This place has moved! The restaurant is bigger and always full for lunch and dinner. The staff are kind and treat you like family. The food is consistently great and abundant (as is customary in Bolivian households). There is always latin music playing in the background to add to a jovial atmosphere. Definitely recommend!! read more

Kantutas Restaurant - Latin American Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

Friendly waitress Agnes was very attentive, happy to help me pronounce things, pleased to have me sample that peach/cloves/cinnamon tea others wrote about. The food was plentiful, hearty and mild, but spice-able with the accompanying green sauce. I enjoyed the coffee, the atmosphere (pretty empty on a Friday afternoon) and everything really. read more

Not many spot in MD for Bolivian food. This spot is so welcoming, feels warm inside, and is 100% authentic Bolivian food. You will NOT be disappointed eating this food, I promise you. The flavors are out of this world, and accurate to what you'll experience in the country itself. The owners are also extremely friendly and ready to share their dishes. read more

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Overall, I had a GREAT experience at Kantutas Restaurant. Since moving to the area, I drive past this restaurant 1-2 times on a daily basis. So, I figured that I should give this spot a try for lunch, and I'm so glad that I did. The restaurant has a daily lunch special for about $16 where you will receive an apeptizer and a main course. Since the lunch daily special are based on a specific day, you might want to check out the daily specials before visiting. Since I visited on a Monday, my lunch special was a quinoa soup and breaded + fried beef cutlet. I have to say that for $16, you will receive quite a bit of food. Be aware that the quinoa soup is not vegetarian, because it was served with a small slab of beef and a small chicken drumstick (which was fine for me). To be frank, I think the meat really elevated the taste of the soup. I thought the main course was very delicious and was packed full of food because I was still full well after dinner hours. The woman who provided service was super friendly, great with explaining the menu, and helpful with providing recommendations. Once she learned that I spoke a little Spanish (I was singing along to a few La Oreja de Van Gogh music videos that were being played at the restaurant), she even practiced with me for a bit. While the lunch prices are around $16, regular plates are about $22ish. However, judging by the amount of food that I received with my lunch platter, I think you will receive more than enough food to justify the 22 dollar price tag. Since this local restaurant has great lunch specials, excellent service, delicious food, I definitely will be back to try some more of their lunch specials. read more

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Very delicious and FLAVORFUL meal. Everything was seasoned beautifully. This was my first time trying Bolivian food. Had the saltena and Asada Boliviano. The service was extremely quick for the large party of 15. The restaurant has huge windows allowing in alot of natural light. read more

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Y'all they charge a 20% service fee for dine in and don't disclose about it (yes, even on a weekday). I went with my son on a Thursday morning and btw there was only one waitress and 2 other customer who came in after me. The lady took long to give me my check and my card back, she took care of the others who came in after me before which was annoying. Anyways, I ordered the special to save money but for $16 plus that "service fee" it brought the check way up and it was not worth it. I had the noodle soup "soap de fideo" as part of that special and it was very bland and had no salt/seasoning it's tasted just like water with noodles unfortunately. The chicken salteña I was served was dry inside, when normally it's nice and juicy which made me believe it was leftover from the day before and just reheated. Totally disappointed, not sure if I'll come back but if I do definitely doing take out only. The lentejas "lentils" flavor wise were okay, but I agree the portions are small and not like other Bolivian restaurants I've been to, and it's mainly rice and a big potato that they use to make it seem bulky. Ambiance: I noticed upon arrival that the door was locked and on the door the hours reflected 10am, but be aware they recently changed their hours to 11am now but only on yelp was that updated. On my Apple Maps and google it said 10am. They still let me in and opened since it was close to 11am. read more

Kantutas is a little hidden gem for Bolivians, when in town visiting family we came here and it was like going back to Bolivia. It's a small restaurant, full of heart and has the main dishes you would expect from a Bolivian place. Service was warm and inviting. Their mocochinchi was refreshing and delicious. Even though I couldn't try many of the foods (Due to my food allergies) my family definitely enjoyed their meals and we had a nice time :) read more

