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    La Callejera

    4.2 (23 reviews)
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    Japple S.

    Ambiance and service great! Parking is limited (because it's Willow Glen. Located below a 2-Story building, you can easily drive past this location and not even realize it's location.

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    Carmen L.

    My husband and I were excited to try this place out after this place opened. We are not familiar with Colombian food but willing to try new cuisines. Upon arrival, we were greeted and asked if either of us spoke Spanish. Since we didn't, there was one waiter who spoke English and walked us through the menu. Their menu is in Colombian but there were pictures as well. My husband and I did ok with understanding the menu, some words seemed familiar. The food was delicious! WHAT WE ORDERED Tapas de chicharrón - crispy pork on top of a layer of guacamole on top of a crispy shell (not sure what this shell was made out of it but it had a similar texture to a rice cake). Chicharronada - more juicy crispy pork and seasoned roasted potatoes. This was sooooooooo freaking good. It was also served with a spicy green sauce. Both plates were more than enough for my husband and it. We noticed a lot of regulars eating so we knew we were getting some good Colombian food. Looking forward to coming back!

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    Veronica C.

    Based on the food alone... 5 stars! We happened to be next door test riding bicycles at Mike's Bikes when La Callejera caught our eye. Just a constant steady flow of traffic in and out. We tried to see what they were all about on Yelp, but there weren't enough reviews or pictures yet. Walked in to see if there was a menu, but there just seemed to be confusion, in terms of a few people waiting off to the side waiting for their food, and worked behind the register busy fulfilling those orders. We walked up towards the busy cashier, when we were greeted by another server who asked if it was our first time. He proceeded to tell us they specialized in Colombian cuisine, and then about their different Saturday and Sunday morning specialities. Honestly, although he was great at explaining, it would have been nice to see a menu. We decided on the moñona, which was a combo of their tamal, and lechon, and added a hot chocolate on top of it. Despite not having seen any photos of the food... no regrets! Everything on the plate was delicious, steeped in pork fatty goodness. Honestly, this puts the chinese tamales (zhong zi) to shame in terms of juiciness and flavor. The rice was mixed with tender pork, peas, carrots, potatoes, and something that reminded me of a chickpea, and the masa part was just so juicy and flavorful... if only all tamales could taste like this! The lechon portion was a bit on the small side, and mostly fat versus any meat, but the skin was super crispy. The hot cocoa was also fresh made with either cream or half and half, and while it smelled like too much cinnamon, the taste was actually pretty mild. All together, a filling meal for two, and very, very comforting. We ended up paying in cash (no tax), but they were also willing to accept credit card too. And while the walls were freshly decorated, don't expect much with the seating - basic plastic folding tables and chairs.

    Lechona

    Taste of Colombia in Every Bite! I can't explain how happy I was to find this place--the lechona is absolutely incredible! The crispy skin, the perfectly seasoned rice, and the little arepa with lime took me straight back to a celebration in Colombia. You can truly taste the love and tradition in every bite. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, full of Colombian vibes and joy. If you're Colombian, this will feel like home. And if you're not, get ready to fall in love with lechona! I'll definitely be back.

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    Daisy Z.

    La Callejera was such a fun place! Let's break it down. Food: this is 100% why people come. Authentic Colombian food and the entire menu is in Spanish. On the weekends they serve a dish called the lechona which is almost like a pot pie except instead of puff pastry is it a giant pork skin! It was delicious and you can bet I'm gonna try to cook that again at home. Service: the servers here ok, there was a slight language barrier but nbd. They definitely know all the dishes very well so if you speak Spanish they can tell you a lot about each dish. Ambiance: this place is very casual with Costco picnic tables and paper plates. They are open super late so it's a fantastic place to party late at night. Trust me you can find them by the music! I'm def looking to expand my knowledge of real Colombian food and this looks like a great place to learn. I'll be back!

    Darrin J.

    Second week open and very popular. Columbian street vibe. Three menus item so far...tamale like plate, fried rice plate and soup. Tried first two and both were great. Staff was great especially Angelo. Looking forward to trying it again. Cash or Zelle at the moment.

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    Jae D.

