I dined at La Oficina in Chesapeake, VA, and it was such a great experience! From the moment we…read morewalked in, the atmosphere was vibrant, welcoming, and full of energy. The décor gives that modern Latin vibe -- perfect for date night, girls' night, or even a birthday dinner. Which we went for an Influencer night The food was absolutely delicious and full of flavor. Everything came out fresh, beautifully presented, and seasoned just right. You can tell they take pride in both the taste and the presentation. The drinks were just as impressive -- crafted perfectly and definitely worth trying if you enjoy a good cocktail. Customer service was top tier. The staff was friendly, attentive, and made sure we were comfortable the entire time. We never felt rushed, and they were happy to answer questions about the menu. If you're looking for a spot in Chesapeake with great food, strong drinks, and a fun vibe, La Oficina is definitely a place to check out. I'll definitely be back!

They take reservations! Yay!…read more This place has plenty of parking which is nice. We had never tried this place before so I didn't know what to expect. I ordered the picanha tacos with rice. It was delicious! I wish the tacos had some kind of sauce on top, maybe like a chimichurri sauce? The service was pretty good. The inside set up is a bit wonky and sometimes the sun comes in through the windows blinding you. We had to move tables. I'd go back!

La Oficina Steakhouse and Cantina is located in the Market Square Shopping Center along Virginia…read moreBeach Blvd. This is the same shopping center where Hobby Lobby is located, but they are at the other end of the shopping center. My most recent visit here was on January 23, 2026. I've seen this place several times as I have gone with my mom to Hobby Lobby. It caught my attention again to try this place when they were listed as a part of the 2026 Virginia Beach Restaurant Week. This is what ultimately got me to get in and try them out. The outside of the place is similar to other places next to the business, but they are very easy to spot. On each of my visits here, I didn't encounter any issues with parking and such, so there seems to be ample parking available. When my mom and I first came in, we were immediately greeted and were able to get a table immediately. I wasn't sure what it would be at first since I saw stuff about reservations. This first visit was on January 21, 2026. Once we were seated, our server came to the table to ask us what we wanted to drink. I did the water with lemon, and my mom went for a Coke, though the Coke never came to the table during this first visit. In the end, that was no big deal. Since we were here specifically for the restaurant week, we stuck to that menu that evening. For the appetizer, I went with the Picanha Empanadas. For the main entree, I went with the 8 oz Filet Mignon with Green Beans and Queso De Mano as my two sides. For the dessert, I sure did go for the Rum Crème Brulée. My mom ended up doing the same thing on this first visit. A few minutes after ordering, the Empanadas came to the table. This came with an olive mayo chimichurri for dipping. The empanadas and the chimichurri complemented each other very well. The taste was amazing too. A few minutes before the entrees would come out, our server came over and put some hot sauce and chimichurri sauce at the table to use. When the entrees came out, they looked really good, and they were hot, so it took a few moments to start. I started with the green beans, and they had such a great flavor to them. By the time I finished that, it was time to indulge in the Filet Mignon. I had ordered it on medium, and it was cooked perfectly. This is not something I have often, but this was awesome. The flavor paired with the chimichurri sauce made it an enjoyable entree. I finished off the main course with the Queso De Mano cheese. This was a very flavorful cheese. The last course was the Rum Crème Brulée. It was quite the surprise when the server came with a blowtorch to go over the top of the dessert. This dessert was the ultimate indulgence for me as I don't normally do these types of foods. The experience was so good that we decided to come back a few days later, on January 23, 2026. I would end up getting the same set of items since it was still restaurant week, but we also ordered the Guacamole appetizer since we were there during happy hour. The chips and guacamole were amazingly good. You can tell it was made fresh. My mom got the Picanha Burger this time. I can say she really liked the burger. Overall, these were two excellent experiences during the restaurant week. The food and service were great with no major issues. One thing I want to note is that they do charge a 3.5% fee if you use a card to pay instead of cash. If you're looking for a unique type of steakhouse, this place is absolutely worth checking out.

