Casa Vieja delivers a cozy home style Colombian dining experience. You instantly get that neighborhood feel that's authentic and inviting. I ordered the chuleta de pollo that was extra crispy on the outside and tender inside. The rice was fluffy, the salad fresh, and the beans flavorful. Everything tasted homemade, comforting, and was served hot. Portions are generous and prices are fair, which makes it even better. The staff was kind and attentive even during a busy rush. read more

Casa Vieja - Mexican Near Me - Doraville, Georgia

Eat here if you want really good and authentic Colombian food. Had the papas criolla to start and as a main course the carne asada. The steak was so big that it lasted me for the next day lunch. They also serve really fast. They have an adjoining supermarket where you can buy Colombian trea read more

Casa Vieja - Ajiaco ( chicken soup with potatoes and corn) - Mexican Near Me - Doraville, Georgia

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I was on the hunt for authentic Colombian food & thanks to Yelp and it's reviewers We Landed on Casa Vieja. The restaurant decor was authentic I felt like we took a trip to Colombia. The staff was attentive, very friendly & helpful with the language difference & patient with explaining a few things on the menu. We thoroughly appreciated our ethnic experience & the food was delicious with fast service. read more

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Amazing food. Huge portions. Ate once in and takeaway. Takeaway lasted 2 meals. Very reasonable price

Company birthday lunch is a time to explore new options! Here is our experience: Ambiance: upon walking in we were trying to get seated but sent us back to join a table since there was 6 in our group. It was a little inefficient but we understood. The place is open but minimal space due to tables within elbow length of each other. Service: was basic, nothing out of the ordinary but nothing terrible. Food: was wonderful! Lots of flavor and great portions Overall this place was decent and would come here again! read more

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I love Casa Vieja. This place might be the most truly genuine Columbian restaurant in the city. The tostones are a standout - perfectly crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, they're a must-try for anyone who loves a great appetizer. The mini bandeja is another highlight, offering a delightful variety of flavors and textures that make it perfect for sharing or indulging solo. And let's not forget the empanadas - each bite is packed with savory filling and encased in a wonderfully flaky crust. Service is generally quick and I've never had to wait too long for our food. The interior can get crowded in a hurry, so you might have to wait for a table, but I assure you, the wait will be worth it. Don't be afraid to ask questions. Staff is really good at telling you what's what. They make good recommendations. But I will tell you to be adventurous with your palate while you're here. It's all good. Holler if you want some company. read more

We rolled in here ready mmmkay?! And it was worth it!! A. Little bit of a line and I see why! The empanadas are not be missed! Hubby got the mini bandeja paisa but why when the full is maybe 2.00 more? To punish him for this unwise choice I helped myself to much of his food. I ordered a meat sampler plate that didn't have eggs or beans but gave me a sample of beef, chicken, two sausages and a rib. I am a huge fan of the blood sausage although I don't like the name. It was very dark and spicy not with heat but with flavor. I want to eat here all the time !!! but even a devoted carnivore realizes this place is meant for a tasty treat and should be followed by fasting or juicing. I'm pretty sure we went for banh mi or tacos later but ? No judgement please. Know better and do better! And come here. Start with a fresh juice to ease the guilt. I had the blackberry and it was epic! read more