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Great place. Very friendly staff. They have beers from Latin America - I had the Cusqueña. It was very good. Can't wait to try some of the other beers. I had the Silpancho. It's big! And good. Definitely add the green sauce and the white sauce. We also had the chicken quesadilla- solid. Every was good but wish there was more spice / flavor- next time I will ask. read more

The service is awesome and attentive. The food was made fresh to order and all of the dishes were deliciously flavorful. Bolivian cuisine is amazing, if you have not tried it, please do. read more

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Excellent food. Very cozy establishment. Parking can be a little challenging but there is on street meter parking. We ordered Saltena's and they were delicious. I'd recommend they take the pit out of the olives as they could easily break a tooth. The green sauce was flavorful and delicious. We will return. read more

We went to the new location for lunch. It's spacious and clean though it has large glass windows which made the interior a bit chilly on a cold winter day. My costillas asadas (grilled ribs) were delicious and juicy but my husbands chicarrones were dry and appeared to be reheated. We got tucumanes to go for our next meal and they were very good. It's definitely worth a return visit to try the peanut soup and other meats. read more

Really love getting the opportunity to support my neighborhood restaurants. This was a new one for us as it just opened in this location. The service could not have been more attentive or helpful. The food was great - even for us who know not enough about Peruvian and Colombian food. The kids loved it. Make sure to try the melón drink. read more

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Kantutas in the BEST !! I've been coming here for years from when they were at the old location on Ennalls Ave . The new spot is amazing and the food is superior!! My favorites are the Carne Asada, Trucha and the Sopa de Res. Maria, Innes and Sabastian are always friendly and provide excellent service. read more

Went here for dinner last night. Friendly welcome, got a table immediately and enjoyed some chicken empanadas to start. We have had their lunch menu before, but this is our first time having dinner in the new space on University Blvd. Sopa de maní is a standout delicious must-try on this menu. The cotleta milanesa came with a side of buttery steamed rice and beat salad. All so tasty and satisfying. The generous portions meant we packed up half our food to enjoy for lunch the next day. We will certainly be back! read more

Kantutas Restaurant - From left: cotleta milanesa and sopa de maní - Latin American Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

Wow, what a great feast at Kantutas! I had a delicious Picante Mixto lengua and chicken. It was huge and spicy green sauce set it off. The service was warm and friendly, huge portions, clean, and so so good! read more

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The Best Bolivian restaurant in the entire DMV!! Come and taste authentic Bolivian food freshly made everyday. A must have are the Salteñas I have traveled to many Bolivian restaurant and there is no comparison to Kantutas Salteñas, full of flavor. One of my favorites is also the Silpancho our traditional plate come with an empty stomach because they serve well here. Family friendly even babies love to eat the soups and food. One your way out don't forget to taste some of the deserts. And lastly the entire staff here is super friendly they will always greet you with a smile. If your looking for the Best you found it!! read more

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Again, this is a hole in the wall, but it is a very fabulous restaurant where you can get all the local food you want form Peru. The owner is in very nice lady who will walk out and settle you down really quickly and get your order right away. Now the menu has a lot of variety of foods, but if you've have not been to Peru definitely ask the waiter or the owner for advice. Mind you everything is superb on the menu.. I had the fried fish not tilapia. This was trout beautifully the fried crispy. It came with rice and a garden salad. The ambience it has a fell of Peru, amazing place definitely have to go to read more

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My friend and I got takeout for a socially- distanced lunch. We had the corn with cheese and shared the chicken and beef saltenas for appetizers. Everything was great! I loved the mix of the big corn kernels and the salty fresh cheese, and flavors packed into the saltena. I love how the dough is slightly sweet. Honestly, we were half full after the apps, which totally didn't stop us. I got the carne asada and my friend had the "heart attack" sandwich, which is basically a Silpancho on a giant soft roll.i know carne asada is a boring and safe choice, but it was SO GOOD! The meat was amazing, the fried potato was delish, and (more carby goodness), the rice has this amazing flavor. I like that it came with a salad too. The sandwich was epic! The egg, the meat, the tomato stuff, the rice and potatoes (in the sandwich!!) Whoa. This is a great local restaurant! read more

