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    The Cactus Restaurant

    4.2 (30 reviews)
    Open • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Empanadas
    Laura Elaine B.

    My husband stopped in a few weeks ago and hasn't stopped talking about the empanadas. We were looking for a pickup option this week and decided on Cactus since I hadn't tried it yet. I am gluten free and was thrilled to be able to select from a variety of options (not just salad ). We called our order in and I confirmed gluten free options. When I arrived to pick up our order, I was greeted warmly and was impressed with the decor and set up. The inside is much bigger than I expected! The food was fantastic and I can't wait to try every arepa option on the menu!

    Walk in Area and casual seating w carryout pickup.
    Jeff M.

    Hidden away in UDF Parking lot, Cactus has lots of internal space and seating, as well as an efficient carry out business. Tried it for the first time over the holidays and was pleasantly surprised. Plenty of parking, friendly service, and good food quality. I did carryout and tried one of their chicken, rice and beans lunch specials. I would recommend you try this, just for something different. Look forward to trying it for Dinner.

    Arepa - Sifrina
    Chris H.

    I had the grilled chicken arepa and it was good but not quite amazing. The grilled chicken was really great and in abundance and the green sauce on it was also very good but I was hoping for some melty white cheese and it had a cold, thick slice of a bland mozzarella type of cheese on it. It could have used some lettuce or pico or a bean spread too. The service was great and it's a nice looking place. I will go back again for lunch and maybe try something different.

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    Aubrey L.

    Food is super incredible! My husband is Venezuelan and we come here when he craves food from home. We also ordered their pan de jamón for Christmas and it was truly soooo delicious. The waiters are also super nice and friendly. We love coming here

    Chuck S.

    Unique S. American menu, very tasty food in plentiful quantities. Very friendly and helpful service made for a very pleasant meal for three of us.

    Cheese Empanada Cheese x2

    Nice fairly new Venezuelan restaurant. Good food, friendly service. Arepa was tasty, empanadas were different than I'm used to (Argentinian style). Dough is more cornmeal ish, but very tasty. Would return

    Bryan G.

    So this used to be Pablo's a very good Cuban restaurant. With that said it's now "latin" food. After living in FL on the Gulf coast for 18 years I got to know Cuban and Latin food pretty well. The plantains here have Parmesan grated on them... not once have I ever seen that and for me not a good combo. The chirrasco was good but the chimminchurri sauce seemed a bit bland. The chicken fingers my partner ordered were on the kids menu and came out over cooked. The black beans and rice were ok. The best part of the meal was the cicerone's (fried pork belly/ pork rinds) which tasted like they usually do though the portion was small.

    Churrasco with rice and black beans

    Like Brian said, this place replaced Pablo's but I think the food is better and the remodeling looks great. Portions are large and the churrasco was some of the best food I've had in Powell. Service is A+!

    Shredded Chicken Cachapa

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    Pretty solid it's just in a weird spot. They need a new place with a patio. Food is well executed and the prices are reasonable.

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    Amazing food. You need to try the Churrasco and the Cachapa. Some of the best Latin food I have had in Columbus.

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    Best Latin food in town! Beautiful and comfortable place, 100% recommended. Excelente service.

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    Cilantro Latin Fusion

    Cilantro Latin Fusion

    4.6(153 reviews)
    6.2 mi•Northwest
    •$$

    Knowing the power that online reviews can have and taking some experiences with a grain of salt…read morehere and there because sometimes you hit that one off day where maybe a place that's normally epic just doesn't quite have their stuff together, I find that I end up giving 5 stars in a range that goes from "really good" to "Michelin needs to stop in here (or already has)." This is definitely on the latter end of the spectrum. I popped in here tonight for a late dinner (830ish on a Saturday) to find the place relatively busy but with plenty of open seats. The decor was a nice mix of dark and light with the bright green accents plus a big screen TV cycling tropical getaways (I assume from places in Latin America). I was seated and tended to quickly by a hostess and server, respectively. I got my order in for a coconut mojito and a chicharron arepa right away. My mojito came shortly thereafter with my arepa not long after that. The mojito, as you can see, was garnished with a generous amount of shredded coconut on top and was heavier and creamier than a normal mojito, lighter on the mint flavor and pushing closer to a piña colada than a mojito. All in all though, still quite a refreshing drink after a hot and humid day. The arepa though was really the star of the show. The flavors and textures and everything about it were just mind-blowing. The handmade cheese, the incredibly seasoned and cooked pork, and the crispy arepa were all just *BOOM*. The avocado had a little bit of surface darkness on the one end that could have been polished up a little bit but not the end of the world. One I finished with these, I waited patiently for a while for my server to come back but alas I had to pop up to the bar to get my caipirinha. This version was slightly sweeter than some versions I've had and I don't mind sweet, but just be aware for those who may be considering it. Eventually, my server came back and apologized for being gone so long as she was conversing with her boss. Like I said... grain of salt. Aside from a minor inconvenience of having to walk 10 feet to the bar myself, this place absolutely blew me away and I will absolutely come back if I ever find myself in town again. Bonus points for having gluten and allergen callouts on their normal menu as well!