I went on Mother's Day for dinner with my boyfriend and the place was packed with a steady stream…read moreof people coming in. We did not have a reservation but were still seated immediately. We had three servers approach our table to get our drink order until one of the three settled on being our server. Odd. I ordered their Filet Mignon and it came with two sides. I picked boiled yucca and asparagus. (Note: Asparagus and Green Beans were the only vegetable option.) They seemed to have a dedicated staff for delivering food to the tables, but they brought the wrong order to our table at first. Thankfully, it was a quick turnaround for the right order. We may have waited fifteen minutes tops for our food after placing our order. Not bad for a busy place. I got my steak rare (the only way to eat a steak) and it came out perfectly. It even had hints of flavor from the grill. Know what I mean? My yucca was okay. Not excited about the pickled onions on top (it didn't say that on the menu) which I scrapped off. It was seasoned lightly with butter and salt. My asparagus was crisp and delicious. Anytime I cook it at home it gets mushy, yet theirs was spot on. The restaurant itself was a bit dark inside, and decorated with a country-western vibe. (I remember when it was a karaoke bar, RIP!) The service could have been better, but their food is a good enough reason for us to return.

Absolutely love the food service is prompt and professional or beyond of 8020 is definitely a vibe…read more. Michelle is the best bartender.

I ordered twice from Issa's empanada. Food was always SOOO GOOD!!! Now I'm trynna order and ISSAAA…read moreNOOO why you not open food too good.

Located on Newton Road. The Bakery is attached to the restaurant. Although it has its own…read moreentrance. We were on a missions to try the pan de bono, guava pastry and Empanadas. We also picked up obleas recommendedby my husband's Colombian friend. I love trying food from different cultures. They also have a cute merchandise section in the bakery. We will have to come back and dine in the restaurant.

What a great spot to get some delicious Colombian treats! They have a lot of pastries, desserts and…read moresnacks. They also have a souvenir corner. My husband being Colombian, this bakery has gotten his approval!

Bilu's Colombian Restaurant & Rotisserie Chicken is located off Newtown RD in Virginia Beach. I…read moreattempted to visit a few weeks ago for dinner to try their Rotisserie chicken but unfortunately they were sold out so I recently returned again on a Friday during lunch for another attempt. When I entered I was greeted right away and was given a menu and I let them know I would like to place an order to go.  Service was great and the wait staff was very friendly and took my order immediately.  The dining room was very spacious with plenty of tables and they had bar seating available. While I waited for my food I decided to walk over to the bakery that was attached to the restaurant. The bakery sells a bunch of different Colombian/Spanish baked goods, snacks and frozen items. They also had a section setup similar to a gift shop that had purses, hats, clothing and souvenirs that you would mostly find if you were in Columbia which I found to be a nice and unique addition.  I ordered the half rotisserie chicken with coconut rice, fried cassava, and sugar cane juice with lime To-go. Unfortunately, I was very disappointed with the quality of my meal. My chicken lacked flavor and tasted as though it had been reheated rather than freshly prepared. The wing was so dry and dehydrated that it was inedible; only the leg and thigh were moist. Additionally, the coconut rice was significantly undercooked and excessively sweet, to the point that I could not eat it. The fried cassava was served in very large pieces that remained undercooked. The Sugar cane juice was a dark brown color and had a sour taste, suggesting it was not fresh.  Fresh sugarcane juice should be a greenish- yellow color and only turns brown after it oxidizes which changes the quality and is not what I expected.  I have heard great things about this restaurant and hope my experience is not the norm. While I am interested in other menu items, I am currently hesitant about when I might return.

Service: 5/5 Food: 4/5…read more Visited today for lunch with a large party - overall, the food was excellent and authentic. Homemade frozen juices too! They do include automatic gratuity for groups larger than six, but they were able to do separate checks. They have a bakery section with all sorts of desserts, as well as frozen homemade empanadas and the like.

