This is a wonderful cafe and bakery that actually serves more than just baked goods. Today I…read moreordered the Empañada Royal. It came with a spicy cheese possibly Monterrey jack, onions, and jalapeño peppers. The portion was just right and enough to fill me up for dinner really. My boyfriend ordered some type of pastry that appeared to be very rich in calories. We both ordered regular Cafe Americanos with leche even though it was late afternoon. Therr was one Server helping everyone in the cafe and I thought she did an awesome job. The cafe is clean and bright and comfortable enough for short stays. In other words, it's not the type of cafe where one would just han out for an extended period of time. Everyone here was very cordial and we had a relaxed time.

The food here is pretty good, with generous portions and plenty of Bolivian specialties worth…read moretrying. Definitely try the beef tongue. It may sound unusual, but it is surprisingly tender and flavorful. It comes in a delicious stew served over stewed potatoes and rice. The steak is tasty, although the cut of meat could be better. It is served with a salad and topped with an egg. The Queperi is essentially beef brisket served with cheesy rice, fried plantains, and yuca. It is a delicious and satisfying plate. If you like hot dogs or sausage, try the Pique Macho. It is a huge plate of sautéed beef and sliced sausage cooked with onions, finished with slightly cooked tomato wedges and topped with jalapeños. The beef and sausage sit over a bed of steak fries, and all of the flavorful juices soak into the fries, giving them an incredible flavor. The downside is that some of the meat is a bit tendonous, but the overall flavor is very good and the dish is definitely worth trying. The Lomo Saltado is another good choice. The flavor is quite good, and the portion is generous. They also have a bakery section with Napoleons and a variety of Bolivian baked goods, including cheese bread. Everything we tried tasted fresh and was pretty good. Overall, there are lots of interesting Bolivian dishes to try here, and the generous portions make it a good place to explore different flavors.

We love this place. The empanadas are delicious! A friend brought some to us when I was housebound…read moreafter surgery and we got hooked. We probably go back once a week now. I love the traditional beef... the beef is well marinated and delicious and each empanada has a piece of potato and an olive... I also like the chicken and potato... Very tasty. My husband likes the spicy chorizo very much but I'm not a chorizo fan so I can't comment. I like the sweet pork Barbacoa and the chicken and pineapple... My husband doesn't like sweet with his meat, but the great thing is you can mix and match your order and everybody gets whatever empanada they like! I think they are delicious, very fresh, and I have found the people there to be very pleasant. I've never tried anything else there other than the empanadas, the the apple turnovers, and the alfajor cookies. This restaurant is carry out only, but the empanadas travel really well and heat up so nicely when you reheat them in the oven even a few hours later. I sometimes do this for my book club or happy hour group. I'll pick up empanadas several hours before the event and then pop them in the oven on a Stone cooking tray later.

I stopped by the new Empanadas de Mendoza location in Reston, and while the space is definitely…read moresmaller than their other spots, it has that perfect grab-and-go vibe. There are only two small benches if you want to sit, but honestly, the food comes out so hot and fresh that it's the perfect quick stop. I tried the deep-fried empanadas, and they were deliciously hot, crispy, and super satisfying. They offer so many different fillings to choose from, which makes it fun to mix and match. Each order comes with three different sauces, and my absolute favorite is the chimichurri -- so good I almost wanted to buy a bottle. (Which you can, because they actually sell their chimichurri sauce along with other sweet treats!) Small space, big flavor. Definitely worth a visit if you're craving something quick, hot, and seriously tasty. Service was great. Everything came out in less than 5 mins.

A hole in the wall place but with large portions and delicious food. The staff is very welcoming.read more

After adventuring out into DC during the weekend, my partner and I wanted to grab some food close…read moreto the metro stops in Falls Church or Fairfax. I wasn't feeling up to the big chains and places I wanted to try seemed to close early. Luckily this place was open and I had been wanting to try it for a while. Definitely it let a hidden gem! There are some parking spots right in front, although not many. There is a decent amount of seating, but it would be tight if you had a large party. My partner did note that the bathrooms weren't that great. You immediately get served complementary chips and salsa. They were pretty basic, but not bad. We ordered the following: + Papusas (Pork and Cheese & Loroco and Cheese) - Decent, although I prefer the Loroco (an edible flower bud). + Pollo à la Primavera (chicken dish) - Yummy, especially the sauce which mixes well with their hot/spicy sauce too! I could do without the salad dressing. + Camarones con Calabeza (shrimp dish) - Same as above! Note they leave the tails on. + Natural Juices (Mango and Maranon) - So refreshing! I loved the Maranon (cashew apple) was a wonderful burst of tropical sweetness with a subtle nutty taste. I appreciate that for the pupusas they had the foresight to provide my partner and I two plates so we could sphere the papusas. The portion sizes of the entrees were great for the price. It did take a while for the staff to swing by so that we could get boxes and the check. Note that credit cards and mobile pay are accepted. I definitely wouldn't mind coming back again to try more items on their menu.

If you're looking for truly authentic Bolivian food, this is the place. Every dish we tried was…read moreabsolutely delicious and tasted like a home-cooked meal from the heart of Bolivia. On top of the great quality, the prices are very reasonable--definitely worth returning for. The best breakfast I can think of is two Salteñas de Pollo, but be sure to get here early in the day! Some places run out of salteñ ones later in the afternoon. Highly recommend!

This place is a complete mess! Super overpriced and the carry out portions are poor. Dry, small and…read morenot good enough. I'm from La Paz, but this is not what I was expecting from a restaurant that should deliver quality food! Guys, this is just the name, (La Paz) but the service and the quality is atrocious, go to Lusmary that is at least a little bit better. It's sad that we are using the name of my city to serve f*up food! No more!

