Delicious. I had a beef empanada and a chicken empanada. Both were quite tasty, not greasy at all…read moreand were accompanied by an extremely hot salsa which was very good, but very hot. Little goes a very long way. I also tried the chicharrone (which has yelp can't spell for me) and it was very interesting. Good. Very very crunchy- gave nice strong teeth and nice pork flavor. Also not greasy. Also tried the plantain- I am partial to the sweet ones. This was ok I just like 'em sweeter. I look forward to going back. Ladies behind counter were super. Colombian music playing so created atmosphere while we sat and ate. Lovely experience.

This is such a hidden GEM whole in the wall! The best part is that this place is authentic…read moreColombian food. My friends always rave about it here and I'm so happy I discovered it. I don't speak much Spanish so used to get intimidated going into order but the food is just so good, it was worth every trip. Great news is that they just got an online ordering platform! You can order right online for pick up and bypass the long line out the door. The place is always busy but worth the wait, I would definitely suggest ordering online if you are in a rush. They don't have much parking but I always somehow find street parking. It's a very casual place with cafeteria style seating. I get the chicken with potato empanadas, beef empanadas, with their homemade hot sauce. They also have a ton of pastries. All homemade DELICIOUS!

**November 2025: Early Afternoon Visit**…read more My friend and I are on a roadtrip, and I saw all the positive reviews and thought this would be a great place to grab a snack for later. The shop is located in an ethnic part of town, right at the corner, and parking is pretty tight. I think there's three parking spots and admit that we did have a little trouble trying to get our spot. Eventually we secured a spot and I ran in to see the offerings. The shop is very intimate and the tray had a good assortment of savory empanadas and sweet pastries. There's no seating area and is definitely a grab and go type of joint. After looking at all the options I bought 4 empanadas (for a total of $11.86 paid cash. When I got home later that day I was really impressed by the flavors of each. They weren't in the slightest bit greasy and the filling to dough ratio as excellent. Spinach & Cheese: $3.00 (?) - great vegetarian options. It was creamy and Rancheta: $3 - Pork Sausage and Corn (LOVED THIS!) - This was recommended by the hostess and it did not disappoint. The sweetness of the corn complimented the salty/savoriness of the sausage Beef/Carne $2.70: Juicy and flavorful Pernil Pork $2.80: This one was my least favorite, even though it was still very good. I guess pork is a little drier than beef, but still good Overall - a fantastic find and all the trophies displayed are well deserved. If I come back to providence I will certainly make a trip here for the pockets of joy!

Would've gone 4 1/2 stars if I could. Some really good empanadas and other treats here. Friendly…read morecustomer service, and some great prices. Would definitely return when in the area.

Simply amazing. Line out the door at 0400hrs on a weekday with loads of construction workers being…read morequickly served by the friendliest, helpful, courteous staff. The food has to be eaten to understand how astounding it tastes while being simply home made. Vibes like a cafeteria in the 50's with Abuella and her friends at it in the kitchen all day.

I love sorpresa most of the time! They serve Colombian style…read morefood. They always have a good selection of food and it is always usually fresh, I think there was only one time where it wasn't, it really depends on the time of day. They have the buffet style food display where you can pick your own plate. They do not speak english, but they are not stupid and are able to interpret with hand movements or google translate. They have $5 plates and $8 plates. They also have delicious empanadas for $2 and a small section of assorted colombian pastries. Definitely recommend coming here for a quick eat-in or to go plate!

Great selection of fresh breads and delicious treats. Brought a few boxes of goodies to. Cookout…read moreand everyone asked where I bought the treats. Brownies, apple treats and cakes slices were a big hit. A busy bakery, but with lots of staff to help fill the orders. Also a small section with some Goya and other grocery items and refrigerated beverages and items. Nice little seating area as well. Very good, great prices.

I've been going to Central Ave Bakery since I was born--almost 50 years! I love that the tradition…read morehas continued within their family. Everything they offer is fantastic, from their prepared foods to their desserts. No matter who is behind the counter, they always treat me with kindness and respect. Wishing the entire family continued success with their wonderful business, and many more years of serving us our beloved Portuguese goodies!

Incredible. Their empanadas are amazing and it's our go to spot for catering or any large family…read moreevents. Love this place!

