Drove past this place often but finally decided to try it out. Got one pupusa to go as a snack…read moresince we already ate lunch. Waitress recommended the pupusa revuelta. Wife and I ate it when we got home and DANG... so good. i've only had a few pupusas in my life but it was so delicious. the thick outer tortilla was perfectly crisp but chewy and the filling was so flavorful. so.... after a few hours, we went back to eat dinner there lol We got some more pupusas but the revuelta def was the best. We also got the baleada con todo which was so good! (had to look up what a baleada was) i'm not big on beans but all the ingredients were delicious and worked well together. prices were very good too. doesn't feel like stressing your wallet to have a nice meal outside. service was great but food takes a bit to come out but overall, this place is amazing and we'll def be back.

Great service and great food. Very attentive wait staff. Definitely recommend. I had the pupusas…read moreand they were to die for!

This is a small local spot where you will find good tasty food. It's not a lot of ambience to…read morespeak, but the customer service is really good and you will enjoy your meal.

Reposting this because apparently me calling MYSELF the Spanish/Portuguese term for foreigner got…read moreme reported or flagged and the original was deleted. This was DoorDash, so keep this in mind. Delivery took FOREVER, so that could have affected the food. Also, I was working, so I was intermittently trying to stuff my mouth while completing documentation, meetings, and other tasks. I got several types of empanadas. Shredded chicken, cheese, shredded beef, pollo. My pollo mechado (chicken and cheese) and carne mechada/queso (shredded beef and cheese) were cancelled, as they were out of stock. I also got the club house pollo, which was disappointing, but that might have been affected by the fact it was delivered rather than consumed in-house. Made with grilled chicken, egg, bacon, cheese, ham, and accompanied by French fries, the sandwich fell flat for me. Pretty sure it would have been better hot and fresh, so I wouldn't deter anyone from trying it. But it could have used some seasoning. People rave about this Venezuelan place, so by all means try it . . . they have breakfast platters and sandwiches (mostly various combos of bacon, egg, cheese, ham), arepas, Venezuelan hotdogs. Other hot sandwiches like the Cubano and Philly cheese steak (but let's be honest--your corner bodega is better). Multiple types of burritos and other Venezuelan fast foods. Again . . . please try this place, especially in person. My food was delivered and took a long time, which again, isn't optimal. I'm not a fan of corn casings, which is a preference thing and a *redacted word that rhymes with bingo* thing, I am so embarrassed I can't make myself love corn tortillas and empanadas. And the mood was off, I was working. The empanadas, regardless taking so long, were delivered HOT! From what I read, the brick and mortar restaurant is clean, calm, and enjoyable, and they have a huge variety of Venezuelan dishes. Don't listen to me, and give it a try yourself, especially in person, not by delivery!

I recently moved across the street. I saw this and I've been wanting to try it. I finally went in…read moretoday. Cute clean, friendly staff, a DJ set up. I ordered lomo. Saltado to go and a passionfruit margarita. It did not disappoint.

Really cute place local so if you live close enough, it's nice to walk over. You can have outdoor…read moreseating which is lovely tonight. Went over with a group of friends party at five had some lovely cocktails. The food was delicious and the customer service was excellent.

My husband and I finally came here for lunch after passing it numerous times. There's plenty of…read moremetered parking around when we got there around noon. The food was really good and we thought the lunch menu was really good value. Check includes 18% gratuity (labeled as service charge) but you can add more on the tablet. We'll definitely come back with more family.

Drove by here a dozen times and always wanted to come in.... Now we will be coming back again and…read moreagain! We came in on Father's Day and when we got home we crashed from being satisfied and full lol! A nice and savory soup was brought to us, a few bread bites and our drinks while we ordered from the brunch menu. I had a salmon entree, hubby had steak and my son had ribs. The salmon had delicious pineapple toasties along with yummy mashed potatoes... My drink was great too. Perfect. Our waitress was attentive and the whole staff was very friendly oh and the food was made fresh and fast too!! 10/10 Before we left they gave hubby a celebratory flan free for Father's Day and even though we was stuffed I helped him with it because it was sooooooo good

Tried the half chicken with sides a few times here. Ordered the food to go, friendly people, casual…read moreenvironment. The chicken and the sauces are really good. 5/5. The sides are just ok. Plantains are decent. Everything else is kind of what you would expect... salads, beans, rice. The yucca fries are pretty bland. Definitely need the sauces to get through them. 3/5 We also tried the salchipapa which was just cut up sausages over roasted potatoes with no seasoning or any other added touches. Pretty disappointing for $18. 2/5 Can't speak to anything else on the menu. Still leaving a 4 for the chicken, sauces, and some of the sides. Will likely be back to try other things, but definitely not the salchipapa.

tried the Wings a la Limeña with ceviche sauce during a wing walk...this one's all about the sauce…read more The wings themselves were decent, but that ceviche style sauce is what makes it hit...citrusy, tangy, and packed with that bold Peruvian flavor. the sauce kind of outshines the wing, but in a good way. If you're into bright zesty flavors this is definitely worth trying.

