winner. Brisket is good quality and the flavors come together nicely. Chicken skewer: excellent. They smartly use chicken thighs so the meat is juicy and tender. Tuna tartare: good. It actually was my least favorite. The quality was very good but it did not have much flavor. I needed some heat, some acid, something to give it a kick. We were absolutely stuffed and did not try dessert. Our server Marcellus was excellent. Very helpful and pleasant throughout. He never disappeared for too long. Overall, we had a great meal and will undoubtedly return here again.

Honestly the price for a empanadas is high but these are super delicious and decent quality for a…read moregreat empanada They also have fries which I'm definitely ordering next time.

My friend and I were looking for something different to eat and just so happened to park in front…read moreof The Empanada Joint. As soon as we got off of the car the delicious smell hooked us! Morgan was the person who took our order. She was so kind, patient, and gave us thee best recommendations. I didn't realize it's a family-owned business, but after we experienced the great service and tasted the amazing food, it all made sense. Thanks again, Morgan! Awesome food and import beers! Hands down 10/10 am going to be a repeat customer

The food was AMAZING!! Best Cuban food in DFW. We ate…read morebistec encebollado - steak with onions, wonderful croquetas. The dulce de leche was the best we've ever had. The waiter was wonderful. The owner came out and chatted with us.

This place was so good. My grading curve is pretty strict especially being Puerto Rican. The food…read morehere is without a doubt authentic Cuban food. I asked for Mayochep and the owner came out and said he could make it for me. The food was perfect and reminded me of family cooking. The empanada and the papa rellena were easily devoured upon hitting the table. Finding good pork is also a very hard thing to find when it comes to Texas. A lot of places due a similar pulled pork but the fried pork here was so delicious. This place was immaculate clean. The music was great, not too loud. The service was also very kind and patient with me as I flipped the pages trying to decide what to get. The Cuban coffee was very delish and a great way to pair with the Flan. All the stars.

Gaby was my server she was super sweet and amazing, food was great, restaurant was super clean and…read morebeautiful!

Service was really good, I had Gabby as my server and she was really sweet and amazing!read more

For the Honduran community, by Hondurans. Thats the best way I can express how I feel about the…read morefood and interior of the place. Saturday at 5PM, it was perhaps too early for any type of dinner rush, cause I was the only person there. The staff did not speak ANY english. That scary moment when you say hello, and the other person stares with no expression. Luckily I could say just enough Spanish to navigate and order everything I wanted without a problem. They seemed to have a smaller menu compared to what Ive seen posted from other people. I only saw breakfast and lunch (in espanol) so maybe I have to come back at a later time for dinner? The interior is not a dump, but its not chic, modern, or inviting either. The best way I can describe it is the type of place you'd see within a courtyard of a mexican bazaar. They blast the music like its a nightclub. I recommend you stay away from the left side of the restaurant if thats going to bothr you. They serve everything on styrafoam plates and plastic cutlerry The area looked clean enough, so theres no complaints on cleanliness. I ordered a baleada mixta, as well as the chuleta plate (pork chop cutlet). The baleada is simple, cheap, fairly big, and cozy like a homemade meal. Their tortillas are legit made in house, because theres no weird starchiness or stiffness in the dough. The ingredients are beans, cheese, eggs, and creama, but damn was it delicious! The cheese they use (im guessing queso fresco) had a lovely tang that gave the meal an extra dimension. I couldnt stop eating this! The chuleta plate felt like I was at a cookout. A seasoned pork chop, served with a cabbage salad, beans, and more plantains than I could eat in one sitting! The chuleta was not super moist, but every bite was well seasoned. I'd say eat the pork chop sooner than later as its not as tender as time progresses. The chimol (similar to pico de gallo) was a nice addition on top. The plaintains are baked? and feel like french fries! The beans were delicious with whatever lard or fat they add to it. The cabbage salad is fine, but I do like the sauce they add, which reminds me of 1000 islands dressing, minus the relish. Overall, I was pleased with my meal here. Ive never had legit Honduran food, so I look forward to having it again!

Overall: the best baleadas I've had in DFW…read more Detailed: this review is essentially only for the baleadas from Catrachito - because that's what I've had there and that's what I think is amazing about it. I've eaten at Catrachito maybe two dozen times, and each time I've eaten their baleadas (with eggs in them). They are HUGE and cheap (around $2 each, where each one literally weighs like 0.5+ lbs). They are so savory and filling. I have tried many Honduran restaurants in the metroplex, and this is by far the best ones I've tried among them all. The location of Catrachito is located right by Target, it might be hard to miss the entrance based on its location and proximity to the street. It's never been too busy there, and ordering a baleada by phone gets prepared in less than 15 minutes. The inside of the restaurant is not very impressive, but that's okay because baleadas are great good to take on the go or to take home.