This was my second time here. It is a bit far from where I live but today I was driving through and got a craving for it. Full disclosure, I am Colombian so absolutely enjoy the full menu options. There is plenty of parking but the inside is a bit small so I'd consider time when heading there. Sunday evening was great as I got to pick my table after I was greeted upon arrival. I went with the typical dish, my favorite, Bandeja tipica (paisa). This dish is LOADED, so had leftovers. It has rice, beans, avocado, sweet plantains, egg, arepa, chorizo, steak and chicharron aka fried pork belly. The server was friendly and got my order correctly. She got me lime wedges afterwards which must be used with the chicharron. Half a star lost because the empanadas are not my favorite. The outer shell and the inside. Not what a colombian empanada at least my favorite one is like. But you can try it. The ambiance is great. They play music and there's some nice art and two televisions. The other half star lost is because of their point system for rewards. I didn't get points for my last visit there. And the server was not very knowledgeable of it. But overall, I will go back. Check it out though! Ps. They have a bakery too, it was too late today for me but definitely try the "pan de bono" and thank me afterwards. read more

Cali Colombian - Dessert ad. - Colombian Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

I came here for my birthday last night and I absolutely loved it! I ordered the arroz con pollo and the serving size was HUGE! I also got an empanada on the side and it was fantastic too. For dessert I got tres leches and it was so moist and delicious. Overall I had an amazing time and all the food was so good. I will definitely be back soon! read more

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Absolutely delicious burger (and huge too!). The waitress was lovely and made good recommendations on what to order! The fries were probably the best fries I've had in years! Definitely will be coming back! read more

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As a Colombian, I'm very picky about what's called authentic -- and this place did not disappoint! There was a 30-minute wait since the space is small, but they were upfront about it and you could track your wait time on your phone, which was great. Once seated, we were offered drinks right away and started with the coconut lemonade -- so good! We had the patacón con hogao for an appetizer, which was perfectly flavored. I wanted the ajiaco but they were out, so I tried the entraña instead -- it came out sizzling and was juicy and delicious. My husband loved his bandeja paisa. Portions were generous and the flavors felt truly authentic. I can't wait to go back and try the ajiaco, buñuelos, and almojábanas next time! read more

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Great food and service. After experiencing this restaurant I've been introducing my friends as well and they love it. read more

Cali Colombian - The steak was amazing as well as everything else. - Colombian Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Pan de queso and Colombian coffee. Salty, cheesy bread and ask for them to warm it up a bit! My dad had some cafe con leche, he's picky about his coffee and he said it was excellent. Dip the bread in the coffee for maximum effect. They are always quick with service and very nice! The music is consistent, if you're familiar with the throw back Colombian cumbias, you can have a little karaoke moment read more

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We have been wanting to try this for a while. We stopped by and ordered food to go. The place had a wait for inside finding, so I had high hopes. The food took around 20 minutes which I don't mind since I could tell it was cooked fresh. I ordered their fried rice, the whole fish, two orders of the fried pork, and chicken&steak meal. ( Not the proper names but that's what it is) However when we got back home I noticed the steak & chicken was missing for my meal. I attempted to call but no one answered twice! I drive back up there, which is a 15 minute drive. They proceeded to tell me they packed the meat and showed me a container it should've been in. Like I was lying! I assured them I did not have it. The rest of my family is at home eating while I'm up here explaining that I didn't have it. They give me the steak and chicken but didn't think to make me a fresh plate of the rice and salad they had in the other container after they had inspected it and talked all over the container. I just took my meat and left. The steak was seasoned to perfection, the chicken was also good, but could've came off the grill 5 minutes earlier. My friend enjoyed the fried rice, although she said she didn't like the hot dogs in it. She would get it again and minus the hot dogs. My mom enjoyed the fish, and the plantains were also good. I would try again, but would either eat inside or inspect my food before I leave. read more

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The food was delicious, the staff is very friendly and attentive, and although the portions were HUGE, they still came out fast. Highly recommend this place if you're craving some hearty food that tastes like your Hispanic grandmas cooking. read more

What a awesome new place in Raleigh. The food was incredible. The service was amazing. The vibe and decor are so fun and colorful and full of life! We went on opening weekend. It was super busy. But we got seated in about 20 minutes. Can't wait to go back! read more

Cali Colombian - The front signage / logo - Colombian Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Excellent food and exemplary service! The staff is very friendly and attentive and the food is authentic and delicious!