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We wanted to try a Colombian restaurant that we hadn't been to yet, so we ended up at Casa Vieja in Doraville, GA. We loved the food! The parking lot holds a lot of cars, however, a lot of the small businesses here, including Casa Vieja, are very popular and busy, so it may get packed. We showed up at the restaurant a few minutes before 3 pm today (Sunday), and there were a lot of people waiting for tables to open up. Waiting areas are both inside and outside in a covered area. Even at this early time on Sunday, all of the tables were occupied. I noticed that customers here generally ate, then left without staying/lingering at their tables after finishing their meals. This restaurant doesn't allow open tables to stay unoccupied for very long, and the employees clean up very quickly after customers leave, and they turn the tables quickly for the next customers. Except for the booths against the windows, employees can move tables and chairs around to accommodate large groups. Upon being seated, we were given menus that had a whole lot of items. I wasn't listening to R as he ordered when our server came back, but I ordered exactly what he ordered: Bistec Encebollado (grilled steak with sautéed tomatoes and onions), which came with rice and salad, and our choice of fried sweet plantains, fried green plantains, cassava or French fries. This time around, we both ordered the fried sweet plantains. The food came out quickly and smelling so good! The steak had been cut/pounded thin, and it was covered by the sautéed tomatoes and onions to the point that it looked like an orange/reddish colored pile of onion stew on top of the meat. The only things that I could complain about this meal was that the meat was well done (but still tender), and the sautéed tomatoes and onions were slightly salty. I loved that the salad didn't include onions, but it did included crunchy shredded lettuce, large slices of sweet tomato and avocado. I kicked up the heat level a bit by squeezing a good amount of a red chili pepper sauce (homemade, I believe) from a bottle, and it was perfect. The plantains provided a sweet last bite to my meal. Portions were generous, and this meal was filling. Menus, with both English and Spanish descriptions, are provided to customers. The service was great! Our server was quick and efficient, and came by multiple times during our meal to check on us and to see if we wanted any refills. This was definitely a great find for us, and we will be back. read more

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Very popular community restaurant with a wide variety of Colombian dishes. Very friendly staff. There is a tienda attached that has Colombian snacks and sweets. read more

Muy buena comida y a la vez que económica. Probe el ajiaco y la bandeja paisa. Muy satisfecho. Ademas la atencion es muy buena. Todo su personal muy agradable y el sitio de miy buena limpieza y ameno. read more

The food was really good. Portion is huge. It did take a while to get seated. We went during lunch time so maybe it was during the prime time where everyone else is getting lunch. Our server was attentive and great once we got seated. Would come back and try other dishes. read more

It was amazing!!! Everything we ordered tasted fresh and authentic. Service was great!! Very attentive and prices were awesome!!! Definitely coming back. The yellow potatoes, empanadas and bandeja paisa were so delicious. And jugo de mora with milk. Todo era bacano!! Todo tenía sabor fresco y auténtico. El servicio era buenísimo. Y los precios buenísimos!!!! Definitivamente volveremos. La papa amarilla y empanadas y bandeja paisa estaban sabrosas!!!!! Y jugo de mora con Leche tan rica!!!! read more

Casa Vieja - Bandeja paisa - Mexican Near Me - Doraville, Georgia

the food is great. the service is quick and friendly. it's super busy but the vibe is authentic. even though i speak english, they treated me like i was one of them. love this place. been here so many times i can't count. the food is absolutely amazing. you must try. read more

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good to excellent Colombian Cuisine. Good service. They close early, so it is difficult for me to get by in time. I live on opposite side of Atlanta over 20 miles. read more

First of all, I arrived with my sister at 11:08am and were the first customers to arrive and be seated. The first thing that we heard a male server say was "Son dos gringas" , when in fact we are Cuban and we could understand all the Spanish being spoken. To add insult to injury, two other tables sat down and were served before us. We sat there with only water for 20min because they assumed we were just some white girls. That's racist! We felt extremely insulted and I proceeded to approach the counter and ask the man that made the comment why we hadn't been served when we were seated first?! He was stuffing his face with an empanada and could barely answer. We walked out. Horrible experience. read more

Ok let me get this outta the way: The bandeja paisa is awesome, like everyone else below says. It's rice, beans, chicharrón, steak, arepas, an egg, plantains and an avocado. It's huge, delicious and $12. The chicharrón alone makes me want to go back. Honestly wish they sold like a 4 pack of it but it's honestly a good thing that they don't actually. But it's all good here. The place is small, they get crowded around lunch time but the service is still quick. My to go order was placed and in my hands within 7 minutes; that's saying a lot honestly. This is the most flavorful Columbian food I've had in the area and I gotta go try some more myself, get there and try it out. read more

Prices are the best, food is good and staff very welcoming, During the week special you get a free tinto (coffee ), I recommend this place

