Just had a cubano here, and it was out of this world. They brought out the sandwich in 4 pieces -…read moreI thought it was two sandwiches by mistake. Quite amazing. This is a must-try location in Cleveland - small family business run by a young entrepreneur with incredible food.

The absolutely best tasting sandwiches!!! Not only delicious but filling. Large portions and nice…read morevariety. Would recommend!

We love Caribe Bake Shop for their empanadas, Cuban sandwiches, fried bananas, chicharrones, fried…read morestuff yuccas, .... basically everything. We have been eating here for over 20 years and the flavors and quality is still as good as the day we first tried it! What's great about their food, it's delicious hot, eaten right away in their cafe seating area OR COLD right out of the fridge for a midnight snack!! It's Delicious no matter how you eat it!

The service is on the slow end. I had high hope for this place. Pernil was dry, the yuca was…read morehard, and the rice was lacking adobo.

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.

This is an overdue well deserved review. We have been costumers for years and this is the best…read morePuerto Rican food in the Cleveland area. - Bread is always fresh and delicious. - Variety of pastelillos or empanadas (however your heart like to call them) - Sandwiches menu (they are huge) - Daily menu of our favorite lunch items ( arroz con gandules, habichuelas, costillas, pernil, yuca, tostones... you name it!) - I haven't tried donuts or cakes but they look good. But one day out of nowhere I decided to try the MOFONGO and since then my husband and I go every two weeks to have it! The detail they put into preparing them!!!! -The mofongo ball flavor is amazing. They even add cuerito!!! -You can request the meat on the side or stuffed. We always get it with Carne Frita. Every bite is delicious! -They add salad too help with the guilt of eating it all You can call ahead and order to go.

This place is amazing! Their sandwiches are worth every penny. Definitely packed with lots of…read moreflavor.

Hole in the wall empanada place located pretty conveniently near MetroHealth main campus. This is…read moredefinitely one of the best empanada places in Cleveland. You can seem them being made fresh in the back, and the staff seem like they're happy which is always a great sign. I think the traditional ones are more worth it than the open faced ones, but you can't go wrong with most things on the menu. It's more of a grab and go type place, and the food usually comes out pretty fast. Only complaint is I've noticed the serving sizes are slowly getting smaller, but that seems to be the trend everywhere. Worth a stop if you're in the area.

We decided to try the empanadas at Half Moon Bakery. They were very tasty. The crust was very…read moreflaky and seemed made to order. They definitely knew how to make empanadas. They had limited seating at a counter in front of the bakery. The staff were very friendly and our order came out quickly. The bakery itself seemed very bare. There were very few items in the bakery case. Parking was a a minimum. You will likely have to park on a side street.

First time there definitely coming back food was good and go leftovers for later great serviceread more

Not the best Puerto Rican in the city by a long shot. The cod I had today literally was spit out…read morebecause it tasted rancid. The empanada was kinda hard and didn't taste as good as from Gually's or El Kiosquito. The bread pudding was moist and flavorful though. They have multiple different types of root which were fun to try although one of them- the batata I think- also had a fermented sort of flavor like it was sitting out too long before or after boiling.

I tried 15% of the menu on my first visit today. It was great…read more I'll try to stop in Everytime I visit parma now.

I love how they greeted me when it was my turn next. My experience was superb they attended me…read morefairly quickly my sandwiches came in a timely manner the place is fairly clean. Someone is always cleaning add they go. Great prices. The American is enough for 2 ...

