Walked in had to ask to be seated, server didn't even get out of his seat. Server just pointed at a…read moretable to be seated also had to ask for drinks after sitting for approximately 9-10 minutes. Two other friends had come a few moments later and still the server wouldn't get out of his seat to great our friends to ask what drink they wanted. Was it busy, absolutely not only tow other people that weren't even approached. Definitely won't recommend or return.

From the owner: Savor Puerto Rican and Colombian flavors at Corner International Cuisine and Grill, where every…read morebite captures the essence of international cuisine.

Had great cuban and steak and cheese sandwiches for lunch today. Used the online ordering which…read moreworked well. Have had many Cuban sandwiches over the years and this place is legit. Good review on the steak and cheese sandwich, also pressed on Cuban bread.

I had a Cuban Sandwich. Real roasted pork it was delish !! Recommended…read more http://www.bongosmeals.com/images/BongosMenu2024.png

My boyfriend and I decided to stop at this establishment for brunch on our drive back home and are…read moreso happy we did! The workers were extremely welcoming and they even greeted us with a complimentary dry champagne because it was our first visit. Nate our server was very attentive and knowledgeable. The maitre'd Neal checked on us as well and that made us feel even more at home. I ate the eggs benedict and it's a nice twist using jamón ibérico and melt in your mouth biscuit. My boyfriend ate the prime rib that had a dry rub and made specifically only for brunch which he said was divine. We can't wait to come back and checkout what more they have to offer. If you're ever in the Lakeland area definitely be sure to give them a shot!

I must say, the second time we visited this restaurant was a delightful experience. Our first visit…read morewas a few years ago, and we found it to be quite ordinary. However, this time, our financial advisor invited us to dinner. He lives in St. Petersburg and drove all the way to this restaurant, since we live in Bartow. We were given the opportunity to sample a Prosecco, which was absolutely delicious. It had a refreshing apple crisp flavor. We ordered various drinks, including a spicy margarita and a Japanese highball. My husband opted for his usual drink, which wasn't on the menu, while I ended up enjoying a Mojito coconut flavor. As an appetizer, we tried a crab dip that was incredibly tasty. If I ever return, I'll definitely bring my mother along and we'll indulge in this delicious dip. I had read the menu beforehand and knew what I wanted. I ordered the salmon red curry dish, which was quite good. However, I felt that the red curry lacked much flavoring. Nevertheless, the salmon was cooked to perfection, and they had these adorable little red berries that added a delightful touch to the dish. While I didn't particularly enjoy the red curry, I still thoroughly enjoyed the meal. My husband ordered steak, but I'm not sure what he got. The other guy ordered chicken and rice, and I can't recall what the third person ordered. They all ordered coffee. I had a satisfying meal and decided to take a crème brûlée to go. I was so full. The other two guys enjoyed a Keylime pie and a bread pudding, which they both found delicious. Overall, we had a wonderful time at this restaurant. The service was excellent, the staff was friendly and attentive, and the place was clean and well-maintained. I can't wait to return with my mother or perhaps a friend visiting from out of town.

The bandeja paisa was superb! Full of flavor, just like the restaurant and staff! Loved it!read more

Almost drove an hour to dine here. It was worth it. It has authentic Colombian food. Everything…read moretasted good. From the appetizers to the main dish, including sauces. The dining area is small but adequate. Staff was courteous.

Great experience, great service and good ambience. The food was awesome and the fresh mint mocktail…read morewas great and refreshing too. Luis our server and head chef was fun and very kind.

Food was amazing! The portions were larger than expected. Great customer service, ambiance, & music.read more

Food was incredible! Love how helpful server was. The place was comfortable and reminiscent of El…read moreSalvador.

If royalty means being treated like you're in grandma's kitchen, La Pupusa Queen wears the crown…read moreproudly. The place is cozy, decked out with a charming El Salvador vibe, and you can smell the griddled masa magic before you even order. I went for the obvious--the pupusas. Freshly made, warm, with that golden char that whispers "I've been kissed by the griddle." The fillings were tasty, the sauces added the right zing, but... let's just say I left still feeling like I could've pulled a "Queen's encore." These are definitely "snack pupusas" rather than "skip-dinner pupusas," so if you've got a big appetite, order extra or bring a backup plan. Still, flavor-wise, La Pupusa Queen delivers exactly what the name promises--simple, homey, and made with love. Just don't expect to leave feeling like you conquered the royal feast

11/22/2025 This time I just wanted some Menudo. It takes an…read morehour just to get there. And it's so worth it. Like I said in my first post if you're the only Caucasian there this place is gonna make it perfect. So if you like seriously ethnic Mexican food get your butt here. Service is always great and if there's something you need, you will always be able to get it just by asking. And for those I have no idea what Menudo is, it is a bowl of soup made from tripe that they cook for hours. And they serve it nice and spicy. If you're a foodie, it is something you should try. 6/24/2023 This is a Wonderful place. The place was really busy however the service is great and they get you in as fast as they can. One more of those places where I was one of the few Caucasian people. Always a good sign if they serve Mexican food and most of the people there of that heritage. One thing to be cautious about is that the serving sizes are not small.