The best Colombian food around the Buford hwy area, that's for sure! Their bandeja paisa is incredible (rice, beans, chicharrón, steak, arepas, an egg, plantains and avocado) for just $7.99 (lunch hours) and $9.99 (regular hours). It's a lot of food so make sure you're hungry when you're getting Colombian food. I get the small one and I'm good. All the servers are very nice and helpful, and the restaurant is really nice and colorful inside. It's a small restaurant and It can get crowded specially on lunch hours. ESPAÑOL La mejor comida colombiana en la zona de Buford, eso es seguro. Su bandeja paisa es increíble (arroz, frijoles, chicharrón, bistec, arepas, huevo, plátano y aguacate) por solo $ 7.99 (horas de almuerzo) y $ 9.99 (horas regulares). Es mucha comida, así que asegúrate de tener hambre cuando compres comida colombiana. Ordeno la pequeña y estoy bien. Todos los meseros son muy agradables y serviciales, y el restaurante es muy bonito y colorido por dentro. Es un restaurante pequeño y puede llenarse especialmente en las horas de almuerzo. read more

Casa Vieja - Bandeja Paisa (small) - Mexican Near Me - Doraville, Georgia

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The food was delish! Small parking lot and very congested. The staff was friendly and service was great read more

Casa Vieja - Beef tacos - Mexican Near Me - Doraville, Georgia

HAIR IN FOOD WITH BAD ATTITUDE I have been coming here for some years now my father too also almost 10 years. However today wasn't just a bad experience I will never eat here again. I traveled over an hour to have my BIRTHDAY LUNCH with my dad and all was going well UNTIL I FOUND A HAIR IN MY FRIED YUCCA THAT WAS SUPER LONG AND INSIDE THE ACTUAL FOOD ,I PULLED IT OUT SLOWLY IN FRONT OF MY DAD. When I called over a waitress to explain what I had found in the food she immediately got defensive and said that this long white looking blonde hair couldn't have been from the kitchen and maybe it was MINES ?!?!?!? then she left to speak with someone else about it supposedly and that's where it all went left. Some dude I think his name was Alex with super tight clothes on walked up with an AGGRESSIVE ATTITUDE asking if I had a problem. I explained that I found hair in my food and he immediately started speaking over me saying " No one in the kitchen has this hair IT MUST BE YOURS " to which I pointed out I have hot pink hair which was not at all what I found in my food . HE CONTINUED TO ACCUSE ME AND SAY I WILL TAKE IT OFF YOUR BILL (which I never asked for ) BUT ITS DEFINITELY YOUR HAIR AND KEPT REPEATING IT WHILE WALKING AWAY FROM ME to the point where I had to say you are not going to keep accusing me that's not my hair !. I completely lost my appetite at that point and asked to speak to a manager. The lady manager NaNa? Came over to try and smooth things over but when I told her my main issue wasn't just the hair found in my food but the aggressive and rude attitude that her waiter came at me with and accusing me. She apologized and said that we must have misunderstood him that he's been an employee of 10 years and just defending him,. Also she stated that what he meant was there's lots of hair from customers on the table that may have somehow gotten in my food , which is just ridiculous at this point because THE HAIR I FOUND WAS FRIED INTO THE FOOD . In conclusion the young man Alex kept talking mess in the corner to his co-workers and boss to the point other waitresses came up and started asking questions about what was going on. IN THE END THEY GAVE ME A NEW ORDER OF FRIED YUCCA AND KEPT STATING WE MISUNDERSTOOD THEM and I left without eating my food I will never return here because if you have any issue they will blame you and even if the waiters or waitresses are rude they will cover them and defend them as if you are the problem. Good Food TERRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE ... read more

Casa Vieja - Mojarra Frita con yucca - Mexican Near Me - Doraville, Georgia

5/5 food, 5/5 service, 5/5 price. We started with some empanadas and mango juice and you could already tell how fresh and fulfilling the food would be. I got one of the chicharrones dishes and my friend got the chicken lunch special. We got flan for desert and it was like if a perfect angel was a food and you could eat it. Our waitress was very professional and the other wait staff were so eager and nice when checking on us! I will be dreaming about this food for the rest of my life. No, even afterwards, I hope this is on the menu when I go to heaven. read more