A much needed infusion of Latin American spice to the Tremont fringe, and Cleveland as a whole…read more This new project space/neighborhood hangout/lunchtime hanger cure run by the Hispanic Business Center is part of an incubator for local Hispanic start-ups that is open to the entire community. Don't let the security bars over the door fool you. I like the food hall atmosphere that's more and more popular nowadays, and while Las Tienditas doesn't have the prime retail space of Ohio City Galley or flashy signage, it's got character and soul to make up for it. How can you not be uplifted by the cheerful Latin American music playing through the speakers? As Georgina G. mentions, parking on the residential street right off W 25th was easy to find. Unfortunately, the business hours make it difficult for anyone but locals and people who work in the area to visit except on Saturdays. Las Tienditas itself has a pretty open floor plan, a central room filled with seven good sized tables and a small stage-like area against a wall. And a COUCH. Everything is open, communal, familia-oriented. Let your kids run free. The first round of businesses to occupy the space are Cafe Social Latinoamericano, Pura Cepa, and Ortiz Art Drafts Designs. All the business owners are extraordinarily friendly, hardworking, and bilingual - fear not if you don't know any Spanish beyond "gracias"! At Cafe Social, you'll get caffeine and delicious pasteles served on beautiful hand-crafted ceramics. My Latte was nothing special (perhaps a little too milky), but the Pastel de Parchita (passionfruit) was yummy. Pura Ceda is a one-woman show of Puerto Rican comfort food, mainly soups and sandwiches. I would highly recommend any soup that owner/chef Haguit Marrero makes, it'll make your Cleveland winter that much more bearable. I didn't get much time to browse the Ortiz Art store, but they had some cool snapback hats and other apparel on display. For me, coffee and tables instantly make me want to park my butt down and camp for a while, and luckily the building has free Wi-Fi to support my cafe nomad lifestyle. There aren't many outlets around (unless you want to sit on the stage), so make sure you have enough battery to last or bring an external battery. I'm looking forward to seeing these businesses grow and for future events at Las Tienditas!

Everyone here is very nice and friendly. It is a bit confusing when you walk in so let me explain…read more It is several business operating out of one space, which i didn't really understand from the yelp listing (unless i just didn't read well). The food business serves mainly sandwiches heavy on the meat. I order an egg sandwich that was huge and tasted good. Nothing to seriously write home about. The cafe was sooooo good. The coffee was perfect and I had the milk cake (i don't know the proper name...lol) and it was so freaking delicious. I definitely recommend going in for a coffee break. The Idea of a shared space is great though. It gives you ohio city galley vibes but with some flavor...lol

The old adage is true, don't judge a book by its cover or in this case, the exterior of a…read morerestaurant. The parking lot may be unkept and the exterior a tad rough, but once inside the sounds and smell let you know the food is going to be amazing. We stopped for dinner on our way to the zoo, and we were pleasantly surprised. The menu is simple and authentic. The plantains were cooked perfectly, a little char was the perfect balance to the sweetness, likely the best in the area. I also had the vegan empanadas, don't let vegan fool you, it was rich in flavor and the potato exterior was incredible. I had to force myself to stop eating so I could have leftovers. And the cabbage slaw was sweet, hot and grilled. You can place an order to go at the counter or eat in house with table service, the choice is yours. We will definitely be back.

All the food is amazing, I dont care what you get its all …read more I love the chicken and cheese puposa, tacos are good, also. THEY DONT MISS! I see all walks of life in the restaurant. It really is a hidden gem I give it

When we arrived we were offered outdoor seating only, presumably because there was some sort of…read moreevent happening indoors. Luckily, the weather was perfect and they have a nice patio area so we didn't mind (although one speaker was having an existential crisis). The service was a bit slow, which we assumed was due to the event, and our first appetizer came out incorrectly. However, our waiter was apologetic and quick to get it fixed. For drinks, we had the Mojito Tradicional and a Pinot Grigio. The mojito was loaded with fresh mint and refreshing, definitely a great pairing with our food. The Pinot Grigio was good. We ordered the steak empanadas and Ceviche Camaro. The empanadas came out a beautiful golden color and were perfectly crispy on the outside while still soft, flavorful, and satisfying on the inside. I'm not sure if they use food coloring to look that golden, but whatever they're doing I support it. The ceviche was flavorful and well-seasoned, and the sauce was a good combination with the tostones for dipping. We probably could have kept ordering appetizers all night but were full pretty quick. Overall, we had a good time. Despite a few minor hiccups, the food was delicious, the atmosphere was nice, and the service recovered well. Definitely would come back to try more off the menu.

We got to watches the sunset out on the patio and had a delicious meal. The servers were very nice…read morebut I think there was an event going on downstairs cuz service was a little slow and they only offered us outdoor seating. My friend got the mojito tradiccional and it was super refreshing because it was loaded with mint. The food was super good! The empanadas had super flakey and crispy pastry with a nice salsa to pair with (we got the steak filling but you can get chicken instead). Also, the shrimp ceviche was super fresh and paired well with the empanadas. Normally I don't love cocktail sauce, but this sauce was more citrus forward and very good. Would love to come again!