This place was great! We visited in location on Magazine Street while in New Orleans one weekend…read more We got the following empanadas: Chilean Beef 9.2 Buffalo Chicken 9.3 Asian Dumpling 9.6 Crawfish Etouffee 7.6 We decided to get a side of their Cilantro Lime Sauce. It was also very good and went great with all of the empanadas we ordered. They also have bottled sodas which also went with the empanadas very well. They also have a frozen sour, margarita and daiquiris. Next time we are in Nola we will more than likely pop back in. Also, the scale above is for empanadas. Not rated against all bites of food and restaurants.

I was so excited to try this place, and it did not disappoint. We came after church, and honestly,…read moreI wish I could have tried a little bit of everything because there were so many great options. I ended up getting the curry dumpling and the buffalo chicken, and both were so good. Everything was very flavorful, the sauces really added to it, and the food came out piping hot. The service was also great, which made the experience even better. If I wasn't driving for so long while visiting, I honestly would have come back every day just to try something different.

Came in randomly, while walking down magazine. I was drawn in by the bread ofc lol!…read more We ordered an assortment of empanadas and a frozen margarita! Gumbo: Mehh I'd say it's so/so I was looking for more flavor, it was more salty than anything. Asian dumpling: It taste just like the real deal, Yellow curry: As soon as you bit into it you smelled the curry. This one had flavor too. There's street parking ofc! You're on magazine.. but the side street parking is free! So find that and you're in the money Overall yes! I'd come back.. I have to try more

Didn't know what to expect coming in and was completely blown away. My wife recognized the name…read morefrom social media. We tried the pepperoni pizza, buffalo chicken, Asian, etouffee, and Chilean beef. Not a single one disappointed. Absolutely fantastic

Checked out this spot while in town for a conference…read more Cute place! Walked a mile from hotel past a lot of empty restaurants on a Wednesday night but once I got here, place was pretty full! Got the shrimp and chorizo arepa after being recommended by server/bartender and what a great choice, the chorizo was really flavorful/ spiced well, shrimps were huge and delish. Even the plantain chips were yum, light and crispy. Got the flan to-go b/c was too full and was also very yummy. Great spot!

We ate at this place a year and a half ago and we still talk about it! Everything we had was…read moredelicious. This is the Aba that we compare other rapes too when we travel or are able to find them locally (we are from Oklahoma). Our next New Orleans trip will definitely be featuring this place Ps- they sell their hot sauce in bottles and it was delicious! We were there to go on a cruise and I grabbed a bottle of their sauce and took it with me.

Surprisingly awesome tacos! Loved the taco sauce bar to allow you to dress your tacos as you prefer…read morethem. The food came very fast with very good service and the place and employees give the vibe of an establishment that cares. Nothing fancy but great food at a fair price. I can't understand how any sane person could frequent chain fast food places when awesome mom and pop establishments like this exist!! A+

Location in Lacombe is excellent- great service and great food…read more Location in Madisonville lacks both.

1. Pepitos: $9.99 (Beef Carne) 2. Cachapas: $8.99 (Beef…read moresteak and chees 3. Tequenos: $4.99 (cheese sticks) My favorite 4. Arepa: $7.99 (Beef steak/churrasco) 5. Empanada: $2.99 (Beef-carne mechada/shredded beef) Came here on a whim and I definitely plan to come back! Affordable, delicious, and bomb! Don't miss out on this little gem!

The food was amazing. We had a Beef Empanada, Beef Patacon, Tequenos, & 2 special burgers. Service…read morewas quick, 15 minutes. The only thing I'd change is I'd put the ranch in a 1oz snap cup instead of a tied off baggy. If you get the chance, it's well worth the stop... Chamo's will definitely be on my return to list.

This place is Lafayettes hidden gem. The food is absolutely incredible, the service is warm and…read morewelcoming, the ambiance gives "hole in the wall" in the best way, and you won't break the bank exploring the menu. The shredded beef Patacon is elite, the guava and cheese tequenos are phenomenal, the Nutella and cheese tequenos are great, the beef empanada is so flavorful and savory, the pizza pastelitos were good, and the homemade red and green sauces are the icing on the cake. Don't sleep on this place!!!

Looking for gluten free options during a road trip isn't very easy. My family and I were traveling…read morefrom Houston to New Orleans and as dinner time approached while driving through Lafayette, we started looking for food options. When Patacon came up on my list I was ecstatic. We are Venezuelan/Colombian so finding our traditional food is always wonderful, especially after my celiac diagnosis. It was already 7pm so we had to take our food to go, but the restaurant is very clean inside and welcoming. The family who runs it are super nice and gave us lots of tips for our trips and made us want to go back. We ordered the reina pepiada and brisket arepas and we were in heaven. We have a lot of arepa places back in South Florida and my mom (who is super picky and hard to please) said the places we frequent should go to Patacon and learn from them! Gluten free review: happy to report, no issues with gluten for me having the reina pepiada! I asked about ingredients before ordering and it was a fit for me. ¡Gracias por todo al equipo Patacon! Hicieron nuestra parada super amena y deliciosa.

