La Bodega is a small Dominican store with groceries and prepared food. There are 3 small aisles of…read moregroceries - one with mostly drinks and refrigerated proteins, one with sauces and dry goods, and the last with some cleaning supplies. Towards the rear, there are racks of spices, a very small frozen food section (one freezer) and some produce. I'm guessing they don't actually sell any of the produce - it's probably just there as storage until they cook everything? The real magic of the store is in the back, where there's a small counter serving all sorts of delicious goodies. On a Saturday for lunch, there was a steady stream of customers picking up orders and eating. Just be aware that this is a family owned establishment that takes time to prepare food - lunch was supposed to start at 11:30AM, but they didn't have most of the menu ready until around 12:30PM. For people who are less patient, there is a prepared food counter with various meats and stews and a display with some fried foods. We opted for a couple of items: Fritura Mixta ($18.50) - Wow, this is a giant plate of fried meat and tostones. Deep fried beef, pork, chicken, longanisa, each one seasoned and drained well. Not greasy or oily at all. This is seriously a meat overload, in retrospect, we should have ordered a couple of additional sides because, to be honest, we aren't huge meat eaters. Still delicious. It took about 20 minutes to come out because everything was fried fresh. Cheese Bollitos ($2.50) - Think of a fried mashed potato croquette with a slightly different yucca flavor profile. These fried pastries aren't fried to order - instead they are probably fried in the morning and stuck in a heated display cabinet until they are ordered. They don't have the best crisp exterior and aren't exactly piping hot, but they are still good. Chicken and Cheese Empanada ($3) - These were definitely differently shaped vs. other empanadas I've had. Quite a long half moon filled with well seasoned chicken and rich cheese. Similar to the bollitos, these are not fried to order. We went back a couple of weeks later for some of the items on the dinner menu (only available after 5PM) that aren't served during lunch. It took around 25 minutes this time for the food to come out. Chimi de Pierna ($13) - This sandwich consisted of pulled pork, red cabbage, onions, and tomato on a super pillowy bun. The ingredients were heavily seasoned with a sweet and somewhat vinegery sauce that was quite similar to a bbq sauce. Be careful eating this one - since the bun is so soft, the ingredients start spilling out with every bite. Mofongo ($20) - Super garlicky, pretty classic mofongo mashed with chicharrones. Our meat of choice was additional chicharrones - super well fried with a great crisp and chewy fat. It came with two small containers of sauce that was not a normal mojo de ajo. It was limey, porky, very fresh, and paired perfectly with the carbs and proteins. I would definitely get this again. As a side note - they charge a 4% credit card fee. La Bodego is a great addition to the area. Definitely stop by to get some good Dominican food!

This is a small business that is excellent in taste and service! You can call to get a delivery…read morewhich makes things convenient. The owner is community orientated and likes to give back to the youth that need it. I love supporting businesses that put their money towards causes and initiatives that help build people up. The feel inside the shop is welcoming and feels like home. It is clean and bright. The location is in a nice friendly neighborhood. You can tell the meals are prepared with love and aren't made with bulk ingredients instead they are all fresh and savory. I would highly recommend supporting small businesses and especially this one! Go in today to get authentic Dominican cuisine you will not be disappointed! I recommend the empanadas they are great!

First time here and enjoying the food immensely…read more The service is great and nice relaxing atmosphere .

Rosita's Treats is well known for its Colombian cuisine. We began the meal with a couple juices,…read morethe guava and lulo, and the empanada & yucca fritter (carimañola) variety pack. This included chicken and mushroom, chorizo and black bean, shrimp and crab, and bulgogi empanadas, along with ground beef, and cheese carimañolas. The chicken and mushroom and chorizo and black bean were my favorites of the 4 empanadas. The shrimp and crab was flavorful, but had a prevalent fish taste. The bulgogi was enjoyable, as well, but had a bit of kick. As for the carimañolas, I liked the ground beef a bit more than the cheese. The dish came with a sour sauce and, the cilantro based, aji sauce. Both were great, to the point where I didn't have a preference. For our entrees, we got the deep fried red snapper and the meat platter. The snapper was delicious, and the bones did not negatively impact the enjoyability of the dish like I thought it may. It came with limes, fried plantains, and an avocado salad. I recommend utilizing the limes, and trying the avocado salad simultaneously with the snapper. The meat platter came with chorizo, both links and pulled, fried pork belly, rice, a fried egg, red beans, sweet plantains, and avocado. Of the 3 meats, the links were my favorite. As for the 2 kinds of plantains, I definitely preferred the sweet over the fried. This was a solid meal, and you can't go wrong with any of other the menu options, either.

Great authentic food and friendly staff. Nice atmosphere. My wife is from Venezuela and her…read morethoughts are the same. Conveniently located in SW Detroit. Only comment (nothing against the number of stars) is there is not much parking. But we got the best parking space during our visit.

Got the shredded beef arepas which were fantastic.The Miguel Cabrera decor is awesome and I even…read moregot a pack of cards.Then there's the service,lightning fast 10/10 would recommend

This place keeps getting better. Food and service are amazing! The arepa al pastor and sweet…read moreplaintains are a must.

