We wanted a quick, casual bite at the awkward late Saturday afternoon time. We'd always wanted to…read moretry this spot. We stopped by -- and it was spectacular. It packed the flavor punch of homestlye cooking and would rival more expensive sit-down restaurants. What a gem! We ordered the Venezuelan arepa, birria empanada, mushroom empanada, side Macondo salad, and passion fruit juice. Every dish was fantastic, and I'd easily recommend any of the above. Venezuelan arepa -- the was ridiculously yummy. The perfect balance of creamy, rich avocado sauce with chicken. It was hearty, balanced, and perfectly seasoned. Birria empanada -- this was delicious, rich, and perfect for the particularly chilly late afternoon. Birria on point. If you're craving birria in a delectable, crispy empanada format, you'll be quite happy. Mushroom empanada -- yummy. We love mushroom empanadas and they executed this one well. Macondo side salad -- surprisingly fantastic! Did not expect it to be so tasty. It was only a side dish for the combo, but it held its own among the baked goods. That's how yummy it was. Passion fruit juice -- sweet and relatively thick. They definitely didn't water it down! If you're a fan of passion fruit juice, you'll must try this one. Environment was fast casual. Only drawback was althe comfort level of a few of the dining chairs, which sloped backwards in an awkward way. The bench actually felt more comfortable, so we opted for that. Take out seems easy and common here, so we'll like try that as well in the future. Located on a busy street, but you can almost always find free parking down one of the perpendicular side streets. Looking forward to coming back for a delicious, casual bite!

It was my first time ordering from here, so I was excited and decided to get a little bit of…read moreeverything for our family to try. We ordered the Venezuelan, Colombian, and Pulled Pork BBQ arepas, the birria empanadas, pandebono with dulce de leche, and the chocolo arepa. Unfortunately, we couldn't finish most of the food. The birria empanadas and all three arepas were way too salty. I'm not sure if they went a little overboard with the salt today, but it was overwhelming and made it hard to enjoy anything. The pandebono with dulce de leche was also disappointing. It's described as being filled with dulce de leche, but it was actually just a plain pandebono with a small side of dulce de leche. The texture was also a bit too chewy for my liking. The only item I truly enjoyed and was able to eat was the chocolo arepa that one was actually decent. Overall, I was pretty disappointed because I really enjoy arepas and was excited to find a new spot. I may give them another try in the future in case it was just an off day, but this first experience didn't live up to my expectations.

Wonderful food, service, lively and vibrantly decorated space at Parche in Uptown Oakland. Offering…read moredelicious modern Columbian food and introduced during Oakland Restaurant Week. Ordered a variety of items to share (family style) and dishes all presented beautifully and flavors on point. From the salad del Norte with lots of textures and flavor, corn arepas with melty cheese, crispy, flavorful brussel sprouts and savory, nicely seasoned empanadas, everything was delicious with no complaints Our server, Celia was friendly, efficient and engaging...great service which made the dining experience really enjoyable! I'd definitely return as soon as many items to try (ceviche!) and repeat as the first visit had me wanting more! Metered street parking

My husband and I came here on a date night. It happened to be Oakland Restaurant Week, so there was…read morethe option to do the restaurant week Prix Fixe menu or their regular menu. We opted for the regular menu since I wanted to try the whole Brazino. The table next to us ordered the rest week menu, so we got to peek at their food. It all looked really good as well. We even lucky with the tapas platter from the restaurant instead of just empanadas because they kept mixing up our table with the one next to us. The ceviche was really yummy. It was a treat to be able to try a varity of small plate items with the tapas platter they brought to our table by accident. The Brazino was really cool, and tasted fine but it wasn't amazing. There were a few birthday celebrations when we were there. They bring your drink out in this elephant head statue to wish you a happy birthday. Overall, I woudl recommend giving this place a try. I would go again, but not sure that I would rush back soon.

