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Our story began with a passion to share Colombia's rich gastronomy with the world. Our founders, Colombian na…
Amazing flavor and texture on the food. This is my first time trying this restaurant, and I am blown away. The portions are generous, and everything tastes great. The ranch tastes like it is made in a house, which is a huge plus. Everything's was great, but my favorite bite is the Empanada De Carne, I highly recommend anyone try out this as it is filling and flavorful.
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Daren K
4 contributions
Loved
• 4/5/26
• DoorDash review
Entire menu is fantastic. I had a chicken patacone and a beef empanada. Both were loaded with meat and a great value!!! Colombian food isn't particularly spicy but the chimichurri has a bite. Bring your family and friends!
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Nicole W
Emerging Expert • 8 contributions
Liked
• 12/20/24
• DoorDash order
A LOT OF FOOD! And a bit on the heavy side. I would say you could probably feed two people easily with one portion. The pork belly was very cooked and a little on the dry side. Overall it was delicious, but wouldn't get alone but to share.
Vanessa N
2 contributions
Didn't like
• 6/14/26
• DoorDash order
Cienpies: Portions were great, the meat looked great too but it was VERY DISAPPOINTING that the meat was so hard to chew and the skin was so chewy it was almost impossible to cut and swallow. To make it worse, the pieces of meat barely had any flavor. Nothing like the savory meat I'm used to taste in other Colombian restaurants.
I mean, if you're gonna cook Colombian food then don't change the seasoning to the American way of bland and flavorless!
The lemons were dry too and you couldn't squeeze juice from them and the mojito sauce or whatever is called had no flavor.
The Papa rellena mixta was the only good thing I can recommend. It was really good.
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Janalyn G
Emerging Expert • 12 contributions
Didn't like
• 3/23/25
• DoorDash order
Empanadas are trash. No meat, all rice or potato. Arepas are fantastic but extremely messy & will crumple apart as you eat. Not worth the money, or wait time. wont order again.
