This was my first time trying Peruvian food - or at least my first time having it in San Antonio. I…read morewas a little hesitant at first, but the photos of Machu Picchu drew me in and convinced me to give it a try. I ordered a dish with French fries, thick-cut steak, vegetables, and a flavorful sauce served over everything. It was absolutely delicious and honestly exceeded my expectations. I've had a similar dish in New York before, so being able to enjoy it again in San Antonio with such authentic flavors was a real treat. We dined in, and my party had a wonderful conversation with the staff. The service was exceptional and went above and beyond what we could have asked for. Overall, it was a fantastic experience, and I look forward to dining here again soon.

Not too hard to find. Strip mall - small restaurant, with a handful of tables. They woman at the…read morecounter was very friendly and welcoming. We had the two orders of the beef Lomo Saltado. Just wanted a lil snack do we shared the between the 3 of us and really enjoyed it. It seems to be a local favorite- esp the employee of the other business at this strip mall. Plenty of parking. Would come back here if in the area. Would recommend.

My Puerto Rican said it was the best Puerto Rican food he's had in a long time, my son and I agree…read more The people there were amazing, so friendly and nice, they helped us with what they had to offer. I'd recommend it to anyone who want's great food.

Came here after hearing quite a bit of talk about this place. Unfortunately I don't think it lived…read moreup to the hype. The food was okay I had the carne frita. For the price and the amount of pork given didn't feel worth it. The sweet plantain has more on the burned side. Service was... okay. Not exactly the friendliest till we were about to leave.

I saw this restaurant across the street while stopped at a red light on the way home from my doctor…read moreappointment. It is the #2 location on Culebra Road. My son and I both like Colombian food based on visits to a competitor that we have gone to many times closer to our house. When I mentioned this place to him, he said we should try it out soon. Today was the day. The first thing I noticed was the size of the dining room. It was roomy with several tables that were appropriately spread out. The decor is attractive with eye catching art painted on the white walls. The tables all have a splash of color on them, as well. Altogether is creates a bright and cheery atmosphere. We were very comfortable. I also noticed that the one television on the far wall was showing Univision and the music being played was in Spanish. I really like the music of a restaurant to reflect the nationality of the cuisine. Our server was an extremely helpful young man. He helped us with the menu. Unlike what is stated in other reviews, the food is described in english. Unfortunately, there are some items that don't translate. Those are the ones I needed help with. We both ended up ordering the same thing. It was lengua in a delicious tomato sauce served with french fries, avocado slices, white rice, salad, and a fried plantain patty. The amount of food on the plates was absolutely outrageous, but we managed to get pretty danged close to clean plates. The flavors were really nice. There was a huge squeeze bottle of Salsa Colombiana (I think that's what he called it) and another with Salsa tartara, the Columbian version of tartar sauce. It was amazing. It was creamy and savory without that sweet pickle taste American folk put on seafood. For drinks, I had a jugo de pina. My son had one made with passion fruit. I heard them being made fresh in the kitchen. They blended the fresh fruit with some water or milk and ice. Mine was really refreshing. It was served in those giant iced tea glasses some places use. There was a lady and her son at another table. I listened as they ordered in Spanish. They asked almost the same questions as we did, so being fluent in Spanish must not mean you would understand the Colombia specific food vocabulary. As we were paying our bill, the lady was pointing to everything on her plate asking "What is this?" in Spanish. I found that a little humorous, as the explanations when ordering were pretty good. My son and I had not problems recognizing the foods on our plate based on what we had heard. On our way home, we passed by the Bandera location. My son pointed it out to me. I don't remember ever seeing it there, but my son says he knew about it. That made me wonder why we frequented the competitor on Tezel where we like the food, but felt uncomfortable being packed in so close in the tiny dining room. In the truck, my son was already telling me what he planned to eat next time. There will definitely be a next time. I need to try their arepas and empanadas, as well as some other jugos.

They do not speak English so it was hard. Nothing is in…read moreEnglish so you just smile & point lol. I ordered an empanada carne & I'm not going to say it was bad but I wouldn't try it again. It was just too much meat & the crust was not for me. Do not let this review discourage you, try them out.

Very clean restaurant. The food was very good. Had 3 different plates flautas were honesty the best…read moreI've had in a while, Quest birria tacos were very good the juice they gave you was delicious and canchpa con queso their description was spot on, it was also very good, it was more like desert for me, it tasted like sweet buttered corn its very big you can share with everyone. We were greeted when we walked in and they were so nice! We got to watch the world cup while we ate it was a nice experience.

Restaurant has Mexican, Colombian and Venezuelan foods. The Colombian food is a Latin offshoot of…read moreAmerican dishes. Venezuelan is like Caribbean foods with the exception of Arepas which is distinguishably Venezuelan. The Mexican food is typical Mexican options with great taste. The restaurant became a joint project of Mexican chef meeting a Venezuelan lady. Both are great cooks. Ambiance is quaint and clean. Owners are hands on. I love talking to them both of their culture which they are sharing with great joy and pride.

