Really cozy restaurant with yummy, flavorful food and drink. Relaxed, friendly service. read more

Cafe Sazon - Beautifully cooked steak, flavorful meal. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Colombia Pike, for all it's aesthetic warts, has several amazing international food options of which this one is our favorite. The food is insanely good, service is lovely, establishment is very clean and inviting. We love eating outside when weather permits. Love Cafe Sazon. read more

Amazing food, amazing people, and all at an affordable price!! Plenty of space for sitting or super easy to take to go! read more

Cafe Sazon - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

One of the best Latin places in Arlington Va, like pupusas, soups from South America and centro America,empanadas, delicious desert, fara, Leonel and Claudia would make sure you have the best experience with a great costumer service!! Ambience great music with a lower volume so that way you enjoy a great conversation and the music is not bothering you!! Highly recommend the restaurant best place read more

I really liked the the ambiance and the concept of all kinds of Central and South American food. Being Bolivian and Salvadorian, it is so cool I can have both in one sitting. They were out of Saltenas but pupusas were so good. Tried the Colombian empanadas, loved them as well. Had a Mocochinchi though and my daughter accidentally spilled it. They quickly cleaned it up and moved us but sadly they made us pay for it. Silpancho was great could've had a bigger plate though. I absolutely get it and understand it was our fault but not going the extra mile and taking it off the check was such a horrible way to show that you care about a guests experience. The manager said most places won't take it off the check and that's wrong most places do. It makes it awkward and ruins a dinning experience to not take off something such low cost to the restaurant to make sure your guest has had a great experience. You try to do whatever you can to make sure a guests comes back. I'm absolutely pulling for this place and it hurts that it seems like they don't care. I as a Restaurant Manager myself have comped even alcohol drinks that have spilled various times, to ruin an experience you could've gave for 4$. It's sad to see a place not care about ultimate service. I will be back at least one more time to show my Bolivian mother but I would've wrote a great review and told everyone about this place if it weren't for the service and the lack of care for a guest experience by being stingy, at the end you lose more money and sadly I don't think this establishment knows that. 4 star food with one star service won't work when the competition is fierce. Maybe that's why they were slow on a Friday night with the carnival in town. read more

Cafe Sazon - Silpancho, loved it. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Food, service and prices are phenomenal. They serve breakfast all day and it was excellent. How have I not found this place before. Try the steak skillet, you will love it!! read more

Food is decent and the concept is great with a diverse menu with food from across Latin America. But poor customer service keeps me from wanting to return. read more

Café Sazon is a beautiful family friendly restaurant. it's full of beautiful decorations, delicious food and overall great environment. The staff is very friendly and greet You with a smile and wonderful service. I highly recommend. read more

Food was delicious and service was awesome! Definitely will be returning. Loved the ambiance of this restaurant.

A little hidden gem of a cafe on Columbia Pike. Great assortment of cofee, traditional hispanic drinks, and great breakfast options to start your morning with great lunch options as well. A great option in Arlington! read more

I love this place. It feels like home. I especially enjoy the huevos con chorizo and the fruit smoothies. read more

Cafe Sazon - Friendly people and a great place to eat. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I think a 3/5 is a bit generous based on the quality of the food. However, the service was quick and we had a large group of 10-12 on a Sunday afternoon so will bump up the rating a bit. BEEF & VEGGIES SOUP (32 OZ.) - 12.99 They only have the 32 oz. size for this soup (seems like they have one or two "daily" soups that change everyday), unfortunately. It came in a big bowl with lots of potatoes, cabbage, carrots, and a couple chunks of beef. Overall, the broth was OK. I would describe it to be savory with a hint of sour or acidic flavor. I wish it had more beef in it as it had an overwhelming amount of other toppings. It was too big for me to finish, but not tasty enough for me to want to bring it home. The soup was pricy, and my total was about $17 after tax and tip. I tried some of my friends' entrees (LOMO SALTADO and another steak based entree) and the quality and flavor of the meat wasn't very memorable and at best average. I wouldn't come back given there are so many options in the area with better tasting food. read more

Cafe Sazon - Beef & vegetables soup - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