My cousin and I were looking for a chill place to have a drink and some good food and landed on…read moreArepazo. I hadn't had a pupusa in a very long time and had been wanting to check them out. It was a Saturday evening, but not too crowded. When deciding on a drink, I saw they had a margarita flight and decided why not. I thought it would be good opportunity to taste the different flavors they offered and overall they were all pretty tasty. For food we decided to split some empanadas, which were yummy. For my main meal I chose the pupusa loca. It is their larger pupusa that has with pork, cheese, beans, and loroco flower, served with traditional Curtido, which is a must. It was also very good. Lastly we got a side of plantains which were perfectly cooked. Their portions are generous, both my cousin and I had food left to go and our food came out in a very timely fashion. We both agreed that we would visit again.

1 El Pastor taco 1 tongue taco both fantastically fresh and flavorful . Side of beans and rice. Ill…read morebe coming back. This was a carry-out order.

Disappointing Turnaround - Great Potential, Terrible Service and Quality Control…read more We had a great experience during our first couple of visits and for that, they get a couple of stars. Even though their signature dishes are Salvadoran, we order their traditional tacos, and they were easily a 5-star experience. Unfortunately, our visit today literally and metaphorically left a bad taste in our mouths, and we will not be returning. My wife and I ordered our usual four tacos each. The moment we both bit into the Al Pastor, we immediately looked at each other in shock, the meat tasted foul. Wanting to give them the benefit of the doubt, I figured they might just not sell their pork as often, but it was bad enough that it should never have been served in the first place. The real issue was how management handled it. I brought the matter up to a female staff member, and then to a male staff member who stepped in because she didn't understand me. Instead of handling the feedback professionally, the gentleman defensively questioned if I even "knew how marinated pork tasted" and then gave us the cold shoulder. I explicitly told them I was still going to pay our bill in full; I just wanted to alert them to a potential food safety issue. There was no apology, no courtesy offer, and absolutely no accountability. They simply went into denial and thought we didn't know the difference between marinated pork and spoiled meat. To top it off, when I went to pay the bill, the same man pointedly told me I needed to select a tip option on the screen before I could tap my card. While I normally have no issue tipping, I was in utter disbelief at the audacity to push for a tip after such a defensive and unaccountable interaction. I genuinely hope their kitchen and pantry hygiene are up to standard so no one gets sick, and I wish them well. However, they completely lost a customer today due to poor quality control and even worse customer service.

A suggestion of the ajiaco (winter soup) was recommended to me by the waitress. The soup was…read moreamazing. I also had the maduros. The soup was so good I came back the next day to get a "to go" order. Check this place out, you won't be disappointed. Waitstaff was friendly, and helpful.

Very cute, casual restaurant with a warm, welcoming atmosphere. The staff was incredibly friendly…read more Paid parking is a bit of a downside, but it worked out fine. The food was a great comfort meal--exactly what we were craving.

Food is fire and the staff is great too…read more We got the Cuban, stewed beef, and beef empanadas based off recommendations. Can't wait to come back and try more.

The best empanadas I've ever had! Everything on their menu is outstanding, service is fantastic,…read moreand the atmosphere is inviting and friendly. Highly recommend, and I can't wait to go back.

Don't let the silver duct tape on the door fool you! This is a MUST stop. I'm already trying to…read morefigure out how to work this gem into my routine. My friend and I each had two pupusas and split a side of plantains (platanos) for lunch. Probably didn't need all that food, but I ate every bite. Super tasty! While the exterior is modest at best (next to large vape shop), the interior has a small grocery on one side and a clean, 20-seat interior.

Found this spot after a session of pickleball. They've…read morebought out or combined with the unit to the left of what is shown as their enterance. Was confused for a bit since it looked like a storage spot now. So just go to the enterance next to it. It's a small little mart and there's a doorway that leads to the sit down section. Guess they are use to people who've been there and people who know what they want. Asked me right off the bat what I wanted to order when there's no menu of any sort anywhere. I ordered three pupusas: revueltas, pollo con queso, and chorizo con queso to go. Was told 30-45 mins, got it in 30. Came with a baggie of their slaw and dip. Delicious, all three of them. Had good amount of filling in all of them. Definitely, coming here again

Cool vibes and great menu! Joseph took great care of me. I…read morewill be back! Very alert to food allergies too!

This was my first time stopping into Barroco and it was a fun experience trying traditional latin…read morecuisine with fun and bold flavors. The place itself is tucked away into Lakewood and offers a great atmosphere with an indoor/outdoor flow. The ambiance is nice, they have good music playing in the background not too loud and not too quiet. We went in the evening, so all the lights were turned on which made the experience enjoyable. All the food was really flavorful, and they had a ton of options for cocktails. The complimentary sauces are phenomenal and definitely take the dishes to the next level! Unfortunately, we had to wait over an hour for our food to come out and despite being told appetizers would be quick they took awhile. Server was kind and apologetic and explained they had a new training chef although it felt others around us were getting their food. I do wish they would have given us a complimentary appetizer or made one free of charge as the wait total was almost 1.5 hours. Overall, this place is a really great stop and I'm glad to have it nearby. I have heard the service and speed is usually efficient so maybe this was just a one night thing. Definitely stop in as they have a large menu with bold flavor and a great atmosphere.