Casa Vieja - Mexican Near Me - Doraville, Georgia

Casa Vieja is one of metro Atlanta's oldest and most well-known Colombian restaurants. Having opened in the 1980s, it's perhaps the oldest authentic Colombian restaurant in town. You can find it on Shallowford Rd in Doraville, very close to Buford Highway and not far from I-285. Casa Vieja's storefront stands out in a dumpy strip mall that's also home to Batavia (Indonesian market and restaurant). Casa Vieja is similar to La Casona and Las Delicias de La Abuela. All three are Colombian restaurants that are located within a mile of one another. Each has good food and service in a casual and festive atmosphere. I can't say I prefer one place over another. To differentiate, here are three things that make Casa Vieja different: 1. Casa Vieja is the oldest and most established. 2. Casa Vieja closes the earliest: 7pm (Sunday-Thursday), 9pm (Friday-Saturday). 3. Casa Vieja has the best service (though I should reiterate I think all three restaurants have good service; Casa Vieja just has the best). The restaurant is showing its age. The interior is painted with the colors of the Colombian flag (yellow, blue, red). It's got an outdoor "cowboy" sort of theme with horse-riding equipment mounted on the walls (written above the entrance to the restrooms is "pesebreras" which is Spanish for stables) and facades and awnings designed to look like homes or storefronts you might typically see in Colombia. The place is dark and dingy in some spots and there are old-school ceiling tiles, some of which have mold and/or water stains. There's a bar, TVs (they host soccer match viewings), a disco mirror ball, and a ceiling-mounted projector which leads one to believe they've hosted a party or two. The dining room has about a half-dozen booths and a bunch of four-top tables. I guesstimate seating capacity to be about 90 people. Tables can easily be combined for large groups. The dining room connects to the market next door, Mi Tienda. The menu features Colombian appetizers and snacks like patacones con hogao (fried green plantains with Colombian Creole sauce, $4.50) and arepas (Colombian corn cakes with steak or chicken, $6.75 each). They offer over a dozen meat-filled entrees from higado encebollado (grilled liver with sauteed onions, $10.50) to costilla de cerdo frita (fried pork ribs, $10.50). They've got seafood (e.g. shrimp cocktail, fried mojarra; $9.95-13.99 each) and a couple Mexican dishes as well (tacos, fajitas), plus weekend specials. Examples of weekend specials include sancocho de costilla (beef rib soup, $11.25; Saturday only) and mondongo Colombiano (beef tripe soup, $9.50; Sunday only). Desserts include items such as postre de natas (Colombian-style milk pudding, $3.95) and postre de maracuya (passion fruit dessert, $3.75). They also have a respectable non-alcoholic beverage selection that includes a decent variety of juices (mango, blackberry, guava, soursop, etc.) for only $2.50 each, an assortment of Colombian-brand sodas for only $1.50 each, and aguapanela ($1.50), a drink made from hardened sugarcane juice. Generally, I think the prices are reasonable. I tried a few dishes and enjoyed everything. Overall, I thought the food was comforting and filling. The portion sizes were generous. My favorite dish, which is one of Casa Vieja's most popular, was the bandeja paisa ($11.95). It's popular in Colombian cuisine because it comes with a nice mix of food. It's meat and carb heavy -- rice, beans, grilled steak (carne asada), deep-fried pork skin (chicharron), pork sausage, a fried egg, a corn cake (arepa), plantains, and avocado. For the price paid, the platter is a good value. While the quality of the ingredients wasn't the best (both the carne asada and the chicharron were a little tough and the plantains could have been a bit sweeter), ultimately, I found the platter to be tasty and satisfying enough. The rice and beans hit the spot. A "mini" bandeja paisa is available for $9.75. The menu doesn't specify what the difference between the mini and the regular bandeja paisa is. The mini is portioned smaller and doesn't include sausage. Two other dishes I tried and would recommend are the pollo a la criolla (chicken thigh in Colombian Creole sauce, $10.50) and the sobrebarriga a la criolla con papa y yuca (flank steak in Colombian Creole sauce with potato and cassava, $11.95). The Colombian Creole sauce is known as hogao and it's made with a slow-cooked tomato and green onion base plus other spices and ingredients. The pollo a la criolla and the sobrebarriga a la criolla are almost the same. They're served in identical black iron bowls and the meat, chopped potatoes, and cassava root are served as sort of a stew made with the hogao. These are hot, hearty, and substantial entrees; the kind that stick to your ribs. The chicken thigh is served bone-in. The chicken was quite tender and I preferred it to the slices of flank steak which were somewhat chewy. Both come with rice, a side salad, and avocado. read more

