You Guava be Kidding Me…read more A bakery and juicery that has been serving up delicious Colombian specialties since 1999 in Colombia, before emigrating to the US and opening up shop here in Cambrian Park in 2014. Milohas (mil hojas) means a thousand layers in Spanish, and one taste of Milohas' pastries will make you understand why they picked that moniker. The Good: * Large shared parking lot * Friendly service * Covered outdoor dining * The crust of the empanadas was buttery, flaky, and delicious. All the fillings were good, but you have to try the Hawaiian filling! It was truly fantastic and had us wishing that's all we'd ordered. * Guava Finger has the same perfect crust and tasty guava jam--I could eat a dozen of these and come back for more. *oink oink* * Carissa really enjoyed their lentil soup. I didn't try it, so I can't comment. The Meh: * I kind of prefer the chunks of meat in Peruvian empanadas to the ground meat in Colombian ones, but that's just a personal preference. It was still delicious, so at the end of the day, it's all academic. The Ugly: * No indoor dining, and outdoor dining is limited to only a handful of seats. Conclusion: We've been on the hunt for the best empanadas in the South Bay, and we finally found them.

Finally tried Milohas as they've been on my list for a while and have a lot of great reviews. Oh…read moreman, was I disappointed. Ordered two empanadas: Spinach & Cheese and a Chicken & Potato. I wanted to get some desert items but they seemed to have very few things to choose from. I would have asked questions but inside the store was strangely loud and the woman who helped me was a low talker so I couldn't understand anything she was saying to me as it was. The empanadas are pretty large, as are the prices. $17 for the two. At this price point I was glad I decided not to buy more. Each comes with a tiny side of aji green sauce. They could have been more generous here. I found the spinach to be very salty and more breading than filling. The chicken one was a letdown. Chicken was lacking any flavor. For both the pastry was dry. Was only able to eat half of each and threw the rest away. Not really the kind of place you dine in for. You order at the counter and there is limited seating inside (in a way that makes you not want to dine in), and a few seats outside. Plenty of parking in the shopping center lot. This visit and subsequent review makes me feel sad. I want to support these unique, independent eateries but they make it difficult when the quality doesn't meet the high cost. Improvements would be to reevaluate their recipes, make the pastries less dry and dense, and maybe don't be so skimpy on the fillings.

Excelente atención, y demasiado rica la comida.. y si van…read morecon niños pidan los buñuelos que combinannnn muy bien con la lechona!!

Delicious food, great service and love the authentic menu items. I love that the menu isn't…read moreoverwhelming and look forward to trying new items in the future

Their food is always delicious and always arrives hot. I live pretty close to them, so we sometimes…read moreorder from DoorDash. Really big serving that turns into two meals usually. I really like their sliders. They're a little bread that they use is really delicious. So far, we I've only had a really good meals from them. They're a great addition to downtown.

Food: B Arepa:…read more The overall dish was done quite well. I recall you can also choose how you like arepa done as well, pan fried or deep fried. I did enjoy the dish, but I think the price can be better considering the portion of the dish. Steak n Fries: I thought this dish was ok it had a nice crust, but it needed more seasoning. Yucca Fries: yum can't go wrong with these gotta support the establishments that serves them. Service: A They were accommodating and friendly. -John

I'm always excited to find a new restaurant to try especially when its for Colombian food…read more Found this place on Google. Its in a nice area and the plaza its in is pretty empty so parking is super easy. When you walk in theres a hostess stand and you need to wait so you can be seated. Its a cute restaurant. Has a large TV. Super casual. The server my husband and I had was super nice. We ordered: -Blackberry juice -Colombiana -Pacfico -Morcilla con papas -1 beef empanada -1 chicken empanada -Bandeja paisa The food and drinks all came out in like 5min. Super quick! The empanadas were really good, well seasoned. Morcilla was delicious! The potatos are not seasoned but you can salt them yourself. They come with 2 sauces one thats guacamole and the other was tapatio based, which was disappointing because it should come with aji. The bandeja paisa was okay. The only thing I didnt like about it was the ground beef. I will be back to try other dishes.

I was really excited and looking forward to the experience. The place is nice and the staff was…read morefriendly, but wasn't quite sure what to make of it. Came here on a weeknight and in the middle of our meal they set up speakers and there was a comedy show in Spanish. Just not what we were expecting as we were looking for a place to eat where we could have a conversation. The food had nice flavors, but the quality of the meat was hit or miss. One plate had nice tender beef while the other one was very tough.

Ordered the antojitos platter, which is a great option if you want to try a little bit of…read moreeverything. The platter includes one pupusa of your choice, one pastelito, one chicken tamal, one corn tamal, fried yuca with chicharron, one empanada, plantains, sour cream, pickled cabbage, and pickled red onions. I chose the pork, bean, and cheese pupusa, which ended up being one of my favorite items. It tasted authentic with great tortilla texture and flavor. The pastelito was nice and crispy. The chicken tamal was good and similar to a Mexican tamale, but with a softer masa. The corn tamal was sweet and tasted like a cornbread muffin. The fried yuca was good and had a similar texture to potatoes. The chicharron was okay and was a bit bland. The empanada was more of a dessert, as it was sweet with a custard-like filling. The plantains were cooked perfectly and had a nice balanced of sweetness. Also ordered one pupusa with pork and cheese. Personally, I prefer the version that includes beans, but this one was still worth trying. The sopa de pata is a cow feet soup that includes cabbage, carrots, tripe, and yuca, served with tortilla, dried chili peppers, and dried oregano on the side. The broth was flavorful, but there were a lot of vegetables. The cow feet did not have a lot of tendon, so it was basically two pieces of bone that took up a lot of space in the bowl. The tripe was soft, and I like how it was prepared well without any unpleasant smell. The horchata Salvadoreña was refreshing, but okay. Plenty of parking. Customer service was good, and both the waitress and kitchen staff were friendly and welcoming. The indoor dining is small and can fit about 20 to 25 people. Overall, this is a solid spot for Salvadoran food!

