Stopped here early to pick up some lunch through the walk up window at this butcher shop with…read morecooked takeout. The menu set up on the website is confusing but well detailed Smash burger - excellent but you won't eat for the rest of the day. Two delicious patties, sweet bacon jam, a bit of pastrami and special sauce. Yum Chicken sandwich - crispy fried and possibly brined. Also a winner Roast beef sandwich. Great for those who prefer it a bit on the well done side.

Easily one of the best I've had in a long time. Probably best burger in Reading. Fries were also…read moreawesome. Lemonade, cool and delicious. Order from a takeout window and eat outside. Service was quick and accurate.

Chapman's has been around forever and the food is always fresh. Interior of building is worn but…read moreit doesn't matter to me as long as the sandwiches are good.

I got a Rueben which was pretty good at a fair price considering it was a large sandwich. Place…read morejust looks tired and in need of some serious love. Carpet looks like it's been there for a long time. I just couldn't enjoy my lunch sitting in there. If the front of the store looks like this I worry about the cleanliness of the kitchen and food prep area. Been here for a long time and seems like a local favorite based on reviews. I'll pass the next time I'm through Reading.

We stopped for something quick to eat... He was refreshing to see a real family restaurant... It…read morewas quiet and peaceful place... The food was good

Went here because of the high reviews. Hate to say "Meh" to a small mom and pop shop, but the food…read morequality was medium-low (lots of orange liquid cheese in place of better quality cheeses! The grilled cheese had an off flavor of old oil on a dirty grill. The tater tots were decent with lots of orange liquid cheese sauce, but still had the old oil taste. The chicken and cheese quesadillas were bland, and the wife didn't even finish one. Not much else to review on this tiny, hole in the wall. Not sure how they got a 4.7 average score!

Great foodwith fresh ingredients, reasonable prices, friendly staff. Full bar. Off street…read moreparking. A pleasant place for a dinner for two, or a family outing.

Visited my mother and she offered to grab lunch. She said she has been wanting to try this…read morerestaurant so we went. Upon arrival, the place was empty, except for staff, so we were seated immediately. The interior is decorated with Mexican art and items while Mexican music plays in the background. Complimentary chips and salsa were served, which I ate most of. Our orders were taken and drinks quickly brought to the table. My mother ordered the Fajitas Norte Sur which included steak, chicken, shrimp, chorizo, peppers and onions with sides of guacamole, sour cream, pico de Gallo, rice and beans. Unfortunately, I was not able to get a picture of my mother's dish but the proteins arrived on a sizzling cast iron pan and the rest came on a second plate. I ordered the Carnitas Burrito which was served over a tomatillo sauce with a side of rice and beans. My mother ate all of the protein including the guacamole and I even commented to her that I didn't think she was going to be able to eat as much as she did (Good Job, Mom!). I ate everything on my plate and ended up consuming my mother's refried beans. Once the food was served I asked for "salsa picante" aka hot sauce. They offered a bottled version but I requested their house made version. My wish was granted and it had a good amount of heat...I used more of it than my mother because I LOVE spiciness. It was not what I have traditionally been used to. While it had good heat and earthiness, it was runny and not as condensed as I would've preferred. I almost finished all of the portion they brought though. I sat there trying to analyze their combinations of ingredients for that sauce and still don't have a concrete formula for what I thought it was and I didn't ask what it was comprised of either. My mother thought service was good, which I will not deny, but I will admit I was not offered a refill on my glass of water. I'm a stickler for that since I consume a lot of water. Either way she tipped them at 30ish%, and probably because she is paying forward to her nationality. Either way, I'd return. Even looking over the menu, I took extra time to make a choice as there were a few options that I wanted to try. I don't live nearby but maybe another time I visit my mother we can return.