Excellent food, outstanding service, and a great atmosphere! The staff is always friendly and…read morewelcoming. The empanada tacos are my favorite--they're absolutely delicious--and the signature drinks are great. This is my go-to spot whenever I'm craving authentic Dominican food. And Juana is the best bartender--she's friendly, attentive, and always makes every visit even better. Highly recommend 159 by El Patio. I'll definitely be back!

Food is always delicious. Loveee the empanada taco! My only suggestion is to ask for the salad on…read morethe side when ordering takeout! Even though I asked for the dressing to be removed, the salad made my rice vinegary & the chicken a bit soggy.

Here's a polished Yelp-ready version that keeps it warm and genuine:…read more We've lived in White Plains for almost 10 years, and last night we finally tried Colombian House for the first time--we're so glad we did! The food was fresh, flavorful, and delicious, with generous portion sizes. We especially appreciated that the menu included photos, which made it so much easier to decide what to order. The staff could not have been nicer. Several members of the management team stopped by our table throughout the evening to check on us and make sure we were enjoying our experience. Service was quick and attentive, and the ambience is beautiful--warm, inviting, and a great place for dinner. Our only critique was the chicharrón, which was quite dry and chewy and didn't seem as fresh as the rest of the meal. Everything else was excellent. So happy we finally checked this place out after all these years. We'll definitely be back!

Just got in town...wandering around for a lunch spot and saw Columbia House...quickly checked…read more"Yelp" of course...and based on reviews it was a go. Besides almost every table full at 1:15 lunch...including the back room and it is a large restaurant. We were seated without a wait. Took longer to navigate the huge menu. Hubby and I just wanted a light lunch. He ordered the chicken wings and I ordered the "fish" sandwich w/o cheese. Unfortunately, I was served the chicken sandwich not the requested fish sandwich. It still came with avacado, onions, tomato and lettuce. (No cheese as requested). Once I took a bite I realized I had the wrong sandwich. I was disappointed. Waiter apologized and offered to switch it up...I can see he felt bad and we were not quite sure where we both messed up...could have been me? Him? Not a big deal...I just kept it and enjoyed. Chicken was slighty dry (cheese would have fixed the dryness) but seasoned perfectly. It was a large sandwich with two layers of thin grilled chicken. I would split it next time. I like the way it was served...wrapped in a paper. I requested un-seasoned fries and my request was honored. It was all a generous portion. The restaurant is high energy, food around us all looked delicious and fresh, cocktails looked really good...I wanted to taste the cappuccino martini next to us...tempting to order one. Service was timely, friendly and efficient. Noise level a tad high however it was easy enough to carry on a conversation. Overall, I understand the reason this place was so busy...definately a solid fun place...wish it were on my neighborhood as I enjoy exploring different dishes. Thumbs up for sure.

I found this gem on a random Tuesday while on my way to visit a friend at the nearby hospital. I…read morewas looking for something quick and simple but, nutritious and filling to eat. I was so surprised to see such a wide variety of empanadas: crab, steak, chicken, shrimp, oxtail, chicharron & etc. It was really hard to choose from all the different filling options available but, I went with the crab and pico (7/10), churrasco (8/10), cheeseburger empanada (9/10), and mori sonando drink (10/10). I would definitely return to try one of the other food options I didn't get to try on this run. The owner took my order and was super friendly. She took her time explaining to me the different varieties of fillings and helped me look over the menu for other food options that weren't empanadas, like mofongo, bbq ribs, and pernil. The restaurant is small but, has available seating for those looking to dine in and has a welcoming ambiance. The Dominican music playing when I arrived was nice to hear and created a nice Carribbean feel to the establishment.

So I've been here enough times to still give this local gem five stars. They get five stars for the…read morefood, they get five stars for service, they get five stars for overall experience. If you want some fresh empanadas, and I mean fresh because all they use is fresh ingredients and that's what makes them a gem. I recently brought a crab empanadas, shrimp empanada, and some others. When you can find a place that gives you real crabmeat, not imitation at an affordable price because it is still an empanadas, that says alot about what they stand for. They also make everything on the spot. So you do have to wait for your order. They have their menu broken down by the kind of proteins you may want. They have a variety for you to choose from. I personally think you can't go wrong with so many options. There are a couple of high tables and a small area where if you want to dine inside. They made it look very elegant. I love this place, and I wouldn't go anywhere else for my empanadas. Two thumbs up still for me. If you love empanadas this place is a must! Happy Yelping!