First time trying this spot for lunch h. Nice, bright and welcoming dining room. Wonderfully delicious home cooked South American fare. We enjoyed the lunch special that comes with soup and a flavorful meat dish (chicken or meat-depending on day of week). read more

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Oh. My. Yum. So I was craving salteñas and searched all the food delivery services, and thank goodness that Grubhub was able to deliver. This particular restaurant serves Bolivian food, and when I write that the salteña was worth the delivery fee, service fee, and tip...IT IS WORTH ALL OF THE FEES. The dough itself has a delicious touch of sweetness, and the filling is perfectly seasoned. Olive (with the pit, so chew carefully), chicken, hard-boiled egg, peas, potato, onion, and a sauce will literally gush out on the first bite. Think of it like a little purse, and bite from the top. Or do what I do and break it from the top, just to dip it into the little pocket of goodness. Whatever way it's eaten...you'll love it. There's a white sauce that comes with it and looks mild, but is actually spicy. Next were the empanadas, and all I can say is chicken. Get the chicken. For some reason the beef tasted rather old. Both had little raisins inside. It might not be your thing (it's definitely not mine), but the meat/seasoning/filling combo worked with the raisins. I couldn't taste any in the salteña but you can definitely taste it here. Delish. Now we're on to the Api con Pastel, which was the best ending! It's a warm purple/red drink that kinda reminds me of this fermented grape drink my Mom would make. Same creaminess, same aftertaste, but different. It pairs well with the pastel, which is this doughy cheesy cakey pastry that had a tiny container of confectioners sugar with it. I just dipped it in the sugar and took a bite. So satisfying :D Oh, and Iet's not forget the mocochinchi. It's fruity and cinnamony and refreshing and sweet and just the right touch to wash down a savory meal. I think it tastes peachy, but maybe it's something else. Not sure, but it's yummy! Next time I'm actually going to the restaurant, and ordering the silpancho. Happy eating, folks read more

First Bolivian restaurant I've eaten at since moving and it was delicious. Got a chicken Salteña, Silpanchoand Tres leche cake . Been missing my Bolivian food since moving from Va to Md. will be a regular here. Great service also. If you need help with explanation of a dish they will be glad to help explain. read more

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The food is great. The carne asada was my favorite. The rice and potato sides work so well together. The empanadas were great and price was decent. read more

Ive been here a couple of times, and forgot to check in. OOPs. I took my pal to feast on saltenas because a drive to NOVA isnt not worth the milage and headache. Its packed and yes expect this on the weekends. Waiter seemed overwhelmed. As he was the only one holding down the fort for the entire dining area. Some tables had dirty tables that havent been bussed. For some reason stuff like that makes me cringe. So we get seated. Nothing fancy here. Place is more divey than anything. They had futbol on so patrons were pleased. We had saltenas. Chicken was the only option. Though it was good. It wasnt all that. It was actually sweeter than I expected. The.dough was too thick. It was missing spices. Sopa de Mani: peanut soup, it was ok. Maybe too watery, and too much starch. I wasnt feeling that good, so this helped a little. It needed more meat and spice. Previous visit: falso conejo: its tasty. Shelly recommends : picante de lengua & falso conejo. Its a decent place. Server did a great job, tbh Luzmilas makes the best Saltenas. read more

Kantutas Restaurant - My hangover soup:: sopa de mani - Latin American Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

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My rating = 73 (food 53/75, ambiance 7/10, service 13/15). Lisa's rating = 75. Friendly and welcoming Bolivian family restaurant in Wheaton. (Note: they recently upgraded to a much bigger and shinier space, the photos suggesting this is a hole-in-the-wall "take-out" joint are outdated.) We had: 1. Mocochinchi - beverage with peaches, cinnamon, and cloves 2. Saltenas* (one chicken, one beef) - Bolivian empanadas with potatoes, egg, and olive, served with spicy green salsa* and salsa "golf" (ketchup/mayo based) 3. Sopa de mani - cream-based peanut soup (without the heaviness of peanut butter) with beef, potatoes, and penne pasta 4. Silpancho - super-thin and tender sliced beef breaded and fried with white rice, fried egg, fried potatoes (yes, that's a lot of fried stuff), tomatoes and onions 5. 3 leches cake* (served with a cherry syrup that really brought it together) * = our favorites read more