    Customer service was really kind and bubbly! La Callejera is located in Willow glen downtown area, right across the bank and restaurant Braise. I ordered takeout but the spot is small and cute, it replaced another latino restaurant that was here. Unfortunately they don't have fresh/homemade hot sauce like other colombian restaurants have. I really enjoyed my meal, however, it's actually an appetizer. Everything was well cooked and the chicharrón was fried to perfection *chefs kiss* and i love that they're generous with their limes and servings!!! I'll definitely be coming back to try their popular tamales that stop selling @ 2PM i believe and they're only available Sat&Sun. Ven a probar la comida con el sabor más criollo!! Q RICOOOO ! no van a decepcionar (-;

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    Great food and generous portions. Chefs and service were accommodating. I would go again.

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    I just love the food in here, they don't have a really big menu but the service is pretty good all of the staff me member deserves the best.

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    I can't explain how happy I was to find this place--the lechona is absolutely incredible!

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    Fonda Colombiana - Grilled steak topped with savory onion sauce, served with Colombian chorizo, papas criollas, rice, and fresh avocado.

    Fonda Colombiana

    4.1(111 reviews)
    5.6 miEast San Jose
    Catering service
    Speaks Spanish

    My husband had been craving authentic Colombian food for weeks, and since we've actually been to…read moreColombia, we definitely know the flavors and what real Colombian cuisine should taste like. Somehow he came across a YouTube ad for this restaurant and convinced me to make the drive all the way to San Jose... and wow, it was absolutely worth it! From the moment we walked in, the service was welcoming and attentive. The food? Incredible. Everything was packed with authentic flavor, beautifully presented, and honestly brought back memories of our trip to Colombia. We ordered the house specials along with a few Colombian beers, and the entire experience was just perfect. It's not every day you find a place that's worth fighting Bay Area traffic for, but this spot definitely is. Great atmosphere, delicious food, amazing service -- we will absolutely be coming back again. Highly recommend if you're looking for authentic Colombian flavor and a fun dining experience.

    This place is a hidden gem. It's a small shop tucked away in the middle of a tiny strip mall, but…read moreonce you walk inside, it's beautifully painted and decorated. It has a super homey, welcoming vibe. Here is the breakdown of what we ordered: Bistec with Chorizo: The serving size was huge! Definitely big enough for two light eaters. It was really tasty overall, though I do wish the beef had been a bit more tender. Beef Empanadas: Hands down, some of the better ones I've ever had. The skin was thin and perfectly crispy, and the filling was packed with flavor. Pair them with their chili oil sauce... yumm! To top it off, our waitress was incredibly friendly and made us feel right at home. I'll definitely be returning to try some new dishes next time!

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    Fonda Colombiana - Colombian orange rice with chicken, bacon, sausage, green beans, peas, carrots. Served with fries and tomato-avocado salad.

    Colombian orange rice with chicken, bacon, sausage, green beans, peas, carrots. Served with fries and tomato-avocado salad.

    Fonda Colombiana - Colombia's most iconic dish with grilled steak, rice, Colombian red beans, sweet plantain, chorizo, fried egg, avocado, and corn arepa.

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    Milohas - Combo #1: x2 Small Empanadas, Salad, & Guava Finger ($21)

    Milohas

    4.5(1.1k reviews)
    3.6 miCambrian Park
    $$

    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.

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    Fonda Colombiana #2

    Fonda Colombiana #2

    4.4(68 reviews)
    5.3 miBlossom Valley
    Catering service
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    Food - YUM! We…read morestarted off with ceviche and crackers. The ceviche was covered in a flavorful sauce. I ordered the Sobrebarriga En Salsa Criolla - steak with yucca in a sauce that came with a side of rice and avocado slices. It was delicious, had a nice presentation, and I definitely had leftovers at the end of the meal. For my drink, I ordered Maracuya with a milk base. It's basically a passionfruit smoothie. I liked how it wasn't overly sweet. Service - our server was friendly, did well with clearing our table. Ambiance - colorful, giving off a nice Latin flare. There were references to Columbia on the walls, and Latin music playing. We have come here previously for the empanadas, and those were delightful as well. We'll definitely be back. :-)

