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!

We made a reservation and arrived on time with our two daughters (8 and 9 years old)…read more Unfortunately, our first impression was disappointing. The hostess at the front desk seemed visibly annoyed when we checked in. She was impatient, dismissive with her gestures, and even rolled her eyes in front of us. I don't know if it was because we were a family with children or for some other reason, but it made us feel very unwelcome. Honestly, we were close to leaving. Our kids were hungry and tired, so we decided to stay and give the restaurant a chance. Thankfully, the gentleman who served our table completely changed the experience. He was friendly, professional, and patient. He took the time to explain the menu, answer our questions, and recommend some of the restaurant's popular dishes. His attitude made us feel welcomed and appreciated as guests. The food was very good. We enjoyed the seafood paella, grilled octopus, broccolini, cheese plate, and several other tapas. The flavors were great, and the dishes were well prepared. The kitchen and our server delivered a much better experience than the one we received at the front desk. Management should pay attention to how guests are greeted because first impressions matter. The hostess nearly convinced us to leave. The server convinced us to stay.

I ate here last week with a few girlfriends. I got the chicken wings and they were very flavorful…read moreand delicious. I appreciate the gentleman who served us. I don't remember his name, but he was african american and had dreads (or maybe braids) - thank you for helping me find the right meal that aligned with my allergies. I appreciate you double checking with the chef on ingredients.

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.

Food is okay at best. I only get it because my son is a picky eater and he likes this place. But it…read moreblows my mind that they are only open until 8:00 on a Friday night.

We came on a Friday during Restaurant Week as a party of four, three adults and one toddler. The…read morefood was delicious and our server was friendly. The ambiance was cozy and inviting, though our table was in the middle of the aisle which felt a bit cramped. Unfortunately, the service itself was inconsistent. We had to ask for bread three times. When we ordered two brownies and one coffee, we were brought one brownie and two coffees. At the end of the meal, we asked for both my meal and my son's meal to be wrapped to go. My son's plate was accidentally thrown away because other plates were stacked on top of it. When I asked about it, the server explained what happened but did not offer to remake it, remove it from the bill, or apologize, which was disappointing. That said, it was a busy Friday during Restaurant Week, so I would consider coming back and hope the service is smoother next time. While writing this review, I actually received a text from the restaurant letting me know we left our son's plate behind, which was thoughtful and appreciated. If Yelp allowed half stars, I would give 3.5.

Fabulous dinner at Bocado tonight. We did the Bocado experience for two and there was just way too…read moremuch amazing food! 2 cheese board items and 6 tapas plus dessert! Oh my. Thank goodness for takeout boxes. My favorite plate was the QUESO DE CABRA CON MIEL (goat cheese with honey) served with crusty bread. We paired it with the CHORIZO LEÓN HERRADURA. It was just perfect together. Dessert was worth mentioning. The warm double chocolate brownie with ice cream is a definite yes please. So rich, so gooey, so worth the calories. Bocado is a tapas restaurant, but I found these small plates quite generous. Roll me home I'm done!

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.