The food was great! The service was friendly! The decor is fun and the ambiance is comfortable. The live music was also a really great time. Would recommend read more

First and most importantly: their shitty service, they were closer on a random Saturday at 5pm when it showed open, so I called and this girl hung up on me 3 times and then said stop calling! Like girl, I'm not calling you because you're my ex, I'm calling to get some pupusas. And second of all: speaking of their pupusas, go elsewhere, $4 for one oily mediocre cheese and Goya beans is NOT worth it. read more

Uno de mis lugares favoritos, tienen mi café favorito y las pupusas son las mas deliciosas, la atención excelente siempre me an hecho sentir especial y muy bien bienvenida y servida muy atentos y el ambiente maravilloso. read more

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Good place! Breakfast options were basic but good. Desayuno Tipico: I liked the scrambled egg mixture, and the plantains were good too. El Mañanero Skillet: Steak slices were savory and had a texture just like I like it. Next time I'll have to try their lunch/dinner options. read more

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Not Colombian! Not sure what they are. Food was not good. Ambience was a dark and gloomy atmosphere- we thought it was closed.

This restaurant is amazing. The food is so fresh and well presented all the time I good. The decorations is just so beautiful makes it feel very welcoming and colorful I love it. read more

we came here once for dinner months ago (dont go out much :)) and it was good so we thought we'd see if they were open for brunch on a week day off. I had a delicious egg cheese sandwich w veggies w their homemade bread. and my husband had the sazon skillet w sausage, egg, potatoes and veggies w avocado, So flavorful and satisfying on this cold snowy morning! warm and cozy in here w great music and christmas village in big front window. Kids must love it. very magical. Service was excellent. cant give high enough rating! read more

Ambiance: 4-star Service: 5-star Food: 5-star Average: 4.6 stars (rounding to 5) I frequent this cafe pretty relatively and always order the same thing... if it ain't broke... The restaurant is family friendly. No frills but still nice with welcoming staff. During the winter holidays, be sure to stop by to see their Christmas decorations. Not pictured: the pupusas are great! I prefer pork and cheese but you can't go wrong with any combination. Also, their cappuccinos are yummy! If you're looking for an unconventional place to have coffee and a dessert or a snack, consider Cafe Sazon. Pictured: my usual - The Sazon Skillet. If you're a fan of breakfast skillets, give this one a try. The skillet comes with potatoes, cheese, sausage, peppers, two eggs and avocado. The combination is delicious. I wouldn't steer you wrong! read more

Cafe Sazon - Sazon Skillet - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Waiting on my wife to finish her tattoo session around the corner, this was an excellent spot to get away at for an hour or two. Full bar and was able to dine in (safely and comfortably). Just what I was looking for in these times of covidity while I was stuck waiting. Ordered the carne asada...which is usually pretty hard to eff up. My picture says it all about the meal; they really didn't eff it up a bit. Will probably return here when my wife needs to come back for her second session of tatting read more

Cafe Sazon - Wasn't trying to have a big lunch but they made it hard not to - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Went to Cafe Sazon for the first time today to celebrate Fathers' Day and a birthday. Food was delicious and the service was excellent. I was surprised there wasn't a line of people waiting for a table. read more

I'm headed to Colombia soon and wanted to get inspired on planning my DIY trip and get started on research. So I came here to try their food and it was perfect. The tipico breakfast I had was very tasteful, I added the meat. Everything tasted amazing, very flavorful. I loved that each item on my plate had a different unique taste & well seasoned. I haven't had that tasteful refried beans since some of my travels to south America. I learnt the cream (not mayo) is a good mix with the plantains. It was tasty. Seemed like alot of locals & natives stopped here while I was having brunch. The cappuccino warmed me up on this cold morning and it was tasty. There's bakery items including monkey bread, I'll have to try next time. Service was good, staff was kind, reminded me of back home. Parking was a plenty in front of the restaurant. About 11-12 tables, spacious, clean and I highly recommend you stop here. read more

Cafe Sazon - Desayuno topico with grilled steak. Yummo! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Food was delicious! Had leftovers and great flavor at home too. The waitresses were Attentive.

