I may have died and gone to Heaven I have found the Best…read moreEmpanadas in Springfield and can't wait to try the Cuban. Affordable and well worth the wait

Now this was a bit more of my standard for Puerto Rican food. The selections were aplenty and the…read moreplace was bustling with people in and out. They specialize in PR sandwiches on Pan de Agua bread so they didn't have any Pan Sobao which was frustrating at first. I then gazed over at the fritura that they had and to my delight they had fresh alcapurrias and empanadas! They were absolutely delicious and made with fresh ingredients. They had plenty of sweet bakery items too. Service was brisk but very friendly. People come here seriously determined to get their food and the they are out! The place was bright with plenty of windows and pretty clean. There's parking too!

A Place That Feels Like Home…read more Some restaurants are worth visiting because of the food. Others are worth visiting because of the people. Hola Restaurant is one of the rare places that gives you both since the moment you walk in. I first discovered Hola about 4 years ago when I was working near Island Pond. Every Friday, my coworkers and I looked forward to ordering from there. We'd all pitch in for breakfast or lunch, and my boss would pick up our order. It quickly became our Friday tradition, and honestly, it was always the highlight of the workweek. Over the years, Hola has become much more than just a restaurant to me. I've trusted them to cater my baby shower and my son's birthday, and every single time they exceeded my expectations. Whenever friends or family come to visit, Hola is one of the first places I take them because I know they'll leave impressed, not just by the food, but by the experience. The food is consistently fresh, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. No matter what we order, it never disappoints. Even now, living about 40 minutes away, I still make the drive because it's simply that good. What truly sets Hola apart, though, is the people. The woman who cooks is one of the sweetest, most loving people you'll ever meet, and the staff makes you feel like you're walking into a family member's home rather than a restaurant. They remember your name, they remember your family, and they genuinely ask how everyone is doing. Those little moments mean so much because they make you feel seen, appreciated, and welcomed every single time you walk through the door. In today's world, it's becoming harder to find places that combine amazing food with genuine hospitality. Hola Restaurant has mastered both. Unfortunately, I don't have any pictures to share because the food usually disappears before I even think about taking one! But trust me when I say this place is worth every single penny. If you're anywhere near Springfield or even if you're not, make the trip. I promise you won't regret it. For me, it's not just a restaurant anymore. It's a place that feels like home, and I'll continue recommending it to everyone I know. Highly, highly recommended.

I will admit it's a little bit of time since I reviewed a place but this is a day you don't feel…read morelike doing anything/going anywhere & just getting something for yourself & enjoying yourself as well & this case was such & this place I selected. I had a Chicarrom de Polo (no bones) with yellow/Spanish rice & black beans & a Costello a BBQ rids with white rice and black beans & overall impressive (photos will accompany) & this is an interesting Spanish style restaurant (I only wish whereabouts the cuisine is representing due to numerous areas) and best $38 spent.

Who doesn't like mojitos and drinks. Had fun but the memory is fuzzy for some reason.read more

While in Springfield, we stopped here because we heard they served a unique Latin/Asian fusion! I…read morewas really impressed by the variety of Latin sushi rolls that they had on the menu, and especially loved that you could get it rolled in Spanish rice. The Jabiro steak roll was delicious, and I liked that so many items had plantains in them! Delicious egg rolls and lo mein, and my friend stated that the mofongo she had here was even better than the one she had in Puerto Rico! We went on a Friday night when they had karaoke, which got loud but was entertaining. They seem to have good deals throughout the week as well! The food came out quickly, and the staff was all friendly and welcoming. This was a great stop before a trip to the MGM casino, and we'll be keeping it in mind for future trips!

A great spot for barre than brunch. A group of 12 of us…read morecame after a Pure Barre Pop Up in Blue Back Square. They were able to seat us quickly on a Sunday at noon without a reservation luckily. Extensive drink menu including mocktails. Lots of food options for everyone. Service was friendly and quick. We loved the way we were able to split the check ourselves by claiming for each item individually so no one got screwed. My only negative would be the price. It was almost $40 for my mocktail and avocado toast.

Amazing tapas both in West Hartford CT and in midtown Manhattan! Totally recommend…read more Nuff said.

This place doesn't even qualify to be called a restaurant. Save your money!! Paid 21 dollars for a…read moresandwich that I wouldn't serve to my dog....shame on them .

The chicken wings are good. The empanada made me feel loved by the person who made it AND by all of…read morethe generations that have passed this recipe down (frfr). The beef stew is SO dang delicious - I think it rewired my brain a little bit (compliment). This is the best meal l've had in a long time! I'm sad I iust now tried Sabor Latino for the first time, but I'm glad to know where to get outrageously tasty food cooked with love the next time I want to and can treat myself.

