Una Berraquerra of a Restaurant! Especially During Holiday Season and its Novena Traditional Bites!
So, exposure to the Colombian culture has grown immensely in Boca Raton, Florida, and most of South Florida in the last decade. Now more than ever, tourism in COL is at its high, and I can't be more happier for my parents' home country and its beautiful people. But if you are local, and you want a genuine taste of the real flavors of a Colombian meal, you must make a lunch stop at La Casa de Peinado (formerly and famously known as Sergio's Americas Bakery). It is the hidden gem of Colombia ... in Boca Raton, Florida.
1) I have been coming here for years, for its lunch options, widely known for its special "meal deal" card for frequent diners. It is incredibly worth it to get this card if you keep coming back. 2) You get the best portions of a traditional Colombian meal that you will ever get in all of South Florida COL restaurants and still go home with a happy wallet. 3) You get complimentary ice cream and sometimes yummy COL candy. 4) This place is always packed, so be prepared to wait 10-15 when it is. It's small, but wait is well worth it. Don't be bothered by what can seem as rude waitresses. Some may not be as pleasant because they are constantly on the move, but most of them are such a delight and offer A+ service, as Colombian standards usually are! They are working nonstop and don't seem to ever be able to get breaks. 5) For Futbol (soccer) games, forget about it. Even when there is no room to sit, you are surely in for some fun with the spirit and energy we Colombians are known for. Remember, this sport is a religion to us. Management often passes around complimentary shots of Aquardiente during popular games. It really depicts the essence of our culture. Like, LIFE actually stops outside of the two hours of watching a soccer game when Colombia or its local teams are playing.
The reason why I really came on here, was to say how incredible happy I am to have decided to order from Casa de Peinado to cater my holiday Novena festivity. I ordered a large quantity of baby empanadas (the best best best empanadas in all American-Colombian restaurant history ... don't forget to make sure they give you enough "pique," our secret spicy sauce), Bunuelos and Natilla, three of the most popular appetizer dishes served at a holiday Colombian party; ordered on Sunday morning that I picked up that afternoon. I cannot express enough how much amazing rave those three dishes got at my Christmas Novena I hosted last night.
Gracias to El Mono (Henri) and your team, for taking care of me and for such yummy treats. You guys are truly the best representation of Colombian food and warm hospitality in the South Florida Boca Raton area.
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