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.

Good vibes and good tacos…read more We got some tacos at the pop up at almanac brewery in Alameda, and they were a great bar bite. The owners are super friendly as well. Next time, I want to try their columbian twist on a banh mi!

Ran into Mezcla while visiting a local brewery in Alameda. Their pop up was about to shut down for…read morethe day, but Juan offered to get something going for my friends and I! I had the chance to try their delicious hard tacos. Paired with their salsa, these become really competitive. Their menu was more interesting - columbian food with a Vietnamese twist. Their customer service and enthusiasm for fusion cuisine makes the food feel more meaningful. Hope they'll be doing more pop ups in the Bay Area!

We've been wanting to try this restaurant for a while, and it definitely lived up to our…read moreexpectations! We ordered the picada, fried red snapper, plátano maduro con queso, and the mango and mora juices, everything was absolutely delicious. Carlos, our server, was attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable, which made the experience even better. We'll definitely be back!

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!

Loved these empanadas. This was my first place to eat in San Jose being there recently on a work…read moretrip. I had the chicken empanada combo with a little salad, and a guanabana juice. Loved everything and loved how recharged I felt after my flight. I immediately made plans to come back here before leaving town to bring empanadas to enjoy with my husband. I stopped here again on my way to the airport, got 6 empanadas to go and told the ladies I was flying with them, they were so sweet and wrote what empanada was in the paper bags for each so I could identify them easily. They also wrote heating instructions for me, and went as far as packing them nicely in plastic wrap, and they made it home safe. I had saved space in my carry-on backback to make sure I had space for these, it paid off. My favorite empanadas were the beef, chicken and the ham and cheese (omg what cheese was that?! So yummy!!!), I took some other flavors, we loved them all but honestly when I go back these are the repeats for me. The size of the large empanadas is very generous, and the protein with potato empanadas are worth the try and even though they are smaller, they are still super worth it. Loved it all

I've been desperately trying to find the best empanada place in the South bay and this one placed…read moremy top 3 easily. The portion sizes make my eyes, heart and tummy happy haha. I ordered the chicken potato, beef and spinach to satisfy my savory needs, as well as the choco flan and guava cheese for my sweet taste buds. All of the savory items were delicious but the winner here is definitely the beef. There was something about my first bite where everything just melted in my mouth that made me go, "Woah! This is good." The beef was perfectly juicy and the green sauce they packed to go was the cherry on top. If I could dip the entire empanada in that sauce I would. The staff also gives you the option to have your items heated up, but I'd only recommend doing that if you plan to eat it there and not to go due to the trapped heat steaming up the box and potentially making your other goodies soggy. The guava cheese pastry had a good amount of guava filling and the choco flan was basically a chocolate cake bottom layer with the flan molded on top. If I were coming here for the first time, skip the choco flan and stick to the savory items with an extra side of that green sauce. There's also seating right outside the shop for a convenient outing with friends and family. Parking was also decent so you'd have no issues finding a spot near the entrance!

Friendly service. Good food. Would like to return and try more items on the menu. Bar is available…read morewith indoor seating. This restaurant is located in a small plaza with minimal parking.

Eats: Bandeja Paisa - Hella Good…read more Pantacones - Fire!!! Empanadas - Tasty just not as big as i would like but they're good Service - good Ambiance - Hella sick with hella colors and murals and Colombian flags and bright colors and tvs and glowing lights, very very nice!!!

Great food, recommend arepas tequenos chicharrones. The service was good and the ambiance too.read more

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.

Love the experience here. The vibe is fun and the arepas are huge! We ordered the plantains with…read morecheese and chicharrón as an appetizer. Then I ordered an arepa with chicken, avocado, mushroom, and mixed vegetables. It also comes with a ton of cheese and your choice of salsa. I went with a spicy one. Overall, the experience was unique and the food was very flavorful. The service was great too

Casa Juana was a mid experience for us. The beef-and-chicken arepa had a generous amount of…read morefilling, and the crazy fries were fun to share. The colorful atmosphere also gives the restaurant plenty of personality. However, the arepa was a little dry.

it felt like Americanized Colombian food and bar vibes…read more the plantains were good and the food was all hot in temperature. just there wasn't too much taste for the food from the steak and potatoes. the flan de leche was dense and tasty the wait staff was passionate and friendly would be curious to see if a weekend night vibes might be different, then a 9 pm on a Sunday night

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.

This place has La Bomba Burgers…read more Big , juicy and all sorts of condiments And the cheese dipped in Tangy sauce is so delicious I'm going back , I promise These guys are super friendly as well. Mexican style mixed with US appetite I loved it

Saturday Afternoon, not busy at all, we were seated right away by the friendly greeter/waiter. A…read moreton of parking , because it's located in the shopping plaza & I think this place, use to also be an American breakfast place. I think it'll keep changing because of its location? It's kind of nestled &!hidden, inside if you don't look, you won't find it. Plenty of seating inside for a small or a big party. They have a few interesting items on the menu, so we tried what sounded good & we were not disappointed on our choices. Everything we ordered had its own unique flavors & the pricing, wasn't too bad. I would try this place again, just to try other items on the menu.

One of the best hamburgers was served here: it seemed to be a steak burger, such was the beefy…read moreflavor. minimal seasonings, easily over 1/4 pound of beef. The lettuce and tomato was wilting though. A golden brioche bun covered the tasty treat. Easily one of the tastiest burgers i have had in the bay area. The french fries were fried golden brown. Customer service: ok, if a bit slow; but caring. Luckly, a friend spoke spanish. No english here. All in all, I would come back and point at the picture menu; such was the vibe and taste here.

Tried out Hacienda Perilla - Colombian Restaurant and it was great! We ordered the mondongo,…read morecasuela de mariscos, marcialla, , and the bandeja paisa , steak (to go) -- everything was super tasty and we all enjoyed it. Portion is very generous and price is about right. Service was a little slow, but honestly the food was worth the wait. I'd definitely come back to try more of their menu next time especially breakfast.