Decided to grab lunch at this food truck while they were stationed at Open Sauce in Cow Palace, and…read moreI'm so glad we chose this over the other food trucks. I was really craving something dank, and so I got an arepas de queso rellena from Colombians Food Factory, and everything was so delicious, The arepa with steak was rich, but the sweetness of the corn in the actual arepa dough helped dial back the overall savoriness of everything. The dish with fries, crispy potato sticks, sausage, beef, and sauce (sorry, I don't know the name) was SO good and satisfying for an empty stomach. The sausage, potato sticks, and sauce really elevated everything. Seriously, if I find this food truck again, I'm ordering with no hesitation. Loved our food :)

Man, I got that mixed up plate platter. Which offers a Variety of Different Meats which means…read moredifferent flavors and Man where there's so many flavors contrasting I'm talking The Best Carne Asada Ever The Best Chicken Ever. I don't even like chorizo, but this chorizo taste so great and different than that Safeway bought stuff. Most Def made a new Client outta Me. See you again soon my friend. Great service too and good luck to your company. The Empanadas were perfectly and tasted fresh.

The cat hangs out and lets you pet! The chicken ranchero is…read moreamazing. Wife ordered tri-tip sandwich, it was spicy (with she cannot eat ), and was given another sandwich in place. A great, out of the way place we have enjoyed a few times we have gone now. The server is great. Friendly and informative. Parking is tough. Plenty of space in the deli itself.

Visiting Suzan is definitely a worthy culinary experience, especially when one considers how…read morepotatoes can be combined with rice in many dishes, giving a characteristic flavor that is a keystone to Peruvian food plural. And what is that delicious purple drink that is so thirst quenching ?

We were blessed to try Mago - a top 100 SF Chronicle and Open Table restaurant - in Piedmont. It's…read morefine dining from a Colombian perspective - seriously, who has tried Colombian food?! - but it's gussied up to extra fancy. It is quintessential fine dining where each of their 8 courses are exquisitely prepared in front of you (there's a LARGE open kitchen which takes up most of the restaurant) and served to you over 2.5 hours. The flavors are AMAZING and so unique...Top 3 Standouts were the Duck with grilled ramps and papaya (seriously best duck I've ever had), the Kanpachi Crudo with habanero (I was scared of this but they totally tamped down the heat with carrots and pineapple and added sunflower seeds for crunch), and the flan which was impossibly THIK and smooth (best flan I've ever had hands down). Also really enjoyed the made-in-house guava sorbet and pavlova (which tasted like crispy honeycomb). Super relaxed atmosphere with friendly, unpretentious service. The only down side was that it WAS fine dining so each dish is extremely small and it does take a long time between courses. I had just worked out and I tend to eat very little before 5 pm, work out arduously and then backload my calories but this was a horrible idea as I ended up STARVING and feeling light-headed...Good thing my wife is always prepared and brings snack packs in her purse HAHA! Her edamame, pretzel sticks, and fruit roll ups came in handy! But I still had to go home and eat a big tuna sandwich and big bowl of tofu stew lol. $90 for their tasting menu Tues - Thurs, $125 for the same meal Fri - Sat. The InKind app had a special as well for $50 off so this was all in all a steal for fine dining.

I decided to try the tasting menu experience at Mago and went solo -- and honestly, this felt like…read morethe perfect kind of place to do that. I arrived a little early and they seated me right away at a table (not the bar), which I appreciated. They also checked a note on my reservation before we even started, which made the service feel very intentional from the beginning. I did the tasting menu with the wine pairing, and what stood out to me most was how thoughtful the experience felt overall. The first dish -- roasted eggplant -- surprised me because I don't usually eat eggplant, but it was actually really good. There was a garlic yogurt that brought everything together perfectly. As the meal went on, some of the dishes actually got better as I kept eating them, especially with the pairings. The cod was one of those -- not my favorite at first bite, but by the end, it completely made sense. The duck was the standout. The crust on it was incredible, and the meat just melted in your mouth. They even changed my pairing for that course, which I really appreciated -- it showed they were paying attention. Dessert was good, just not my favorite since I'm not big on chocolate, but the banana element was nice and it was still a solid finish. Overall, this is one of those places where it's really about the experience, not just the food. The food is great, but the pacing, pairings, and attention to detail are what make it worth it. I would definitely recommend trying it at least once -- and I'd come back when the menu changes.

Nice people. The waiter gave me a free bottled water for my to-go Pollo Dorado$18. This dish is a…read moredeep fried chicken thigh with a little side salad and rice. You have a choice of beans or fries. They truncated the menu. One side is Mexican food, the other side is Colombian food.