    I was introduced to Clinton Latin Fusion a year or two ago thanks to Yelp, and their food is always…read moretasty. This visit had a rough start, but thankfully it turned around. I had made a reservation through OpenTable and arrived for the dinner. I ended up standing at the front for about seven minutes without being greeted or acknowledged. I honestly almost walked out and was kind of unbelievable as some other servers made eye contact but that was it and no one at the host/hostess stand. Thankfully, Isabella noticed me, asked if I had been helped, and promptly seated me after I explained what happened. From that point on, the experience completely turned around as I waited for a server to come work the table Isabella said she could pick it up. She really was the nicest person even though I had zero interactions with any other staff or managers, etc. I ordered the Cheese Tequeños, six for $12.50, and the Venezuelan Pastelitos, three for $12.50. The pastelitos came with three different fillings, ground beef, shredded chicken, and cheese. The shredded chicken was definitely my favorite. Isabella recommended the red beans instead of the black beans that I was looking at, so I took her guidance and added a side of red beans for $5. Great recommendation! They had so much flavor and were really good. Despite the frustrating start, Isabella saved the experience with her friendly and attentive service. The food continues to be good, and I'll definitely be back just hope the improve the welcome and front of house experience .

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    El Sabor de mi Tierra - Restaurante Salvadoreño - Carne Deshilada @ColumbusFoodDude

    El Sabor de mi Tierra - Restaurante Salvadoreño

    4.5(2 reviews)
    9.1 mi•Northland

    Tucked away in a big, run-down strip mall. I've driven past dozens of times and never noticed it…read more There's really no sign you can see from very far away. It is next to a plasma place and what might be a market. If you're coming off Cleveland or 161, look for the car repair place and it is straight back from there. They said it's been here two years, but in the three months I've been a fairly regular visitor to the area I've never noticed it. Step inside, and it's nothing fancy, but with lots of comfy booths and tables. A drink cooler off to the side with Mexican Coke, etc. Small menu with the basics (I should have taken a picture of that.) Beef, shrimp, fried plantains, etc. Some breakfast items and pastries. I went with carne azada. Strips of beef, marinated and grilled, and probably the best I've had. Sided with a mix of rice and beans that was pretty good, pico de gallo, excellent guacamole, a roasted pepper, and perfect, hot and fresh corn tortillas. Wrap it all up or eat it individually, it's great either way. Great food, at a decent price, in a non-descript place. Service was stand-offish at first for someone clearly not a regular, but as I wolfed down the food and smiled, they warmed up. I'll be back.

    The menus do not have English descriptions, so have your phone out so you can use google translate…read more The food was really good, the service friendly, and the place was clean though well worn.

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    El Sabor de mi Tierra - Restaurante Salvadoreño - Front entrance, very easy to overlook

    Front entrance, very easy to overlook

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    La Colombiana Restaurante - Empanada

    La Colombiana Restaurante

    4.4(398 reviews)
    58.2 mi
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    Looking to expand the palate, we recently tried La Colombiana. Started with fried plantains and…read moreempanadas (two beef, two chicken). Both were delicious, especially the fried plantains. I've had plantains in the past, but these were certainly the best I've tried. For entrees, we went with arroz con pollo and bandeja paisa which was basically an assortment platter. I was a little disappointed in the arroz con pollo. Rice was over cooked and the flavor was overall muted. For dessert, we tried obleas -- thin waffles filled with jam, caramel and cheese. The waffles weren't true waffles, but more just cracker type. Again, rather disappointing but maybe I just don't have the right taste for it. The service was excellent, and we did enjoy the appetizers. Entrees and dessert were a let down. Overall, 3 stars in my book.

    What a delicious find! My son was searching for dinner on our recent overnight and La Columbiana…read morepopped up. After checking out the menu and reviews he suggested we give it a try. When we arrived we realized it was literally next door to our hotel! Score! They were really busy, but the service was still friendly and efficient. And the food ... so good! I enjoyed an Arepa con queso and a chicken empanada while my son had the carne asada and a beef empanada. Everything was fantastic. So much food too. I especially loved the hot aji sauce that came with the empanadas - I put it on my arepa too -yum! If we are in the area again, I will definitely return.

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    Abuela's Kitchen

    Abuela's Kitchen

    4.6(31 reviews)
    35.3 mi

    Abuela's Kitchen is a foodie gem. The flavors and food…read moreprofiles have something for everyone, from foodie risk takers to down-home food lovers. Everyone should end their meal with a homemade Tres Leches cake. The nachos with chicken are a flavor bomb with authentic South American profiles that feel very familiar. The chicken tacos are by far my personal favorite. Do I need to suggest how amazing the empanadas are? Try them all. The location has nearby parking, Abuela's Kitchen is on DoorDash, and they have a great adult beverage menu that is DORA approved. Inside, there is a good selection of seating for all-sized parties. Food is cooked to order, so there is a slightly longer wait time than you'd have at a fast-casual restaurant.

    WONDERFUL option right in the HEART of downtown Urbana. Quite the love story/labor of love here,…read moreand you can just feel and TASTE the love this couple puts into every dish (and drink) they offer!! I wasn't hungry enough for a whole dinner, but wanted to try some of their tempting apps., and as I debated which to try, the owner helpfully recommended a sampler plate, which was a PERFECT choice!! Chicharron, plantains, fried yuca, tequenos, a mini arepa, and more... As much as I wanted to go "light," this was SUPER filling (no complaints!!) and gave me a great opportunity to try some of their "greatest hits" at a reasonable, belly-filling price. Plenty of drink options at the bar, which I'll be sure try next time (BEFORE/instead of imbibing at the nearby brewery!!) along with some of their tempting entree choices. Come hungry, leave FELIZ!! Awesome decor, great food, friendly people. Que mas necesitan?!? ENJOY... Buen provecho!!

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