First time visiting after seeing an ad for their Easter brunch buffet, and overall it was a mixed…read morebut positive experience. We made reservations in advance (there is a $5 per person reservation fee), and the flyer advertised hours from 10am-2pm. However, when we arrived just before 11am, the restaurant was still closed. After checking in about our reservation, we were eventually seated and able to order drinks, which were brought out promptly. The buffet itself wasn't ready until around 11:45am, which was a bit of a wait, but once it opened, the food did not disappoint. There was a good variety of options, with the shredded pork and creamy garlic chicken being the standout dishes--both were absolutely delicious. The coffee was also strong and flavorful, which I appreciated. The restaurant has a warm, rustic feel, though parking is limited to street parking only. The staff seemed a bit disorganized and confused at times, but they were friendly throughout the experience. My only suggestion would be to offer a way to toast bread and bagels, or at least make that option more visible to guests. Overall, the quality of the food was solid, and despite a few hiccups with timing and organization, I'd be open to coming back and trying their buffet again.

After watching the movie, the Chef, and seeing how delicious the cubanos look, we had to find a…read morelocal Cuban restaurant. What we found was this mom and pop Cuban "secret" restaurant. What a pleasant surprise, it's restaurant week here in town. We decided to try their menu and also grab a Cubano while we're there. We started with the shrimp and the tapas. The shrimp was lite with a tropical feel to it. The tapas was very good. The pork was fork tender. Tacos and chicken came out next. The chicken was tender and full of flavor. The tacos were delicious. So many incredible flavors. Now for the reason we came. The Cubano! A soft bread, toasted to perfection with the right amount of meat, cheese, mustard, and pickles. Wow..... when that first bite hits your soul

The food was so very fresh and perfectly seasoned. The ambiance was relaxed and romantic. Our…read morehostess was amazing - she takes care of her guests well. We had the Ceviche Tropical and Ropa Vieja.

This place ROCKS!…read more Yes... they had a great couple singing some great music... But the food! The FOOD! A Mexican / Cuban fusion cuisine! The food was amazing! The flavors and spices meld together so well. The pork sandwich I had (Lechon!) was the best I have ever had. So good! So tender!

This is one of those places that you may not have realized the city was missing, but now that it's…read morehere we see what we have been deprived of for all these years. Was that too dramatic? Come try the Cuban and then tell me what you think. Pro tip: ask for a side of their habanero sauce and dash that on your Cuban or one of the arepas and thank me later. The folks here are friendly and have a chill, welcoming pep in their step. They were around enough to make us feel valued but away enough to allow us to enjoy our meal and conversation. The space is bright and airy with lots of windows for a very Miami-meets-South-Texas vibe. No notes. This place is great and we always look forward to coming back and trying another thing on the menu.

This is a nice solid place to visit that's near the airport. There's a front and back patio as well…read moreas plenty of indoor seating. You order at the counter, take a number, and they bring out the food to you. I Ordered the Brazilian steak & guava and goat cheese cheesesteak. The steak was cooked perfectly medium rare. It had a little chewy fat caps on the end, but not a big deal. I really liked their yucca fries and the salad that it came with. Both were very flavorful. The cheesecake was different. It had a mild goat cheese flavor. The cheesecake itself was nice and fluffy. Overall, would definitely recommend this place for a casual lunch or dinner.

Do you want to try authentic Latin food with amazing drinks? This is your spot!!! I loved, loved,…read moreloved the ambiance here. I came on a Wednesday evening and enjoyed a quiet dinner with my friend. The service was impeccable and the food came out quick. There's a small parking lot on the side of the hotel or you can find free street parking behind the building or along Navarro. Let's get into the food: *Costilla Lomo Salgado (short rib): 4/5 it was very flavorful and well cooked. Just a little on the saltier end but I ate it all! *Pescado Zarandeado (grilled red fish): 4/5 *Fall Back to You: Bourbon drink. Very tasty. Not too sour or sweet. I will definitely be coming back.

Today we had lunch at Ocho on their outdoor patio overlooking the beautiful San Antonio Riverwalk…read more It was a peaceful view and we were able to have my sister's dog since they are pet friendly. Angela was our server and she was very friendly and helpful while we made our menu selection. She always kept our drinks full. The food was amazingly delicious with every bite. We even had enough to take home for later.

Saw this place featured on Guy Fieri's Diners Drive Ins and Dives. I'll be honest, most of the time…read moreI try to hit his featured joints when I'm visiting a new city. Only recently found out this location had been on the show, so my wife and I thought "why not?" Bottom line: I'm usually underwhelmed by the places Guy features on DDD. However, I wasn't this time. We were pleasantly surprised by everything. Got lucky our server was Puerto Rican and could walk us through some different items and words on the menu. She was a gem. I knew NOTHING about Puerto Rican food before last Wednesday night. Started with the plantain chips and dip: we ate the whole thing. Wonderful. Highly recommend. My entree was the El Condado steak with arroz con gandules and savory beans. Highly recommend, although I found my steak pretty damn tough to cut and undercooked. Like, seriously pinker than I'd like considering I ordered it medium. My wife ate one of the Mofongo dishes. Everything was very good. Wish my steak had been cooked more and that service hadn't trailed off toward the end, but I still think the whole package is worth that fourth star. Great date night location.