I had driven by and, from the outside, I thought this was a fast food tex mex type place but after looking at their menu online I saw some delicious sounding breakfast entrees. Decided to try it for Saturday brunch with my son and his girlfriend. An employee opened the door for us and asked if we were dine in or carryout, then directed us to a table. The place was almost full and we were some of the few not speaking Spanish which told me the food was going to be much better than any fast food Tex mex joint. Son and I both ordered the Desayuno Mi Cali with chicken which was a huge platter of food. Each item had tons of flavor. I'm a big eater but even I needed a box. Food came out quickly. We did have to call our waitress over for boxes, drink refills and check. Son's girlfriend liked her coffee and they carry fountain drinks if you like those. I will definitely return with my husband. Thrilled to have another brunch option in Raleigh. read more

Cali Colombian - Desayuno mi Cali with chicken - Colombian Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

The food here tastes dynamite and is generously portioned. Since the indoor dining area is small, we opted to sit outside. Such delicious entrees! This was our first visit, but we will definitely return with friends next time. Cannot recommend enough! read more

Cali Colombian - Colombian Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Every time I passed this place it's been packed so I decided it to give it a try. It is a very small space so if you like privacy when you eating this is not your place all the tables are pretty close to each other. I will say food was very good, it is very difficult to rate a restaurant when you haven't tried the real deal, but food was not bad, and the portions are very big. I had a mix arepa and was huge, hot and good, my son had a burger and was good as well. The service was very very good, our waiter was very attentive and friendly. When comes to price is not the cheapest place but I think the size of the portions are reasonable. As always this is my honest and truly opinion. read more

Cali Colombian - Burger and lemonade coconut drink - Colombian Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Food was delicious with large portion sizes and the service was so quick. The decor was perfect and made you feel like you are in Colombia. Nice inside dining room and nice outside dining area read more

Cali Colombian was really delicious. My husband is from Colombia and he has been looking forward to trying this place. It did not disappoint. I got the Arroz con Pollo, which was packed with flavor. I loved the Hugo de Mora (blackberry)-it tasted just like we were in Colombia. The sancocho was also delicious and fresh. There was a nice selection of bakery items. The service was exceptional. This is a great addition to Raleigh and we will be back. read more

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My wife and I went to Cali Colombian after a search for late-night food. Let me start by saying how happy we are to have discovered them!! The place is small but vibrant and very comfortable. They have a patio outside, but the inside was so rockin', we decided to enjoy the vibe in the dining room. We could tell this was going to be a great experience away...the staff was welcoming, the vibe was upbeat and very friendly. Isabella, our server, was very friendly and patience as she explained some of the dishes (we're new to Colombian food). My wife had the Arroz con Pollo, which she loved...and there was enough for a full meal and a second lunch the next day. I had a traditional soup with beef, chicken, and pork that was absolutely delicious. We are very happy to have found Cali Colombian...for the food, the friendly staff, and the late night eats!! We look forward to eating our way through the menu and becoming well acquainted with Colombian food! It's delicious!! read more

La comida es super exquisita, todo es fresco sabor es increíble! Mi esposo y yo fuimos a tratar por primera vez comida colombiana y es riquisimo, servicio rapido y muy amigables y educadas, ambiente es bien alegre y los colores son bien brillantes que te hace sentir que esta en colombia! read more

Cali Colombian - Sopas de Ajisco creo que se llama y estaba sumamente rica, - Colombian Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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One of our favorite spots in Raleigh! Food is always amazing, huge portions and staff is nice. The restaurant is small so it can be tough to get a spot on a busy night, however we usually don't have a problem with wait. We have family from Colombia/Miami who come to visit and always want to come here. read more

Food was average and overpriced. Service was good. Ambiance was ok. Not what I expected but just ok. read more

Great food, excellent service with an attentive server. Went just prior to dinner hour to avoid crowds. Restaurant was clean.

Friendly quick service, large portions you won't depart hungry. Indoor and outdoor seating Bakery and desserts looked delicious but we were too full read more

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The place was a bit crowded, nice vibe food & service were very good. El lugar estaba un poquito lleno, el ambiente era agradable, la comida y el servicio fue muy bueno. read more

Great service! food came out fast. I got the bandeja paisa and its a lot of food. The decoration and ambiance is great. I also got the mango juice and it was delicious. great place read more

Cali Colombian - bandeja paisa - Colombian Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

When I first saw the place, I thought it was going to be fast food. I was amazed of how good The food was and it was true - authentic South American food. The service was also exceptional and they were all very tentative. It's a must try place if you enjoy original South American cuisine. read more

The ribeye sandwich was incredibly delicious, the bread was soft and fresh, and the service and ambiance made the whole experience feel really welcoming. read more