A lovely restaurant, classy & approachable with a lively atmosphere & fun vibe. Great, tasty…read moreSpanish tapas, we usually go during a birthday or celebration. Food is adventurous & bold; memorable meals over the years: Fried Goat cheese with charcuterie meats, manchego cheese & french bread, have to do The Bocado Experience for 2 or 4, Jamon Iberico, Pato (duck pastrami w sherry glaze), tuna poke, atun de bocado (seared yellowfin saku tuna), braised pork belly, Spanish octopus, mussels in cream sc, twin mini Kobe style beef burgers, venison, fried calamari, lollipop lamb chops, seared beef tenderloin, classic paella & Paella de Mariscos, & baked flan for dessert. Just so fascinating - their chefs can put out such tasty small plates so quickly, each packed with such fresh & exciting flavors, always cooked to perfection (never over or under cooked). Get the sangria pitchers, bar is always packed & hopping. Dining room just got a refresh, but was beautiful even before with a great atmosphere also. Our least favorite was the rabbit (way too many small bones to pick out).

Okay, well. DO NOT EXPECT TO PHOTOGRAPH YOUR FOOD & HAVE YOUR CAMERA EAT FIRST here (this also…read moreincludes the cocktails). The food presentation just aint it.....there is none. I would suggest to them using smaller appetizer platters so the food doesn't look like it got slapped on them straight outta the pan with literally no care & respect for the ingredients. The Gambas Al Ajillo deserved more than 2 pieces (NOT SLICES) of croutons, The pork belly & polenta dish was unbalanced & there was hardly any polenta to be evenly shaped between a party of 4, It was the saddest looking octopus dish I've ever seen next to a pile of spices potatoes. Just because it is a tapas wine bar, doesn't mean they're given a pass to ignore how appealing it looks to guests. Hit or miss for the mai tais (the bartenders need to work on their ratios). Bcuz why am I can just order a screwdriver with the amount of orange juice we were given. HOWEVER, everything is edible & incredibly delicious. The authentic Spanish flavors absolutely shine thru!

Absolutely amazing food. Menu is small but everything we had was authentic and delicious. They even…read moremade me chuleta kan kan pork chops that they normally only serve Thursdays and Fridays. Trust me they are a must try. Rich deep flavor crisp outside yet still moist inside. The yellow rice is extremely flavorful cooked perfectly. The pernil was seasoned perfectly through and through flavor burst in every bite not overly moist like most. The arepas were flavorful and deliciously seasoned crunchy and authentic. The yucca also had such a good taste almost like onion potatoes. Finally the flan was one of the best examples of authentic flan I've had anywhere creamy rich caramel flavor. Very well done. It's an awesome family owned/run place and there are only maybe 5 tables. Highly recommend! Must try!

I walked in and immediately was brought to PR with the food and art. The empanadas were delicious…read moreand the service was so wonderful! I would go over and over, it's a fun vibe.

Nice decor inside. Service was fast at first. Drinks were pretty but did not taste good. The…read moremargarita tasted very watered down. Very little taste. Neither one of us drank our drinks. Had to ask 3x for to go boxes. We had a party of 4. Ask for the check and was given one for the whole table. Was told it could not be split up. When we told her we were not paying together and she needed to split the checks she left and came back with an attitude. There is no sign and no one communicates that they don't split checks or automatically add 18% gratuity onto your check. The service or food is not that good to have an automatic 18% gratuity added to the bill. There was one waitress/bartender so it took her awhile to get back to you. There is not many food choices on the menu.i really wanted to like this place.

Seriously, how is this place not jam packed every night. That was some of the most flavorful food…read moreand drink I have ever had. The drink they call the Dominican Republic with tamarind and Brugal is the best tasting drink I have had in a very long time. So much better than the sum of its parts. And the yucca balls stunned me. I never knew yucca could have so much flavor. Fantastic. If you're ever near MGM or the Springfield Civic Center, you have to stop and give this place a try. I'm so glad that I did!

i love this place, definitely a staple. for the gringos, i'm not great with spanish but the staff…read moreunderstand me fine. the food is great and so is the service, but the restaurant is a bit small. don't get intimidated by the small space, it's worth it.

I was picking up a dash order and being a special day I grabbed 2 dishes. Food is fantastic…read more Friendly smiles when you walk in. Feel very welcoming.

Unbelievable food, unbelievable price. $17.99 for a weekend lunch. All the boned meat was fall off…read morethe bone. The beef ribs and chicken legs were soft and juicy. With the sauce they came with adding an extra punch of flavor. There were an assortment of meats including multiple types of cuts of beef, chicken, pork and also fish and shrimp. For the food I ate beef ribs, chicken legs, ground beef, beef stew, and chicken rice. I also had plantains and these potato balls stuffed with chicken, the pork should was good but a bit to salty for my liking. Everything else was phenomenal. The dessert included a flan, coconut flan, compote, these three were great with the flan being the best. The salad/fruit bar featured an overwhelming amount of options, and was a great way to end the meal. My critiques are the lack of hand sanitizer in the restaurant, especially for a buffet, and the plastic utensils, with no spoon or knife given. Other than that check this place out you will love it.

A better experience than last year. Our first time last We…read morestopped by before lunch and it was not appetizing, the food was still wrapped from the night before. But this yr we tried again for dinner, after our visit to a popular store we decided to try again here, and the experience was so much better with fresh food coming out all the time, the place was buzzing with people and good laughter and the food was yummy. We were very surprised with the staff singing someone a very cheerful happy birthday. Very Nice Thank you and we will see you next year again .