I felt so unwelcomed here. My boyfriend and I were so excited to try this place as we always walk…read moreby and it smells amazing. Unfortunately we were met with a server who wouldn't bother to give us the time and answer our questions. All other servers and staff checked on the tables around us except us. I didn't want to believe a place would treat their customers differently because of where they were from. After reading the reviews I can also agree that I too had a negative experience due to not being Colombian. Other tables were being checked in smiled at except us. At the end after paying I asked for a box and the waitress simply walked away and never came back. While waiting a big group came in and they were clearly waiting on our table. They stood around our table waiting for us the leave. We left with the container they brought our food out with. I'm very sad to say I was left so disappointed because despite the food being so good I will never dine in a place that is unwelcoming.

Lo peor que he ido todo valía 40 y me terminaron cobrando 65 no les recomiendo eso , mejor nada la…read moreverdad

Came to try this place out but we saw a family of rats going back and forth from the side of the…read morebusiness going to the back .... Tienen ratas en el restaurant, usen precaución si comen aqui.

El servicio es de lo mejor! El único mesero quien me imagino que es el dueño - un amor de persona,…read moreservicio al 100! La señora salió y preguntó que tal estaba todo y eso hace la diferencia en un restaurante - la atención! Las empanadas son súper ricas y el desayuno colombiano típico es muy rico The service is the best! The only waiter who I imagine is the owner - so attentive and humorous, 10/10 service! The lady came out and asked how everything was and that makes the difference in a restaurant - the attention! The empanadas are super delicious and the typical Colombian breakfast is very tasty

Another great food truck in this little enclave. I am so glad I found the spot through Yelp and…read moredecided to check it out even though it had no reviews. The chicken empanada was perfectly crispy and flavorful. The arepas con queso was yummy and I could eat it as my meal three times a day. The ladies who work here was super nice and friendly. They were busy so my food took a while to come out, but I'm not going to hold it against them. It's cool that this little enclave has fun entertainment options like a pool table, foosball, cornhole, and great music

The best empanadas around!!!!! It was so good I forgot to even take a picture. I got the beef…read moreempanada and it was absolutely delicious and the sauces were very flavorful. I'm going to come back for sure and try their other dishes. High recommend. They dropped the empanadas fresh too!

The arepas are great! I'm sure the rest of the food is too. However, I don't like a dishonest…read morebusiness. They only allow cash or zelle to pay because they don't want to pay taxes, I get that, so do many other businesses . However, if on top of that you over charge me a little each time then I find that dishonest on a different level. Then when I confront you about it, you tell me you charged me $5 extra since I'm not paying taxes!? Wait how am I getting robbed along with the government!? Make sure to look over your tab, to be sure it adds up.

Spectacular food and Mrs. Teresa singed for us at the end of the meal. Truly homemade food from…read moreVenezuela

I have a Colombian friend that used to live near this business and used to tell me there was a…read moregreat Venezuelan food stall here. It wasnt quite Colombian food but close enough.. Every time I showed up it was closed. Never had their food. Cut to recently and there is now a Colombian food stall! Ironic yes? Now Ill have to tell my Colombian friend this even though they dont live nearby anymore. I will often make a sandwich or pizza run at the building next door but I decided to check out something new. I guess they are open normally on the weekend evenings but I happened upon a lunch special where they were serving Calentado which is rice beans chorizo and a fried egg plus a mixture of coal roasted/barbecued meats called picada. I'd had the picada at Juancho's deep in San Jose a while back so I figured Id do a comparison. Now with Juancho's it's a big restaurant and they have a large grill setup, plus the items are grilled to order as the flow is constant. At Patacom, they only have the one barrel with coals and it's 2 people working so they have to cook and keep it warm, so you dont get the straight off the grill freshness. However the pork and beef were both very well seasoned and had good flavor. I guess it would be best to catch them right at opening. THe meats also come with an arepa topped with cheese, boiled potatoes, yucca and plantains. So it's a pretty hearty meal. Id definitely come back and try some of their regular items at some point, especially if they do the bandeja paisa which seems to be the most widespread item I've seen amongst Colombians. And next time for the picada gotta show up right at opening!

mal servicio al cliente tiene este negocio. no toman bien…read morelos pedidos. mucho tiempo con los pedidos le dan prioridades a clientes por adelante de uno no ofrecen aderezos mal servicio no vuelvo

This is an outdoor kitchen and snack shop being run out of a house's front yard…read more We got a torta chicharron ($14) and a quesadilla asada ($12). Lady was very welcoming and hospitable, gave us some chicharrones preparados to snack on while we waited for food. Torta: I'm not familiar enough with mexico's regional cuisines -- this was a little different than tortas I've had previously. There was a cactus salad mixture on the sandwich as well as...beans? Not sure. Anyways, the flavor was a little different, but it was delicious and not overly salty like most restaurants. 5/5 Prices reasonable -- will definitely come back and try something else!