The food is great but that's about all. The music is way too loud for such a small place. All the help, which is a lot, stand behind the counter watching TV. None of the waiters know English so they take your order, drop off your food, and you don't see them again until you flag them for the check. So service is none existent. You can't even ask for water because the waiters just disappear into the kitchen. Another word of advise; don't sit in the booth to the left by the window. There is a cold air vent right above it and your food gets cold before the second bite. read more

Food tasted authentic and good seasoning. The service was great, and fast. The restaurant is small and a bit crowded, the atmosphere was family friendly read more

Cali Colombian - Sancocho - Colombian Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Mal servicio online no ayuda y perdí mi dinero en una orden eronia y no quisiera ayudarme y quedarse con la comida y mi dinero

Great food, friendly staff, good service, sizeable portions, competitive prices. Will return.

Amazing Food and Friendly Service! My coworker requested Cali Colombian for their birthday dinner, and I'm so thankful to have been introduced to this gem! We visited on a Friday night, so it was quite busy with a near full dining room, however, my group of 3 was seated immediately upon entering the door. The dining area is small, but not cramped even at full capacity. Upon seating, our server was at the table to take our drink orders. She recommended the natural juice drinks, so I chose the Passionfruit juice with water. The juice was delicious and tasted fresh. My group shared an order of Buñuelos and Pan de Queso to enjoy alongside our fresh fruit drinks. Both of the breads were as fluffy as clouds and full of cheesy bread flavor. For my appetizer, I ordered the Fried Sweet Plantain. The plantain is served nestled underneath a blanket of melty white cheese and sweet guava jelly. The plantain itself was hands down the best I have ever tasted, but I felt it was a bit too sweet with the guava jelly to have as an appetizer so I decided to bring it home for dessert. For my entrée I chose the Lengua en salsa Criolla. Don't let the description dissuade you, it was the most delectable, most succulent, and most tender piece of meat I have ever eaten. The sauce wasn't spicy at all and it complimented the flavor of the meat well. I was unable to try the beans because they contained pork, but the rest of the plate was out of this world amazing. The service we had was great. The food was out quickly and the portions were large. There was a small language barrier between us and our server, but it was not an issue and we had no problems ordering. She was very helpful and she made sure we had what we needed. Overall, the service was great and the food was absolutely amazing! I'm looking forward to returning soon read more

Cali Colombian - Lengua en salsa Criolla - Colombian Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

This place hooks you up! The flavors were outstanding and they're open till 11 which I'm pretty sure is one of like 3 places in the entire area thats actually open lol When I went in there at almost 9 pm last night they had several families dining in. It did not disappoint. I got the cazuelita de frijoles thinking it would be mainly beans but there was a lot of meat. Friend got the arroz con pollo and similarly there was a surprising amount of meat and the flavors were excellent. Service was excellent. 11/10! read more

Excellent soup chicken and beef! Blackberry juice refreshing. Convenient location as well.

Went here for lunch, and was completely impressed! Food and service was excellent! Will definitely add this to my regular rotation.

First visit, our food took 45 minutes and it was cold once served. But the bakery breads were good. Decided to try a second time buying only bakery breads at the very time they opened so I could get it all fresh. Bought 16 pieces, 8 of them were fresh and the other were old and hard, definitely what had been leftover from the previous day. Their excuse "I didn't realize" even though they grab the bread with their hands to put it in the paper bag. Total disappointment. read more

The restaurant has an amazing atmosphere and super friendly staff! I was served by a waitress named Ibeth, and she was very helpful and friendly. The food was incredible! Would definitely recommend and will be returning! read more

Horrible online services, very had and they are very unhelpful. Salchipapas had few salchicha and didn't have the mayo and ketchup. Ordered the steak well done and was medium. They do not listen or help with your order. Waiting time is crazy. They didn't wanted to give me my food right so lost my money and my family didn't had food. read more

First time eating at this restaurant. The people there are really nice and welcoming. The service was excellent and they gave us a lot of which was worth it for the price we paid. The menu offers lots of options. Wonderful restaurant and service read more

very lovely staff and absolutely delicious foods! the mango & pineapple juices (with water) were not too sweet and were just perfect! the place is really cute with colorful decorations too read more

Cali Colombian - arepa con pollo - Colombian Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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I went in with no expectations having never been before. I was really impressed. Their ribeye sandwich was one of the best sandwiches I've had on a long time. Very generous portions. Very fresh. Friendly people. Five stars all day long. read more

good food, service friendly but they barely speaking English pretty decent ambience beside the flies may a dry sit sometimes but ok