I love pretty much all traditions of empanadas, from Dominican Pastelitos to Colombian styles, but…read moreI'm somewhat skeptical of fusion empanadas. So I was happily surprised by the empanadas at Empanadas De Mendoza. I orders their 3 empanadas and side combo which included a traditional beef, pineapple chicken, bbq pork, and French fries. The empanadas rappers were light and crispy and the fillings were generous and juicy. The fries were nicely seasoned. My favorite was the chicken and pork. My only complaint was that the empanadas are a little small and a bit pricey, but I get it - we're in a recession. Overall it was a great meal and I look forward to trying their food again.

When I tell you that the universe is always looking out I mean it! I have been having one hell of a…read moreweek and was about to go through my normal work-week what shall I make for my healthy dinner when I remembered that this food truck was coming to my apartment complex.... SCORE! I said although I've never had them, didn't even peek at them on Yelp :: GASP:: and have been spoiled by authentic empanadas growing up in the NYC area that I would still give them a shot bc I totally needed to eat some stress away and empanadas sounded like the perfect escape to do so. The line was fairly long for the truck but they had it running like a well oiled machine and the guy taking orders was super friendly which made waiting in the cold and dark totally worth it . I went with the 3 empanadas + a side so that I could totally truly give them a fair shot and see what they were working with. I opted for the Spicy Beef, Honey BBQ Pork and the 3 Cheese empanadas + the Chimichurri Fries as a side. OOOOOOOOOMMMGGGGGGGGGG!!!!!!! Every morsel of these empanadas, those damn fries and the side dipping sauces were OUT OF THIS WORLD!!!!! I literally devoured everything all by myself in under 15 minutes....and I am PROUD ! This place is legit and their flavors are magical! The spicy beef was spicy, the 3 cheeses were cheesy, the honey bbq was perfectly pulled pork like and those fries with the sauces were restaurant week worthy! I can't wait to try the other empanadas on their next go round and must say that my entire week is all better because of Empanadas De Mendoza

Good down home cooking Some of the best that I have…read more Had also very friendly kind hearted people.

DC's southern food in general leaves much to be desired and is about as authentic as a snowman in…read moreFlorida so I was a little skeptical about this truck. I have to say this place totally exceeded my expectations. You order an entree and it comes with your choice of two sides for around $12-13 which is expensive for a truck but you get a ton of food. The oven fried pork chop is really baked not fried so don't expect a breaded chop. Instead you get a large bone in lean chop with tasty seasoning and they manage to cook it just right so it isn't too dry. The collard green sides and peach cobbler are both amazing as well. The citrus iced tea is worth a try as well. I think they change the menu every week so I'll be back to try some other items. Glad I tried this place and I'll be sure to get it again.

This food truck came to our building today. They were supposed to be here at 4 p.m. and 4 p.m…read more came and went. I kept checking by looking out the window to see if they arrived. Finally building management sent out a message saying the truck would be here at 5:15 p.m. When food trucks come here, we are given a link where we can order our food in advance and it will be ready at the time you want. We never partook of this option because we knew things could go wrong. Today, especially, we were really glad! Once the truck arrived, the man who worked there, came out to apologize saying he had to replace some equipment which caused them to be late. Also, although he didn't mention it, I think he probably got caught in rush hour traffic as they are Woodbridge based. He then told me they would be ready to take orders in 20 minutes. So...we waited as did a young woman who had placed an advance order only to be told it was cancelled. Thus, she had to place her order again and at least she made sure she wasn't charged twice for her food. We ordered 2 brisket sandwiches. These sandwiches are topped with cole slaw. That's something we didn't want as we think it can interfere with the brisket flavoring. We asked if they could put it on the side and they said "yes". We also ordered one side of mac & cheese plus one side of beans. All of this came to $50---yikes! The sandwiches came out in those to-go containers which are basically thin cardboard vessels with no covers (see my photo). The beans and the mac & cheese were very small portions and were put into small food containers with no lids. We're glad we brought some plastic bags to bring the food upstairs! Having to do so was no fun at all. As for the food --- The sandwiches were small with not much brisket in them. There was a side of bbq sauce which we used. The sauce was on the tangy side. While the brisket was moist, there wasn't much flavor. It would have benefitted greatly if a rub was used. The cole slaw was decent---no complaints there. The mac & cheese was luke warm but it was the way we like mac & cheese which is simply made---no fancy cheeses or any other additions. We just wish it was hotter. The beans were similar to Boston Baked beans but without the undercurrent of sweetness found in the Boston ones. They were okay---nothing to write home about. Yelp is prodding me to mention "ambiance". Well...it's a food truck that's nicely decorated. If they came back to our building, we don't plan to order again, in large part due to the pricing. Each little side we got cost $8 each!

