El Cafetal is serving up bold, authentic Colombian flavor made with soul, spice, and serious tradition. From street-style snacks to slow-cooked classics, every dish tells a story. Family-owned and community-loved, El Cafetal brings comfort and culture to every plate. The Carne Asada plate was fabulous with the green salad and a plain arepa (corn cake). The 3 Carne-stuffed Arepas were very tasty. Sauces make the meal even better. Same two ladies who own the El Cafetal on Garrity in Nampa are the owners at this Warehouse restaurant. Slightly smaller menu at this new location. Co-owners Adriana Scarpetta and Triny Silva, both from Cali, Colombia, dreamed for years of opening their own restaurant. They opened doors at the Boise International Market in January 2015, but eight months later a fire blamed on arson gutted the international market's building and displaced all the businesses that had opened there. Adriana and Triny operated out of a food truck until they were able to obtain the financing to re-open. Reopened in April 2017 at their Nampa location. Now they are back in Boise and still in Nampa. read more

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