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    Brasa Roja

    3.9 (360 reviews)
    InexpensiveLatin American
    Open • 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Aesha E.

    Great place. I was looking for a place to do take-out but was maybe a little less heavy than what I might get somewhere else, and in fact I actually wanted chicken which is probably how I found Brasa Roja online. They have three locations around here and when I did Grubhub I think it was from the Elston location, but I picked up here a few days ago at Montrose. The restaurant was really busy when I got there but when I called to place my order, she said to give them about ten minutes. Ten minutes?? Super fast. My Google Maps said it would take 12 to get there. Parking is probably a bit hit or miss but I lucked out finding a spot on Troy to pop in and pick up. I will definitely continue ordering from them because the quality of the food is fantastic, and it's delicious. I ordered the special both days, which was chicken breast, rice, and beans with a bit of salad. The portions are good--I had leftovers both days, which makes me happy because that's one fewer meal that I have to worry about. The prices were very reasonable as well as far as I'm concerned.

    Lamb steak dinner
    Ben L.

    Very amicable service and the fact you can BYOB is the best. Good was very good and portion was nice. I had the lamb steak dinner. There wasn't a big crowd and was tended to very very well by the waiting staff.

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    Alberto R.

    Very very good and affordable. I came from out of town and saw this place online. Very popular and the waiters were alert and polite.

    First time here at Brasa Roja!!
    Gerry T.

    Brasa Roja means red embers and that's exactly what you see as you walk in - their rotisserie chickens are roasting over real fire wood. That flavor you can't replicate at Costco, if you've ever BBQd or cooked with real wood, it takes the meat to an entirely different level. This is also a chain but I would go to this location because it has a 4 star overall average whereas the other two locations are in the 3.5 star range. The interior has a lot of nicely painted walls, I guess to make you feel like you're in Columbia?? There's a lot seating and they're well staffed so you won't have any issues getting served. Got half a rotisserie chicken because those red embers got my belly fired up for that. The garlic chicken on a sizzling hot plate was extremely satisfying. First, there was so much of it and the garlic flavor, it was so strong and oh so good. I also enjoyed their accompanying red and green sauces. You also can't go wrong with the ribeye lunch, that's such a deal and a great value for the money and taste. The empanadas was a solid 3 stars, I'd skip those if I were you but you should be the judge of that. Street pahking on Montrose and in the Hood. I think it's BYOB, I'm sure it is.

    Rotisserie Chicken (Whole)
    John S.

    I got the whole rotisserie chicken. It was a great value. My buddy was raving about this place so I set the bar high. I found it to be good but not great. Still I would recommend this place. Maybe I came on an off day. I'd definitely give them a second chance. Didn't get a picture but had the corn pancake with cheese. That was something I've never had and would highly recommend to anyone visiting here for the first time.

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    Garlic chicken and friendly service? What more could you ask for? Wonderful and wonderful, every time.

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    I have ordered from Brasa Roja a couple of times. Their food is delish! Delicious Colombian food! 10/10 recommend.

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    Delicious chicken. The sides are very good. Staff is so friendly.. very quick service

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    Good food, inexpensive and nice service. Steak and chicken grilled are my go to options

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    The review is strictly for the customer service. Every time I call to place an order they pick up and hang up the call. What's up with that?

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    Had takeout tonight and the chicken is so delicious! The half chicken was even a lot of food, good value

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