Ah, no. Too many red flags on the play. If you Smoke, BBQ and grill but don't make your own sauce,…read morenot a good sign. And the slop in the cup is disappointing. Please notify people this is a food truck.

About a 1.15: I was really excited to check out Bear and Swan Coffee, a small mobile coffee truck…read morethat serves the NoVA area - they're pretty good in updating their weekend schedule, so we were able to find them easily. I was sad to see that they don't offer 'housemade' pastries anymore, as I remember seeing in their past photos; their menu for their offerings was clearly updated. In addition, the drinks that we ordered were just not good at all: +the Toasted Marshmallow Latte - prepared with 2 shots of espresso, choice of milk, and a housemade toasted marshmallow syrup; this tasted like watered down coffee with no 'toasted marshmallow' taste; coffee could have been prepared strong, and we did ask for 'extra hot', but received it regular temperature +Witch's Potion - an apple cider with chai, topped with a dash of cinnamon; probably one of the worst ciders we've had - wasn't really sure the mixture with the chai, but this just seemed like it was an improperly steeped tea that did not have any flavor The staff were friendly, and there seemed to be local patrons who come here on a regular basis. The blue mobile truck is very cute, and they had some seating available with nice fall decor. I'm glad I was able to check this place out, but no dice, Bear and Swan. +watered down lattes +avoid the ciders +friendly service +updated schedule on their social media

Stopped by this coffee truck in the parking lot of the Hunt Valley Swim Club. They are located in…read morethe West Springfield Burke area. There is plenty of parking. You can easily stop by if you're in the area. Their schedule changes so check their social media beforehand. The couple was friendly and kind. I ordered the cherry vanilla latte that I enjoyed. It was tasty and pretty. Also tried the chocolate croissant. It looks like they have fall drinks so I will be trying pumpkin next time. They have a small seating area where you could have your coffee and pastry with a friend.

I work at a federal agency and their food truck came to our office for a food truck day last week…read more I don't know why the Yelp page says they are closed. Their food truck at least is still open. I got Tibetan momos, spicy potato salad, and a can of Coke. The total came to about $18 as I recall. The momos were excellent--they were similar to Chinese dumplings, but were spicier with Tibetan spices. There was a choice of chicken and pork, as I recall. I got the pork dumplings. The potato salad was good too. The service was quick and friendly. All of the ingredients were fresh and tasty. Keep up the good work.

This truck hasn't come back for a while so when it did decided to give it another try. Pork momos…read moreare still the same as before - ok but a bit too bland and wish they'd mixed in more cilantro. The potato salad is better with more cilantro. The webpage for preorder had a glitch - there was no chicken momo option but when I went to pick up the order the chicken momo was posted on the menu and available.

I have to say this catering company is pure perfection. They also saved the day we usually have a…read morefood truck our community every Thursday and it got canceled and ColMoni sure did step in and wow pure magical. The customer service was so amazing Colette was so professional, sweet and precise. I love how she gave her direct number to contact her by. She made it so easy for everyone and was just so nice. The good oh my the food was just delicious! The chicken chili was amazing and the spices were perfection. It was the perfect harmony of spices. The cheddar cornbread was definitely perfect and I loved how soft it was. The caprese pasta was absolutely amazing and I have had that pasta in so many places but the sun dried tomatoes with the flavors was just perfect. The cheese was great not overpowering. I ate my salad cold and my daughter had it hot. Either way it was delicious. I can't wait to use these amazing ladies to cater one of my events. Great job and thank you for the delicious food that was perfectly organized as well with our names and such great service. Your company is perfection !!! Please come back to our community.