I really enjoy the presentation of the food. So far I've had the empanadas, sorullos, and now this…read morewaffle sandwich. The sandwich was so delicious! Made to perfection. It comes with syrup on the side in case you want to dip the waffle. My experiences are that everything is always fresh and delicious. My only complaint is that every time I order the buy one get one free for the (ham and cheese) empanadas I only get 2 all together... and they're very small. So maybe I'm mistaken and it's 1 tiny empanada for $5? I don't know... either they're not honoring their ad on Uber Eats or they're overpricing their empanadas?! I hope they can look into this. Either way, I will order again because the food is always great! I've never been inside, but I have driven past the store and it's nothing special looking on the outside, but don't be fooled! Go inside and give them a try! You won't be disappointed.

I live close by this location but have previously been here for empanadas. Which are F*uckin…read moreAMAZING btw. But I promised to come back in and get something else. Well this Time I got the Rock Star sandwich. Which contains Dominican fried cheese, Salami and a fried egg. Normally I'm not a fan of salami, but this salami was different (but in a great way)!!!! When I say this sandwich was a good size but packed a punch. That's an understatement. Now I know what women mean by "size doesn't matter". I can honestly say this was the first time I've even been glad I didn't get French fries with a sandwich. Because no way could I eat that sandwich and fries. So if you want a GREAT sandwich from an AMAZING FAMILY, come here.

Time to pull a quick 180. My last review praised this little Latin American/Caribbean joint because…read moreit was bold enough to say our town was over inundated by taco jawns. Also colloquially known as taquerías. And now I find myself just LOVING the P. Rosel for its tacos. Yes, we have a million kajillion taco shops in like a three mile radius. But they are all so freakin' good! I don't think having a million places that can dish out a top notch taco is necessarily a bad thing. I guess it gets kinda boring and redundant after awhile, but when you're craving a taco, it ends up being a blessing. Now, I know these tacos are authentic, because they are served with stuff that I would never expect to be served with a taco. Like, a side of cucumber slices? And sliced radishes? Also, we have legit Mexican cheese here. Queso fresco. No pepper Jack here. I think that's what most Americans put on their homemade tacos. Some sort of cheddar. Pepper Jack if they're feisty. That's about as exotic as they go when it comes to cheese. Ok, ok, they sometimes use feta. "Oh hey, I made a Greek salad! It's a mix of Romaine lettuce and fried chicken, croutons, and FETA CHEESE! TOTALLY GREEK!" In addition to a little taco sampler, I had snag some fajitas. Chicken was on the dry side, but I liked that they gave me a nice side of lettuce and pico de gallo. No sour cream, unfortunately. I'm serious about this - if you can find a Mexican place that serves a complimentary side of sour cream with fajitas or basically any entree, CHERISH THEM. Sour cream, as we we all know, as gone the way of guacamole. It's now a "premium" side that will cost you sometimes $1 or more. I'm pretty sure 10 years ago, restaurants were GIVING out sour cream because that shit sits in those commercial fridges so long, they NEED to give it away before it goes bad. But now we have to spend that stimulus money on those upsells that were once not a privilege, but a right. The last dish I got was the Molcajete Ranchero. I thought I knew what "Ranchero" meant until this stage in my life. It apparently doesn't have anything to do with ranch dressing. This is one of their specialty dishes. Or maybe they just have amazing SEO. But when I Googled "Molcajete Ranchero," Paraiso Rosel was the first hit. Sadly, I think they screwed up my order. On their website, the description says it's grilled nopal with a bunch of other stuff. What is nopal, you ask? Well, it's cactus leaves, duh. I feel like the cactus leaves would have added a whole other dimension. HAHAH, who am I kidding. I'm just complaining about the lack of something that I probably wouldn't have liked anyway. I'm complaining that something wasn't there, but if it was there, I'd complain about it because I would have thought the texture was "icky' or something. Now I know why restaurant owners pull their hair out when they read these reviews. Alright, so my final take. Would I order from here again? I mean, probably? As mentioned before, we just have so many really great Mexican restaurants. And for real for real, I want to try them all. So it takes a helluva lot for me to re-order from a place when in the back of my mind I want to try a new place. Like, my time on this earth is limited, you know? I have high blood pressure. I drink too much. There's people still walking around without masks. I could croak any minute. Now listen, if I lived within walking distance of this place, I'd go three times per week, easy. But a man's gotta live. I may never be back, but this was a meal I'll never forget (even if I never got to experience grilled cactus leaves).

