Amazing food and super friendly staff. I am vegan and gluten free and got the Jamaican rice tofu dish with a curry seasoning. Flavors were just right and was delicious. The whole place had a nice vibe- highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kevin B
This place is a definite must try! It’s billed as Latin/Asian fusion and the menu is so eclectic. I had the Ropa Vieja Beef Bowl and added an egg. I cannot say enough good things about this meal. It was amazing-so many flavors, so delicious. Me and my friend also split the funky monkey fries. Do not pass these up-they are incredible. Although this was my first time here, I will definitely be back. There was too much on the menu that I want to try.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gregory Holtzman
Great food and great service. Nate and the rest of the staff were really helpful taking care of a member of our party with a shellfish allergy. Would definitely come back.Dietary restrictions: Managed a shellfish allergy well
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Funky Monkey Fries, Asian Paella, Ropa Vieja Beef Bowl
Buni M
Had a cute lunch date with the hubby, and he picked the spot, we loved the atmosphere, and everyone was so friendly. The "Bacos" we tried were sooo tasty, but the Funky monkey fries with jalapeño aioli drizzle are what would make me pull right back up. The Puerto Rican rice was very good, tooAnd the hibiscus lemonade and Vietnamese coffee was my fav part
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shrimp Baco, Puerto Rican Rice, Funky Monkey Fries, Puerto Rican Rice Bowl
Carson Davis
Fantastic place to eat, Monkey Fries are an absolute must, for dessert you HAVE to try the nutella bitesDietary restrictions: All sorts of options including vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free
Puerto rican+asian fusion ? What an interesting combination!!Order bowl of Puerto Rican bowl . To be honest , a bit disappointed as there seem to be a lack of variety in vegetables . But I would say it is tasty. Spice mixture bit on the common side. I expect more spice.The environment is great . The service is superb and prompt. Looking forward to more vegetables .Will come back to try more
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Puerto Rican Rice Bowl
Joana S
Deliciously good combination of asian and latino flavor, which works so well. Small portion and little bit pricey. But becaude its so good, we cant get it enough ( keep ordering for more) Recommended if you re in town. They have branches in Chicago as well!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Duck Gumbo, Duck Banh MI, Ropa Vieja Beef Bowl, Asian Paella with Fried Egg, Chorizo Egg Roll
Joseph Lankford
Nate was an excellent server and was very helpful with our first experience. Food was excellent and the restaurant was clean. Will come
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shrimp Baco, Picadillo Egg Roll, Puerto Rican Rice, Duck Baco, Puerto Rican Rice Bowl
Markita Willis
Parking: There is no parking available. You have to find parking on the streets. Sometimes you have to walk long distances because parking is not available.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Funky Monkey Fries, Parang Chicken Banh MI
Cristy MC
Overall, a great place to eat if you’re close to IKEA! Delicious food and fast service, all reasonably priced.WAIT TIME: Came in and placed an order at 3:30. Food came out at 3:40 on the dot. Impressive! Although considering the time there weren’t too many others at the time to serve.FOOD: I got the ropa vieja rice bowl. We also shared two of the bacos, sweet potato fries, and two chorizo egg rolls. Everything was very delicious! My favorites were the sweet potato fries - highly recommend. The egg rolls were also superb. The bacos were decent, I’ve just had better baos and the meats used in them were better in other forms (I.e. the egg roll or the bowls). The bowl was decently flavored as well. You really can’t go wrong, and I like how many small plates they have that you can try plenty!SERVICE: QR code ordering makes it easy to order from table, and server came by as well to mention that if we had any questions to come up and order at counter :)AMBIANCE: Modern aesthetic, spacious as well.PRICE: Everything was pretty reasonable priced. The rice bowl was around $15 and all the appetizers between $3-8 each I believe.
Saucy Porka - an amazing atmospheric environment with tasty food right next to SLU. Phil was friendly and had incredible care in his service.The Baocos are amazing and we got the Nutella donuts for desert. We ended up sharing some funky monkey fries (amazing) and the sweet potato fries. (Also wonderful)We came here for a birthday, but definitely will be back on a regular basis!Parking: Parking available in front of restaurant (across the street, at SLU) or angular parking available on the side street side.Kid-friendliness: Friendly atmosphere, closed restaurant with easy visibility and booths to help contain the kiddos! Street side, so as long as the doors are closed - No risk.
First timer! I must say, This was an experience! A great one! Speed of service, presentation, food quality, was all top tier! The customer SERVICE has been the best service I’ve received this year! Nate was so pleasant! Very welcoming, knowledgeable of the menu, and offered great suggestions/ recommendations! Can’t wait to return!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Puerto Rican Rice, Funky Monkey Fries, Puerto Rican Rice Bowl
Amanda Hall
Casual place with some of the best fusion cuisine! Bao tacos!! Mexican Pho! Service is fast and friendly. Great location. This corner has become a destination for us when we visit STL.
1st time visiting, I was introduced to the restaurant from social media ( TikToc) . This location aesthetic & restrooms is on point. Nate was the host who I coined the Best . He was so inviting, well-informed of the menu & gave great recommendations . His customer service is top notched . He's attentive to dining needs , professional humor , and welcoming each guest . He even took time out to take the customer picture in front of the selfie wall . Food was delicious & fulfilling. I tired the Soju ( white grape & plum ) pretty tasty 13% achool volume . I will highly recommend this restaurant & location . I will definitely return. This restaurant is a hidden gem & it's shinning like a diamond.