Fui ayer domingo por la mañana pedí 2 empanadas de pollo y cuando llegue a mi casa me percaté que…read moresolo me dieron una y me cobraron las dos, ya me ha pasado anteriormente, deben poner un poco más de atención, a pesar de eso la cafetería muy rica

My family and I came here on a Wednesday minutes before they closed so I was very appreciative of…read morethe staff allowing us to dine in and being very attentive throughout our time there. This place is massive, with lots of tables to dine in, and a bakery section. We ordered the following: Mondongo (pequeño), bandeja paisa, lengua sudada, and res apanada. The food came out in about 20 minutes. The serving sizes were a little bigger than normal (I am not complaining), every plate looked delicious, and all the plates were hot and fresh. The mondongo was tasty and had a good amount of tripe and the right thickness of the broth. I chuckled when I saw the side of banana, but honestly, it made for a good desert. The bandeja paisa brings a litte bit of everything and it all was cooked well. The lengua sudada was very tender and flavorful and the yucca was soft, with the sauce it was in giving it a really good flavor. The res apanada was a bit tough and the breading did not stick on too well, but overall the flavor was good and the breading was crispy which I enjoyed. The best part of it all was the prices. It is very affordable and you will leave full.   The bakery is inexpensive and the items I have tried and good. They do have a large parking lot and it's free. While in the area, you could visit the Slater Mill (they have tours you could sign up for) or visit the public library. One thing to note is that the GPS might bring you to their old location a couple blocks up the street, so do a little bit of research for the address beforehand.

This is the place for Colombian empanadas. We got the beef…read moreand chicken ones and the beef ones were my favorites. Full of meaty fillings and hot and crispy. The chicken ones were just ok The platters were a bit underwhelming Both the carne asada and the churrasco were good but not great...a bit chewy in some areas....definitely there are better platters in Central Falls. Now...their sweet plantains were sweet, delicious and tasty.... A winner. They take credit cards..

Chicken Empanadas were delicious, nice and light and not too oily. Will definitely be returningread more

I ordered takeout from this Columbian Restaurant. I tried the mojarra frita (fried whole fish -…read moretilapia) and sweet plantains. The plantains were delicious, and the rice was nicely cooked as well. I was less impressed with the fish. It was ok, but was too deeply fried such that the meat was tough. I am also used to having some sort of spice or other sauce on the side to accompany and add to the fish if I want to spice it up - at least that's what I have gotten at every other restaurant where I have bought a whole fish. But alas, no such luck here. I was also disappointed with the presentation. While the rice and plantains were nicely placed in a to go container, instead of going the same for the fish it was simply wrapped in foil and placed inside a paper bag. Because we eat with our eyes (and nose) well before the food touches our taste buds, this wasn't great. Oh well...

Visited this Bakery many times, however this time, the chicken empanadas had a bitter, dry taste…read morenot very good , the assorted bakery items unfortunately were very stale.not sure if this day(Saturday early) was a miss. No fun paying for items that were not really edible

This is an open-late Portuguese bakery, they have different cheeses and meats as well as a small…read moregrocery variety of mostly traditional Portuguese shelf-stable items and cans. There's always two people serving customers and it's a small, quaint shop but some of the best and interesting desserts I've had! Their donuts are also MASSIVE! I've never not liked anything I've gotten!

Ordering on the phone isn't the easiest task if you don't speak Spanish. However, their food is…read moredelicious. I ordered a small tray from them and it was a hit at a party.

Great Colombian food, get a fruit shake with milk. Specific con leche for the server, the boiled…read moreyucca is savory with onions and tomatoes. Colombian food is simple but hearty. One of the few Colombian restaurants with table service. I'll be back for the their breakfast.

The plantain base (instead of English muffin or other bread type) was yummy especially with the…read morehollandaise sauce, yolk, egg, pork but it did feel a little thick/dry at points. Still would get again. They say they have a 1 hour seating time, so we were a little worried when we got there at 10:30 for our reservation but didn't get seated till 10:40. However we did end up finishing within the hour - I'm not totally sure how strict they are about that rule. They also have the kitchen right where you wait to get seated, which just added to the hunger and anticipation

Extremely disappointed. I drove all the way from Boston with my family specifically to try this…read moreplace, but we ended up leaving before even ordering. The issue was when we tried to get clarification on allergy-friendly options. We understood the menu may not accommodate certain dietary restrictions, but we were trying to order for other members of our family while also double-checking in person if anything could work for our child. What made the experience frustrating was how we were handled. We were told to stand outside and order online--in 25-degree weather--with a child, instead of being allowed to step inside briefly to order and ask questions. For a business serving pastries to-go, that felt unreasonable. We were also told the stools were reserved, despite there being only two patrons in the entire establishment. The staff came across as dismissive from the moment we walked in. It's a shame because we were really looking forward to the food, but no meal is worth being treated poorly. Business is business, but basic hospitality and courtesy matter.