5/5 no notes. The chicha drink was such an unexpected, sweet…read morelittle treat, honestly reminded me of an elevated milkshake in the best way. The Pabellon arepa with shredded beef, cheese, beans, and plantains? Omg - perfection. Add a dash of their hot sauce and garlic sauce and it's literally the best thing ever. The salad was fresh and a perfect side to the arepa, could've used a bit more dressing, but that's easily fixed by asking for extra. Everything was so good. Will absolutely be back, and this is definitely a place I'll bring friends and family when they come visit from out of town.

I cannot say enough about this place! Every single dish at Pa'l Carajo is so incredibly full of…read moreflavor and rings true to the authentic Venezuelan cuisine it advertises. This place not only got me through every pregnancy craving, it also was my go-to during my postpartum era when I needed nutrient dense, flavorful food that I knew would always hit the spot. Pa'l Carajo will always hold a special place in my heart because of this - especially as my child grows and I get to share so many delicious dishes with him!

Wow! I have been meaning to try this place, and I am so happy I did!…read more You definitely get the Miami Palm Tree feel. With the nice modern decore and ample seating. My goal was to try their Pastry, so I ordered the "Coconut Puff Pastry". And just take a look at my pic. It's nice fluffy and flaky with right amount of filling. I know they have authentic Cuban dishes plus they also do breakfast. . So definitely come out and give them a try! Definitely will come back and try their authentic Cuban Dishes!

Food was great! I had the frita sandwich and my husband had the early Miami breakfast sandwich…read more Service was quick about 10 minutes and we had fresh hot sandwiches. It was very quiet ambiance just my husband and I around 10am.

It was my first time here and I just came to pick up some empanadas, chicharron with arepa and jugo…read morede Mango en leche. ( I will disclose I am Colombian so I know a thing or 2) It was a Thursday around 1pm so it was quiet and I was greeted right away and my order was taken. So I received my jugo and it was ok. If they use the Mango purée use a little bit more because I hardly tasted the mango. I ordered beef empanadas and received 3 chicken and the other 5 were beef. Loved the freshness of the empanada and they were fried just perfectly! I will say I felt that there should be a little more protein in them and a little bit more flavor! I was disappointed because for 8 empanadas I was only given 2 small little sauce cups! First I'm not sure what is going on with some Colombian restaurants but please bring back Aji! Since when did we Colombians like our empanadas with the Mayo/ketchup sauce and the green sauce?? Please give us Aji. The chicharron was fresh and it was obvious by how crisp and delicious it was! I hope to be back to eat here and have a full meal!! They have a bar area and the decor is very typical to Colombia!

It's a cute, casual, and artistic restaurant with a Colombian vibe. The food had great flavor, but…read moreour yuca tasted like it had been sitting under a heat lamp for a long time. While our server was nice, they weren't very attentive. We went on a Sunday midday when it wasn't too busy, making the slow service all the more unimpressive. I can recommend the authentic flavors of the cuisine, but honestly, next time I'm craving Colombian food, I'll just stick to cooking it at home.

Delicious, meat filled empanadas with welcoming amazing service! Definitively recommendread more

So after working out, this was outside tempting me. They sell cheese, chicken, and beef empanads…read moreas well as alcapurrias. I tried the first 3 but did not try the last. I do want to next time I see the truck! So Filipinos have their own version of empanada with the biggest difference being the doughnut. Ours is thicker these are flaky and light and fried. Always good when things are fried! I really like the chicken (could really taste the adobo powder yum!) And the cheese. Very "pully" which i like. Lol the ground beef....hmmmm....not a big fan. I would have loved to taste an empanada with peril in it. Overall not bad though. I woukd definitely get it again! And next time try the alcapurrias.

As a Puerto Rican from NY where we got it on every corner or i can make it at home, this is the…read morebest one you'll find in VB. Authentic, yummy, not salty all around great food. Theres another popular PR spot around here that a lot of people like but honestly that one doesn't stand a chance next to Borincano, they other one is grease central. The chicharon de pollo is great, the chuleta, churrasco and the sorullitos!!! That stands the real test,the sorullitos were crispy on the outside and nice and soft on the inside!!!

Small hole in the wall. Not many tables. Alcapurrias were a little over fried. But still yummy.read more