Food trucks have been around for quite some time, but finding a cluster of them in a single…read morelocation in Riverside is rather new to me. On a sparsely traveled side street that separates the Target parking lot from the 91 freeway, is an attraction that will have you slamming on your brakes and craning your neck to see what the fuss is all about. The day we came, a Sunday afternoon, there were about 10 different, brightly colored trucks lined up along the curb, lights flashing, music blaring, and lines starting to form. You can park your car in the adjacent parking lot, there's plenty of room! Yes, this a very successful food truck according to Yelp. And by far the most patronized truck I saw that day. Inside the tiny galley kitchen are 4 hustling adults, including sweet Isabelle, the food ambassador of a husband and wife duo. I loved her enthusiasm and bright smile. At this point, I want to mention that Columbian taste buds are more finicky than many of their Central and South American brothers. So do not expect hot chile anything. Their palates prefer milder, not spicy foods, even though one of the sauces served with the empanadas was a garlicky, bright, herbal, oily sauce, not unlike the Argentinian chimichurri sauce. They call it aji (ah hē). I find it very addictive. Bandera Paisa - this is a combo plate that features a fat, Columbian chorizo (a non spicy sausage), a pile of moist shredded beef, a large strip of pork belly, white rice, Columbian red beans, a fried egg, avocado, and several pieces of fried sweet plantain. There is also one Cheese Arepa included. This dish can easily be shared by two and is a phenomenal deal and interesting taste adventure. Beef Arepa. This is basically a fried masa pocket substantially filled with their signature shredded beef, then topped with guacamole and white cheese. This is very similar to their beef empanadas, so I would encourage ordering one or the other, not both. It's big. Beef Empanadas (3). This is not your usual empanada. The generous beef filling is made from their sensational slow-cooked, flavorful shredded beef with a hint of corn and vegetables. The pastry is actually made of a coarse grained masa, formed into the traditional moon-shape, then deep-fried. It is heavier and far more filling than what I am accustomed to, but it has a chewy, coarse textured mouth appeal and rich flavor. One order is 3 empanadas. They offer an interesting variety of drinks, the most notable being their iced Columbian coffee (intensely rich, creamy, and sweetened) and a Passion Fruit Slushy that is an exotic fruity perfection. Both are pre-made and served out of a dispenser. Columbiana soda, plus other sodas and juices, are available in bottles and cans. The only downside is the seating. A few wooden tv trays and canvas folding chairs are set up on the uneven dirt adjacent to the sidewalk. It appears that using the sidewalk is off limits for seating. I loved their cute, vibrant Cuban music, but oftentimes it became overwhelming as it competed with another truck's equally loud Mexican music right next to them. That, and the seating, effectively convinced me that eating my food elsewhere was probably a better idea, even though sweet Isabelle was frequently checking in on us to make sure we had everything we needed. Our bill was really reasonable, considering the amount of food we had. It was approx. $42, and there was plenty to bring home for another day.

Amazing food truck with great food and service. I love the level of detail. Their branded tables,…read morethe blowup mascot, the branded shirts and the friendliness of the staff. We came late on a Friday night and it's great to find a bustling place that's open around 10pm. We got the Aborrajados, a dessert made of fried plantains, stuffed with cheese, dulce de leche, and guava. We were too full to try more but everything looks delicious and we will definitely be back for more. Highly recommend.

Herendira fue muy amable buen servicio muy linda quede satisfecha me ayudo con mi talla graciasread more

Service was good. People here were nice and very friendly they help a lot over here prettyread more

Que empanadas tan Ricas .good Servive .Claudia so sweet and so polite best place to eat. After…read moreparty

This place went out of business (no surprise) there is a new restaurant there. Although I haven't…read moregone to the new place I did call and they speak English.

