“The food at Al Paca is always top tier. I try to find generally healthier (don’t mind the tostones.. I had to try them ? )places to get a quick bite to eat after the gym, and Al Paca is one of them. Eli made sure that the service was excellent and offered another choice of sauce that he mentioned, was excellent, with the tostones. Overall, everything is very good and will continue to frequent here!“
“I always get the fish tacos which are incredible delicious. The only thing I don't like is how the staff asks you as soon as you walk in the door "is it to go?" I find it very annoying to be the first thing you hear when entering a restaurant because -no, I'm eating in- and I don't like saying "no" as soon as I enter an establishment. Also, it feels like they don't want you there when they ask such a thing. I hope the management reads this review because it's really off-putting and almost upsets me. Staff should say "Hello, welcome to O'Ya" or something because the client will obviously tell you if it is to go because they ordered it and are there to pick it up.“
“This was my second time to La Montaña and both times I've had a Great experience. For this experience, I called ahead and spoke to one of the hostesses to see if they could make their Diablo dish non-spicy since I wanted to bring my best friend for her birthday and knew she would love it, but she doesn't eat spicy food. When I called, the hostess was So Sweet. She took down my number, called the owner / chef to see if they could do it for us, called me back with a "Yes" AND made a note about it in our reservation. So A+++ to her and the chef for their kindness, flexibility and wonderful customer care. When we arrived, all the staff were welcoming and helpful. Then came our Curry Shrimp dishes; The Diablo (the normal spicy version) and The Angel (as our funny and very attentive waiter Colby (?) referred to the non-spicy version as). We were both in heaven. This is really the most delicious and flavorful curry sauce we've ever had. It's served with rice and this thick, delicious sourdough bread, and dipping the rice or the bread in the sauce are both different and equally delicious experiences. We both enjoyed a glass of the Cabernet, which was perfect. Lastly, we liked the feel and lighting of the restaurant and were especially touched by the story on the back of the menu about the restaurant's inception. Thank you La Montaña! We will be back!“
“Found this gem by accident when we were over in Durham one evening. The menu looked great, but you never know, right? It wasn’t too busy when we arrived and the worker taking orders greeted us when we came in the door. He was engaging and passionate about the menu items. The wait for food wasn’t too long… and when the food came.. WOW! Seriously some of the best empanadas and tacos I’ve had. The barbacoa was full of flavor. The pork tacos with pineapple were yum! Chips and salsa were a hit! Seriously so glad we found this place. Definitely going on the repeat visit list!“
“Went with my friends today! It’s was very busy and the hosted never missed a beat! She was super friendly and very attentive to the customers! Making for a great dining experience. The food was amazing! Very fresh, large portions, oh you have to try their apple churros. This is what I had today!“
“Dear sweet baby llamas yall....this place is so good! I discovered this place while picking up a delivery order and fell in love. I've been a few times to get drinks and just chat it up with the staff while on break. But tonight I had the Assorted Arepas, polenta cakes with pork, chicken, jackfruit, and brisket. Absolutely amazing. I also got a mocktail cuz I was still technically "on the job", a ginger ale concoction that was wonderful. The restaurant has the feel of being part of the neighborhood for years, but from what I gather of my new friends at Luna, it's only been around since 2020. Needless to say, being new to the area it's nice to make new friends and find a new place to be wined and dined. Definitely will be back soon for food, drinks, and new friendships!“
“Great little restaurant in a strip mall. The food was really good. We had the ceviche (very good!), lomo saltado and chicharrón mixto. The plates were big, the flavor was good and the service was also good. There were five adults in our party and they charged 20% gratuity automatically. I don't considered a five adult party to be a big group, so I was surprised when we got our check. The service was good, so I didn't mind the 20% gratuity this time.“
“My family is from Mexico and these tacos are AMAZING!!! incredibly authentic food and wonderful service! The restaurant is connected to the store and the store also had a great selection of Mexican foods and groceries. If you want delicious Mexican food, the place is a must! Also, the restaurant closes at 7:30pm while the whole store closes at 8pm so plan accordingly.“
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“El Chapin is great! We loved the tamales and the pollo en crema. The restaurant is also a bodega, and it was full of people. Very delicious and reasonably priced menu with tons of options, including vegetarian.Vegetarian options: Large section of vegetarian options on the menuParking: Large free parking lot, its a strip mall“
“Met the manager, she was really nice. The grilled chicken was very tasty I just wish that it was cooked longer. I absolutely love the string beans, yuca fries and fried plantains here. the self serve sauces to pair with the chicken are good too.“
“This is the first time I remember having an arepa, & I loved it! I'll definitely be looking for more places to try them. I got the signature shredded beef arepa and added plantains, it was absolutely delicious!!!!!! No complaints, the flavors mingled perfectly! It was only $7.00, & filled me up for lunch. Super casual place, my one suggestion though is don't order it to go, because I saw a lot of customers returning because their orders were messed up. You can also park in the target garage for free!“
“Surprised by the ambiance and vibe. Fun and classy place. Very tasty food and generous portions. The owner served us and Daniele was lovely. Easy to tell she is just naturally a generous and nice person. Fun lunch and will be back with a bigger appetite!“
“Phenomenal mango or peach pico de gallo. Definitely the best I’ve ever had. Their pupusas are so friggin good as well! We go to Durham farmers market every week just to buy from these guys! Get there early, because they sell out of the pico quickly“