Caribe On Fire

November 14, 2025

Walking around early in the morning and this place caught my eye as a cute, warm and inviting cafe. The lady in the store was lovely. I had a coffee while waiting for the kitchen to open. After which I ordered the Criollo. I'm glad I came here as it's something different from the usual Cafe style breakfasts you find. Absolutely delicious and hit the spot

October 28, 2025

The place looks good. Front of house people is very kind. Food is ok, considering that there’s no other Latin restaurant in Queenstown I think is a good place to get try the flavors. The only thing is that the heating was to the top I would have stayed more but it was boiling inside. When I told this to the waiter he said the owner wants it like that. I guess It is part of the Latin experience haha

July 28, 2025

We dined here multiple times for brunch and dessert whilst holidaying in Queenstown. The coffee was one of the best in Queenstown and the food was also amazing. The atmosphere inside was nice and upbeat with a colourful interior and cosy feel. The menu hosted a wide variety of South American dishes which make for a great brunch or dinner. I had the Criollo and it was so good I had to have it again the next day! The also do a great selection of desserts and juices. The churros were amazingly crispy and fluffy.

October 5, 2025

Me encantó! La comida era espectacular! I had the ceviche (divino) and yuca frita - my cocktail was soooo tasty, too. I came back this morning for a coffee and little sandwich. Will be here all week for the good vibes, delicious food, and music. ✨

November 19, 2025

Absolutely the worst dining experience we’ve ever had. The food was bland, poorly cooked, and nothing like what the menu promised. And somehow the service managed to be even worse. I actually had to stand up and walk over to the waiter just to place our order - even though we were the only people in the entire restaurant. Then we waited over 30 minutes for just two dishes. No apology, no explanation, nothing. What really shocked me was how the waiter thought it was acceptable to argue with me, as if I - the customer - was in the wrong for pointing out an issue. If I’m giving feedback to the staff and the kitchen, the bare minimum is to take it seriously. Maybe some proper training wouldn’t hurt, because I’ve never seen service handled this poorly. I walked out genuinely disappointed. As a food critic, I wish I could give this place zero stars. And please don’t bother replying - when more than one person at the table feels the same way, the problem isn’t the customer. If you’re a local, save your money. If you’re a tourist, save your trip to the restaurant. This place isn’t worth your time, your patience, or your appetite. I hope this review helps someone avoid the experience we had. Thank you.