The happy hour offered daily is great. Lots of plates that are so delicious and priced affordable…read more The regular menu is also fantastic. They moved location about 3 weeks ago and I love the vibes of the new location just down the street. I always receive great service. Check out the lunch buffet. Tasty and inexpensive. A great way to sample different offerings. Do it!!!

I had always heard of this place but just tried it earlier this week and I'm upset at myself for…read morewaiting so long to come through! We went around 2:30 on a weekday so the lunch rush had died down and it was pretty much empty at that point. Waldito greeted us warmly and made us feel like family. He was basically our personal chef for the hour or so we were there. We weren't familiar with too many of the traditional dishes but he explained everything and we took his recommendations. There's nothing boojay about the place and they weren't playing music at the time but the love that this man put into his food was breathtaking. Couldn't recommend it enough for people looking to avoid touristy spots and just looking to eat some authentic cuisine made with tons of TLC. We plan on coming by at least once a month to support!

My husband and I have been here before but we can't remember if it was owned by the same person…read more I'm sure I would have remembered Chef Waldito! Upon arriving, we were welcomed by the Chef Waldito with open arms, amazing energy and you can tell he absolutely LOVES what he does! The restaurant is small but cozy with accolades all over the wall. He explained the menu, the buffet and said he would make anything to order but recommended the buffet. How could you not have a smile on your face when someone talks straight from the heart about making food for his customers?!? We opted for the buffet which was all you can eat and his homemade tea for only $12!! He says he only makes enough money to cover the rent because feeding people was his love language. This touched us! You can get either one or both soups. He served a seafood soup and a chicken noodle soup. The soups was very flavorful and warm. He also serves bread with it as well. The chicken noodle soup was on point! It was flavorful, the noodles were cooked well and wasnt mushy. He will serve you the buffet. It had roasted chicken, then a chicken stew with Caribbean vegetables (plantains, yucca, etc), yucca, black or red beans and either white or rice with gandules. Being that my husband is from the islands, we know flavor! Unfortunately, the beans and the stew had little to no flavor, not even salt. Additionally, the beans were burnt. The arroz con gandules was odd. It lacked flavor and I'm not sure how you can get mushy but underdone rice. The stew tasted like it was just watered down. He graciously made fresh fried Maduros which were great and fried pork as well. The tea that came with it was very good! I'd definitely order a pitcher of it! It had a lot of fruit and floral notes for a tea! Unfortunately, the food missed the mark for us. We couldn't even finish it, let alone even eat half. We were so disappointed because you can tell he absolutely loves and lives off of his love for cooking. I don't know if my husband and I were off on our taste buds that day. I gave this a three star because Chef Waldito was such a pleasure to be around. He made it worth while and I don't want his restaurant to fail. If it were solely on the food, I truly hate to say it but I would have given it a one star. If there's a next time, we might just order off the menu! We do wish him luck and if he or someone that knows him reads this, we hope it will be more helpful than hurtful.

The chicken pinchos with garlic bread - great! The alcapurria was made to order but lacked…read moreseasoning in the masa and they were cheap with the ground beef. We didn't get to try any of the other food, but the service was great. Was warm inside with poor ventilation but had some outdoor seating - completely shaded - felt nice a cool on a hot day.

Food is tender. Meat is flavorful and juicy. My husband had plantains and black beans with his…read morechicken. It was fried chicken and chicken breast at a good price. I took pictures of the updated menu. Service was good and the ambiance was cool. Sunday afternoon chill

Came here during the lunch buffet and it was pretty good. The waitress was happy to greet us first…read morething we came in and quickly got us a spot. It was pretty busy inside and they ran out of plates for a moment. The atmosphere during the lunch rush was definitely there but quiet enough for a normal table conversation. Food was hot and fresh. The only thing that got me was the loose bits of shell inside the paella.

Although the mofongo with roast pork was delicious, it took a long time to get the food. Thankfully…read morethe server provided a complimentary salad and checked up periodically to make the long wait more tolerable. On the contrary, it took a while for the server to come back after eating and I noticed that payment is taken in the front instead of at the table.

Ordered the Cubano sandwich and a cortado and both were among the best I've ever had. The coffee…read morefeatured a drizzle of chocolate on top that made it absolutely perfect, and the sandwich was massive--two of us shared one, and neither of us could even finish our half! This place was a hole in the wall but once you got past the door it was a very clean, modern interior. Real dishes and silverware. A nice setting that was a surprise. ​The quality of the ingredients and the generous portions make this spot a standout.

What a place, looked very tropical, food was good, I had the famous Cuban Sandwich and croquetas…read more Our server was amazing I believe her name was Celine, very attentive with great attitude, suggested the Virgin Mojito, ( was at work lunch) could not drink but everything was spot on. Ambiance was very typical great cuban music salsa and of course REPARTO!! Will be back for a Friday show.

My Puerto Rican said it was the best Puerto Rican food he's had in a long time, my son and I agree…read more The people there were amazing, so friendly and nice, they helped us with what they had to offer. I'd recommend it to anyone who want's great food.

Came here for lunch and had their 5 tacos with beans as a side. Service was quick, friendly, and…read morefast. Food was really tasty and tasted great! Server was friendly and knowledgeable about their menu. The ambiance is friendly and Latin music playing on the background. A great place to visit after playing golf at fort Sam Houston!