They have earned every single one of the five stars. The lady running the counter was very sweet…read moreand super helpful. She recommended the lamb empanada and ommmmmmgggg was it good. The filling had a curry flavor to it that was stellar. I would have eaten 4 of them (and will be back on Tuesday when they run their buy 3 get the 4th free empanada special). We also had the steak and jalapeño, the caprese, and the spinach. They were all good but the lamb just blew me out of the water. Love the way they label all the empanadas so it's easy to tell before you take a bite. The chimichurri sauce was good but I might try a different one next time (although the empanadas were so good and juicy they didn't really require sauce). The inside is very simple, with a few tables, but clean and friendly. Highly highly recommend and will absolutely be back next time I'm in the area. Seriously, you need to eat these.

I am a self-claimed empanada fanatic. Any place that makes/carries/sells empanadas is where I…read morebelong. When Orejano came up in one of the weekly feeds I received, I felt some obligation to check it out. I thus wasted no time to do so just yesterday. Luckily, it's only a 10-minute short drive to the business from my southeast Denver. There are many competing eateries in the part of town where Orejano is situated and yet they got lucky that they secured their current spot. They are not in a cramped strip mall where businesses are side by side; it will be easy for everyone to spot. By the way, the parking is ample. Bright yellow signage with the restaurant's name on it accented by Uruguay's country flag - it's quite eye-catching. I could see that the people inside were already aware of my presence in front of the shop while I was taking some photo of its exterior. And once I was inside, they wasted no time to greet me. Their warm welcoming made me comfortable. The man upfront (I believe he is the owner) asked if it was my first time to which I said yes. I asked him to give me a few moments so I could peruse the menu. The offerings on the board are ample. As much as I was curious with desire to explore "outside of my comfort zone", I only could buy a few to several items (I listen to my stomach!) I thus focused on the original intention: the empanadas!! I picked up two vegetarian ones and one non-vegetarian namely Spicy Mushroom, Spinach and Lamb. Three emplanes will earn you a free sauce of your choice so I went with the chimichurri kind. This is a bake to order place so it takes at least 12 minutes before your hand pies are ready (and it depends on how busy the restaurant is.) Since I was the only one in it at the time of my visit, they got it going immediately. While awaiting, I got a chance to talk to another worker (possibly the wife of the man I talked to earlier). She was quite informative as to when the restaurant opened its doors, she herself is, not from Uruguay, but Paraguay, where they get the best pork meat (they have a business relationship with a meat shop named Cordobes Foods in Longmont), the lady who makes empanadas in the kitchen is actually a Mexican that does an excellent job by making more of Argentinian-style empanadas etc. Not to mention, they recently rec'd the "best" empanada place in Denver mentioned in the most recent Westward magazine. It's been a great 9 months ever since the inception in June 2025. Congrats to them! Once I got my three empanadas, I rushed home to savor them. Firstly, they are/were most beautiful empanadas I have ever seen! Nicely brown. I could see the meticulous handwork done by the Mexican chef lady to shape each one. Now, the quality...I liked them all. No doubt about it for sure. And yet, I wasn't wowed by them to be frank especially the vegetarian ones. The Spinach was nice and creamy where there was no dryness. It however, lacked something to be outstanding. The same goes with the Spicy Mushroom. It wasn't (firstly) spicy at all. This was also creamy but the same blandness is what I tasted. The Lamb, however, the most flavorful one. Whereas it wasn't too salty in any way, this had the most flavors in its creamy center. Finally, the free sauce (chimichurri) was quite different than ones I had tasted elsewhere in the past. Frankly, it was quite tasteless where the oil was the dominant ingredient with visible presence of the green (oregano??). No taste of wine vinegar, I didn't see any red pepper in it either. This also failed to wow me. Well, to conclude this review....I still like this business. It's run by genuinely good people who want to serve the community. I've only tasted three items. I saw other items (on the menu) that seemed quite intriguing. I would still go back and experience them more to fully immerse myself in the Latin cuisine they boast. Welcome, Orejano, to our neighborhood!

Cute little coffee shop serving up delicious Colombian drinks and treats. I ordered a Pastel de…read moreGuava and a hot latte with cinnamon powder. The latte was a perfect blend of coffee and frothy milk, sprinkled with cinnamon powder. The pastel de guava paired well with my latte. The bread was warm and soft, and the center was filled with the slightly sweet guava. I stopped in for an afternoon coffee. With it being my first time in, I walked in about 10 minutes to close. I try not to do drop in so close to closing time so I asked if it was okay that I order. The staff were welcoming and friendly and I didn't feel rushed at all. The cafe has a nice selection of pasteles & breads, offering both savory and sweet options. It's a small cafe but a very cozy place to enjoy a coffee and a snack. With so many different choices, I cannot wait to go back.