    We came here on a Friday night. The place was pretty empty. Saw the good reviews and wanted to try…read moreColumbian food for the second time, this time a new restaurant. The server was really nice. He gave us 4 different menus but only 1 had updated prices. All but one menu was in Spanish so we had to pull up the Yelp reviews to see what was good to order. After a little while, the server came to check on us. We ordered 2 beef and 1 chicken empanadas. I liked the beef over the chicken. They were tasty. They were really crispy on the outside, hot and filling on the inside. Served with a yummy citrus-y like pico de gallo. We ordered the Arepa Rellena De Queso. It's like a cheese stuffed corn pita. The cheese was not as flavorful/salty as we had wished, so it lacked that flavor we were expecting to ooze. The Bandeja Paisa dish we ordered came with rice, beans, chorizo sausage, thin piece of chicharron, a thin piece of unseasoned carne asada, a fried egg, a fried plantain, guacamole and what seemed like a round, flattened piece of overcooked rice? I'm starting to notice that unless the meat is sausage, the steaks are not very well seasoned. The plantain was the most flavorful part of that dish, since it had the natural sweetness. The chicharron lacked that crunch we were used to. I got the end piece, so I got luckier than the rest of the family. I realized just now that we didn't get the blood sausage that everyone else got, and I had to look at my receipt again to make sure that we in fact did order the Bandeja Paisa, and we did. That's disappointing. Also I just noticed on the receipt I was charged a "Kitchen Appreciation" charge. Ummm... excuse me???!! I would have appreciated it if you hadn't forgotten my blood sausage from my $27 dish! The Arroz con Pollo had sausage and chicken in the rice with ketchup on top, served with a small salad with guacamole and french fries. I'm starting to see a pattern and that the meat aren't really seasoned. A lot of sauces and dips are used to substitute, and the drinks are a lot more on the carbonated sour/bitter side, with a bit of an aftertaste. The customer service is great, but I don't know if this unseasoned food is my kind of taste.

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    La Terraza Grill & bar

    3.7(83 reviews)
    7.3 miAlmaden Valley

    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.

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    Casa Juana - Arepas

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    2.9(26 reviews)
    0.7 miWillow Glen

    !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

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    La Bendición

    La Bendición

    2.9(27 reviews)
    2.9 mi

    Returning to La Bendición felt like reconnecting with the soul. A warm, heartfelt moment that fills…read moreyou from the very beginning. The service provided by María José was truly exceptional from start to finish; gracious, attentive, and genuinely human in a way that lingers long after you leave. The atmosphere wrapped around you effortlessly; a cozy, inviting space where every detail feels intentional, guiding you back to your roots. The café con leche... simply perfect; like it was made by your grandmother, rich with comfort and memory. The agua de panela, beautifully balanced, set the tone with its subtle sweetness. Then came the highlight: a sizzling churrasco, aromatic and full of flavor, served with perfectly cooked rice and golden sweet plantains that taste like home. To finish, a selection of traditional cookies from the shop; the classic puntico Rojo; adding the perfect touch of sweetness and nostalgia. What a blessing it was to return to La Bendición. Because truly, we are blessed; those of us who get to experience the richness of Colombian cuisine in every bite.

    I went with my wife to try a Columbian restaurant-La Bendicion Restaurant and Bar at 1712 S…read moreWinchester Blvd, Campbell, CA 95008 It was a nice place but with a very simple interior with bakery and BBQ smells. It does have full table service, which I really liked. Our server was very nice and helped us select our meal. We had beef ribs and pork ribs which were very good. The plantaines, white rice (exceptionally good), salad with avocado, and sauces. We finished our meal with in house fresh bakery items, which were really outstanding (See Pictures). Overall, the meal we ordered was pretty good, except for the plantains, which were hard, dry, and inedible (possibly not fresh made-was kept under a heat lamp). This restaurant may not be suitable for families, as it is also a sports bar with big screen TV's, loud music and geared for adults. The price point was fairly high as compared to other restaurants I have visited. Our bill for 2 dinners, 2 soft drinks, 2 desserts was $95 before tip. The restaurant was well maintained and clean. If you're in the area, why not try it?

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