Pupusas by far was the Golden Nugget at this restaurant. I only ordered two not knowing what to…read moreexpect but they were pretty good. And fresh pressed light golden with a smidge of crunch. I will be back to get more pupusas. Many tacos I ordered three fajita beef and three asada. By far fajitas were way better. The asada had an earthy flavor needing more seasoning however the beef fajitas or excellent. Spanish speaking, playing Spanish Christian music which was pleasant and relaxing. If they serve pupusas on the north side of San Antonio they would do fabulous. I'll be back when in town. I look forward to it

The food in amazing and the staff is very friendly and nice. Almost everything made from scratch…read more The salsa is the best I have ever had!

Chef Waldo is an engaging and genuinely welcoming host who clearly takes pride in both his food and…read morehis customers. Meeting him was a significant part of what made this restaurant such a memorable experience. I had the buffet, and the food was fresh, delicious, and plentiful. Chef Waldo was incredibly generous, attentive, and made sure everyone felt welcome. It's rare to meet someone so passionate about both great food and outstanding customer service. I will definitely be returning and highly recommend El Ceviche De Waldito to anyone looking for an exceptional dining experience. This version flows a bit better, highlights both the food and the service, and ends with a strong recommendation.

My husband and I have been here before but we can't remember if it was owned by the same person…read more I'm sure I would have remembered Chef Waldito! Upon arriving, we were welcomed by the Chef Waldito with open arms, amazing energy and you can tell he absolutely LOVES what he does! The restaurant is small but cozy with accolades all over the wall. He explained the menu, the buffet and said he would make anything to order but recommended the buffet. How could you not have a smile on your face when someone talks straight from the heart about making food for his customers?!? We opted for the buffet which was all you can eat and his homemade tea for only $12!! He says he only makes enough money to cover the rent because feeding people was his love language. This touched us! You can get either one or both soups. He served a seafood soup and a chicken noodle soup. The soups was very flavorful and warm. He also serves bread with it as well. The chicken noodle soup was on point! It was flavorful, the noodles were cooked well and wasnt mushy. He will serve you the buffet. It had roasted chicken, then a chicken stew with Caribbean vegetables (plantains, yucca, etc), yucca, black or red beans and either white or rice with gandules. Being that my husband is from the islands, we know flavor! Unfortunately, the beans and the stew had little to no flavor, not even salt. Additionally, the beans were burnt. The arroz con gandules was odd. It lacked flavor and I'm not sure how you can get mushy but underdone rice. The stew tasted like it was just watered down. He graciously made fresh fried Maduros which were great and fried pork as well. The tea that came with it was very good! I'd definitely order a pitcher of it! It had a lot of fruit and floral notes for a tea! Unfortunately, the food missed the mark for us. We couldn't even finish it, let alone even eat half. We were so disappointed because you can tell he absolutely loves and lives off of his love for cooking. I don't know if my husband and I were off on our taste buds that day. I gave this a three star because Chef Waldito was such a pleasure to be around. He made it worth while and I don't want his restaurant to fail. If it were solely on the food, I truly hate to say it but I would have given it a one star. If there's a next time, we might just order off the menu! We do wish him luck and if he or someone that knows him reads this, we hope it will be more helpful than hurtful.

We love Tacos On The Street. Great food, great drinks, great people! Highly recommend if you're…read moreanywhere nearby!

Been eyeing this place for a while, finally stopped by and we are so happy to have! (Plus the…read moreinside is just as nice as the outside!) Right from the get go, the service was amazing! The lovely gal who took our order was very helpful when it came to helping us pick what we should get. That being said, the menu is simple, but with a great array of options for everyone in the family. We ordered two of the chicken options and everything came out together and within a few minutes. The meal itself was absolutely fantastic, the chicken was tender, the bean dip was tasty, and everything came out warm. My partner had fantastic things to say about the burrito as well! There's extra onion, cilantro, and lime by the drink station for anyone who wants more and everything over there was kept tidy and clean. Reasonable prices to top it all off with great portions that left us satisfied, but not bloated; I highly recommend this place to anyone wanting a quick and worthwhile bite to eat!

A big roach was crawling on the wall and table. The waiter brought it up to the manager and still…read morehad to pay. THEN saw one putting tartar sauce in cups without using gloves. Not going back and calling the health department.

I've loved this place for twenty five years now. This time I got a small Fish Ceviche, a…read moreVeracruzano Plate w/ fries, and a Michelada with a cauguama de Cerveza Famosa (Cerveza Gallo en Guatemala) Everything was truly excellent. Food was great, service was great, I highly recommend this La Playa.