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Really enjoyed my first time eating Colombian cuisine. Casa Vieja is located in a small shopping strip with free parking. It's located maybe a mile North of Buford Hwy. It's a casual restaurant so you should can dress comfortably in jeans or basic attire. Our server was really great and helpful with any questions we had. For my beverage, I decided to try a Colombian soda. I went with the Colombiana since our waiter said it was the most popular and mentioned the taste was similar to champagne. Not sure if I got a champagne flavor or not. I actually can't explain the flavor beyond it not being super sweet, light & pleasant to drink. For dinner I went with the Mini Bandeja Paisa since many of the reviews praised it but also mentioned how large the portions are. It was pretty good and although it was a mini sized portion (which is basically regular size for most folks) I was stuffed and ended up taking almost half of it home. I would love to visit here again and try some items that I saw my dinner-mates get since everyone's dishes looked & smelled really good. read more

Casa Vieja - Mexican Near Me - Doraville, Georgia

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If nothing else, try the Cazuela de Mariscos. It's like a rich chowder that substitutes potatoes with more seafood. Very rich and comes with a side of rice and a little salad as an after thought. Seafood was gently cooked but not overdone and tough. Would suggest noting what goes into it though, in case someone has seafood allergies and forgets to ask. Place is always busy which I took as a good sign so today i tried it for a later lunch. Not all of the staff speak English but they're polite and helpful. Also appreciated the mix of families, bro's and apparent regulars that were warmly greeted by the staff. Fairly diverse menu but saw that the seafood soup was a specialty and wasn't disappointed. Perfect for a cold winter day. Only problem was parking. Lots of folks dropping folks off for the buses to/from Latin America and a number of other businesses for a few spots. read more

I nearby nominate Jasmine as the ABSOLUTE BEST server I've experienced in a long time. I've been eating here for many years. The food is fresh, service is great, the jugos/juices are amazing. The beans are spectacular. Love it! read more

Casa Vieja - Mini bandeja. - Mexican Near Me - Doraville, Georgia

Came here for an early dinner with a couple of coworkers based on their recommendation and I'm so glad I did as I would have never discovered this place alone! The restaurant is a somewhat of a hole-in-the-wall, at the end of the a strip mall immediately behind Asian Square on Shallowford Road. There are wooden booths along the walls and tables in the middle of the restaurant -- it is very unassuming and the service is nice and friendly. I tried one of their fresh juices, the mango juice, and this was cold and delicious! The mango flavor is strong and it is very sweet. I wasn't too hungry so I ordered an empanda and the steak arepa. The empanada is airy and crisp on the outside. It is seasoned well and I could probably eat 10 of these in a sitting - delicious! The arepa was a bit disappointing as the meat sat in a bowl that was entirely too greasy for my taste. It was tender and also seasoned well but I ended up fishing the steak out of the bowl and lightly shaking off the grease. My coworker, the regular here, ordered this incredible plate of food: the Bandeja Paisa. I wish I were hungry enough to eat one of these on my own because I was salivating just watching him eat his meal. It is a ridiculous plate of rice, beans, steak, sausage, and pork, topped with a fried egg and a side of avocado and plantain. His entire plate was a half portion at only $10 and he struggled to finish it. It looked so good! Love that we have an authentic Colombian restaurant like this right off of the famous Buford Highway International corridor, and I can't wait to come back to experience more awesome food! read more