Looking for a good steak in an unknown area, we were lucky to have found La Estancia; the pictures…read morewere enough to convince us. The service was 10/10. They were not very busy when we arrived but remained attentive during our entire visit. The food was fresh, well-seasoned, and delicious. We got a parrillada mixta, which means mixed grilled meats. It was superb! My husband had a cup of coffee, which was also good. Usually, restaurants go for generic coffee, and it's always overcooked. This was fresh and delicious. The restaurant is nicely decorated, music is playing, and there is a bar. It would be a great hang-out spot.

1 Star is too much -- Very disappointing experience…read more We were really excited to try this restaurant because we were hoping for an authentic Argentinian dining experience. Unfortunately, it was nothing like what we expected, and the food was extremely disappointing. Then I found out the owner is Bolivian not even Argentinian. The chimichurri was red and had a very different taste than what we expected. The green hot sauce was basically like eating raw jalapeño--extremely overpowering. The mashed potatoes were watery and very salty, and the broccoli was literally sitting in so much water that almost half of the bowl was full of it. The rice tasted like microwave rice, and the French fries were just ordinary fries. The biggest disappointment was the meat. It was extremely fatty, chewy, and had almost no flavor. The chicken was overcooked and tasted like leftovers that had been reheated. For an Argentinian restaurant, the quality and preparation of the meat should be one of the highlights, but unfortunately, it was the complete opposite. Honestly, we could barely eat our food and ended up leaving most of it. What made the experience even worse was that, despite barely being able to eat the food, we were still charged half of the meal. The total bill was over $85, and that included $5 for a small cup of what tasted like microwave rice. Just in case the food looks half-empty in the pictures, we did put some of the food onto our plates to try it. Unfortunately, we couldn't eat it, so that's why some of the containers look partially empty. As someone who was genuinely looking forward to trying Argentinian food, this experience was incredibly disappointing. In my opinion, this restaurant does not represent the quality or flavors that people expect from Argentinian cuisine. Unfortunately, I cannot recommend this restaurant, and I would not return.

Empanadas are mid and overpriced. $16.54 for one beef and one aji de pollo empanada. Service is…read moreflippant. Stopped by ravenous- was nervous to try because of the Yelp reviews (seemed hit or miss). It was completely empty with the exception of the owners mom? doom scrolling on her phone. The owner/ operator suggested empanadas. They had chicken and beef ready to go, but she said she had other empanadas in the back she could pop in the oven- she said it'd only be a few minutes. I ordered the aji de pollo and beef empanadas. After ringing me up, she said it'd be 10 minutes. Okay. During the wait I perused the restaurant. It's small. Another review said it looked dirty and on the brink of closing- I could see that. It's not dirty dirty but also not the cleanest. I leaned my hands on the steel counter and it was a little sticky. Empanadas did come out in 10 minutes. She pulled out two containers for green hot sauce. I asked for an extra, she said okay, then handed me my bag, ignoring my request. I asked again, she rolled her eyes but did get another. Aji de pollo empanada- was flavorful but salty. The bottom crust was burned along the edges and I hated that Beef empanada- stuffed with filling. Not salty and flavorful but not good enough for me to buy again

Dropped in real quick to see what they had. I got there about 15 minutes before closing so the…read moreready made empanadas were my best option. The gentlemen working there was willing to make me anything but I didn't have time. I grabbed a couple of beef empanadas and headed out. I got home and ate one while it was warm and enjoyed it. The next morning I ate one cold and found that it was really good as a quick breakfast. Definitely worth checking out as Peruvian food is scarce unless you want chicken.

I've been here like twice maybe? I've gotten their pupusas and I've gotten their tacos de asada…read more Delicious ! This place is a chill spot to eat some food in a relaxed way with a friend or family.

Great find among a sea of restaurants and shops. Restaurant is very clean sand very spacious. Staff…read moreare kind and patient as we browsed through their long menu. Pupusas were good (I tend to be very selective on my pupusas) but the tacos were really tasty! The green salsa and pico de gallo were spicy and flavorful. The meat was very tender that even my baby was able to nib on. The drink portions were very generous. Affordable prices. Overall, I would recommend! I plan on returning to eat more tacos and try different items on the menu.

i have only ever tried the saltenas here! came here on recommendation from a bolivian coworker…read more since then i have introduced a few friends to this place! we all love picking up a bunch of saltenas since they are affordable and a good size. they always come out PIPING hot and full of broth so beware lol. i always foolishly try to eat one in the car bc i cannot resist. the chicken and beef saltenas are both great you really cannot go wrong. you can place a pickup order in advance, they're around 3.75 when you order online. every person i've spoken to at the register has been really kind. there's a cozy little sitting area for takeout orders as well if you want to pull up and order more items from the menu! i hope to try more items they have in the future :)

This is a hard review to write because our experience at LuzMary was so uneven.  The restaurant is…read morea good size with fun videos playing all around showing the Bolivian landscape in all its tremendous beauty.  We were warmly greeted and the server was very helpful in making suggestions.  When the saltenas arrived, they were amazing and we were super happy!    The dough was so good as was the filling.  Really tasty and satisfying.  Then things went downhill.  The silpancho that we ordered was really, really dry and didn't have much taste.  So much so that we didn't finish it.   The empanadas, one of our favorite foods, were also disappointing.  They were much more air than cheese and thus lacked a lot of flavor.  It seemed more like a bread roll than the empanadas we have had over the decades.  Maybe that is the Bolivian style?  So disappointing.  We didn't finish those either.  The service started off really good but then we couldn't find anyone to fill water glasses or anything.  It ended up not being a good experience.  The restaurant was very busy and has a great reputation for the saltenas.  Again - those were excellent.  The hard question is - is it worth coming back just for those or do we continue our search for Bolivian cuisine somewhere else.