Very solid Colombian Cafe. Not a lot of places you can find guanabana juice (my favorite), and…read moreseveral other juices that you could find at any restaurant in Colombia but are hard to find here. I think it's actually the only place in Denver with Huevos Pericos! It's a cute little storefont, and the employees are very nice. There's also naturally a lot of gluten free options because Colombian menus aren't as gluten heavy. (I'm not sure that it would be free of cross contaminates though).

Tyler was the best server we've had in a long time! He was funny, personable, and made really great…read morerecommendations. The food was all delicious and Michelin Star quality. We had a great time!

I really enjoyed Lucina. Not just their execution but the concept. I don't see a lot of creative…read moreLatin fusion where I am and it's always fun to experience. The paella was rich, well cooked and flavorful. The shrimp were unevenly cooked. Likely a rotate issue. But still excellent. The salad was a flavor bomb you don't expect. Very good. And man I love what they did with the pork belly. Tender with char. The cucumber salad was awesome. It's a quaint spot. Fun decor. Enjoyed our service. They make a good old fashioned. Highly recommend to Denver patrons and out of towners.

Just opened a brick and morter in RINO. Really good mufungo and meaty empanadas. Their availability…read morechanges, so be aware of that.

This place is good but is was a little hard to get inside. First, the parking was very limited on…read morethe streets. Second, I left my ID in the car and in order to get inside, everybody must show an ID to the bouncer. I have to run back to the car and get it. The place was packed and with 3 groups of people before me, the food took 40 minutes to be ready. We got the eggplant croquette, cassava fries, sweet plantains and rice and beans with tofu and fried plantain. The croquette were AMAZING! Also, the garlic oil that comes with the fries is absolutely delicious. I wish they offered as a side condiment to add to the rice and beans. Since the rice, beans and tofu, don't have to much flavor. Maybe a little bit of that garlic oil on top of the tofu will make a difference. The portions are just enough for one person that don't eat a lot. The prices are right for the quality of food they offer. I didn't see any deserts on the menu, so I'm not sure if they offer them.

The food was phenomenal and the place is 100% gluten free! Truly can't beat this place for flavor…read more The restaurant is so cute inside and everyone working was very kind. Amazing place for gluten free folks who want amazing food!

There's free street parking nearby and they have a few inside tables to eat at. The staff was…read morefriendly and these are super authentic arepas. Gluten free and vegetarian friendly as well!

A great golden triangle dinner date stop!…read more If you haven't had the pleasure of trying Cuba Cuba yet, I highly recommend. I enjoyed a dinner here a few weeks ago and I still think about it. The menu is no fuss, to the ignorant it may be confusing but if you go in with a curious heart, ready to ask the staff questions, you're in for a treat. Based on our servers recommendation, I got the Puerco Frito, and WOW. Every bite was light and flavorful. I've been told that you really can't go wrong with any of the menu items, and based on what I tried, I have to agree with that sentiment. If you are lucky, they'll seat you in this massive room with one wall that's just windows, which makes for an even more relaxing dining experience. Give this place a try!

My friend and I went to Cuba Cuba as we arrived in the evening and were recommended it by a nearby…read morebar whose kitchen had already closed. We stumbled in wet and Andre made us feel so comfortable and at ease despite being ready to just about call it a night. The regulars spoke so highly of the place and the food was incredible. I devoured my meal and my 'desert to go' before we left. The black beans are probably the best I've had, and the yuca frita was so good. We returned for dinner with a larger group because the food was so good. Honestly, i kinda wanna open this kitchen in my hometown.

We tried aroma do Brazil tonight and it was delicious. The Brazilian lemonades are huge and…read moredelicious. Try the coconut. The service was great and the salad bar area was fresh. The lasagna was also really good. The meats were fresh and cooked well. The dessert sampler was such a hit even though we were full. The mousse was my favorite. All 3 flavors.

I wish I had taken more photos, but I was too busy eating. This locale has a-la-cart menu, but…read morepeople go for the all you can eat. Food was great. Wish they had more variety, but there was enough. Our table we all like medium rare, and server quickly learned what we like and adapted; so big kudos for service. I guess me speaking Portuguese made me friendly enough to get free dessert. Never going to complain about that. But it's the only time I remembered to take photos. All you can eat included a food bar, which was mostly salad, but they also had Pao de Queijo (Brazilian cheese bread) and some fruit which my table we all enjoyed a lot. I would be back

We're Panamanian and missed the culture so we opted to give this spot a shot. They are a Central…read moreAmerican restaurant so we expected to be a mix of foods (and it definitely was), and boy we were delighted by the food there! The food was delicious, our service was great, and the space was filled with beautiful murals & non-stop salsa music playing. We took no pictures before devouring it all so I guess we should go again!

this place has the most authentic central american cuisine in denver! i grew up in costa rica and…read morelove coming here because the food feels like home. there's plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, a calming atmosphere (considering it's on colfax), and everything is clean. additionally, the staff are attentive and welcoming.