Casa Vieja - Empanadas - Mexican Near Me - Doraville, Georgia

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Great night at this spot! This restaurant was easy to find with ample parking. It was much larger than I anticipated. I came with a larger party, and there was plenty of room. There were a few tables that were occupied when we arrived on a Saturday night, and the place filled up nicely while we were eating. The service on the night we were there was outstanding. They took orders and delivered the food quickly and efficiently. They made suggestions and answered all of our questions pleasantly. They seemed to take great pride in their food, as they should! They seemed to enjoy welcoming us. I went with the Bandeja Paisa, and it was enormous! I probably should have gotten the smaller one instead of the larger size. The size of the plate on the menu did not have any indicators of scale! I had the thin, fried chicken substituted for the steak. And in spite of the incredibly large size, I ATE THE WHOLE THING! (And I regret nothing. It was delicious.) I enjoyed my meal with a Colombiana, a Colombian soda, which was excellent. I don't drink a lot of soda, so this was a sweet treat. All of the food at our table looked excellent, and when I visit again, I am having the flank steak in Creole sauce with potato and cassava. Although my food was excellent, I stared with food envy at this dish through the entire meal. The fajitas looked great, as well. I would recommend this spot when you are in the mood for Colombian food. read more

Casa Vieja - Colombiana soda - Mexican Near Me - Doraville, Georgia

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Ordered a Bandeja Paisa to go. The chicharrón was dry and so hard to chew. Rice was a bit stiff and the beans were okay! I was a little disappointed but not surprised. I usually only go to Las Delicias de La abuela in Doraville but they weren't picking up the phone and I need my food to go. The egg, chorizo and mango en leche was delicious overall I'd say it's a hit or miss! read more

Casa Vieja - Bandeja paisa grande - Mexican Near Me - Doraville, Georgia

Finally some good Columbian food !!! Let's not forget to mention, the price is unbelievable.... great tasting food. The beans where great, could use a little more salt but still AMAZING! If you never tried a friend egg with your white rice and beans, this is a perfect place to start. I'm from Dominican Republic, we love fried eggs with white rice! Yummy ! Colombians obviously do too! The chicharon was fried well, the lime added to the taste. I took my friend, she totally loved it. Stated that she wants to go back. I need to post more pics of my eating y'all! Promise to start read more

You can find Casa Vieja on Shallowford Rd in Doraville on one of those cut-through streets. It's in the middle of a small strip mall that looks like if fell off the face of the earth, with almost all ethnic shops and restaurants. Parking is fairly cramped so you may have to walk a bit but the food is worth it. I hit Casa Vieja on a Friday when I didn't have much going on and was just looking for something different for lunch, preferably in an area I don't usually visit but not too far from the house (I had taken the day off). It popped up on Yelp as I was driving near Doraville so I decided to give it a try. The shopping center reminded me of being in a border town, very ethnic with an interestate bus pick-up going on nearby and tons of people with luggage. Don't let the shanty-like appearance fool you though as the food at Casa Vieja is very solid Colombian-style cuisine. The interior is very bright and the place was packed. I was taken to the only open table and there were several groups, mostly of Latinos but I spotted an occasional American, probably from local businesses. The menu has 4 pages that was broken up into Entradas (Appetizers), Carnes (Meats), Comida de Mar (Seafood), Especiales (Daily Specials for both Saturday and Sunday), Botanas Mexicanas (a few Mexican items), Postres (Desserts) and Bebidas (Beverages. The servers were very attentive and even with broken English were able to describe the contents of the various meals and the lunch specials - there were two, a fish that I didn't pay too much attention to and the Bandeja Paisa (lunch portion so smaller than the regular platter, plus it came with a juice drink - I chose the raspberry, all for $7.99). I really like the Paisa's that you usually find in Colombian restaurants - they have a variety of meats (carne asada and chicharones), a fried egg, rice, beans, maduros style plantains and an arepa in this example. I liked everything except the arepa (but in general I don't care for them much - in some Columbian restaurants you get tostones instead). I found the food very good and the portion perfect for lunch. As with just about all of the Colombian restaurants I've visited, the food took a bit longer to make it to the table once ordered, but I'm guessing that this is typical - the flip side is that the food is worth waiting for and so far I haven't been disappointed. (also posted to my food blog) read more