You may not expect it at first sight because the strip center it's in is pretty dumpy, but the food at Cafe Sazon is delicious. It took a long time for it to be served but it was worth the wait. Our server was great - she gave honest advice not to order or to order a couple of different items. Would for sure come back here. read more

I had a great time at Cafe Sazón in Arlington. The food was delicious, and the atmosphere was cozy. The service was friendly and attentive. I'll definitely be back! read more

Cafe Sazon - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Really good service. Staff super kind, place really cozy and clean. Best pupusas ever tried, I definitely grab a couple whenever I have a chance. The food overall is really tasty and natural. I recommend trying their smoothies, they are completely organic and delicious. read more

My friend and I decided to try breakfast at this place. The pros: nice outdoor seating area, the place is clean and dog friendly. However, the food is at best mediocre. We left most of the food because it was so tasteless. Overall I would not recommend coming for breakfast here. read more

Family run restaurant (and bakery) with something for everyone. Latin American inspired breakfast (real breakfasts, not "brunch", with skillets, eggs, chorizo, plantains, etc), lunch and dinner. Great coffee (illy) made by the cup, desserts, pastries, cupcakes; cocktails, wine and beer, smoothies and homemade soft drinks. Excellent service and food. So far we have only had breakfasts and tres leche cake (can't wait to try their tres leche flan). Close to where the WO&D trail crosses Columbia Pike. Don't judge a book by its cover, plain store front that is nicely decorated inside. Give it a try. read more

Came here for dinner with the ol ball and chain. She loved their pupusas revuelta. But 2 out of 5 because the Sopa de Mani was not as flavorful as it should be. It lacked the true mani flavor. I ordered the Silpancho which was a bit bland to be honest. The carne lacked flavor but the rest of the dish "arroz, papa, ensalada, and huevo" sort of saved it. I had my doubts ordering a Bolivian dish that also serves guatemalteco and el Salvadoran dishes on the menu and I was right. Always go with you gut, 9 out of 10 times you'll be right. read more

Café Sazón is an institution, a staple, a second home! The owner is just as incredible as the baked goods, coffee, and empanadas. Located off of Columbia Pike, this cafe offers a wide selection of bakery sweets and breads, sandwiches, delicious main course items like carne asada, pupusas, Bolivian cuisine favorites, and delicious smoothies and shakes. Ample seating inside, ample parking out front, and friendly service make this cafe the regular meeting spot for our Arlington Dem Latino Caucus meetings. It is the one place we can always agree on! read more

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The quality of the food and service was excellent. I had coffee which was well balanced and the Guatemalan Churrasco- probably enough food for 2 people. Definitely recommend this gem. read more

Cafe Sazon - Churrasco Guatemalteco - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Was a beautiful day out so I decided to go for a walk. Randomly popped into this little establishment. This place exemplifies service with a smile. As soon as I walked in, was greeted by 2 very friendly women, one of whom continued to serve me for the rest of my stay. I was told to sit wherever I wanted. The ambience was very chill and casual. There's a good amount of space in the establishment (also even though the bathrooms aren't labeled as gender neutral, they are single occupancy). Quite a few families came in while I was there, a very family friendly place. There was a television in the corner with football (ahem, soccer in America) on. But more interestingly there was a DJ in the corner (at 4pm on a Sunday? With a little tip jar in front) with a curious music selection. While I was there he played Eye of the Tiger, lots of Rod Stewart, the Beegees (fun fact: How Deep is Your Love is my favorite song), etc. I had brought some work notes with me to look over since I sort of expected a Panera but Latin American vibe...well, that plan went out the window since the DJ's music was so loud, like dancing music loud. (I didn't mind, after all it was a Sunday...I'll leave the work for Monday). I ordered a glass of Horchata to cool off after my walk and it was quite refreshing and perfectly spiced. (I will regret the sugar and dairy later but for now...YOLO). I also got the Fajitas de pollo ($12.50). The food took a little longer than I expected to come out considering the place wasn't full but I eventually got it and I must say it was very filling. Unfortunately the fajitas were underwhelming, the chicken, onions and peppers just didn't have that rich seasoning I'm used to...was a little bland. I did enjoy the white rice though. Even though I was absolutely bursting from the meal, I still ended with a slice of of red velvet cake which I definitely enjoyed more than the food. The icing was perfection. I may come back to try some other menu items that her reviewers rave about, and also because the service was so pleasant and food reasonably priced. read more