Amazing food and super friendly staff. I am vegan and gluten free and got the Jamaican rice tofu dish with a curry seasoning. Flavors were just right and was delicious. The whole place had a nice vibe- highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place is a definite must try! It’s billed as Latin/Asian fusion and the menu is so eclectic. I had the Ropa Vieja Beef Bowl and added an egg. I cannot say enough good things about this meal. It was amazing-so many flavors, so delicious. Me and my friend also split the funky monkey fries. Do not pass these up-they are incredible. Although this was my first time here, I will definitely be back. There was too much on the menu that I want to try.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food and great service. Nate and the rest of the staff were really helpful taking care of a member of our party with a shellfish allergy. Would definitely come back.Dietary restrictions: Managed a shellfish allergy well
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Funky Monkey Fries, Asian Paella, Ropa Vieja Beef Bowl
Had a cute lunch date with the hubby, and he picked the spot, we loved the atmosphere, and everyone was so friendly. The "Bacos" we tried were sooo tasty, but the Funky monkey fries with jalapeño aioli drizzle are what would make me pull right back up. The Puerto Rican rice was very good, tooAnd the hibiscus lemonade and Vietnamese coffee was my fav part
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shrimp Baco, Puerto Rican Rice, Funky Monkey Fries, Puerto Rican Rice Bowl
Fantastic place to eat, Monkey Fries are an absolute must, for dessert you HAVE to try the nutella bitesDietary restrictions: All sorts of options including vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Nutella Donut Bites, Funky Monkey Fries
Puerto rican+asian fusion ? What an interesting combination!!Order bowl of Puerto Rican bowl . To be honest , a bit disappointed as there seem to be a lack of variety in vegetables . But I would say it is tasty. Spice mixture bit on the common side. I expect more spice.The environment is great . The service is superb and prompt. Looking forward to more vegetables .Will come back to try more
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Puerto Rican Rice Bowl
Deliciously good combination of asian and latino flavor, which works so well. Small portion and little bit pricey. But becaude its so good, we cant get it enough ( keep ordering for more) Recommended if you re in town. They have branches in Chicago as well!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Duck Gumbo, Duck Banh MI, Ropa Vieja Beef Bowl, Asian Paella with Fried Egg, Chorizo Egg Roll
Nate was an excellent server and was very helpful with our first experience. Food was excellent and the restaurant was clean. Will come
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shrimp Baco, Picadillo Egg Roll, Puerto Rican Rice, Duck Baco, Puerto Rican Rice Bowl
Parking: There is no parking available. You have to find parking on the streets. Sometimes you have to walk long distances because parking is not available.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Funky Monkey Fries, Parang Chicken Banh MI
Overall, a great place to eat if you’re close to IKEA! Delicious food and fast service, all reasonably priced.WAIT TIME: Came in and placed an order at 3:30. Food came out at 3:40 on the dot. Impressive! Although considering the time there weren’t too many others at the time to serve.FOOD: I got the ropa vieja rice bowl. We also shared two of the bacos, sweet potato fries, and two chorizo egg rolls. Everything was very delicious! My favorites were the sweet potato fries - highly recommend. The egg rolls were also superb. The bacos were decent, I’ve just had better baos and the meats used in them were better in other forms (I.e. the egg roll or the bowls). The bowl was decently flavored as well. You really can’t go wrong, and I like how many small plates they have that you can try plenty!SERVICE: QR code ordering makes it easy to order from table, and server came by as well to mention that if we had any questions to come up and order at counter :)AMBIANCE: Modern aesthetic, spacious as well.PRICE: Everything was pretty reasonable priced. The rice bowl was around $15 and all the appetizers between $3-8 each I believe.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Guajillo Pork Baco, Sweet Potato Fries, Chorizo Egg Roll
Restaurantji Recommends
Saucy Porka - an amazing atmospheric environment with tasty food right next to SLU. Phil was friendly and had incredible care in his service.The Baocos are amazing and we got the Nutella donuts for desert. We ended up sharing some funky monkey fries (amazing) and the sweet potato fries. (Also wonderful)We came here for a birthday, but definitely will be back on a regular basis!Parking: Parking available in front of restaurant (across the street, at SLU) or angular parking available on the side street side.Kid-friendliness: Friendly atmosphere, closed restaurant with easy visibility and booths to help contain the kiddos! Street side, so as long as the doors are closed - No risk.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Nutella Donut Bites, Shrimp Baco, Funky Monkey Fries, Guajillo Pork Baco, Sweet Potato Fries
Beautiful space, excellent service, and delicious
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Funky Monkey Fries, Puerto Rican Rice Bowl, Mexican Pho
First timer! I must say, This was an experience! A great one! Speed of service, presentation, food quality, was all top tier! The customer SERVICE has been the best service I’ve received this year! Nate was so pleasant! Very welcoming, knowledgeable of the menu, and offered great suggestions/ recommendations! Can’t wait to return!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Puerto Rican Rice, Funky Monkey Fries, Puerto Rican Rice Bowl
Casual place with some of the best fusion cuisine! Bao tacos!! Mexican Pho! Service is fast and friendly. Great location. This corner has become a destination for us when we visit STL.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Duck Baco, Funky Monkey Fries, Tostones, Puerto Rican Rice Bowl, Sweet Potato Fries
1st time visiting, I was introduced to the restaurant from social media ( TikToc) . This location aesthetic & restrooms is on point. Nate was the host who I coined the Best . He was so inviting, well-informed of the menu & gave great recommendations . His customer service is top notched . He's attentive to dining needs , professional humor , and welcoming each guest . He even took time out to take the customer picture in front of the selfie wall . Food was delicious & fulfilling. I tired the Soju ( white grape & plum ) pretty tasty 13% achool volume . I will highly recommend this restaurant & location . I will definitely return. This restaurant is a hidden gem & it's shinning like a diamond.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5