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Work friends and I met up here for lunch recently. A bit of a tucked away spot. The hostess asked how many were in our party, but we were able to seat ourselves. A pretty large menu with various Latin food items. Started off with the beef empanada. So different from the empanada that friend and I tried at Papi's (Cuban). The shell for these empanadas is more corn than flour. Still pretty tasty, but I prefer the latter. I ordered tacos for my meal, but my friends both ordered plates. See my pics. I laughed when they brought out my friend's carne asada plate. SO MUCH FOOD! Then my friend's breaded chicken plate came out. Again, so much food. I just laughed and laughed and took pics so that I could sent them to my friend who couldn't make it. The tacos were perfect choice for lunch. They were in double corn tortillas. There was a bit too much tortilla for me so tore the tops off so I didn't have too much. Their green salsa was delicious! Upgraded the tacos. Back to the huge dishes. Towards the end of our meal, we looked around the restaurant, and there were plenty of folks with appropriately sized meals for lunch. My friends obviously ordered the wrong thing. Perhaps if one of us spoke Spanish, it would have been easier to figure out. I know enough to basically say there were 3 of us, that I wanted 1 empanada, and that I wanted water. Ha! Guess I better brush up on that grade school Spanish. Overall, quite a nice lunch. read more

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Food was amazing. We had Jasmine(J) take care of us throughout our time being there and she went above and beyond for my fiancee and I. We greatly appreciated our time there more because of her! Thanks for your hospitality J! Can't wait to come back again. read more

Casa Vieja gives you the feeling that you have traveled to Colombia or some small town in South America. The hospitality and service is Superb. The prices and authenticity of the food is very Good. I would say that it compares and maybe surpasses other establishments charging much more and giving you less. Muy buen sabor con Buenos precious! CDE read more

This place is awful I order a soup was disgusting I told the waitress he get very mad at me. I pay for it because I was embarrassed to fight with them. Never again read more

Great authentic Colombian food ! The bandeja paisa was really good at good price 12.99 they also have a mini bandeja paisa for $9.00. This place is out of my area, but worth a visit for empanadas and arepas ! read more

Casa Vieja - Mini bandeja paisa - Mexican Near Me - Doraville, Georgia

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If you're looking for a tasty, filling Colombian dinner plate in Atlanta, Casa Vieja is the place to check out. The unassuming restaurant serves up empanadas, arepas, and several options with grilled meats. The signature dish of Casa Vieja is the "Bandeja Paisa", which is also one of the most popular dishes in Colombia. With this dish, you'll get grilled steak, rice, beans, plantains, avocado, chorizo sausage, and chicharron (fried pork skin). It's a mouthful to describe and an even bigger mouthful to eat. If you're daunted by all of this, they have a miniature version that omits the chorizo and shrinks the portions of the other items. Other entrees on the menu include tacos, fajitas, fried chicken cutlet, and tilapia. Location/Parking: Casa Vieja is at the corner of Shallowford Road and New Peachtree Road in the same plaza as the Batavia Indonesian Restaurant and market. Parking is tight but there are enough spaces for all of the patrons of the establishments in the strip mall. Ordering Experience: Servers were friendly and attentive. In a table with a very large group (more than 10) on a weekend night, the food came out within a reasonable amount of time. What I Tried: Beef Empanada ($1.50) - The empanada isn't large, but it's within expectations for the price. It was neither bad nor outstanding. The outside was moderately flaky and the beef filling was seasoned okay. Mini Bandeja Paisa ($9.75) - Observing my friends who bought the regular size bandeja paisa, I'd recommend that you order the regular and ask for a to-go box if you can't finish. The small difference in price is definitely worth it when looking at how much bigger the portion is. I'm not a huge fan of chicharron, but the one on this plate was okay. Beans were rich with flavor. The grilled steak is super thin - as a result it won't be the most tender, but I wouldn't consider it tough either. The avocado slice was ripe and the plantains were cooked to expectation. My fried corn cake was very good. I got a fried egg that was cooked all the way through. The mini bandeja paisa will be a full meal for most people. Verdict: Casa Vieja was a good place for me to sample a wide array of Colombian food. I'd recommend the full size bandeja paisa over the mini bandeja paisa based on comparison of the portions in the two dishes. read more