I was in the neighborhood looking for a different restaurant which I realized was closed. This…read morelooked good so I stopped in. The owner was incredibly friendly and took great care of us. He gave us free bowls of soup and I had the pechuga pollo (grilled chicken) which came with a side salad, rice, and french fries. The portions were very large and I couldn't eat all of the chicken. Although the entrée prices were a little higher than I would expect from this type of restaurant, the portions were very large and seemed like a good value.

My fiancé and I had such a great experience at Divina Colombian Cafe! I ordered the carne asada…read moreplate, and it was absolutely delicious--perfectly seasoned, tender, and full of flavor. We also got an order of empanadas for the table, and they were a huge hit. Crispy on the outside and packed with savory filling inside! My fiancé had the bandeja paisa and said it was a 10/10. The portions were generous, and everything tasted fresh and authentic. On top of the amazing food, the owners are such a kind and welcoming family. You can really feel the warmth and care they put into both the food and the atmosphere. We'll definitely be coming back!

My BFF and I wanted to try something new so we hit this spot up for brunch. I have had arepas…read morebefore but really haven't tried authentic Colombian food before!! This is kind of in a sketchy part of town, but worth a visit. We started off with a beef and a chicken empanada to share - These were fried and different than the Spanish ones I have had elsewhere. They were so good. I really liked the green salsa that was paired with it. On the recommendation of the waitress, we both got cafe de ariquipes which were coffees with caramel. They were sweet, but not overly so, which is the way I like it. We also got the bandeja paisa plate that was just ok. We felt the meat was on the dry side but the standouts were the plantains. We also got an order of the cheese arepa and asked for more hot sauce... She hooked it up with their homemade salsa which was so good and fresh tasting. That sauce is so good. All in all, a tasty spot. I'd come back to try some other things.

Friendly service, and the empanadas were soooo delicious! The masa was light and fluffy, a good…read moreportion and generous filling. They cater and have pop ups from what I know, but I'm hoping they'll have a stationary spot (like a truck) in the future!

OMG!!!!!!! I just discovered this incredible Columbian empanada spot at the Cotati farmers market!…read moreI got one of each on the menu - so 6 total because there were 2 veggie options, one with cheese and one without, ate 3 of them and went back to get 2 more for breakfast!! Really reasonable price for the amount of awesome you get to eat! Also came with two sauces, a creamy cilantro and a vinegary sauce that had a little spice to it. The young guy that helped me also told me how to eat them the Columbian way by spooning the sauce on instead of dipping! Also came with a few bites of salad which was a nice fresh element. The empanada dough is made of corn so it's technically gluten free for you sensitive folk and is perfectly fried to a crisp! This might be the longest Yelp review I have written but seriously I am already wishing I would have gotten more!!! Tonight was the last Cotati market but they assured me I can find them at the Santa Rosa Farmer's Lane market on Saturdays! You can follow them on Instagram @mamazara.empanadas to find out where else you can find them or you can hire them to cater your next event!! Im telling you everyone will be glad you did!! https://www.mamazaraempanadas.com/ call, email, DM or go find them right now. -And buy twice as many as you think you need! Seriously the best thing i have eaten in awhile and last weekend I had brisket smash burgers and birria ramen! Literally trying to plan a party now so i can get empanadas catered!

I visit here often as someone cannot eat gluten. The food is delicious! I've only had an issue once…read morewith quality (arepa was a little dry) but aside from that one time, the food has been great! This is where I take my non gluten free friends when they're in the area, and they all really like it as well! The one thing I do wish is that the place was a little cleaner. There are so many fruit flies flying around the sauce bottles. It's not just a one time thing and it is gross.

Unfortunately, my recent visit was disappointing. I had mid-week lunch here with a good friend and…read moreremembered this place as being quite good. This time, however, the quality and taste were lacking. The spicy chicken arepa was very dry, and the chicken tasted like it had been sitting out for a while before being reheated. The white arepa itself was also dry, and even the sauces couldn't really improve the dish. My friend ordered a vegetarian arepa and was also disappointed. It's a shame, as this used to be a great spot for Colombian treats.

Little Food Truck sharing space with a auto service location. Very nice people, and tasty food…read more Something different in an area riddled with the same type of food.

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