1/5 STARS -- PLEASE READ BEFORE GOING…read more I've been to MANY Mexican/Spanish restaurants in my life, and unfortunately, this place deserves 1 star from me. This review is based on my experience on August 9, 2026, so this is one of the most recent reviews you can find. The food was okay. I would honestly give it about a 3/10. Some things had little to no flavor, and some of the food tasted like it had been sitting out for a while. The fried plantains were especially soggy. Overall, the food was missing seasoning and freshness. But the BIGGEST problem was the communication and the employee serving us. My family of 5 went because we wanted a nice Spanish/Mexican place to eat. We saw all the positive reviews, so we decided to try it. The problem started when we were ordering. WE WERE NEVER TOLD THAT WE COULD ONLY CHOOSE ONE SINGULAR TYPE OF MEAT, ONE SINGULAR TYPE OF RICE, AND ONE SINGULAR TYPE OF SALAD. Nobody explained that choosing a little bit of another meat would automatically be considered an entire extra serving. We chose ribs and chicken, and we also wanted to try another meat. And when I say TRY, I mean TRY. We did NOT want a full serving. We didn't even want an actual piece of the meat. WE ONLY WANTED TO TASTE THE JUICE FROM THE MEAT. That's it. And we were still charged the FULL $4 PRICE for "extra meat." If I'm paying the FULL PRICE for the meat, then just give me the chicken! The frustrating part is that nobody told us beforehand that even wanting a small taste of another meat would cost an additional $4. If the employee had simply said, "You can only choose one type of meat, and anything else is an additional $4," we would have understood and made our decision. Instead, we were told nothing and were charged afterward. When we tried to explain ourselves, the employee was not very understanding. She came across as rude and dismissive, and instead of simply explaining the policy to us, it felt like we were being blamed for not understanding something that was never communicated to us in the first place. A little communication and kindness would have gone a LONG way. We also ordered lemonade, which my family ALWAYS gets. One lemonade was $6, which is honestly ridiculous to me. Our total for 5 people was around $110. On top of that, there was an automatic 15% gratuity/service charge. I understand restaurants have policies, but PLEASE communicate these charges and rules clearly BEFORE customers order. This isn't just about the $4. It's about the fact that we were never told the rules, we were charged for something we didn't understand was considered "extra," and then we were treated poorly when we tried to ask about it. Unfortunately, this restaurant has lost my family as customers. We will not be coming back. The food was okay, but for the price, the service, and especially the lack of communication, it was NOT worth it. Overall: 1/5 If you're reading reviews before deciding whether to come here, I hope this helps. This is my honest experience from August 9, 2026.

Fast service. Cute little spot. The food is very delicious, home made style. Portions are big and…read morefairly priced.

Me and the wife were in the area, came across this little establishment, they specialize in…read moresandwiches breakfast lunch and dinner, Latin inspired, again quite small on the inside but clean, nice staff in the front, they gather the order at the counter and bring it to the table, I had their steak sandwich and wife had a breakfast sandwich, bacon egg cheese, served with fries, both sandwiches arrived in about 10 minutes, both sandwiches were delicious, nice crunch factor on the bread and the contents exploding! Lots of flavor poppin! Fries hot and crisp, nice basic experience, if you're in the area looking for something quick with quality check this place out.. I have spoken..

We luckily could not get a table at a nearby popular seafood restaurant and blindly stumbled into…read morethis slice of culinary miracles, an authentic cooked-from-scratch chef's kitchen run by husband and wife wherein every single dish was a trip into another world of hearty fare with deeply layered flavors, with personable individual attentive service as if we were guests in someone's home, all in a cozy small place with an intimate ambiance that could sadly be far too easily overlooked in the back of this plaza but I hope does this family well for 100 years!!

First time at Casa Tino did not disappoint. Took a friend to try Puerto Rican food for the first…read moretime and he loved it. We had alcapurria, pastelillo and fried cheese for appetizers. All very delicious. I had the shrimp mofongo with salsa criolla while my friend had a mofongo with fried pork chunks. 5 starts for all of it. The service was very professional and friendly. Highly recommend for authentic Puerto Rican food!