Casa Vieja - Beef empanada - Mexican Near Me - Doraville, Georgia

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Had the pleasure of trying this place with my wife and a group of friends, old and new. The server and the staff were on point that night. Although we were a large bunch - the food came out quick. The server made sure we were well compensated with water or whatever we were drinking. As far as food, I enjoyed eating my Mojarra Frita. It was a whole mojarra deep fried. My wife ordered the Bandeja Paisa, a feast of a platter which contained a fried egg, grilled steak, pork skin (looks like a thicker bacon), beans, sausage, corn cake, a slice of avocados, and salted rice. The mojarra was kind of bland but the salted rice gave it a little more taste. I've also tried the fish with their hot sauce mixed with their house sauce (looked and tasted like a mixture of mayo and ketchup). Overall, I enjoyed my meal and was lovely talking and catching up with the company on my side of the table. read more

Casa Vieja - Mojarra Frita - Mexican Near Me - Doraville, Georgia

If you are a gringo looking for a new culinary adventure, this is your spot. Lots of pictures to help you pick your meal and amazing waitstaff like Jasmine will help steer you in the right direction! The juices were refreshing, plantains and steak were delicious and the empanadas were amazing! Try all the sauces and see which is your fave. This place was packed at lunch, so you know it's legit! read more

I rate this below average. I went with a big group. The waiter was very friendly, professional, helpful, and patient. That's a plus. The mango juice also tasted very fresh and refreshing. Seeing some pulp was reassuring. This is the other plus. I got the popular bandeja paisa. This is the second time I've ever tried this (and Columbian food). I was NOT impressed. I was hoping that with a variety of different items, I would love something. The plate is so big that I brought it home for a couple of more meals. I ended up nibbling and then discarding the two big pieces of chicharrones. Perhaps it's just too dry and fatty for my preference. The egg was was a tad overcooked for my liking and flavorless. The steak was also relatively flavorless (I scooped tablespoonsfuls of the cilantro sauce in a desperate attempt to spice up this dish). The corn was dry. The plantain was ok. The sausage may have had "the most" flavor but even that was average. The rice and beans were the only things that weren't too dry and I basically threw everything out and ate this for left overs, along with some steak. There's a big shared parking lot. The ambiance is nice and cozy inside as it is decorated like a home. I like the bachata music in the background. I'd come back for just the juice. read more

One of the best authentic Colombian place near Buford Highway. It's in the middle of a small strip mall that looks like if fell off the face of the earth, with almost all ethnic shops and restaurants. Parking is fairly cramped so you may have to walk a bit but the food is worth it. Hit Casa Vieja on a saturday with a group of 20 friends, old and new. The interior is very bright and the place was packed. The menu has 4 pages that was broken up into Entradas (Appetizers), Carnes (Meats), Comida de Mar (Seafood), Especiales (Daily Specials for both Saturday and Sunday), Botanas Mexicanas (a few Mexican items), Postres (Desserts) and Bebidas (Beverages. The servers were very attentive and even with broken English were able to describe the contents of the various meals. My favorite is their Carne a la Parilla which is a juicy tender huge piece of steak in medium rare. Very flavorful! I also really like the Paisa's that you usually find in Colombian restaurants - they have a variety of meats (carne asada and chicharones), a fried egg, rice, beans, maduros style plantains and an arepa in this example. I liked everything except the arepa (but in general I don't care for them much - in some Columbian restaurants you get tostones instead). I found the food very good and the portion perfect for dinner plus a huge leftover for another meal. As with just about all of the Colombian restaurants I've visited, the food took a bit longer to make it to the table once ordered, but I'm guessing that this is typical - the flip side is that the food is worth waiting for and so far I haven't been disappointed. read more