After discovering this little gem through a yelp event, I just had to bring my husband back!…read more Do not let the location scare you. We all know some of the best ethnic foods are not in the upscale side of town. I was given a very friendly welcome back and my husband was greeted like a friend as well. They have a great drink selection, so I encourage you to try something new. We were served the refried black beans and chips. I don't know what they do to these beans and I don't wanna know. Just keep'em coming!! My husband ordered a huge plate with all different meats, fried plantains and veggie salad. The steak and pork were beyond tender, and that flavor... wowww! It was like Honduran nachos, fried plantains covered in pico and aioli. Im sold! My dinner was equally delicious, more than I could eat. For two drinks, 2 huge dinners it was only $30, I'm sorry but no fancy restaurant can pull off that level of quality food, the amount of food for that price. Whether you're getting take out or dining in you'll feel welcomed. I can't wait to go back and try other items!

There's a saying that if you want some good food you'll find it attached to a gas station. This was…read moredefinitely all facts! I wasn't looking for anything specific to eat but this place called to me so I whipped into the parking lot and headed in! This is such a homey type of place that puts a lot of pride and joy in their food and showing off Latin culture. Los Alvarez Exxpress Latin Food is a local mom and pop spot on the corner of Gardere and Burbank next to the S&P Food Store/Chevron gas station. I wasn't exactly sure what to expect going in but what I got was a lot of warmth and comfort. This is a place for Latin locals to relax and get a bit of familiarity and good food. I dined in and ordered the Granadas Catrachas. Catrachas are traditionally known as Honduran tostadas. Los Alvarez puts their spin on it by using Granada flour to create a puff pocket and stuff it with meat, rice and cheese and serve it with encurtido (Honduran pickled vegetables). I ordered one with chicken and one with beef. The serving was huge and absolutely delicious! I was only able to eat one. That, on top of the chips and salsa and black bean dip had me full for the rest of the day! Everyone that works there is friendly and for a second you don't feel like you're in Baton Rouge. This is a magical place.

Really good. Only found out this was here because of a street market they had on canal st. You…read morewouldn't know that they serve food in there but they do and it's great. They have 3 tables at the back of the store and the front is groceries. Today I had the empanada with their home made hot sauce. Perfect!!! Even better with bud light con clamato. They also have home made tamales. Prices are great too. With what we ate there and what we took home it was brilliant. 9 empanadas. A tres leche cake, cheese cake, 12 beers, 8 tamales, jar of hot sauce, some spices and baby milk drinks it all came to less than $60. Very nice people and I will definitely go back.

Food was decent. Service was good…read more Atmosphere was good. I heard it was the most hipster place in Houma. I can see that.

Finally got the pleasure of trying this place after years of it having my attention, and it did not…read moredisappoint. I would certainly say it's a bit more on the classier side but I went in casual (my casual, basketball shorts and a T) wear for lunch. Apparently there's a second floor but I didn't get to see it. It's also kinda on the smaller side but there's quite a few tables and chairs. Walking in, seating yourself, I suppose there is a lunch menu and a dinner menu. Music in the background, fairly loud from all the visitors' conversations. We ordered the fried green tomatoes but they were out, leading us to our entrees. The 531 burger is very very good; not dry from being overcooked, tasty onions (absolutely massive onions), incredible bun. I wish it came with pickles on the burger...that pickle was so delicious. The fries are also super good, and my plate came with A TON. My gal said the club sandwich was good, nothing more nothing less. She said the roast beef threw her off...club sandwiches don't usually come with roast beef? Idk, I've never had one. She then ordered the cake off of the weekly posted menu on the chalk board on one of the walls. She liked it, I wasn't crazy over it. Total ended up being $58, it was a nice experience, I enjoyed the atmosphere and food very much so. Certainly got a very large portion for the price we paid. Service was also spectacular, leaving no question for a 5 star review. This won't be my last visit here

Saw a new food truck, I knew I had to try it. Food was good. We had the following:…read more Tacos Honduernos - fried chicken tacos, served with cabbage, tomato sauce, pico de gall, red onions and cheese - make sure to leave the lid open and eat this asap, it can get pretty soggy if you let it sit in the box too long. Flavorful. Tacos - tacos were good, but nothing too special Tequenos (Jalapeno) - similar to a jalapeno popper, delicious Empanadas (beef) - empanada was good, again, nothing too special Overall, pretty decent spot, definitely would come back to try their other items. Check @eatinglafayette on Instagram and Facebook for more Lafayette food things!

Stopped by to get a snack! Well my 1 taco was very tasty, and well prepared. The lady was so kind…read moreas they had run out of steak (originally ordered a steak tacos). So she subbed it. I don't remember which taco she gave me (lol) but it was very good. Stop by and give them a try you won't be disappointed