Located at
1589 Skeet Club Road in High Point, Sofrito Latin Innovation Kitchen offers Latin
American cuisine for lunch and dinner every day except for Tuesday. Online
ordering (takeout/pickup) is available.
Formerly
housed in the Four Seasons Mall food court, a stand-alone Sofrito opened in Oak
Hollow Square (between GNC and Dragon Wok) shortly before the COVID-19 pandemic
hit. That timing may have caused Sofrito to slip under everyone’s food radar,
unfortunate given that it is one of the few pan-Latin eateries in the area.
Sofrito’s
menu offers sandwiches and entrees from California to South America. Some
(burritos, tortas, street tacos, and arroz con pollo) will be familiar to
anyone accustomed to Mexican/Tex-Mex cuisine while others represent the flavors
of the Caribbean (Cuban sandwiches, churrasco sandwiches, ropa vieja) and
Colombia (arepas). Gluten-free options and a veggie plate further enhance
Sofrito’s menu diversity.
After two
visits, the food rates as good with some dishes clearly stronger than others.
On the low end of the spectrum, the Cuban sandwich was dry, and the tostones were
both dry and overly salty. Neither holds a candle to what you’ll find at La
Palma or a decent food truck. On the other hand, the churrasco sandwich
featured some well-seasoned meats, the accompanying maduros were wonderfully
sweet, and Sofrito’s take on fish tacos may be the best version I’ve had:
plenty of fish, flavorful batter, nice textural balance with the cabbage, pico,
and sauce. Speaking of sauces, they offer several salsas made in-house, and the
pink sauce makes for a versatile complement to many dishes.
Most of
Sofrito’s offerings can be found in the reasonable $7-9 range with a side
included. Portions aren’t huge, but they are adequate for the money spent. The
owners, an Army veteran and a second-generation restaurateur, are friendly and
patient.
Given its
affordability and appealing concept, Sofrito is well worth investigating as a
lunch option. Some trial and error may be involved in finding a favorite dish,
but if ever you’ve posed a “Where can I get….” question about Latin American
food in the triad, Sofrito may very well be the answer.
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