So happy to see more Colombian restaurants popping up, now in the Santa Clara area! Qué chévere!…read more This spot still serves some Mexican dishes, but now they're also adding Colombian food to the menu, which makes me very happy. I've been here three times already, and honestly, I'm impressed with the quality of the food every single time. First visit: We came for the daily special, which is only $15 USD, a great deal for everything that's included! It came with a soup and a main dish. That day, it was pollo sudado (stewed chicken) served with rice, yucca fries, spaghetti with chicken, and avocado (yes, in Colombia we love carbs!). I believe they offer this deal Monday through Friday. Second visit: I had the arepas, and they were so good! They have different fillings, I went for the Mixta, which comes with everything. Super flavorful, highly recommended! Third visit (this weekend): I came with friends and we ordered a bunch of things to share. We started with the Arepitas de la Casa, deep-fried, slightly sweet arepitas filled with lots of cheese. Delicious and comforting. Then we tried the Patacón, which used sweet plantain as the base and was topped with shredded chicken, beef, chicharrón (pork belly), chorizo, and corn. So good! We also got the Picada, which included llanera-style grilled steak and pork (both super tender), plus potatoes, sweet plantains, and yucca fries. And to top it off, it came with a warm bowl of sancocho, one of Colombia's most traditional soups. Every time I've sat outdoors, and I think the vibe is really nice, a little windy, but perfect for summer days. Service has been great every time, very welcoming, attentive, and friendly. I'm really happy to support this place and can't wait to keep coming back.

We had a really nice lunch at Casa En El Aire. We were driving around on Labor Day and thinking…read morewe'd have lunch at Franklin Mall, but literally, there are only a few restaurants still there, and they were all closed. This place is only a few minutes away, right on the Alameda near SCU. I'd been to this location in a few previous incarnations, maybe a bbq joint and Mexican place? It had been a while. We were pleased that this place was open and also that the menu looked interesting. We both ordered the Columbian Lunch special which I guess can differ daily. You start with a big bowl of soup, which was full of vegetables, noodles, and big pieces of chicken. Plus we got a beverage that was a lime-based juice with brown sugar. It was very refreshing. The main plate had a large piece of chicken pounded flat, with a delicious seasoning, plus beans, rice, and a small salad. It was a really large amount of food for about $16! We ate outside in front, they had a lot of seating both inside and outside, plus second floor seating. It does seem like it would be fun to hang out with cocktails as well. The service was fast and friendly.

Maybe I messed up with having my first pupusas outside of my Guatemalans friends house at panchitas…read morein SF because I spent years trying to find something I didn't have to drive 45 min to until I caved when my pupusa craving demanded I find a local spot. Looked up some reviews and based on how many people complained about their location and parking, opted to place an order for pick up. These are definitely more on the thicker masa side than I've had before but I think that's why I liked them so much! It also makes eating them much easier since it holds up better when your using your hands. I had a revuelta (chicharrón and cheese), a plain cheese, and a cheese and beans. Gotta get them all to see what their about! I'd eat all three again but their revuelta will be my go to. Their curtido and the salsa rojo are made at moms good too. Would I say these are the most authentic in the area? No but their still good and worthy of at least trying once.

IMHO The Pupuseria…read moreDelmy food truck sets up shop in my east foothills' neighborhood, on Story Road between Fleming and Machado, on Sundays. The food truck is parked in a gravel driveway/parking "lot". Look for the tall billowing sign boasting "Pupusas" and three flags along the fence. My curiosity finally got the best of me when I saw a stand-up sandwich sign on the street saying, "Open Now". We drove in and parked behind the food truck although you can park on the street. We were handed a menu and were told "Solo pupusas". I suppose they offer other items in other locations, but I was fine just trying a pupusa, having never enjoyed one before. We ordered two carne asada w/cheese pupusas, $4 each. I paid with cash. The young lady had to dig into her purse for change. LOL I tipped the change into the tip jar. They have some tables and chairs under a canopy to wait or dine. There is also a portable sink to wash your hands and a porta potty nearby. It took maybe 10 minutes to get our order, as these are made-to-order. Our to-go order was really hot and came with a bag of ice-cold tomato salsa and a bag of slaw, (which I later learned is curtido.) Since this was the first time trying a pupusa before, we had no idea how to eat it and what to do with the curtido and salsa. Eventually we figured it out but no matter how we ate them, these pupusas were delicious!!! Will we go back! Absolutely!!!