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Thanks to my friend for the introduction otherwise I'd never have found this -- divey spot with great Bolivian food, generous portions and friendly service. Ordered the two dishes my friend raves about. SILPANCHO - $14.99 The portion was enough to feed two people at lunch -- large piece of breaded fried pounded steak, 3 pan-fried half potatoes (tasted like cooked-to-order), rice (very flavorful), 2 runny fried eggs (you want it runny!), fresh chopped tomatoes & red onions ... and the leftovers still tasted great the next day! CHICKEN EMPANADA - $2.30 Deep-fried empanada filled w/ chicken, peas, raisins & egg ... made-to-order and meat juice inside so be careful when eating :) I thought it was ok but the empanadas are a favorite for my friend. I'll have to try the beef next time. I definitely want to try their other dishes next time I visit. FYI located behind the iHop. Metered street parking. read more

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Excellent food and amazing service! Wonderfully authentic family Bolivian restaurant. Stopped for dinner and the new location is very welcoming and spacious. Fast and friendly service with amazing tasting dishes. Recommend for all to stop by and have a tasty meal! read more

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I've been dining with this location for 10 years now. Thank you for your beautiful service! read more

Kantutas Restaurant - uno Silpancho y uno bebida fresca - Latin American Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

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Not only is the food AMAZING but the portions are generous. The pastelito with cheese dusted in powder sugar is a must try. The Silpancho is my fave but their sandwiches de milanesa is also delicious and huge! Definitely shareable. Their sopa de res and quinoa soup are my fave soups there. Highly recommend Kantutas! read more

Amazing saltenhas OMG!!!! My husband got it today and is so juicy, sooo tasty.... We will be back for more and try theie food too. Keep it up Kantuta's! read more

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Aaww one of my favorite spot when I crave Bolivian food. The salteña was juicy with lots of goodies inside very fresh. The chicharrones were super crispy and very flavorful they didn't tasted like pork at all it was a mixture of flavor well play. I ordered a Mocochinche also very refreshing a little too sweet for me tho. read more

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The service is always friendly, food is great !!! I love this place my family and I we've been coming here for years everything in the menu is great specially the carne asada I highly recommended:)) read more

What a great experience! I'll be honest- since my last visit at Kantutas, I could not stop thinking about that saltena. The crispy and sweet outer pastry, flavorful broth, and the mind-blowing explosion of flavors inside just made me fall in love for a second time. It was somehow even better than I remembered last time, with the peas and olives and who knows what else...I am salivating as I'm writing about it. Just take my money and feed me!! My friend and I shared the silpancho, with the nice runny egg, crispy potatoes, steak, and seasoned rice, and the carne asada (grilled beef). We then shared 2 saltenas, empanada, and a glass of mocochinchi (peach and cinnamon drink), which the waitress told us was only found in Bolivia. Everything was delicious, and there were so many satisfied families enjoying food all around us. It looks like Kantutas has adapted more to non-Spanish speakers eating here now, as the waitress spoke English unlike last time, and menus also had English on it. The servers were all so friendly! I wish there was another one closer to my house, because I would be going every day! One note about the parking, it's difficult but you can park in the little parking lot behind the restaurant. read more

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Great food ! And atmosphere I highly recommend the food , super delicious! And the customer service is amazing!!