I had the pleasure at volunteering at a wine festival event at Gunston Hall where ColMoni's…read morecatered. ColMoni's provided the food that went along with the wine pairings. Lucky enough for me, volunteers were able to try some of the delicious foods provided. I wish I had photos but this rating represents the taste and variety of foods plus the experience I had with Collette herself. Collette and her assistant were generous and friendly, and the food was absolutely spectacular. Everything was delicious, I'm fortunate we were able to try some! My favorite part is that ColMoni's is woman owned, Black owned, and a local small business. Collette could be my neighbor! I hope to have an event soon where I can partner with ColMoni's. Please consider using their delicious services -- you won't be disappointed!

Food truck came to my area today and I was curious how it is. The pricing is normal for kabob…read moreplaces, and the portion was perfect. The guy in the food truck was super nice and answered any questions I had. I got the combo of Chicken and Gyro, and boy was it delicious. The rice is fine, not dry or anything. The sauces are pretty standard, but the meats were wonderful. Every bite had that charred(in a good way) flavor you'd get right off the grill. Salad is salad. The chickpeas were by far my favorite. Super flavorful and cooked to perfection. I'm on my way to grab another before they leave, as I type this review.

I love their jerk and jerk bbq chicken wings! The only regret is that I didn't order more!…read moreExcellent customer service and delicious food. Even writing this review makes me salivate. Can't wait to try some other food items on the menu the next time they are back! YUMMY!!!

Said it was temporarily closed when I went to their website. I was looking forward to checking them…read moreout.

The inside of Aroma Cafe is very relaxing--a nice playlist of Colombian music playing alongside…read moreESPN on 24/7. The beautiful artwork featuring local women of color from Colombia adds a great cultural touch, and there's plenty of parking. I ordered the Papas Rellenas (picadillo-stuffed potato fritters), which were really big, dense, and satisfying for $5. I also got the bandeja paisa (with kidney beans, steak, fried egg, pork belly, etc.), knowing it would take about 20 minutes on a Monday at 10:45 a.m. That wait felt outrageous, though--only about 10 people were in a space that could easily hold 100. However, the pork belly and steak wasn't overcooked and very flavorful. Even the sausage bursted with flavor. The food was authentic and tasty, but the long wait is a dealbreaker for me unless I'm with a friend craving Latin food and have time to spare. I probably won't return on my own unless it's a weekend and I have time to kill.

Aroma Cafe may be the only option to bring a taste of Colombia to Virginia, but it comes with…read moreconsistently poor customer service and a lack of professionalism. I placed an online order for pickup, was charged in full, and was never notified of any issue. I drove almost an hour to pick up the order, only to be told upon arrival that my order was not ready and would not be fulfilled at all. This order was for an event I was attending, so I was left scrambling at the last minute while staff showed no acknowledgment or accountability for their mistake. I was never contacted, never proactively refunded, and had extreme difficulty reaching anyone. Phone calls went unanswered repeatedly. As a last resort, I commented on one of their Instagram posts and my comment was deleted. I posted again and still received no response. It wasn't until over a month later that someone finally shared an alternate phone number for a staff member. When the refund was finally processed, it was only partial about 65% of the total charge. I am still having to follow up to recover the remaining balance. To make matters worse, I was blocked from their Instagram page. At this point, this is no longer about the money. It's about the complete lack of professionalism, accountability, and basic customer service. I am a reasonable person and understand that the food industry is complex but businesses do not have the right to charge customers, fail to deliver, avoid communication, and then silence them. This experience was not only disappointing, it was disrespectful. Unfortunately, this is one of the only places offering Colombian food in the area, which leaves customers with little choice. A quick look at reviews across platforms shows that customer service issues are a consistent pattern. I had previous less-than-great experiences ordering here, but this was the tipping point. This business seriously needs education and improvement in customer service. Customers deserve transparency, communication, and respect.