So this is a review of their happy hour, specifically, which is pretty solid, especially as far as…read moredrinks. I'd actually been here once before, quite some time, also at happy hour, but never got around to writing a review before it stopped feeling relevant. About a month ago, I had a reason to be in the area during happy hour again, so I decided to stop and try their burger. The burger is solid, though by itself, I'm not sure it's 13 bucks without fries level good. It's a good burger, and the fried mustard is great, but I didn't really taste any (advertised) plantain, nor whatever "chlorophyll aioli" is. As plated, it's like a 4/5 burger, compared to, for instance, my favorite burger place, Sideburns. It's also the first burger that seemed specifically *designed* to be eaten with a knife and fork, which on one hand really feels, in some way, to defeat the purpose of a burger... on the other hand, if you like spicy hot sauces, the extra star is for their house hot sauces, which I absolutely immediately used all three of to make a fantastic basically smash-burger ahogada. I'm pretty sure this is also the first sit-down restaurant where they just gave me sides of all their house hot sauces by default when the burger arrived, without having to ask for it, which is pretty cool of them. Their hot sauces are extremely good, all three of them. As a hot sauce lover - I would've loved more of all of them. I was there during a less busy time, obviously, and sat at the bar, so that says less, but anyway, the service was great (was great the previous time like a year ago, too.) I sat down at 5:45 (happy hour is until 6), had a food and drink order in at 5:50, burger showed at 6. (Got a second drink order in right at 6 on the dot too, of course.) There's a second add-on special for a boilermaker if you get the burger, so obviously I did that - I love that it features South American products, an aguardiente and a South American beer (I also like that that it means it's not a boring American macro beer, of course.) I also had the lulo margarita, $10 on happy hour, and great. I love learning about new (to me) fruits you don't see often around here, too. Delicious, though fun fact, it was even more delicious after I added a bunch of the lightest, creamiest hot sauce to it, lol. A non-canon modification that, conveniently, didn't require the bartender's assistance, and which I definitely intend to repeat if I'm ever back there (this is also a note to myself). It is always a tough sell when I'm in the area, just because it's across town, Bamboo Club is around the corner, and I love Bamboo Club, but anyway, Selva is also solid too, especially during happy hour.

I've eaten extensively throughout Long Beach, from the longtime institutions to the newer openings,…read moreand Selva remains the restaurant I measure the rest against. There is real intention behind the food here. I've worked my way through the entire menu, and what continues to impress me is not just the creativity, but the consistency. The flavors are bold and distinctive without feeling forced, and the dishes have the kind of personality that makes a restaurant memorable rather than simply good. Chef Carlos is an exceptional talent. His cooking feels confident, thoughtful, and completely its own. Selva has a clear point of view, something that is surprisingly difficult to find even in cities with strong food scenes. The hospitality deserves equal credit. Jack and Chris are a dynamic duo and have an instinct for making the room feel warm, personal, and effortless. Great restaurants are about more than what arrives on the plate, and they understand that completely. After eating at an enormous number of restaurants across Long Beach, Selva is still the place I find myself recommending first. For me, it is the best restaurant in the city.

Very unique food! Shop is very clean and service is nice…read more Came here one day for lunch because we started getting hungry while shopping. This restaurant just opened and I've never seen it before so it decided to give it a try. I've traveled all through South America before and I absolutely love South American food. The nice staffer at the front gave us recommendations so we order one of the combos and another side item to share. The food was delicious, the only thing was a portion size was not very big, especially for the price. Service was fast and efficient, the restaurants very clean. Also, it's separate from the food court so you can get some peace and quiet while dining. Overall, very nice experience.

I already had a big meal but i wanted to come in to try the empanadas combo chicken/beef and they…read morewere delicious. The staff here is friendly and smiling! The lady at the counter recommended to try the passion fruit drink which i'm glad she did. They have nice art work and plenty of seating inside. This is located not in the food court but inside on the side in the back, weird location. I will definitely be back here to try the hot dogs which i saw a lot of people ordering. I have to get those empanadas again! 9.0/10 for them.

FIVE STARS for the corn arepas con queso , I think it's like $8 ! It's the best little snack !…read moreAnyways if you're comming here get the bandeja paisa ! This place is good , I wish they had more options and more affordable options but they have the must haves !

Me and the misses were cruising the streets at night and we just wanted something good to eat, and…read morewe stumbled upon this place. It was a little bit early, so the restaurant was completely empty which means service was very quick. I ordered steak with rice beans on the side. The food did not take very long to come out, and there was an assortment of sauces to add to the steak. The meal was not the best. The presentation was very nice and the waitress that took care of us was very friendly however, I do not think I would come back to this restaurant due to many of the items we first wanted were not available.