Great food and big portions. The staff are friendly and the food is brought promptly. The saltanians, a Bolivian specialty, were excellent. Cool neighborhood spot read more

DELICIOUSO!!!! :D Very homey feeling. The ladies are very warming and friendly. Delicious food and will definitely be back again. read more

Ojo Rica comida- eso si! Pero nos pareció bien engañador que le cobran el 18% de propina junto con la comida- y a ese total cobran el sales tax, 3% convenience fee por usar tarjeta, y le ponen la opción de pagar más propina de 18-25%. Ósea, si usted no se fija bien, pudiera terminar pagando 40% de propina. OJO!! No le avisan ni tienen avisado- no sean engañados! read more

Came for lunch on a weekday. They offer a lunch special with soup and a main dish that seems to be a very popular option with the regulars. We opted for lomo saltado and escabeche de patitas (pickled pig's feet). The lomo was tender and delicious, accompanied by vegetables, fried potatoes and rice. The escabeche was perfectly cooked, not too vinegary. Both portions were very generous. Finished with tres leches and lucuma ice cream. The service was quick and attentive without being annoying. The place is well appointed and nice. Will surely come back to try some more of the extensive menu! read more

The journey to Kantutas was long overdue. But now, this B had a purpose. I'm working on a project, and I needed to see what Bolivian cuisine was all about. There are 2 things people talk about when they talk about Kantuatas. Silpancho: Definition: "consists of a base layer of rice, usually white, followed by a layer of boiled and sliced potatoes [ours were roasted I believe]. Next, a thin layer of schnitzel-style meat is laid on top, followed by a layer of chopped tomato. In addition, onion, beet [Ours had no beet. ] and parsley are mixed together and topped with either one or two fried eggs" My Thoughts: compared to the other dishes... I found this quite bland... In fact, without this dish, I would have called it a near perfect meal. I felt like the rice needed seasoning, that the pico on top needed another dimension. I was a little disappointed that the eggs wern't runny. I feel like if they had runny yolks, it would have definitely made the dish more enjoyable. The potatoes were good, but you can find very similar potatoes with the anticuchos if that's the reason you're ordering the dish. Anticuchos: Definition: Thin slices of beef heart that are skewered and grilled. Served with potatoes and a peanut sauce. My thoughts: Loved this dish! Truthfully, honestly, no lie, telling the truth here, no joke, not playin', no kid, no fib, seriously... if no one told me that this was beef heart, I would have thought it was thin slices of flank steak. I'm not sure how the heart has the same texture as the other cuts... but it does. The marinade was delicious... I enjoyed eating the pieces alone without the peanut sauce. 2 sauces on the table: Green Sauce: This sauce should come with an air horn style warning. It is hot!!! I put a pea size on a spoon and tasted it... Let's just say it took a while for my mouth to cool down. It's looks like ground jalapenos and other chiles. White sauce: This tasted like a mix of sour cream, mayo, and hot sauce - both me and my dining companion agreed. Saltena: This might have been my favorite thing of the whole meal. An empanada filled with chicken and egg and a good amount of savory sauce just leaks out when you pop the top. It's like a Bolivian version of a Xiao Long Bao. It was amazing, epic, great, tasty, flavorful, delicate, punchy, salty, in your face, delectable and fun. The next time I go here, I will be order one of these personally for me, maybe 2 ! Empanada: It was good, but no where near as good as the Saltena. I mean... man was that thing good. read more

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So I basically just tried what the previous orders suggested... why try something different when they are recommending you good dishes?? *Caution* This restaurant gets packed for it's small size, and food does run out. I tried to go on Thursday for dinner and they were closing because everything was sold out... Anyway, so I started off with the saltena. Don't be fooled by the name, it's actually sweet, not salty. It was okay, and a lot of people really like it. But I'm a sodium type of guy. I like my high blood pressure! So I just thought it was all right. And be careful of hte olive seed in it... I just bite right through it, chewing olive seeds are gross, lol. I had some of the peanut soup my friend ordered. It was huuge. It was delicious, more like a potato cream soup to me, but I liked it a lot (only offered saturdays and Tuesdays). For my main dish, I got the silpancho. This dish was ginormous. It was like a family sized dish; apparently all dishes in Bolivia are of this size. But more importantly, it tasted really good. Has a lot of things going on. Fried steak, egg, rice, potatos, chopped tomotoes and onions, and the llajua sauce (spicy green sauce that I love). read more

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Casual cafe, but delicious food. Bolivian food is somewhat different from other Latin food in interesting ways that are great to experience. Everything I've had here was very good, and the prices are very reasonable. read more