Oh. My. Goodness. When I say this meal was life-changing, I'm not being dramatic…read more I was in Reading for work travel, and not super familiar with the food offerings in the area. I did a quick DoorDash search and came across this place. I've been wanting to try birria tacos after the recent surge in popularity (thanks, TikTok), so this seemed like a great opportunity to do so. I ordered the birria tacos with a side of rice. The delivery came super quickly and the food was still piping hot when it arrived. And my life was quickly changed. These tacos are INSANE. A super crispy corn tortilla filled with the most flavorful beef I have ever had. It's a complex flavor profile - sort of spicy, sort of sour, savory, salty, bright, DELICIOUS. And when you dip it in the consommé, which is provided complimentary on the side? Nirvana. I was absolutely stuffed, but I couldn't stop eating until I had totally cleaned my plate. The rice was also fluffy and tasty. I have tried to make my own birria tacos since this, but just can't replicate it. I'll definitely be eating here again as soon as I'm back in town.

Such a cute little taco spot with fire food!…read more Absolutely loved my stop here at best taco. Very affordable, friendly staff and the tacos and sauces were top notch. My only gripe is the meat was a little dry. Other than that.. 0 complaints and if I was in the area again, I would 100% be back!

Tiny taco, dry meat not worth 3.25 each. I enjoyed the place when it first opened, but it was very…read moredisappointing!!

Cafe de Colombia is a hidden gem within reading pa. This quant restaurant immediately immerses you…read moreinto the Colombian culture from the moment you open the door. As you walk in you'll likely be greeted by the front counter associate or any of them making their way around to clean, or even just having a quick chat with some of the regulars. The colors are warm and vibrant. Just such a welcoming feeling, Hector lavoe played on the screen my entire visit iykyk and If you don't be sure to look into the artist he is a legend. The food was sooo delish! They have a daily special that allows you one meat choice, and two sides. Which only comes out to a little less than $11.00. If you're in the area be sure to check them out!

El lugar está muy bien decorado y las chicas atienden bien, pero la comida no cumple las…read moreexpectativas que uno tendría, especialmente si conoce la comida colombiana de verdad. Pedimos de entrada unas empanadas y llegaron frías, como si fueran del día anterior. Además, el ají no es del estilo tradicional colombiano, así que desde el comienzo la experiencia fue decepcionante. El ajiaco, que debería ser uno de los platos más representativos, parecía más una sopa de papa sin sabor a pollo y sin nada que resaltar. Ni siquiera le ponen crema de leche, lo cual le quita todavía más autenticidad y sabor. También se nota un cambio en la atmósfera cuando llega la administradora o la dueña. El trato hacia los hispanos se siente un poco displicente, mientras que con los americanos parece ser diferente. Por ejemplo, un grupo de americanos levantó los platos y ella les dijo que no tenían que hacerlo, pero cuando yo lo hice, esa cortesía se le olvidó. En resumen, es un lugar agradable visualmente y con buen servicio por parte de las meseras, pero la comida, para alguien de Colombia, no cumple con muchas expectativas. The place is beautifully decorated, and the servers are kind, but the food does not meet the expectations you would have, especially if you are familiar with authentic Colombian food. We ordered empanadas as an appetizer, and they arrived cold, as if they had been made the day before. On top of that, the ají is not the traditional Colombian kind, so the experience was disappointing from the start. The ajiaco, which should be one of the most representative dishes, tasted more like a bland potato soup with no chicken flavor and nothing memorable about it. They do not even serve it with cream, which makes it feel even less authentic and less flavorful. You can also feel a change in the atmosphere when the manager or owner arrives. The treatment toward Hispanic customers feels somewhat dismissive, while it seems different with Americans. For example, a group of Americans picked up their plates and she told them they did not have to do that, but when I did the same, that courtesy was forgotten. Overall, it is a visually pleasant place and the waitresses provide good service, but for someone from Colombia, the food does not live up to many expectations.