I've been coming to Donde Adela for years, and over time I've sadly noticed the quality of the food…read morego down while the prices continue to go up. We ordered takeout today, and the buñuelos were undercooked inside..doughy, crumbly, and not fully cooked through. They're definitely not supposed to be like that. What made it more disappointing is that they're about $6 each. At that price, I expect much better quality. We also ordered a bandeja paisa. The carne asada was tough and lacked flavor, and the beans honestly tasted canned and bland. Again, I could overlook some of this if the food were reasonably priced, but this plate is over $30. On a positive note, the patacón con todo was good, chorizo had flavor and the jugo de lulo en agua was good and refreshing. Overall, the experience was just okay. It's disappointing to see a place I used to enjoy lose some of its quality over the years. Unfortunately, for the price, I'll probably go elsewhere for Colombian food in the future

It's nice to have Colombian cuisine nearby. The lady serving us was so sweet, like family. I could…read moreeat arepas all day! The place is nice and cozy. I think everyone should come here and check it out.

This place is so awesome, food is delicious, service is fantastic, prices are amazing, and the…read moreambiance is wonderful as it's super warm and inviting. There's live music on the weekends. I recommend the sancocho.

The staff was friendly and the vibes were great. But even then service was lacking. Maybe we…read moreshouldnt have tried this place during World Cup Finals. That said, they were set up to host a large event. Tables were set outside for groups of 6-10ppl. However, there weren't enough servers to fulfill the service for the size of the tables that were set up. The portions were small for the prices that are charged. And the food was ok at best and dry, especially the chicken. There was nothing spectacular that we are that would entice me to visit this restaurant again. There was some items that were ordered that were not brought to the table but they were quick and prompt to remove them from the tab. We were a large party of 10ppl sitting outside. I do want to mentioned again that the servers were great, provided excellent service, were responsive and very kind.

First time trying Colombian food and it was a great experience. The empanadas were one of the best…read moreI've had. The other dish I got was good too, can't remember the name, but it hit. You can see the pics. I'd come back here again.

My friend is from Colombia and recommended this spot! I was excited because I've never tried…read moreColombian food before and it was only 20 mins away from me. Parking is kinda weird. You park in the back and then walk around to enter through the front off Beach Blvd. Very small inside but authentic feel. Really cool maps and artwork of Colombia on the walls. We started with the beef empanadas and an arepita (mini arepa) with chorizo. Both were delicious and had me looking forward to my main plate. I got the bandeja paisa which I believe is one of the most traditional dishes in Colombia. It came with all kinds of stuff - steak, chorizo, pork belly, plantains, egg, avocado, arepita, rice and beans. Everything was amazing! All of the flavors combined together very well and good thing I was hungry because it was a ton of food. Only reason I'm giving 4 stars is because the server forgot to put in my friend's food. However, she was very apologetic and gave us a fresh juice on the house. I'll definitely be back to try some of the seafood dishes!

I had two hours to kill and randomly stumbled in here right when they opened (they open at 9AM)…read more Serving authentic Colombian comfort food, breakfast, empanadas, and traditional pastries, this casual, cozy, and latino-owned restaurant is a pleasant surprise tucked neatly inside a valley strip mall. But don't let that deter you. Step inside and you'll be greeted with lovely service, good coffee, and Colombian favorites like arepas, buñuelos, empanadas, and Bandeja Paisa. I wasn't very hungry, but after a peek at their fresh baked goods behind the case, I quickly found a seat for myself where I could watch the tennis match on one of many TVs on the wall. Since I'm a sucker for guava, I ordered a bocadillo. It was layered with light cheese and a guava paste that wasn't overly sweet. There was also fresh guava juice and let's not forget the Colombian coffee that had some perk to it. The guava bocadilla had a made-from-scratch flavor, and so did the empanadas de carne. They were delicious and filling. The salsa was more liquid-like, but I couldn't slather enough of it on to my empanada de carne. It was so good, I ordered seconds despite my belly already feeling full. Locals slowly trickled in and before I knew it, the place was full. Every meal that came out - whether it was the banana leaf wrapped tamales that could feed a giant, or the three tier Bandeja Paisa and Montañera platters with arepas on top, each dish looked amazing. So did their lunch menu, which is served weekdays from 11am to 3pm for $14.99 and comes with soup and an entree. There's a quaint gift shop next door where you can buy nicknacks and small Colombian items. As a bookworm and fan of a good story, it was interesting to realize that this quaint little restaurant was named after the fictional town made famous by the Colombian author, Gabriel García Márquez's novel, "One Hundred Years of Solitude". As I sipped on my coffee, I was given time to reflect on my day and enjoyed a sense of solitude at my own table for one.

Delicious Colombian food! Macondo Kitchen is a great spot to enjoy a taste of Colombia. Definitely…read moreworth a visit if you love Colombian cuisine!