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I've visited a total of five times here, the first four times were for a latte (café con leche) and a pastry, and each of those times I've been impressed with their attentive service and deliciousness. The atmosphere is kind of interesting because it looks gloomy yet with very fun Spanish music. I'm a Latina and I feel like they always have the right music! The hot café con leche is served in ginormous mugs, with foamy steamed milk, and just the right amount of coffee flavor. They have about five rows of pastry options, I'd say a total of 15 options perhaps and we've tried everything from the pineapple patties to the long rice cookies, and they're all a win! On our last time there (our fifth visit), we decided to have dinner. It was a Tuesday night and almost every table there was taken, however the service was a little slower because there was only one waitress, yet she was a superwoman because she worked pretty fast considering the high clientele! My hubby and I both ordered the same plate: two pieces of grilled chicken over two thin tortillas accompanied by basmati rice, salad and Pico de Gallo. However, I was able to replace the salad with black beans (black beans are whole, red beans are refried). Believe me when I tell you that we pretty much licked our plates clean because it was just THAT good! The seasoning was all 100% delicious. As a dessert, we ordered one mug of hot chocolate (the mugs are good for two) and a pastry. The chocolate drink was very rich and thick - it was tasty but I would've preferred it had milk or marshmallows to decrease the richness. This is definitely a five-star restaurant in my book; especially after paying about $25 for all of the above. Can't beat that! Man, I'm so glad this Latina has finally found some inexpensive, nearby, delicious Hispanic food! read more

Cafe Sazon - Grilled Chicken with rice and Pico de Gallo (salad replaced with black beans) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I have eaten here a handful of times and the food is always very good, great service too. It is a full Latin American restaurant as well as a bakery and cafe. The food is always packed with flavor no matter what you get. The soups, baked goods, and almost everything is made from scratch daily. They also serve tasty drinks, smoothies, and coffees as well. Definitely recommend for some great food no matter the mood you are in. read more

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Pleasant place. They have an array of desserts, empanadas, sandwiches, limited coffee options, beer and alcohol, lunch and dinner specials. Free wi-fi. I stopped by for a coffee. I've been curious of this place. Honestly, the huge winter wonderland scene in the display window is what got me in there!! I wanted to look at it up close and decided to order coffee, an empanada, my mom got the bread pudding which was awesome!!! Pleasant, will return if I have some down time and in the area. read more

Cafe Sazon - Nice display of cookies, cakes, and sweet breads. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Great food with an authentic flavor. We had pork, beans, and chicken pupusas along with the sampler. Great food at a good price. Don't miss it! read more

I miss living 10 minutes from this little gem on Columbia Pike. It's a perfect place for decompressing after a long day (or a lazy one) with its cheery lime green walls and friendly staff. It also helps that the food is on point. With a name like "Cafe Sazon", you can't expect anything less than something flavorful. And for the most part, they deliver. I've mostly come for the empanadas. The chicken empanadas are a little sweet, chock-full (no exaggeration) of shredded chicken, and satisfying. Personally I prefer it when empanadas have both meat and veggies - a pea or two, some carrots maybe. The chicken empanadas at Cafe Sazon are just that - chicken empanadas - but they hit the spot and are a great lunch or mid-afternoon snack. They now also serve pretty decent chicken and beef saltenas. My all-time favorite though isn't an empanada - it's the beef and pumpkin soup they serve on Fridays. A semi-thick pumpkin soup with chunks of pumpkin and beef, and corn. Amazing! The ideal dish for cold weather. For desserts, I've only tried their bread pudding. Simple but very good! read more

Cafe Sazon - Saltenas! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Order the Lemon Chicken Salad. Delicious! Friendly, attentive service. Good food, good ambiance.

If you want a classic central american breakfast, don't second guess coming here. Not only is their food fresh and evidently made to order, but it's also flavorful and the wait time isn't bad. Their horchata is also so good seriously a must have. Great service from the waitress. 10/10, I'll be back again. read more