Stopped in late to pick up a snack And order three of their…read moregood pupusas. The food is still good, the only problem is I always get them burnt. I have to clean off the black spots making the size smaller. Also the prices are up

Very good food but I can't justify paying $18 for a thin arepa with cheese and the meat that was…read moreprovided. We ordered 2 arepas with steak and chicharrón, a mango and a maracuyá juice ($8 each) and we paid $56 total! Their spicy salsa was good and spicy We found parking around the corner and walked here. Dog friendly outdoor seating.

Whole in wall for sure. Seating outside of persons house, but don't let that steering you from not…read moretrying it out. Homestyle cooking can be so comforting and refreshing. Friend and I ordered the Calentado plates. Steak was a bit over cooked but the arepa w/ butter and cheese and rice had a rich flavor. The kind of food you have as leftovers the next day and hits so good. Could be bias as my family is Colombian but enjoyed it.

Lo peor que he ido todo valía 40 y me terminaron cobrando 65 no les recomiendo eso , mejor nada la…read moreverdad

Amazing Place! A taste of Colombia in San Jose. Lots of love here. Come for authentic food. Irma is…read moreamazing. Luigi is the guy! Maria makes food from the heart

!Uff hermano¡ Esos sabores auténticos si que pegan! Vi un reel en Instagram que me convenció a…read moreprobar este lugar y no me arrepiento! Desde que llegas a la puerta se nota que hay ambiente y sabor latino con nuestra música sonando en las bocinas. No es como cualquier lugar. Si no que es como estar alla en casa comiendo de lo bueno. Los empleados muy amables te reciben con cariño y te preguntan si es tu primera vez y te explican que es que y lo que recomiendan. Servicio fenomenal! Quedamos tan llenos que tuvimos que ir a caminar un buen rato. Barriga llena, corazon contento! Muchas gracias por traer un pedacito de Colombia a el área de la bahia! Ya nos faltaba sabor de sur america. ¡Volveremos pronto! Wow, man! Those authentic flavors really hit the spot! I saw a reel on Instagram that convinced me to try this place, and I don't regret it at all! From the moment you walk in, you can feel the Latin vibe and flavor with our music playing on the speakers. It's not like any other place. It's like being back home, enjoying delicious food. The staff is so friendly, they greet you warmly, ask if it's your first time, and explain everything and give their recommendations. Phenomenal service! We were so full we had to go for a walk for a while. Full belly, happy heart! Thank you so much for bringing a little piece of Colombia to the Bay Area! We were really missing that taste of South America. We'll be back soon!

Tried this place the arepas were kind of dry but the flavor was good. The service was not good the…read moreworkers were just staring at us and not giving us any help waited at the register for like 15 min. they helped ppl that got there after us and attended everyone else well but me and my BF low key felt discriminated Overall received unwelcoming vibes. probably won't be back cause of it. shame

Another great food truck in this little enclave. I am so glad I found the spot through Yelp and…read moredecided to check it out even though it had no reviews. The chicken empanada was perfectly crispy and flavorful. The arepas con queso was yummy and I could eat it as my meal three times a day. The ladies who work here was super nice and friendly. They were busy so my food took a while to come out, but I'm not going to hold it against them. It's cool that this little enclave has fun entertainment options like a pool table, foosball, cornhole, and great music

I wanted to like this spot so bad, but was highly disappointed in the quality of these empanadas. I…read moreordered an Chicken Empanada and Queso Arepa, there was sooooo much grease in my to go tray, I took two bites of each item and threw the rest away. Sad, just sad! Maybe an off day but really not excusible, I was the only person there at the time. Better luck next time? Or one & done???

I found Emelina's on an Apple Maps guide for Santa Clara. Since my family love Latin American…read morecuisine, we decided to drop by for lunch. The vibe here is very down to earth so don't expect a fine-dining setup, but do expect a welcoming atmosphere with very reasonable prices. After checking photos on Yelp, we noticed the portions looked generous, so the three of us shared two main courses: Arroz con Mariscos + Ceviche de Pescado: The seafood was incredibly fresh, and the rice was packed with flavor. A must-order! Cordero a la Norteña (Lamb Stew): The seasoning was spot on and very authentic. My only minor critique is that the lamb could have been braised a bit longer; the meat was slightly tough. Overall, we were very satisfied with both the service and the quality of the food. We'll definitely be back to explore more of their menu!

This place is a GREAT Peruvian place in a random strip mall in Santa Clara. The food quality…read morecompares to more expensive places, though it's pretty small and doesn't seem like it from the outside. Once you get inside, the food is particularly great. I ordered the anticuchos (beef heart skewers) and they were super delicious, as well getting a pretty generous portion. I also ordered the mixed ceviche which also had a pretty generous portion of fish and shrimp, so didn't even need a main course. The service was ok - though there was only 1 other table at the time, so not sure how it is when it's busy. The parking was easy but very limited, so that could be a problem during busy times.